Artists & Workshops
Below is some information about a selection of local artists who are available to work in schools and with young people. This is not the full range of artists on our database so if you can't find an artist to meet your needs, give us a call.
We will update this list regularly, so if you would like your information included, please email 100 words to helen.reynolds@keap.org.uk
All these artists are listed on the KEAP artists database but If you wish to employ an artist working with children or vulnerable adults, please check their current CRB status, public liability insurance and ask for references.
Visual Artists
Tony Minnion - Textiles & digital arts
Doug King-Smith - World Musician & Wood Sculptor
Lizzie Black - Visual Artist & Animator
Amanda Lorens - Visual artist, Animator, Film maker, Sculptor
Scott Walker - Visual Artist and Cartoonist
Anne-Marie Culhane - Visual and Movement Artist
Roselyne Williams - Printmaking and Book Arts
Annie Metcalfe and Carole Carlile - Bespoke Creativity- Sci-Art projects
Gillian Cooper - visual artist
Liz Tyrrell - visual & withy artist
Franca Westaway - Art-Full workshops
Thrussell and Thrussell - Artist Metalsmiths
Mac Dunlop - Poetry, Visual Arts and Filmmaking
Sally Spens- Textile Designer/ Visual Artist
Delpha Hudson - Teacher and Freelance Artist
Sophia Abalos - Educational and community arts workshop facilitator
Kathy Wray (BA Hons ) - Artist/ Illustrator
Lucy Jackson - Animator & Visual Artist
Performance Artists
Jinga Communities Capoeira music – an Afro-Brazilian art form
Doug King-Smith - World Musician & Wood Sculptor
Figure of Speech Multimedia- Shadow Puppetry
Community Music Cornwall - music workshops & tuition
Anne-Marie Culhane - Visual and Movement Artist
Kaff Brooks - Perfoming Arts in Education
Steve Hawker - Music workshops
Brett Jackson 'MR BE' - Mime artist, clown and acrobat
Teresa Holcomb - Comedian, Performance Coach, Comedy workshop leader
Rosie McKay - physical theatre/yoga practitioner/teacher
Denis Kigongo- African drumming
Chartwell Dutiro- Musician, Singer/Song-writer,Composer,Teacher/Mentor
Craig Johnson (Squashbox Theatre)- Actor & Puppeteer
Reg Payn- Puppet Showman/ Visual Artist and Workshop Leader
Sally Crooks- Actress and workshop leader
Stars-in-the-faking- Comedy Performance
Hebe Lucraft- Dance Teacher/Therapist
BoumBoum Drum Workshops - West African/Brazilian rhythm and song
Storytellers and literary artists
Mac Dunlop - Poetry, Visual Arts and Filmmaking
David Heathfield- Storyteller and Workshop Leader
Jill Lamede, The Tintagel Storyteller
Filmmakers and digital media artists
Tony Minnion - Textiles & digital arts
Lizzie Black - Visual Artist & Animator
James Parkes - Animation projects & workshops
Amanda Lorens - Visual artist, Animator, Film maker, Sculptor
Mac Dunlop - Poetry, Visual Arts and Filmmaking
Lucy Jackson - Animator & Visual Artist
Anna Sadler – Visual Artist
I have 7 years experience of working with schools and community groups throughout the UK and beyond including Yorkshire, Glasgow, Paris and the US. I plan, devise and facilitate inspiring workshops that encourage use of found and recycled objects, promoting sustainability in a fun and creative way. These may be in the form of 2D and 3D ideas. I have vast experience of working with all ages and abilities including pre5s, primary, secondary, SEN groups, youths, CPD for teachers and lifelong learning.
Working collaboratively with teaching staff and linking directly with the National Curriculum, workshops are cross-curricular, fun and expressive. Projects may include, tarmac painting, murals, mask making, permanent school wall relief and outdoor play equipment design, recycled robots and many more.
Contact:
07901 676 506
annasadler23@yahoo.com
Doug King-Smith - World Musician & Wood Sculptor
Doug King-Smith is a professional musician and artist. He has been teaching people to sing harmonics since 1999, performed throughout the UK, and traveled in Mongolia to visit his singing teachers Maestro Tserendaava and Michael Ormiston. Workshops are both exceptionally good fun and practical, introducing people to this unique vocal technique of singing 2 notes at the same time, breathing techniques, bodywork, an introduction Mongolian culture, and meditative sound healing. World Music workshops include Mongolian Overtone Singing (Harmonics), Tibetan Singing Bowls, Australian Aboriginal Didgeridoo (making and playing workshops), performances as 'Khoomii Box' (Mongolian overtone singing with Beatboxing), Mbira (Zimbabwean Thumb Piano.
Doug also works in wood. He makes sculptures using a chainsaw, and produces bespoke furniture, benches, signs, and buildings (saunas, outdoor meeting rooms etc.) His work has been commissioned for Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetland Trust, The Little Veg Patch at River Cottage, for The Secret Garden Party, and South Devon Steiner School. You can see his work on the website www.woodshedcollective.co.uk a project he established in Totnes, Devon. Doug also teaches the art of Green-Woodwork, a traditional technique of carving and making using freshly felled timber. These workshops are good fun and rewarding.
Contact:
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Lizzie Black - Visual Artist & Animator
I am a visual artist with ten years of experience working in schools, health and community settings and festivals. I have delivered workshops to a wide range of age groups. I have worked with classes and groups to creat short animated films on curriculum subjects, heritage, history topics, reminiscing, environmental issues etc and have developed sound tracks with music teachers. Many of these films have been shown at the Cornwall Film Festival and Animated Exeter.
I have given inset sessions to teachers in stop motion animation and editing. I have organised celebratory screening events and exhibitions in schools and community centres. I have worked on large collaborative projects with Tough Dough a group of artists and writer. We work in communities collaborating with teachers, children, specialists, volunteers and older groups of people delivering intergenerational projects.
I specialise in the following workshops:
Stop motion animation
Story boarding and editing
Drawing and painting
Mixed media and collage
Processional imagery
Bookmaking
To see the showreel please look at my website www.lizzieblack.com
Contact: 01737 731374
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Amanda Lorens - Visual artist, Animator, Film maker, Sculptor
Amanda Lorens is trained as a sculptor and video artist. Based in Penzance, she has 18 year’s experience of working in schools, collages, gallery education, and community arts though out Cornwall and further a field. She works with children and adults of all ages, from primary education key stage 1 and 2, to secondary education, as well as further and higher education.
In recent years a large part of her work in schools has involved stop motion animation filmmaking. These films can be based on any subject area in the curriculum.
She specialises in delivering workshops in the following areas;
Stop motion animation filmmaking
Simple, creative and experimental filmmaking
Sculpture using a variety of materials, any thing from small-scale cardboard
Constructions to large-scale willow processional images
Lantern making
General mixed media art projects
She is able to work alone or collaboratively with other artist on cross art form projects. She also has experience of working with young people undertaking Creative Media Diploma’s and Arts Awards.
