As schools and students prepare for a return to school in September, Crafts Council is gathering a group of teachers, craftspeople and academics to discuss, debate and ideate the Future of Craft Education.
Events of the past six months have seen huge challenges and dramatic shifts in our educational landscape, offering an opportunity to rethink and reframe; the time is right to come together to collaborate on next steps. This event will focus on the role of craft and creativity in Covid-19 education recovery, and consider approaches to anti-racism within craft education.
The day will focus on three key themes, with each including guest speakers and time to discuss, digest and plan for positive change in our educational institutions:
- Recovery – craft as a tool for rethinking a return to school
- Developing an anti-racist approach to craft education
- Craft as a cross-curricular bridge
Hey Clay workshop. Photo by Iona Wolff.
Confirmed Speakers
We are delighted to announce that talks will be given by the following speakers during this event;
- Michelle Codrington Rogers
- Emily Gopaul
- James Hunting
- Michele Gregson
- Manu Maunganidze
- Sarah Phillips
- Elizabeth Gaston
- Jenny Ayrton
- Rose Sinclair
Click here to view short bios of our speakers.
Who should attend?
This event is open to everyone with an interest in craft education across all phases. You might be:
- A teacher or teaching assistant from EYFS- Secondary
- A lecturer, academic or other member of staff from FE or HE
- A governor or member of SLT
- A parent or student
- From the craft or cultural sector
Date and Time:
25 September 2020
10am - 4pm
How to Register:
Please register your interest in attending here.
Spaces are limited and will be allocated to ensure a good spread of participants—taking into account geographical location etc. We will be in touch via email to confirm your place and share details about how to join the meeting.