A New Direction

We value your feedback on our #TeachingForCreativity resources 📝 Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey and help us improve for you and your students. Share with colleagues too - bit.ly/teaching-for-c… Deadline: Fri 14 Feb, 5pm #CreativityInClassrooms #Survey

In our latest blog, Rachel Burton, Head of Drama & Creativity Lead i/c of Enrichment at St Marylebone School in London, tells us about the school's experience in the Creativity Collaborative 🤩 💫 🔗 Read the full blog: bit.ly/4hhJGWS

In our latest blog, we share highlights from our panel discussion in November 2024, where we heard from creative facilitators and teachers from @BarbicanCentre, @youngvictheatre, and A New Direction's Primary Arts programmes 🌱 👏 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/40171WF

In our fresh blog, Creative Director, Author and Illustrator Andrew Hammond shares his thoughts on what the Creative Habit of Mind ‘disciplined’ means, why it’s important and how to exercise it 🎨 🖍️ 🔗 Read the full blog: bit.ly/401otdw

Take part in a panel discussion & zine-making workshop exploring the tokenisation of youth voice and ways to strengthen youth voice in organisations 📣 🗓️ Tue 11 Feb 2025, 10am-1pm⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ 📍 Good Growth Hub, E15 2SJ 🎟️ Register for free: bit.ly/4fpVbK6

In this blog, we share highlights from our October Masterclass exploring the ethics of participation, where we were joined by Stella Barnes, Lung Theatre, Blue Cabin and the Care Experienced Movement 🎨 🌟 🔗 Read in full: bit.ly/3Wat0Iv

Join us in the new year for an online panel discussion exploring how social class impacts access to arts & culture for children and young people💡 🌱 🗓️ Timings: Thu 16 Jan 2025, 10am-12pm⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ 📍 Location: Online via Zoom 🎟️ Register for free: bit.ly/41nLGaO

In our latest blog, Creative director, Author and Illustrator Andy Hammond shares insights into why our imagination matters, why it's important, and how to protect it 💡 💫 🔗 Read the full blog: bit.ly/3VomwW3

Applications close next week for Flipside 2025 – our free, 12-week industry-led course for 19-30 year olds that introduces you to the basics in digital product design 🤩 💻 ⏰ Application deadline: Sun 24 Nov 2024, 5pm 🔗 Apply today: bit.ly/flipside-2025

🚨 Last chance to book onto our November Masterclass! We'll hear from creative facilitators & teachers on what works when artists go into schools to deliver sessions alongside teachers 🌟 🗓️ Thu 14 Nov, 10am-12pm⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ 📍 Online 🎟️ Register for free: bit.ly/3O0vBQt

In our new blog, we share highlights from our September Cultural Sector Masterclass, where we reflected on the role & value of cultural organisations supporting creative subject teacher training 🤝 🌱 ⭐ 🔗 Read in full: bit.ly/3NOHJUC

We’re holding Flipside 1-1 Application Support drop-in sessions where you can learn about the placements on offer & receive advice on how to prepare an ideal application 🤩 🗓️ 30 Oct, 13 Nov & 19 Nov, 2-4.30pm 📍 Good Growth Hub, E15 2SJ 🎟️ Book your spot tr.ee/2RNlEqPoeo

In the Masterclasses, you will... 📚 Hear from an expert advisory teacher from @clpe1 and a high-profile children’s author/illustrator ✏️ Take away teaching plans & resources to use in the classroom 🤩 Receive at least one high-quality book Book today: primaryarts.anewdirection.org.uk

The Come & Try sessions offer participants the chance to... 🤝 Work with craft educators 🌟 Gain confidence in the use of craft 🧶 Take away resources to use in the classroom & craft materials to practice with Book today: primaryarts.anewdirection.org.uk

Limited time left to book your place for #PrimaryArts - a new, FREE creative arts programme supporting wellbeing, confidence & personal development. Check out our programme offers in the thread below! ⏰ Booking closes Fri 18 Oct, 9am 🔗 Find out more: bit.ly/primary-arts

Do you work in a state primary school & want FREE access to creative and cultural opportunities for your pupils and staff? Book onto @A_New_Direction’s #PrimaryArts programme! Bookings close this Friday. Find out more today: bit.ly/primary-arts

🎶 London Schools! 🎶 Don’t miss out on the chance to book our Mindful Soundscape! 🌱🎧 Final Call! Reserve your spot by Friday, 18th October at 9 AM. Let’s create mindful moments together in the classroom – 🌍✨ 🔗 Book now: primaryarts.anewdirection.org.uk/login

Engage in our free online masterclass, where we'll hear from creative facilitators & teachers on how creativity can spark joy in the classroom 🏫 💡 🗓️ Timings: Thu 14 Nov, 10am – 12pm⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ 📍 Location: Online via Zoom 🎟️ Register for free tr.ee/H9qjxYoipA