Contact:
E amanda@lorens.fsnet.co.uk
T 01736 330152
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Steve Hunton - Visual artist
M.A. R.C.A.
Because my own work in fine art has always ranged between representation and experiment and between painting and sculpture. I have acquired a great variety of skills using many different materials and practices.
Art in education gives an opportunity for myself and those I work with to produce art free from the constraints of the market and to put the emphasis on personal development.
The ability to absorb new information and through the use of real practical skills to translate it in a concentrated form, can bring out thrilling results from any group of individuals, irrespective of age ability or experience. CV can be downloaded here.
Contact:
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Reece Ingram - Sculptor
I have over 20 years experience as a sculptor since graduating with an MA in Site Specific Sculpture. I have worked on many Public Commissions throughout the UK, within Cornwall, on the Eden Project and the Redruth Regeneration Scheme. My main materials are wood and stone. My interests are in form and mass taken from the natural world although I have taken on industrial and scientific themes depending upon the commission or residency.
Throughout this time, working with schools has been integral to my practise. I have experience of working with students of all ages and abilities, from Yr 1 to University level. Together we have used wood, stone, plaster, clay, cloth and drawing. I have collaborated in workshops with writers and scientists.
I like to provide, in association with teachers, a well structured programme, to be adaptable to their requirements in order that the students may achieve something beyond their expectations.
I have won a National Art Works Award (with Falmouth School) and a Unilever Dragonfly Award for work with Cheshire schools.
I have been CRB checked and have Public Liability Insurance.
Contact:
reece.ingram@virgin.net
www.reeceingram.co.uk
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Scott Walker- Visual Artist and Cartoonist
As an artist I am inspired largely by the natural world as well as comic and cartoon imagery.
My experience in schools has taught me that by kindling students’ imaginations and tapping into their inherent enthusiasm for exploration, I can provide a platform where even self-conscious artists can exercise their agency, ask questions and enhance their visual arts skills.
By experimenting with unique cut-out shapes to create fantastic 2D-creatures, students enjoy instant and surprising results, individually or in groups. Deconstructing and drawing the shapes makes the artistic process accessible to all abilities. The artworks can then be kept for display and/or future classroom development (to date used in science, literacy and creative writing).
Developing the creatures further into fully formed cartoon characters can greatly enhance the artistic experience for students; these can also be montaged together to create a group artwork or graffiti mural.
Recent projects include:
2008 & 2009 National tours of interactive artwall with Network Rail’s ‘No Messin’ railside safety campaign for 7 to 17 year olds; Somerset Arts Week 2009, artist-in-residence at Selworthy Special School; Halterworth Primary School cross-curricular Literacy/Science/Art Project.
For information on projects click below:
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Jane Palmer - Visual Artist
As an abstract printer/painter my stimulus is through sensory experiences linked to the environment and emotions. Textures, colour, layering, mixed media and printing are all explored through both 2D or 3D outcomes.
I run a range of workshops for schools, and colleges (students and teachers), families, sp ed needs, youth clubs, young adults and adults. Every environment is unique and my workshops are designed with close collaboration of the school. I have years of teaching experience working with all abilities and all ages.
I aim to enrich development, consider the national curriculum/ exam board standards and to help raise achievement.
I can offer one day , consecutive days or days split across a scheme to encourage development and progress at each stage. I can work in school, join you on residentials, arrange trips to support the workshops, work with after school clubs, holiday clubs etc
CRB, GTC,IFL, Paediatric First Aid, IOSH, Insurance etc
Visit: www.artistinschools.org.uk and www.abstractartincornwall.com
gisseygirl@aol.com
0776157823 / 01726 843053
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Community Music Cornwall- music workshops & tuition
Music workshops and tuition delivered by experienced professional music leaders specialising in:
Rock and pop sessions
Singing and songwriting
Early Years sessions
First time taster sessions
Whatever your musical needs we can create a custom session for you.
To book your music session or for all enquiries please contact:
Laura-Beth 07860 121367
Rob 07970 534028
CMC is a non profit making co operative organisation
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Emma Manning - Dance Leader
I am a qualified Dance Leader, trained in Dance Movement Therapy, with over 8 years experience of working in the community and the local education authority.
I have developed my own regular classes & projects, specialising in pre-school, youth & inclusive dance, working on accredited courses, performances, community projects & teacher training.
I work creatively or with my own choreography, including ethnic dance styles & a variety of props & music, making dance accessible to all.
I have also collaborated with others such as musicians or visual artists & can work on theme based projects or commissions. I am a member of the Foundation for Community Dance & the Dance & Disability group run by Dance South West.
For more information contact emmas.pilates@yahoo.co.uk
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Anne-Marie Culhane - Visual and Movement Artist
I design and deliver creative and environmental projects, education, events and happenings bringing to life positive visions now and for the future.
I work in the visual arts, dance/movement, collaborative performance, and text. I have exhibited and performed and undertaken residencies in UK, Europe and Asia.
I have worked with infant, primary and secondary schools, special needs groups and cross-generational groups. This is as lead artist, artist in residence, one off projects, consultation and action research.
My interests include celebrating the cycles of nature and seasons; environmental concerns or questions; how people connect to landscape and particular sites (urban or rural) architecture/built environment; biodiversity and permaculture
For more information please go to www.amculhane.co.uk
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Kaff Brooks - Perfoming Arts in Education
Kaff Brooks is a Freelance Arts Practitioner for Performing Arts in Education. Having over 20 years Experience specializing in, Dance, Drama and Expressive Arts.
I mainly work within: Theatre and Performance; Physical Theatre; Musical Theatre Choreography; Multi-Media; Film; Stop-Motion Animation; Puppetry; Arts funding bids; Inset.
I specialise in projects for students (KS1-4/Post-16 and Special Educational Needs) to enrich the curriculum or to meet the needs of various exam syllabuses in the areas of Drama, Dance and Performing Arts.
Enhanced CRB, Public Liability Insurance
For more information contact Kaff: 07800 887 841 Kaff@wisewolf.com www.fusionmedia-arts.co.uk
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Cascade Theatre Company
Cornwall's most established educational theatre company, Cascade enables individuals and communities to discover their full potential.
Formed in 1995 we have worked with hundreds of schools and organisations producing plays, workshops, films and events tackling important issues from Bullying to Climate Change. Using a variety of techniques we encourage children and young people to access the arts in new and stimulating ways increasing their confidence and self esteem.
Creative and different we are currently the main provider of exciting intergenerational community performance events in Cornwall.
All Cascade's wide range of skilled artists and facilitators are CRB checked and insured.
Please see our website www.cascadetheatre.co.uk for more information.
