Working from Murton Trust gave me the perfect opportunity to repeat one of the workshops I ran earlier this year – one which really inspired the children, and as the idea came from them it was extra special! The Problem with Plastic workshop was a great opportunity for the children to raise awareness of the …
A few months ago I was approached by Murton Trust about taking my workshops to their new tipi area on their nature reserve. The idea of taking my workshops there was just too perfect!! At Explore Play Create, the opportunity to engage with and explore the natural environment has always been at the forefront of …
Stick Weaving I’ve done many weaving workshops in the past – but this is the first time I have done stick weaving – despite meaning to on so many occasions, as it’s a simple activity with no special equipment needed. A huge thanks to Rachel at Woven Willow for putting this idea back on my …
Bugs, Beasties and Creatures Summer has definitely been a good one this year – I don’t think anyone could have expected the weather we have been having, and Saturday didn’t fail to disappoint. Carrying on working outside in the garden at EXPLORE PLAY CREATE, we used some of the ideas we were drawing last week, …
‘en plein air’ With summer finally upon us, it seemed appropriate to plan for this workshop block to take place outside – but being the Scottish summer, such ideas don’t always go to plan! After weeks of proper hot weather, the clouds and rain decided to head our way just in time for this workshop!! …
Art Camp for Easter 2018 was all about the sumptuous work of Gustav Klimt’s Golden Period. We started off by looking at and talking about a number of his artworks, in particular, The Kiss. We discussed the qualities of his work and the use of colour and and patterns – how he used gold to …