Textiles
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Dronefeild Junior School 'Come and Hold my Hand' - an ecology of friendships. Children across year groups experiencing vulnerabilities at times of transitions (especially break times) were asked what might help? Through a combination of creative processes exploring feeling states and friendships, they identified the need for a quiet area within a large, active and noisy playground. The pupils designed and made the screens and cushions for what they called their "nest + relaxation realm". With thanks to Mark Beeston who designed the flexible anchored posts. Eco friendly dyes were used for all textiles.
"It's been incredible to see the children's inner worlds unfold, all the emotional fluency this project has supported as well as design, motor skills and collaboration. What a transformation it's made to an underused area of our playground and the children own it all - so empowering!" R.H Staff
This project took place in 2019 as part of the Attachment and Relationship Aware Schools programme, Virtual School, Derbyshire County Council. Programme led by Lizzie Watt 2014 -2023.
"It's been incredible to see the children's inner worlds unfold, all the emotional fluency this project has supported as well as design, motor skills and collaboration. What a transformation it's made to an underused area of our playground and the children own it all - so empowering!" R.H Staff
This project took place in 2019 as part of the Attachment and Relationship Aware Schools programme, Virtual School, Derbyshire County Council. Programme led by Lizzie Watt 2014 -2023.
Leicester Haymarket theatre cultural festival. 'The six Indian seasons' designed and printed by pupils of Rushy Meade Comprehensive school 1997. The hangings arose through a process of creative enquiry, experimentation and lots of chatting !
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Big Wheel Transport festival, Nottingham City. Banners and woven bicycle wheels made by community groups at Greens Windmill, Douglas Primary and Iona School celebrating green and sustainable transportation in 2010 - 2013. Nottingham City Council.
Arboretum Nursery 'Magical Space' 1999 - 2007 Creative Partnerships. 'My journey to school' this play mat was created by the youngsters at the nursery and went on to win Tate Art award 2004. More to follow on the Magical space and the Children's Skinner releasing pedagogy.
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Medeshamstede Academy Peterborough. Pupils from 4 to 16 years with Autism, cognitive learning, sensory and physical needs. The school were changing their identity to the Anglo Saxon name of the area and wanted to mark the occasion with a wall hanging 2017.
Laura Ives, Head Teacher & SENCO lead,
"The wall hanging looks absolutely amazing... the children are buzzing and so proud of their contribution to the project – thank you for bringing our walls to life with their expressions - a huge success!"
Laura Ives, Head Teacher & SENCO lead,
"The wall hanging looks absolutely amazing... the children are buzzing and so proud of their contribution to the project – thank you for bringing our walls to life with their expressions - a huge success!"
Mat that also serves as a tent - a transitional creation supporting Nursery through to Reception. Griffin Junior school, Derby 2009.
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Exploring the Elements through tinkers collage and Textiles. Banners for hall area . Nethergate special school Nottingham.
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