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Steve Hawker - Music workshops
I run music workshops centred around using music technology, enabling participants to create and perform music in a way that is both fun and produces good results quickly.
Activities include writing songs, creating electronic music, and soundscapes to tell stories with. Using musical instruments, voice, and recording sounds found nearby, the results are woven into music tracks during the workshops. Using Wii remotes to create music using movement provides an accessible and appealing way for people to start creating their own performances even if they've never played an instrument before.
I work in a wide variety of musical styles, from classical and jazz improvisation, to ambient and drum and bass, and lots inbetween! I also have experience working with those with special needs and disabilities, using technology to find ways of creating music that respond to their abilities.
Contact
Website: www.sequenz.co.uk
Email: steve.pianoman@googlemail.com
Tel: 01208 832996
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Roselyne Williams Printmaking and Book Arts
I am a professional printmaker and book artist, teaching all ages and abilities in schools, colleges home education and community groups. I have managed Arts Council funded projects and curated exhibitions.
Printmaking workshops: Portable printmaking equipment brought to any venue with demonstrations and practical sessions in monotype, collagraph, drypoint engraving, copper plate etching, woodcut, linocut and screenprinting.
A variety of workshops from T-shirt and bag printing to limited edition works on paper.
Book Arts workshops: Practical sessions in papermaking and book arts including the creation of decorative papers, bookbinding and artists books.
Ros Williams, Studio W07, Krowji, West Park, Redruth, Cornwall TR15 3AJ
Email:rlmwilliams@hotmail.com
Mob: 07982 271706
Web: www.roswilliams.co.uk
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Annie Metcalfe and Carole Carlile - Bespoke Creativity- Sci-Art projects
Annie is a professional Fine Artist exhibiting in various galleries and Carole has fifteen year teaching experience in secondary and special schools delivering the science curriculum.
We prepare bespoke projects tailored to individual needs with a common thread to enable all to participate in the same project. The focus of the creative projects is the combination of arts and science using a variety of media.
We are able to offer specific curriculum focus or extra curricula designed projects for mainstream, and three year olds to adulthood including students in the special needs sector. Our work includes short term after school club activities, long term class participation with a community link involving exhibitions to display children’s creativity, and one day workshops. A variety of two and three dimensional materials will be explored giving students the opportunity for multi sensory experiences.
Contact:
Carole Carlile ccarlile190@live.com
Annie Metcalfe annie@simogen.com
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Brett Jackson 'MR BE' - Mime artist, clown and acrobat
Popular workshops in Cornwall Schools include:
MR BE Mime show and mime workshops - 20 minute show followed by classes.
MR BE Acrobatics show and acrobatic workshops -with embedded biology and PE - 20 minutes show followed by 3 x classes.
MR BE 'Forces' Show (50minutes) Clown Physics with laws of forces illustrated through circus and hilarious participation.
MR BE 'C'est Chouette' (60minutes) of interactive mime and French with a projection covering the grammar in the show as Monsieur Be goes En Vacances. Followed by 3 classes.
Also Projects including wider Key skills accredited course for up to 180 students using circus challenges to analyse learning.
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Teresa Holcomb - Comedian, Performance Coach, Comedy workshop leader
I teach both Stand up and Improvisational Comedy using a variety of methods. These are both low pressure fun workshops-
During the Stand up workshops, children or teens will get the following:
-A brief history of Stand up Comedy
-Microphone technique
-Exploring yourself to get material
-Writing jokes
-Telling jokes
-A chance to see a Pro in action (myself)
The Improvisational Comedy workshops will consist of a variety of games similar to those used in Whose Line is it Anyway? We will cover the following:
-Ensemble (working as a group)
-Gibberish (nonsensical sounds)
-Physicalization (showing not telling)
-Character work (creating and building)
- Pantomime
- Props
And more!
Details of the 5 week project can be downloaded here
Contact
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Rosie McKay - physical theatre/yoga practitioner/teacher
I am a physical theatre/yoga practitioner/teacher and have worked a lot with teenagers and undergraduates aiming to develop the physical theatre skills of students with a clear eye upon ways in which they can use the material creatively in devising and performing.
We work to integrate breath, body and voice to encourage a sense of awareness that builds the trust and confidence that’s vital to lifting, rolling, jumping, those elements of contact improvisation that demand students take risks. I firmly believe that with awareness comes response-ability to self and others, which in turn encourages creative experimentation and, ultimately, quality performances. When teaching yoga I bring the creative energy of the theatre to dynamic sessions designed to be inspiring, joyful and ultimately soothing.
Drama and yoga have become integrated into playful regular sessions: YOGA PLAY has poses integrated into exciting adventure stories and games for children up to 6; YOGA POSERS challenges older children to try more complex yoga sequences in pairs or with music; YOGA MOVES is for ages 13-17, and designed to bring the body into balance. Classes build confidence and provide vital space for young people to grow with their bodies. Essentially I seek to teach from a heart filled with laughter.
Contact
Further information can be found at http://www.splendid-productions.com/about.php
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Ashley Hanson - Visual Artist
Ashley has exhibited locally, nationally and internationally. He has recently run workshops at Bodmin College Secondary and St Petroc’s Primary School and worked with degree students at Canterbury Christchurch and KHIB, Norway. He has also run outdoor landscape workshops on Dartmoor.
Working in partnership with schools, Ashley can offer flexibility and creativity within the curriculum. His workshops can include painting, drawing and collage either on a small scale or working collaboratively on a large permanent piece for display.
Using his own work and experience as a springboard, Ashley’s workshops cross subject boundaries and connect to geography, history and the local environment. He can also help prepare exhibitions combining students’ work with his own.
His intention is that every student engages with the material and the subject, enjoys the making and produces something they can be proud of.
He is CRB checked and has Public Liability Insurance.
For more information see www.ashleyhanson.co.uk
P 01208 77656
E ashley@ashleyhanson.co.uk
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Jill Lamede, The Tintagel Storyteller
Stories old - Stories new
Some familiar - Some strange - Always entertaining
Suitable for all ages from 5 years upwards. (Even teenagers love stories!)
JillLamede@aol.com
Tel: 01840 770817 (References available)
Further infomation can be downloaded here
"Jill enthralled and enchanted children and adults alike with her storytelling. We can’t wait to sit again and listen enraptured as she spins her tales and leads us into her wonderful imaginative worlds. We know that she has a special power to transform our lives with her stories."
Kelly Palmer, Hon Secretary, Tintagel Charter Day Celebrations
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Jo McIntosh – Textile Artist
I have been running children’s workshops in libraries in St. Ives, St. Just and Truro for several years. I also run adult workshops on a variety of topics including feltmaking, weaving, papermaking, paper mache, jewellery and lots more. I have also worked in local schools on subjects such as feltmaking and weaving. I am currently working with Arts for Health Cornwall on a project with elderly people.
I have a current CRB check and public liability insurance.
