Join our fun, creative and informal Art Network. We aim to create a supportive and creative community where art teachers can connect, share ideas and collaborate with one another. Offering opportunities for ongoing professional development through practical workshops, webinars and guest speakers and sharing our resources.
Face to face twilight sessions will be held termly from 4pm to 5.30pm at Sandringham School. The network will be charged at £30 in advance for the year or £10 per session when joining part way through.
- Session 1: Monday, 7th October 2024
Whether you’re a seasoned Art teacher or just starting out, our network meeting is the perfect place to ignite your creativity, gain valuable insights, and find inspiration for your classroom.
The meeting focus will be sharing ideas of how we can raise the profile of Art in our schools. Discover fresh ideas and innovative approaches to engage your students and foster a love for Art.
Guest artist Daisy Smith will lead a collage based workshop and sharing her creative approach to collage which can be used at both primary and secondary level.
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- Session 2: Monday, 3rd February 2025
Join our friendly informal and creative group of art lovers who are passionate about creativity. Next session we will be creating a textiles piece with Sara Button a local painter and textile artist.
Don’t Miss Out!
Register Today and take the first step towards enriching your art teaching journey.
- Session 3: Monday, 30th June 2025
Session content will be made available each term
Who is this course for?
- Primary and secondary art teachers from ECT to HODs.
Meet the facilitator
Sarah Gidden, Sandringham School
Sarah is a fine artist specialising in oil painting and photography. Sarah has taught art to all ages from infants to University of the third age. With over 20 year teaching experience she is passionate about art and education. After becoming a mum to twins in 2011 Sarah enjoyed a career break to raise her family and develop her art skills further. She has exhibited in many galleries including The Collective Gallery , The Nude Tin Can and St Albans Museum as well as Courtyard Arts in Ware and The Broadway in Letchworth.
Liz Kelly, Director of Learning (Visual Arts and Arts Coordinator), Sandringham School
