Join us for this free CPD workshop for educators seeking creative, art-based learning to develop oracy and critical thinking skills in their classrooms.

About the Transferer CPD workshop

This workshop is designed for educators who are keen to support the development of transferable communication skills. You do not need prior ceramics experience or art training to attend this session. Taking inspiration from our Transferer programme, this CPD workshop will support teachers who want to improve their students’ oracy and critical thinking skills through the medium of clay.

Transferer is a groundbreaking project exploring cross-curricular approaches to art-based learning while simultaneously developing the oracy skills of students.

The CPD session will include three activities from our toolkit, Sgraffito Storytelling, Body Parts, and Co-building with Slabs, as well as time to discuss the Transferer toolkit which we will be sending out to all attendees after the session. Additionally, we will make it available on the BCB website. This digital toolkit will support the development of communication skills within the classroom through clay activities.

Recently, we held an exhibition of the students’ work created within the Transferer programme. Read about the Ceramic Minds exhibition and hear from students and programme facilitators.

Workshop themes

• Using illustration as a tool for self-expression and storytelling
• Exploring how games and clay can challenge and support communication
• Learning about sgraffito, slab building and sculpting ceramics skills
• Using negotiation skills, asking questions and problem-solving
• Having structured discussion 
• Working together and engaging with others
• Exploring identity

Where and when does this CPD workshop take place?

BCB Studio

118 & 124 Church St

ST4 1BU

There is a pay-and-display car park on the Spode factory site on Elenora Street, as well as on Hide Street nearby.

How to book

Book your free ticket for the Transferer CPD workshop via the link on this page. You will receive an email confirmation when you book.

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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 Transferer

Transferer is funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation as part of their Arts-based Learning Fund. This fund supports work which enables pupils in formal education settings, particularly those experiencing systemic inequality or disadvantage, to thrive through engagement with high quality, arts-based learning.

Learn more about Paul Hamlyn Foundation and the Arts-based Learning Fund.