You can also visit www.knitweave.co.uk to see more about me.
Contact:
T 01736 797122
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Gillian Cooper- visual artist
The emphasis of my workshops is on experimentation and development of abstract and figurative mark-making as a visual language, working in drawing, painting, installation/ sculpture.
Workshops explore the use of both traditional and alternative media and techniques, including found material such as mud and leaves, and hands and feet, encouraged by quick and long sketches, working outdoors as well as in. Subjects covered include Landscape, Figure, Still Life, Senses, Sound, Text, Memory, Process. Work can also be used in How to Make an Exhibition.
I am an Artist Curator exhibiting for 18 years locally, nationally and internationally I have taught children and adults in schools and the community, at times accompanied by exhibition of my work, in Bristol and Cornwall. I have mentored students and practising artists, founded and run artists studios and artist led groups and have project managed and curated exhibitions.
Further details of workshops and CV may be downloaded here.
Contact:
gillian.outofplace@gmail.com
T 01736 365612
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Liz Tyrrell- visual & withy artist
After growing up in the Midlands and gaining a fashion/ textiles degree in Liverpool, I moved to the Penzance area 12 years ago. For the last 10 years I have been building up my work as a maker of large scale processional sculptures and lanterns for festivals as well as flags, banners and painted signs. I work alone and with other artists, schools and community groups to produce these. I run art workshops for people aged 4 through to adult on various themes using textiles, willow, mixed media and paper. This year I ran textiles workshops at 6 schools in the Lostwithiel area over 6 days for pupils aged 4 to 11 years old. I have led Withy sculpture workshops in Penzance and St. Just in Primary schools for the past 5 years.
My proposals for workshops offered: Withy sculpture, lantern making, costume making, textiles – block printing, screen printing, resist techniques: wax and other, silk painting, stamping, stenciling, flag design, banner making, small prayer/ wish flags (inspired by Tibetan designs) , mixed media, collage and sculpture.
Contact:
M 07932 654068
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Franca Westaway- Art-Full workshops
I have trained in Fashion and Textiles, run my own design business, taught at all Key Stages becoming Head of Art Department in a large comprehensive school and maintain an active interest in all areas of performance and the arts.
I offer arts workshops to schools and the community. My aim is to encourage all participants to develop their creative expression and skills with a focus on self-esteem, personal and social exploration, responsibility and cohesion. Workshops can use processes such as drawing & design; large-scale 3D pieces, installation & sculpture; clay modelling & mosaics; costume & set-making; pattern, printmaking & batik; music, writing & story. Subjects include Observation & Abstraction; Ways of Seeing & Drawing; Identity & Context: Portrait, Memory Boxes, Shrines; Ritual & Celebratory art: from Mourning to Carnival; Humble Abode: from Shanty Town to Dream Home, Resources and the Environment; Design, order & chaos in Nature.
All work can be cross-curricular, multi-disciplinary and/or multi-media to suit your needs. Outcomes will be meaningful and have strong visual impact, be they permanent installation to enhance your space; costumes, headdresses, parade, performance or temporary exhibition. Sample workshop outlines available on request. Enhanced CRB Check.
Contact:
T 01288 355952
M 07989 303 488
girlgekko@hotmail.com
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Thrussell and Thrussell - Artist Metalsmiths
We are a father and son team working from our studio / workshop in the heart of Bodmin Moor. We use different metals to create our private and public artworks using mild steel, copper and stainless steel. Specialising in community art, our work can be seen through out the West Country and UK.
The craft of the metalworking has been practised since ancient times and is well within the scope of anybody who can swing a hammer. A lot can be done with the simplest of tools. Our workshops are intended to introduce the beginner through the basic stages of metalsmithing to manipulate one of our most malleable metals (copper). We have developed our workshops to suit all ages and abilities.
Having worked with Primary, secondary, special schools and community groups we have a great understanding of requirements for facilitating workshops.
Portfolio disc, CV and references available on request, CRB checked.
Contact:
01208 821 692
info@thrussellandthrussell.com
www.thrussellandthrussell.com
Colquite Farm, St Neot, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 6PZ
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Mac Dunlop - Poetry, Visual Arts and Filmmaking
Mac is the Poetry Editor of Cornish World Magazine. He has led workshops with various age groups in Poetry, Visual Arts and Filmmaking.
Before moving to Cornwall he helped found VS1 Productions in 2003, an organization working with Deaf and Hearing Impaired groups, delivering both creative filmmaking workshops for young people and Adults with disabilities and information DVDs in BSL (e.g. South Gloucester Council and Avon Fire and Rescue).
He has also led Poetry workshops in the Health sector, assisting participants to express and discuss their experiences through creative writing.
Mac has just completed a permanent Public Art commissions for the Barton Hill Children's Centre in Bristol, commissioned by Creative Partnerships and Community @ Heart.
He has Public Liability Insurance, and a current CRB dating from September 2006.
Contact:
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Klare England - Visual Artist
As a freelance artist I work on projects producing decoration, sculpture and creative spaces.
Over the years I have brought workshop ideas and methods into schools, businesses and events to encourage team building and creativity. I have over ten years’ experience project managing and organising a wide-range of collaborative visual arts projects and private commissions.
I have worked with children with challenging behavior and/or learning difficulties as well as with the gifted and talented. I can also offer INSET training days and ‘Creative Curriculum’ planning with teachers.
I aim to offer a supportive, enriching experience when working with communities so that they are inspired and empowered.
For further information, images and examples of projects please visit www.klareengland.co.uk
Contact:
07729529238
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Katie Godden- Visual Artist
Katie Godden is a highly motivated, qualified secondary school Art and Design teacher, with three years full time teaching experience in a large secondary school in Bristol.
Since recently moving back home to Cornwall she has been involved in art workshops in local primary and secondary schools. Recent projects include, Seed for Life, two day African Art workshop in Egloskerry Primary school, where children made clay masks, large scale paper sculptures, print making and animal masks.
Katie has extensive skills in all Art and Design areas, especially sculpture. She has experience of teaching with a wide range of materials and methods; including stone carving, willow work, ceramics, found objects and textiles, as well as drawing, photography, painting, collage and printmaking. With endless enthusiasm for her subject she engages young people of all abilities in the Visual Arts.
Katie also has experience of outdoor teaching, having run workshops in the Forest of Dean, exploring the sculptures in the forest and their history and meanings.
Available now for facilitating workshops, enterprise weeks, arts days either to fit in with the curriculum or combining subject areas, and working with the wider community.
CV and references available on request, CRB checked
Contact:
01566 781364
07723031036
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Susan Shaw- Fashion Designer
Susan Shaw – Fashion Design, BA(Hons) St. Martins School of Art, PGCE
As a successful fashion designer for over 20 years in New York and L.A I have been part of a campaign to produce eco-friendly fashion - having worked directly with factories in India and China.
