London based charity supporting children and young people to shape culture & be creative. Operator of @goodgrowthhub. Sharing opportunities via @Create_Jobs
In our latest blog, Rachel Burton, Head of Drama & Creativity Lead i/c of Enrichment at St Marylebone School in London, tells us about the school's experience in the Creativity Collaborative 🤩 💫
🔗 Read the full blog: bit.ly/4hhJGWS
ALT Nurturing Creativity in Schools / Rachel Burton, Head of Drama and Creativity Lead in charge of Enrichment at St Marylebone School in London, tells us about the Creativity Collaboratives
In our latest blog, we share highlights from our panel discussion in November 2024, where we heard from creative facilitators and teachers from @BarbicanCentre, @youngvictheatre, and A New Direction's Primary Arts programmes 🌱 👏
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/40171WF
ALT How does creativity across the curriculum spark joy in the classroom? / Highlights from our panel discussion Masterclass with creative facilitators and teachers from Barbican, Young Vic and Primary Arts programmes
In our fresh blog, Creative Director, Author and Illustrator Andrew Hammond shares his thoughts on what the Creative Habit of Mind ‘disciplined’ means, why it’s important and how to exercise it 🎨 🖍️
🔗 Read the full blog: bit.ly/401otdw
ALT How do we learn the discipline to be creative? / Creative Director, Author and Illustrator Andrew Hammond shares his thoughts on what the Creative Habit of Mind ‘disciplined’ means, why it’s important and how to exercise it
Take part in a panel discussion & zine-making workshop exploring the tokenisation of youth voice and ways to strengthen youth voice in organisations 📣
🗓️ Tue 11 Feb 2025, 10am-1pm
📍 Good Growth Hub, E15 2SJ
🎟️ Register for free: bit.ly/4fpVbK6
ALT How can we reduce youth voice tokenism in cultural organisations? / A panel discussion and zine making workshop exploring the tokenisation of youth voice and ways to strengthen youth voice in organisations / Good Growth Hub, E15 2SJ / Tuesday 11 February 2025, 10am - 1pm
In this blog, we share highlights from our October Masterclass exploring the ethics of participation, where we were joined by Stella Barnes, Lung Theatre, Blue Cabin and the Care Experienced Movement 🎨 🌟
🔗 Read in full: bit.ly/3Wat0Iv
ALT What does ethical participation in creative learning programmes look like? / Highlights from our October Masterclass with Stella Barnes, Lung Theatre, Blue Cabin and the Care Experienced Movement
Join us in the new year for an online panel discussion exploring how social class impacts access to arts & culture for children and young people💡 🌱
🗓️ Timings: Thu 16 Jan 2025, 10am-12pm
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
🎟️ Register for free: bit.ly/41nLGaO
ALT Cultural Sector Masterclass / Can we talk about class in the arts? / A Masterclass exploring how social class impacts access to arts & culture for children and young people / Virtual / Thursday 16 January 2025 / 10 AM - 12 PM
In our latest blog, Creative director, Author and Illustrator Andy Hammond shares insights into why our imagination matters, why it's important, and how to protect it 💡 💫
🔗 Read the full blog: bit.ly/3VomwW3
ALT Why the power of our imaginations is at risk and how to protect it / Creative Director, Author and Illustrator Andrew Hammond shares why it is important for everyone to practice being imaginative
Applications close next week for Flipside 2025 – our free, 12-week industry-led course for 19-30 year olds that introduces you to the basics in digital product design 🤩 💻
⏰ Application deadline: Sun 24 Nov 2024, 5pm
🔗 Apply today: bit.ly/flipside-2025
🚨 Last chance to book onto our November Masterclass! We'll hear from creative facilitators & teachers on what works when artists go into schools to deliver sessions alongside teachers 🌟
🗓️ Thu 14 Nov, 10am-12pm
📍 Online
🎟️ Register for free: bit.ly/3O0vBQt
In our new blog, we share highlights from our September Cultural Sector Masterclass, where we reflected on the role & value of cultural organisations supporting creative subject teacher training 🤝 🌱 ⭐
🔗 Read in full: bit.ly/3NOHJUC
We’re holding Flipside 1-1 Application Support drop-in sessions where you can learn about the placements on offer & receive advice on how to prepare an ideal application 🤩
🗓️ 30 Oct, 13 Nov & 19 Nov, 2-4.30pm
📍 Good Growth Hub, E15 2SJ
🎟️ Book your spot tr.ee/2RNlEqPoeo
Limited time left to book your place for #PrimaryArts - a new, FREE creative arts programme supporting wellbeing, confidence & personal development.
Check out our programme offers in the thread below!
⏰ Booking closes Fri 18 Oct, 9am
🔗 Find out more: bit.ly/primary-arts
ALT Primary Arts / Booking closes Friday 18 October 2024
The Come & Try sessions offer participants the chance to...
🤝 Work with craft educators
🌟 Gain confidence in the use of craft
🧶 Take away resources to use in the classroom & craft materials to practice with
Book today: primaryarts.anewdirection.or…
ALT Come & Try / Creative practical evening twilight sessions for all school staff
In the Masterclasses, you will...
📚 Hear from an expert advisory teacher from @clpe1 and a high-profile children’s author/illustrator
✏️ Take away teaching plans & resources to use in the classroom
🤩 Receive at least one high-quality book
Book today: primaryarts.anewdirection.or…
ALT Masterclasses / CPD days exploring a range of creative approaches to reader development
Do you work in a state primary school & want FREE access to creative and cultural opportunities for your pupils and staff?
Book onto @A_New_Direction’s #PrimaryArts programme! Bookings close this Friday.
Find out more today: bit.ly/primary-arts
🎶 London Schools! 🎶 Don’t miss out on the chance to book our Mindful Soundscape! 🌱🎧
Final Call! Reserve your spot by Friday, 18th October at 9 AM.
Let’s create mindful moments together in the classroom – 🌍✨
🔗 Book now: primaryarts.anewdirection.or…
We're delighted to invite you to get involved in #PrimaryArts – a new FREE creative arts programme for London’s state primary schools and SEND settings 🎨
Booking is now open!
✏️ Learn more: bit.ly/primary-arts
Engage in our free online masterclass, where we'll hear from creative facilitators & teachers on how creativity can spark joy in the classroom 🏫 💡
🗓️ Timings: Thu 14 Nov, 10am – 12pm
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
🎟️ Register for free tr.ee/H9qjxYoipA
ALT Yellow graphic with an image on the left of a person placing picture books on a display table. On the right, text that reads: Cultural Sector Masterclass / How does creativity across the curriculum spark joy in the classroom? / Join creative facilitators and teachers to explore what works when artists go into schools to deliver sessions alongside teachers / Virtual / Thursday 14 November 2024 / 10am – 12pm