Learning to imagine – imagining to learn
A range of vibrant creative arts, story and creative writing workshops. These cover a range of topics, they are workshops that draw children into the world of the imagination- their own and each others’.
The importance of trees and the Environment
(Suitable for Reception to year 6)
A vibrant interactive workshop that promote an understanding of trees varieties and the vital role they play in ecosystems. The workshop encourages creativity, with hands on activities, it includes walks, identifying and finding out about trees, story, art, movement, creative writing, designing and making.
Making connections and feeling connected
(Suitable for Reception to year 6)
An interactive workshop that promotes an understanding of social and emotional connection. This interactive workshop begins with an engaging story that sets the stage for discussions, includes drama, creative writing, a collaborative performance, illustration and the creation of a pieces of 3D art.
Emotional wellbeing and emotional Literacy
(Suitable for Reception to Year 6)
An interactive workshop that develops and extends children’s understanding of their emotions and emotional wellbeing. The use of emotional literacy, illustration, and characterisation are interwoven into a day of storytelling, creative writing, illustrating and performance. The experience inspires children to be independent, make connections, use their imaginations, feel confident to develop their own ideas, make informed choices, share and present their work and preferences.
Most recently Rowan has run creative arts workshops focusing on Spirals, the Matisse snail and the interplay of colour and expression. Additionally she led a creative arts project on swifts, designed for both adults and children, exploring the grace and movement of these birds through various artistic mediums. Inspired by stories and journeys initiated a project that brought together participants to create a large piece of collaborative art work that reflected shared experiences and imaginative exploration. Annually she leads a local primary school project all about trees, children are encouraged to identify different trees, measure and age trees, take part in creative activities that celebrate the beauty of trees and work on challenging climate anxiety by every child getting to plant a tree.
She runs art and craft workshops that introduce a wide variety of medias and techniques. Throughout her workshops she sees firsthand how the process of art and creative activities can have a profound impact on mental health, reducing stress and increasing feelings of connection and achievement.
Her workshops can be adapted to work alongside specific requirements and settings, a curriculum idea, or a particular story. They are inclusive of children of all ages and abilities, young people, students, adults and older people. Please contact Rowan for more details and to discuss bespoke workshops and fees.