I am currently running eco-friendly fashion workshops - turning recycled garments into ready-to-wear high street fashion. See my website for details www.susanshawworkshops.co.uk
Target: KS1-KS2 and KS3-KS4
CRB checked, CV and references on request. Workshops linked to national curriculum.
Contact:
susan.design@btinternet.com
T 07738 011567
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Penny Macbeth- Visual Artist
Painting workshops
These sessions can be run very successfully at either KS1 or 2. The workshops give children an opportunity to work on a very large scale, which we have observed to be both liberating and challenging. By liaising fully with staff before sessions, we are able to agree visual source material which will support current topical work so that the resulting large scale images allow for exciting classroom or corridor exhibitions with a strong curricular link.
Drawing workshops
By using a series of well tested drawing games (grid drawings, mystery object drawings, fast & moving figure drawings, directional light source, still lives) I engage children with the fascination of the visual world in ways which take the fear out of the process and make it fun and fast moving .
The tutors are CRB checked and experienced in special needs and behaviourally challenged children.
For full information click here
Contact:
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Sally Spens- Textile designer/ visual artist
Work sold internationally and included in the textile collections of the Victoria & Albert Museum.
The Campaign for Drawing has been the inspiration for my work with children. I design projects that combine formal techniques with fun and imagination, and result in children making significant individual progress in their work.
Schools can choose from programmes of work, taught in one hour sessions, that include: Observational drawing, Watercolour painting, Caricature Stories and illustration, Design and applied arts, Artists and ideas.
Collective pieces for Big Draw events:
2003 My School Playground – joint winner of the schools prize at the Drawing Inspiration Awards
2005 Matisse’s Cornish Garden
2006 Textile Design Workshop at the V&A
When working on a collective piece I design a composite so that each child can take pride in their individual contribution.
CV and references on request. Currently teaching ‘Art Club’ at Truro School Prep.
Contact:
T 01326 340056
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Delpha Hudson- Teacher and Freelance artist
Arts education projects that I have been involved in are informed by the experience I have as a fully qualified teacher who works with Key Stages 1-4, and by my artist’s practice in which I work in a range of
media, including performance, video and installation. I have worked with Fierce! Earth in Birmingham, and most recently with Newlyn Art Gallery, to facilitate projects whose outcomes involve dialogue, not only visual but multi-sensory media, and above all creativity and new ways of thinking. I am extremely flexible, full of ideas and have good communication skills. I am happy to talk through any ideas for new creative projects.
Contact:
E delphahud@yahoo.co.uk T 01736 330820
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Su Briggs- Visual Artist
I am an Artist and experienced Teacher who offers art workshops to children and adults. Over the past five years I have worked in many schools co- ordinating sculpture and mural projects. I believe that the outcome of the project should be the pupils' work so I work alongside the pupils, offering my knowledge and experience in my specialised areas.
The project can vary from group work to individual pieces, artworks that stay in school or artworks that can be taken home. If you would like to see more examples of the projects that I have been involved with please go to my website www.subriggs.com or I will be happy to come into your school and show you my portfolio.
Contact: E info@subriggs.com T 07941 537872
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Sophia Abalos - Educational and community arts workshop facilitator
Experienced in working with children, young people and adults with a variety of media, depending on the requirements of the groups, individuals or project. Can facilitate withy sculpture, photography, mural/graffiti painting, drawing/illustration and concept/issue lead workshops. Innovative and creative approach to projects and delivery of workshops with a flexible attitude that responds to individual's needs in a group setting.
Contact:
T 01736 367341 M 07732 849376 E zabalost@yahoo.co.uk
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Jill Hudson- Artist and maker
I feel strongly that art can play a prominent role in the community, and in my working practice I endeavour to encourage creativity, new discoveries, and enjoyment. An artist and maker with experience working in schools and community groups, many of my workshops take the form of dynamic crafts, anything from large scale withy sculpture to plasticine modelling, from kite-making to collage.
In 2005 I was expedition artist for Raleigh International in Chile, and have worked with the John Muir Environmental Award Scheme and the City of Lights lantern festival, Truro. I have a current CRB check and public liability insurance.
Contact details:
Email – kiconcojill@hotmail.com
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Tom Hyde- Sculptor
The process of working out how a drawing or idea could be made, what it could be made from and the use of tools to create it, is key to the workshops I run in schools.The joy of making a sculpture from found objects, wood, metal and other materials, continues to challenge and inspire me.
I have been working in schools for about 5 years. Projects include driftwood and green wood sculptures and inventions including water and wind sculptures.
I have a sculpture degree, have been CRB checked since 2003, have public liability insurance to run art workshops and hold a current forest school outdoor first aid qualification.
I have attended a British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) art therapy foundation course in London. I also teach art to adults at Petroc College in Barnstaple and am currently teaching art to adults with mental illness.
Commissions include furniture for the National Trust, work with museums, storytelling chairs, and wood/metal sculptures
Further information
Please go to www.tomhyde.co.uk for further information and to see images of recent projects.
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Kathy Wray (BA Hons)- Artist/ Illustrator
I have been self-employed artist since graduating from BA(Hons) in Surface Pattern design in 2002, and have developed my Art practice alongside various teaching opportunities. I have worked as a tutor for the Newlyn Art Gallery running Kids Art workshops and adult printmaking courses since 2004. I recently completed a part-time Postgraduate CERT Ed teaching course at Truro College. I am able to deliver a wide variety of children’s workshops that extend imaginative development and creative processes; with observational drawing, monotype printing, mixed-media, collage and painting. I own a portable print-press and can teach printmaking workshops; with collograph and monotype etc. I could work with producing figurative work as well as producing artwork from a performance or an event with the use of drawings, photographs and imagination. My personal work explores figurative expression, with movement and fashion.
For more information about specific workshops and commissions contact:
E kathyyvonne@hotmail.com
www.artisticfigure.co.uk
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Jinga Communities Capoeira music – an Afro-Brazilian art form
As seen at the Cornwall Secondary Music Conference in January 2010, Jinga Communities presents a new percussion workshop for KS2-4.
Using traditional instruments of African descent - along with the iconic one-stringed bow-like ‘berimbau’ - participants will learn about communication through rhythm and song. Instruments used: cow bell, guiro, djembe, conga, tambourine, berimbau.
Contact
For more info call Craig Blackburn on 07870 167 974
visit www.jinga.org.uk or email info@jinga.org.uk.
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Sarah Jarvis - dancer
I am a dancer and dance teacher who, on completing a BA (Hons) in dance theatre from the Laban Centre London in 2002, returned home to Cornwall to work as a freelance performer and teacher. I was a co-founder of C-Scape Dance Company and have worked with them performing and leading workshops for events including Polperro Festival, Landings, Road to the Beach, and the Blonde tour. I have also performed with Manoeuvre Dance, Suzannah West Dance Company and Wildworks Theatre Company.
