Tactile CPD workshop – Secondary School Teachers
Join the artists from the 2023 British Ceramics Biennial Tactile Project Space to explore ceramics tile heritage, reusing clay materials and how to link ceramics to science.
About the Tactile CPD workshop
This 90-minute CPD workshop for primary school teachers will take you through the processes used in the Tactile Project Space. It will demonstrate how you can combine clay with seeds to create a project for your students that links to the science curriculum and encourages their creativity. You will explore how you can use the ideas and techniques in this session to develop your own project with your students in school.
Learn more about the Tactile Project Space.
Curriculum Links
Key Stage Three
- Science: Working scientifically, relationships in an ecosystem, materials
- Art: understanding of artists and designers, increase proficiency in in handling different materials, history of art, craft, design and architecture
Key Stage Four
- Science: Ecosystems, structure of matter
- Art: acquire and develop technical skills with a broad range of materials, develop knowledge and understanding of art, craft and design in historical and contemporary context, awareness of the purposes, intentions and functions of art
Where does this CPD workshop take place?
BCB Studio at ACAVA Spode Works, Elenora Street, ST4 1QQ
There is a pay-and-display car park on the Spode factory site on Elenora Street.
How to book
Book your free ticket for the Tactile CPD workshop via the link on this page. You will receive an email confirmation when you book.
In-person Access:
- This venue has flat access via lift
- We have a portable Loop for those who need it. Please email ahead of the event if you would like to use this system (info@britishceramicsbiennial.com)
- We will share a resource pack after the event including summary notes and other relevant links and resources
If there is anything we can do to support your participation in the event please email info@britishceramicsbiennial.com.
About Clay School
The Clay School project is part of the Clay & Communities programme, delivered through a partnership between British Ceramics Biennial (BCB) and Partners in Creative Learning (PiCL). Clay & Communities is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), which is managed by the City of Stoke-on-Trent Council.
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