Resource Hub
Digital resources designed to support and inspire education providers and learners participating in Craft School
A student from Nelson Academy at a Craft School: Material World celebration event. Photo: James Fletcher.
Material World
Craft School: Material World invites learners to explore the natural and human-made materials around them and how they relate to their own heritage, community or the place where they live. Enrol to take part in Craft School: Material World 2024 - 2025.
Video Resources
We collaborated with craft makers to create short films responding to the three Craft School: Material World briefs of Renewable Materials, Creative Mending, and Reclaim and Reuse. See inside their making spaces, watch their processes in action, hear about what inspires them and gain insight into how you could approach these briefs yourself.
Renewable Materials CPD Session
In this session, we explore the theme of Renewable Materials. Join Michele Gregson, from the National Society for Education in Art and Design, for a presentation on incorporating the ARAE (Anti-Racist Art Education) focus. This session also features a hands-on make-along led by artist Sam Ayre, featuring an activity centred on the theme of Renewable Materials.
Creative Mending CPD Session
In this session we explore the theme of Creative Mending. Join Paula Briggs, co-founder of AccessArt - a charity with the aim of furthering advancement in the visual arts. This session also features a hands-on make-along led by textile artist and researcher Ophelia Dos Santo, using embroidery materials and scrap fabric.
Reclaim and Reuse CPD Session
In this session we explore the theme of Reclaim and Reuse. Join Sam Kendall, Head of School Learning at the Eden Project, as she shares her insights and experiences in designing and delivering craft projects within alternative provision settings. The session also features a hands-on make-along led by artist Liaqat Rasul, using recycled materials that can be easily sourced from your recycling bin!
Reclaim and Reuse with Liaqat Rasul
This video features Liaqat Rasul, an artist specialising in collage, mixed media and sculpture. His work explores themes of multiculturalism, mental health and self-expression within different communities. Join Liaqat as he shares his process for transforming discarded materials into art.
Creative Mending with Maiko Tsutsumi
This film features Maiko Tsutsumi, an artist and curator trained in woodwork and Japanese lacquer. Join Maiko in exploring the importance of creative mending through the lens of Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing.
Renewable Materials with Zoe Burt
This film features Zoe Burt, a designer and educator whose work explores the connection between ecology, botanical colour, activism and sustainability. Listen to Zoe talk about natural dyeing and working with renewable materials in your classrooms!
Craft School: Material World launch event
The launch event for Craft School: Material World 2024/25, held in October 2024
Teacher CPD Archive, 2023-24
Renewable Materials Make-Along with Ella Bulley (CPD Archive, 2023-24)
This recording is one of three CPD sessions which were part of timetabled events for Craft School: Material World 2023/24. Hear from Education Specialist Bran Howell about renewables and sustainability at The Eden Project. Then, join Ella Bulley, material designer and artist, for a wax casting workshop creating physical prototypes.
Reclaim and Reuse Make-Along with Deborette Clarke (CPD Archive, 2023-24)
This recording is one of three CPD sessions which were part of timetabled events for Craft School: Material World 2023/24. Join Janet Douglas to hear about her experience of designing and delivering craft projects in alternative provision settings. Then make-along with Deborette Clarke, using upcycled leather, sheet material and hand tools.
Creative Mending Make-Along with Angela Maddock (CPD Archive, 2023-24)
This recording is one of three CPD sessions which were part of timetabled events for Craft School: Material World 2023/24. Hear from Louella Fernandez-Lempiäinen and Lautaro Lempiäinen about the work of Busy Buttons CORE Charity including their unique approach to working with children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Craft School: Material World launch event
The launch event for Craft School: Material World 2023/24, held in June 2022.
Craft School: Yinka's Challenge
Craft School: Yinka's Challenge ran from September 2022 to March 2023. The brief was set by Crafts Council trustee and multidisciplinary artist Yinka Ilori and centred on play, storytelling and empowerment.