I offer dance workshops to all ages (from primary to over-50's) in schools and in communities. The work is fun and open to possibility. I aim to set up a relaxed and focussed atmosphere of trust and mutual appreciation where participants can learn about themselves and each other. They can try new ways of moving and try new ways of seeing movement in others. They may look at space, and the body in space, in a new light. We show and talk about our findings. We copy and we also make up new stuff. The work explores individual creative movement potential, shape-finding, stillness, level, direction and dynamic, as well as the different skills needed to create solos, duets and group dances.
Contact:
01208 850279
07779 664068
mirkin@hotmail.co.uk
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Figure of Speech Multimedia- Shadow Puppetry
Multicultural Shadow puppet workshops for schools
With over 20 years experience in puppetry – Jonathan Hayter of `Figure of Speech Multimedia` can offer your School a professional variety of workshops in shadow puppetry .The workshops aid pupils in their understanding of other cultures whilst learning a craft based activity. The sessions include ICT, storytelling, drama, music, animation and much more, and can be based on any subject area you wish...
As an established puppeteer with extensive experience in performance, intergenerational, education and multicultural community work, I am currently seeking projects which will allow me to develop my ‘person centred’ approach in the belief that every individual in a workshop situation has the potential to reach their own creative goal.
Download workshop info here
Download CV here
Contact:
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The Dream Team - Theatre
Theatre Based Communication and Confidence Boosting Workshops
During the workshops children are encouraged to vividly use their imagination by dramatising a nursery rhyme of their choice. They will work in small groups creating a piece of theatre that they can call their own. Each child will learn how to develop a character and will benefit from feedback given from their fellow classmates/teachers/workshop leader.
At the end of the workshop a sketch performance of each section will be shown to the other children in the workshop allowing them to demonstrate what they have learnt that day.
At all times children will be encouraged to communicate their ideas carefully and literately to each other and the workshop leader.
Our workshops fit easily into the PSHE syllabus. If you have any questions about our workshops, or if you would like to discuss adapting them to fit your specific requirements please do not hesitate in contacting us on 0844 357 2591 or emailing dreamteamtheatre@live.co.uk
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cube theatre
We make theatre with and for young people. Our work reflects the world we live in - all our plays are about real people dealing with extraordinary events. We respond to the world around us - we choose stories and characters that speak to young people.
We work with students from secondary schools, colleges, universities and drama schools and have worked with students of GCSE Drama and English, AS and A Level Drama, BTEC Performing Arts, and Foundation Arts Degrees and Creative Diplomas.
Education work is extremely important to us. We believe passionately in creativity and its effects in creating a better community because this enables us to build great theatrically and culturally literate audiences for the future. Always focussing our outreach programme on our current project, we look for ways of promoting self-discovery, empowering both children and adults with improved skills and understanding.
We are fully equipped to deliver our education work; each of our directors has depth of experience in a variety of fields and our artistic director has been delivering education and training for 10 years. We also make use of the special skills of a variety of practitioners chosen for the purpose.
Fully CRB checked
Contact:
Benjamin Symes, Artistic Director
07711 006300
benjamin@cube-theatre.co.uk
www.cube-theatre.co.uk
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Denis Kigongo- African drumming
My name is Denis Kigongo (pronounced as Chigongo). My name in the Baganda culture means elder brother to twins.
I learnt the drumming and stories and craft making skills that I share as a child growing up in Uganda. I am from Busu, a small village on the shores of Lake Victoria, near the source of the River Nile. I trained as a teacher in Uganda and as a youth worker in the UK .
My speciality is African drumming. The emphasis is very much hands on and every one can participate irrespective of his or her musical background. The workshops I run are guaranteed to be fun and create a real buzz in the school. The typical day will be divided into groups of 25 to 30, with each session lasting between 45 minutes to an hour. The workshops are flexible and will be tailored to the needs of each group.
You can download more information about me and the workshops here
Contact:
T 01395 271773
M 07881 530243
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Jacolly Puppet Theatre
Jacolly Puppet Theatre is a professional touring company that has entertained and educated mostly younger audiences across the UK and abroad for over 30 years. Their current shows include Elf Tales about bullying issues for Key Stages. 1 & 2; Real Bugs (KS 2) that uses 40 times life size insects to help children learn about entomology; and Dogworthy’s Summer Magic (KS 1) that acts as an entertaining teaching aid set on a magical seashore. Teaching shows are supported with follow-up material. “Real Bugs was a magnet from the first beetle to the last ant. Even the most complex of concepts was reduced to a fun-filled package that kept the audience enthralled, entertained and, of course, educated.” Kelvin Boot, Plymouth Marine Aquarium
Jac Illett and Holly Griffin also teach puppet-making and performing techniques for teachers and students.
Contact:
Jacolly Puppet Theatre, Kirkella Rd, Yelverton, Devon PL20 6BB
T 01822 852346
theatre@jacolly-puppets.co.uk
www.jacolly-puppets.co.uk
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Chartwell Dutiro: Musician, Singer/Song-writer, Composer, Teacher/Mentor
Chartwell Dutiro is a rare, all-round musician. He is as at ease performing as compiling music for TV. Esteemed as a soloist and ensemble member, Chartwell's skills as a teacher are valued by fellow professional musicians as much as children in school and community.
Chartwell Dutiro uses the mbira as an instrument of education, as well as music, to encompass both traditional and contemporary perspectives; history,culture and identity, geographic location and enviroment are all drawn out through the study of constraction and playing. Running in parallel. Chartwell competently sets the mbira and it's music into context, essential in moving away from the 'exotic' associated with musicians from the South.
Contact: chartwell7@btinternet.com
Website: www.chartwelldutiro.com
Download Chartwell's new schools leaflet here for more information
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Craig Johnson (Squashbox Theatre)- Actor & Puppeteer
I am an experienced actor, musician and puppeteer, based in Penzance, Cornwall.
For the last 7 years I have been a member of Kneehigh Theatre, performing in major national and international tours such as Tristan & Yseult, Cymbeline, and The Bacchae, as well as small-scale village hall shows, including directing and acting in Journey To The Centre Of The Earth.
As a solo artist, I perform under the name Squashbox Theatre, with the aim of bringing quality performances involving puppetry, live music and comedy to schools. My new performance The Sea Show is a quirky mix of storytelling, puppet show, natural history programme and cabaret, suitable for children aged 5 -11.
I also offer practical workshops on puppetry, drama and storytelling, available for primary and secondary schools, early years, colleges and adult education. I have considerable experience working with young people as an artist and workshop leader, and have a humorous, relaxed and engaging style.
Contact:
E craig@squashboxtheatre.co.uk
W www.squashboxtheatre.co.uk
T 07769 646345 / 01736 741123
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Rogue Theatre Company
Rogue Theatre is a professional touring theatre company who are committed to making theatre and the arts accessible to young people.
