CREATIVE ACTIVITIES
Get Crafting: Pinch Pots
Discover a new medium as Ceramicist Sam Andrew shares one of his first lessons in the world of clay: making a pinch pot. Students can follow this simple step-by-step guide by Crafts Council, an excellent resource for aspiring potters or those who just want to try something new. All you need is some air dry clay to get started. Image by Andy Kelly
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Lockdown: A Virtual Exhibition
Explore the work of students from Lambeth's Trinity Academy! In this virtual exhibition, pupils express a personal response to these unprecedented times. Using whatever materials they had available, you will find an array of mixed media and emotions, as students use house hold materials as substitutes for paint and others re-imagine famous works of art. Image by Ashley Byrd
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Draw to Focus
Build creative confidence and skills that can be used in different contexts with this refreshing drawing activity. British Ceramics Biennial and artist Sarah Fraser takes participants through a relaxed drawing session using handmade inks and drawing tools. Looking at daily routines and common household objects, explore creativity through the home and outdoors. Image by Alex Jones
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Make and Learn: Repeat Pattern Design
Create 'visual music' with this step-by-step guide! A fun introduction to pattern design and the 'Omega Workshops' art collective founded by Roger Fry. All you need is some paper and coloured pencils to get started. The Courtauld has designed this workshop for school groups or home learning. Image by Alice Butenko
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Explore the art of Kehinde Wiley
Encourage young people to interrogate and interpret Wiley's work and to participate in practical creative exercises. Well known for his highly naturalistic paintings of people of colour, Wiley's exhibition 'The Yellow Wallpaper' was exhibited in William Morris Gallery featuring newly commissioned portraits of Black women from Dalston, East London. Image by Jessica Felicio X William Morris
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Explore the art of Rashid Johnson
Get to know the work of conceptual interdisciplinary artist Rashid Johnson. With this workshop guide, teachers can walk students through complex subjects around identity and belonging illustrated by Johnson. Complete with practical activity and discussion prompts that are suitable across key stages. Presented by international gallery Hauser and Wirth. Image by Jene Stephaniuk
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Get Creative in the Classroom
Inspire your students with these step-by-step lesson plans. Find workshops that connect art to subjects across the curriculum. Packaged by Art UK and designed by teachers, you'll find easy to follow, direct guides that demonstrate the artistic process from start to finish- bringing out the hidden artist in all participants.
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Take the stage
The Old Vic invites you to take the spotlight! Write and perform your own monologue, this guide is designed for you to improve your creative writing and acting skills. Get stuck in with this step by step workshop with writing prompts, speaking techniques and even facial warm-ups to help you from start to finish.
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Are you a Filmmaker of Tomorrow?
Are you 16-19 with a passion for film, television and story? Then London Screen Academy may be the place for you. A specialist 6th form in Islington, open to applications for September 2021 entry. Watch their promo film and see current students at work! (1min21)
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Artsdrop
Join young people on a creative adventure and inspire their imagination. Artsdrop is a set of free activities for kids, designed for the classroom or family fun. The Southbank Centre worked with artists and educators to build packs that support creative learning and enrich the school curriculum. Participate and share your work after.
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After School Songwriting
School Ground Sounds invites secondary school students to join an inspiring 10-week songwriting & composition programme. Participants will create original music, develop songwriting and musicianship skills and finish off in the recording studio.
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WOWsers of the World!
Celebrate International Women's Day with the Women of the World Foundation (WOW!). Their step by step zine guide focuses on inspirational women and girls who are making a difference. Supports young people to speak and write about issues that matter to them.
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Create a song with Blob Opera
Four magnificent multi-coloured musical blobs are ready and waiting to help you compose your very own operatic harmonies! This experiment in sound and singing, brought to you by Google Arts & Culture, is a lot of fun, and you can record and share your creations.
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Let’s Play…at home!
Try out this range of fun creative challenges linked to different aspects of theatre-making based on the National Theatre's Let's Play programme. These activities can be child or adult led. Take a virtual backstage tour and learn about different jobs at the National Theatre.
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Townscape Heritage Initiative
Discover the history, landmarks, people and stories of Brixton with this great learning resource produced by the Brixton Project. Create your very own illustrated map of Brixton with all your important landmarks. The dropbox link will lead you to the activities, maps and info you need to get cracking!
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#WriteThroughThis
Cecilia Knapp, Young People’s Laureate for London, invites young people aged 16-25 to join her for three free online workshops - a low-pressure, safe, creative environment to begin writing. Whether you’re new to writing or more experienced, there’ll be something for you to try to help you out in this strange time.
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