University of Essex - Arts Education

10/10/2024

I did a thing!

This is huge for me! Im feeling very proud 🥲

My Ted talk was all about my pioneering therapy practice Kate's Garden Therapy for children and why embedding the outdoors & nature into provisions is so important.

It was all recorded so I’ll share when it’s available. If you’re not already, please do follow me https://www.instagram.com/katesgardentherapy?igsh=cnoybGJ1ZWU2c2Vm&utm_source=qr

Have a mooch and share any of my reels you think might be helpful 🙏🏼❤️

24/05/2018

Book your place on our family day! 🚨 Linked to latest exhibition, get messy, get creative and explore new ideas... 10 June https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/you-can-stand-under-my-umbrella-a-family-day-inspired-by-intension-tickets-46397897360?err=29

14/05/2018

Are you interested in finding out about our family days? The law is changing... make sure you sign up to our new mailing list by following this link. http://eepurl.com/duDVIL

12/02/2018

A few places have now become available for this Thursday's family day (14:00 - 16:00). The workshop is linked the Art Exchange tattoo exhibition 'Skin Digging'. From printing with plastic bags to creating patterns from paper this afternoon will provide a unique insight into this unusual art form.

Playful Patterns - Family day inspired by Art Exchange's exhibition 'Skin Digging'* Come along and join us for a fun packed family day, full of activities inspired by ‘Skin Digging’, which celebrates the work of female tattoo artists old and new. Explore 'Skin Digging' exhibition, get inspired a...

07/12/2017

679 children took part in our creative writing competition. On 6 December 2017 the children and their families attended a celebration evening hosted by the Arts Education Team and children's author James Campbell. Congratulations to all the children for taking part. You all did incredibly well! It was a privilege to read so many creative stories.

17/11/2017

Get your entries in soon! Our creative writing competition closes on 26 November. More details about the competition can be found here; https://www1.essex.ac.uk/outreach/primary/arts-education.aspx

Save the date: All participants are invited to celebration evening at the University of Essex - 6 December, 18:00.

17/11/2017

Get your entries in soon! The closing date for our creative writing competition is 26 Nov. Details can be found here; https://www1.essex.ac.uk/outreach/primary/arts-education.aspx

29/08/2017

The heroes and villains came in all shapes and sizes at our comic book family day with illustrator Joel Millerchip.

August 2017

23/08/2017

We had a blast working with Norwich Puppet Theatre at our Family Day. Check out these brilliant creations. We had snails, aliens and even a unicorn!

21/08/2017

This year, we launched a new module for first year students where university students can learn about the cultural sector and gain real hands-on experiences in education as part of their degree.
In preparation of the second year module about to start in October, we have put this video together

27/07/2017

We’re very excited to let you know about our family day on Friday 25 August. Come along and design your own comic with expert illustrator Joel Millerchip.

The activity is being delivered as part of the Children’s University Cultural Trail – so if your child taking part in the trail or completing their Children’s University Passport this activity can count towards their learning journey.

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