We have project managed and facilitated numerous projects and workshops with young people over the past two years. Our focus is on facilitating a process which is creatively led by young people, supporting an environment to develop new communication skills, build confidence and aspiration and apply new ways of approaching learning.
We can tailor projects to address certain briefs or facilitate one off workshops. Our work with young people is fun, fast moving and focussed.
In the past we have worked with Creative Partnerships, Space For Sports and Arts, Sure Start, National Trust, primary schools, secondary schools, colleges and universities.
We work with a wide pool of artists and can offer skills in theatre, dance, acrobatics, music, writing, design and costume. All Rogue artists have public liability insurance and are crb checked.
Rogue Theatre can also offer the use of our touring theatre equipment including lighting equipment, a PA system and dance floor.
Contact:
Rogue Theatre, 55 Pendarves street, Tuckingmill, Camborne, TR14 8NP
T 01209 612301 M 07855830079 E info@roguetheatre.co.uk
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Reg Payn- Puppet Showman/ Visual Artist and Workshop Leader
I am a professional Puppeteer and visual artist, leading school and community workshops since 1992.
Projects vary from giant processional images for events such as City of Lights and Bath International Festival to one-day shadow workshops and puppet shows in Westcountry schools. Wherever possible I use re-cycled products and natural materials such as willow and bamboo.
Rewarding results are achieved by the very young, the complete novice or the more mature student.All my workshops aim to be safe, imaginative, co-operative, informative....and FUN!
Contact:
For further details and full c.v. etc. please contact 01208 851723 or e-mail: regpayn@btinternet.com
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Caja Dhu Theatre Company
Caja Dhu’s team of experienced professionals will run inspirational workshops in your school, tailor-made to suit your needs.
Past projects with Foundation and Key Stage One groups include: Creative Story telling, Puppets, Not Now Bernard, Masks, Funny Bones
Past projects with Key Stage Two groups include: Macbeth, Greeks Tudors, The Victorians, Wartime Britain, Bullying Masks, Story telling
We can:
Create projects linked into the national curriculum or to your own school development plan.
Devise workshops for your book week, PPA time, or activity days.
Provide workshops in early years and foundation stages.
Direct and produce performances.
Contact:
01736 810490 Or email cajadhu@hotmail.co.uk
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Peter Fox- Samba Drumming
I specialise in delivering workshops for samba percussion groups, mainly brazilian street rythyms. I aim to encourage community participation in events such as the Truro City of Lights procession. I tend to work with groups with an intermediate or advanced knowledge of drumming but I am also interested in starting new groups of varying ability. Samba drumming has a well known health benefit having an effect on the brains alpha waves producing a feeling of euphoria.
Contact:
Peter Fox, Little Treskello, Plain an Gwarry, Penzance, TR170DU
T 01736 711458
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Sally Crooks- Actress and workshop leader
Sally has worked with young people of all ages from 5 to 18 years old. Her workshops are simple: - there is no right or wrong. She can adapt workshops to investigate or tackle any issue, subject matter or script through physical theatre. Classes are colourful and fun and involve improvisations, devising, writing, discussing, dissecting (subject only!), confidence building games, performing and evaluating. Sally also currently works as a freelance actress for theatre companies around Cornwall and is strong believer in building relationships between young people and local theatre.
Fully CRB checked
Contact:
M 07775 716972
E sallycrooks81@hotmail.com
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StoryWorks Education
StoryWorks Education is a multimedia performing arts in Education Company which works with children and young people in schools to create dynamic cross-curricular projects based on a theatrical journey beginning with an original story, and ending in a site-specific or landscape theatre performance by your pupils.
In consultation with your school we can create a project based on topics the class or year group is studying or you can choose from our current list of cross-curricular arts-based workshops. We are happy to work on a daily basis (one-off workshops, with a variety of funding options available) or for longer (for cross-curricular projects perhaps over a whole academic year) on projects leading to a performance. We are able to provide references for our work upon request.
Full details of the educational workshops available are available from Kathy Tappin on 07973 725 006 or on the website at www.storyworkstheatrecompany.com.
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Stars-in-the-faking- Comedy Performance -
‘Stars-in-the-faking’ is a unique organisation offering comedy performances for venues, festivals, stage, wedding or corporate functions.
We also offer an education programme for schools, colleges, and community groups exploring role and identity through the eyes of bittersweet characters. Our workshops are ‘tailor-made’ and exploring identity, self awareness, and self worth, through a range of creative mediums which gives the participants a sense of ownership, confidence and pride.
Contact:
Lollie Brewer T 07790621858 E lollieplop@lollie.freeserve.co.uk
W www.stars-in-the-faking.co.uk (under construction)
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Hebe Lucraft- Dance Therapist/Teacher
Hebe is a UK registered Dance Therapist and Dance Teacher and has worked in dance provision in education and other settings for children and young people for over eight years. She works with children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, Autism, Aspergers, moderate to severe learning difficulties and physical disabilities.
Hebe designs and delivers dance and movement experiences in response to individual setting needs and individual client and group needs. Some of her work is performance based and most of her work is process oriented.
Current projects include a special school for children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties where she provides Dance Movement Therapy to individual clients, a small family group and to children on a ‘drop-in’ self-referral basis. She is currently conducting an action research project where children self-refer for Dance Movement Therapy. Hebe is also involved in developing and writing a new degree program at the University of Wales, 'Creative Therapies in Education'.
Contact:
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attik dance
attik dance specialises in finding imaginative and varied approaches to sharing its work and its creative process, through a forward looking education and community programme.
Participation in dance provides enjoyment and promotes fitness and general well-being. Participating in high quality dance can provide participants with a wide range of social skills and benefits not just to counter obesity but also to increase their self-esteem and confidence.
We have worked extensively with schools, colleges, community groups, residential centres and the public throughout the South West and we currently provide over 200 workshops in schools each year.
Contact: T 01752 252510 E info@attik.org.uk Web www.attik.org.uk
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BoumBoum Drum Workshops - West African/Brazilian rhythm and song
BoumBoum Drum Workshops- based in Penzance but available to work across the South West. BoumBoum uses West African traditional rhythm, song and dance to work with children and young people in school and community settings. Amanda Pickering, lead Music Worker, has twelve years' experience as a performer and teacher, and has trained with master drummers in West Africa, Europe and the UK. She is particularly interested in developing confidence and communication skills in young people through rhythm, and in working with them to devise their own music as well as increasing their cultural awareness through African artforms.
For information, please contact Amanda:
M 07751786315 E boumboum@boumboum.co.uk
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Kerry Raymond- Dance Teacher
International Dance Teacher, Association Freestyle Dance Teacher incorporating inclusive dance. Available for one off workshops or regular classes if required. Aiming to make dance available and inclusive for all to enjoy.
CRB checked, own Public Liability Insurance. Basic knowledge of Cornwall’s Key Word Signing. Based in Redruth, Cornwall.
Contact:
M 07834 374 541
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Patricia Finney - Author
Patricia Finney is a published author with 20 years of experience in conducting workshops and lectures for adults and children of all ages. Her published novels include Elizabethan spy thrillers and crime novels, commissioned children’s books set in Elizabethan times and the two Jack books – childrens’ stories about a Cornish dog, told in Doglish. She is very happy to adapt her content to whatever is currently being focussed on by the school and she has some experience of special needs.
There are three main strands of workshop:
1. Creative Writing
2. What do writers do?
3. Historical talks based on research into Elizabethan life: Chicken-chucking – NOT An exploration of Elizabethan food which can include a cooking session where the children make an Elizabethan dish
Did Queen Elizabeth wear knickers? An exploration of Elizabethan clothing and how it related to status and trade
Guns and Dung -what’s the connection? An exploration of 16th century weapons and warfare
Please download more information here
Contact:
Tel 01872 264656
07704 173745
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John Brolly - Storyteller
John tells an eclectic mix of his own original tales and those that have been passed down over the generations, drawing equally from local traditions and far flung and exotic lands. His unique interactive style can make the listener part of the story and you are left in no doubt that each new telling is a version that has never been heard before.
John Brolly specialises in storytelling for all age groups, from Pre-school to Pensioner. He is currently storyteller in residence at St Levan School’s parent and child group. He is a professional actor and director and can turn a simple idea into an epic performance involving a whole school but at the same time reducing the most complex of tales to its simplest basic human emotions.
In John’s hands storytelling is not a passive art form and can spiral into a dynamic experience of music, drama and dance.
Contact
01736 810490
www.storytellerjohnbrolly.webs.com
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Phil Bowen- Poet in schools
Phil Bowen is a poet, performer and playwright who has worked in over 300 schools. He was a teacher for many years in Liverpool (Head of Drama), Devon and Cornwall. His poetry has appeared in The Forward Book of Poetry 1998 and he has two collections, Variety's Hammer and Starfly, both published by Stride. He has also written books on poetry and Bob Dylan and poetry and The Beatles. Phil lives in Cornwall and is keen to work with Infants, Juniors or Secondary Schools on any poetry related, spoken word or ‘gifted and talented’ project.
Contact:
T 01736 360531
M 07866819763
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Chris Salisbury- Storyteller
Chris Salisbury aka 'Spindle Wayfarer' has been telling stories for a long time, appearing on television, and in the most unlikely venues all over Britain. Educator, trainer and professional storyteller, Chris has a background in professional theatre and is a qualified dramatherapist. In 2002 he founded and now directs the Westcountry Storytelling Festival to bring the oral tradition alive in the South West region. He is also a director of WildWise and uses every creative means at his disposal to encourage the enjoyment and valuing of nature on events and courses around the world.
"I found myself opening to the deeper magic that the storyworld brings, a kind of archetypal listening that happens inside, in the place of soul. This is of profound value." Oliver Hurd-Thomas, art teacher
Contact:
E enquiries@wildwise.co.uk W www.wildwise.co.uk M 0781 349 2825
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David Heathfield- Storyteller and Workshop Leader
Fire your imagination with a very experienced performer and workshop leader. David will research and develop material to fit your needs.
• Be enchanted with his telling of traditional stories from the UK and around the globe.
• Untap your creativity through spontaneous and collaborative oral storymaking.
• David works in schools, museums, universities, libraries and other organisations with all ages and ranges.
• Song, guitar and percussion are often woven into his work.
David is the author of the highly practical resource book 'Spontaneous Speaking: Drama Activities for Confidence and Fluency' (DELTA)
You can download further information about David's workshops and teacher training here and information about workshops on traditional folk tales from different cultures here
For more information about the new Hans Christians Andersons Tales workshops click here
Contact:
M 07786331137 E david@davidheathfield.co.uk
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Tony Minnion - Textiles & digital arts
Tony is an artist who works with textiles exploring traditional and new technology.
He has extensive experience of running collaborative school art projects that combine active participation with impressive outcomes often in the form of large fabric banners and flags for public display.
Workshops introduce new creative techniques and processes, develop skills and share ideas that can be developed and sustained beyond the life of the project.
He is particularly skilled at working creatively with people and computers without getting bogged down with the technology.
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Contact:
01209 313136
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James Parkes - Animation projects & workshops
I have worked with primary and secondary schools on animation projects and workshops since 2006.
Animation Projects generally take the form of a short film and can be tailored to your needs.
Shorter projects are structured to focus students on practical animation. Longer projects give students greater involvement in the creative development of their film. From scripting and storyboarding, through model making and animation, to sound and editing, a collaborative team effort is encouraged in the journey from pre-production to post-production.
Animation Workshops instruct students on the craft of animation and culminate in a sequence of animation examples. Shorter workshops teach students the fundamentals of animation; squash and stretch, action and reaction, acceleration and deceleration, mass and speed and basic substitution.
A variety of animation mediums may also be explored; puppet, plasticine, drawn, cut-out, pixilation, rotoscope and sand-on-glass. Longer workshops explore and develop character animation skills and enable students to more effectively plan and execute their work.
Contact:
James Parkes
Carn Meor Cottage, Blackrock, Camborne, TR14 9NG
T 01209 831469
M 07913 042815
E incognitoworks@hotmail.com
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Lucy Jackson - Animator & Visual Artist
I am an Animator and Maker who loves experimenting with different materials. My work includes painting, collage, textiles and animated film. I have been running creative workshops and projects in Devon and across the U.K for 10 years and have recently moved to Cornwall.
I enjoy working with a wide range of different people and venues and have run workshops in schools, community centres, Hospitals, Mental Health Centres, Pupil Referral Units and Learning Disability Projects.
My animation workshops can be tailored for children or adults on many themes, and include all aspects of animation such as storyboarding, model making, animating, sound recording and editing.The participants love creating a character and watching it come alive on screen!
I can also offer visual arts workshops to cover various topics using skills such as Feltmaking, Book Making, Building Giants, Creating a Magical World Installation, Making Time Machines, Nature themed murals, Building Castles, Identity themed Wallhangings, Puppet and Mask Making.
Contact:
M 07709 524180
Download information about 'The Lighthouse' new show and workshops here
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Barbara Santi- Film-maker
Film-maker working with young people and rural communities using digital technology, film & photography. Tailor made projects include workshop based work with schools and after schools clubs from development/funding through to production and distribution. Strong links with Cornwall Film festival. Currently working in collaboration with Newlyn Art Gallery on a year long participatory project working with farming families to document their year. I am specifically interested in using digital technology for social change.
Contact:
E barbara@barbarasanti.fsnet.co.uk
www.awen.org.uk
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