INSET DAYS FOR TEACHERS
Creative Arts across the curriculum - Karen Elkins
Creative Arts across the curriculum -
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Historic Building Demonstrations,
Medieval Tile making,
Living History and Arts and Crafts
for schools, events and museums
Medieval Tile making,
Living History and Arts and Crafts
for schools, events and museums
Company of Artisans
In response to requests from teachers that I met when they attended ‘Arts and the Environment’, I developed a Willow weaving course that I ran on a farm in Nottinghamshire, with the support of a local landowner in 2004. Each day 12 teachers learnt to cut willow and built 3 different structures, willow fencing, tunnels and domes around a lake.
By the end of the day all the attendees were confident that they could build and maintain a willow structure at their school and many took away willow to start immediately!
I provided a resource pack with contacts of suppliers as well as revision and extra details from the day, so that no-one had to try to write anything down as we went.
I provided a resource pack with contacts of suppliers as well as revision and extra details from the day, so that no-
Karen Elkins - trainer
I developed ‘Arts and the Environment’ and ‘Teaching the Tudors’ as a freelance trainer funded by the Nottinghamshire Enterprise Business Alliance (NEBA).
These were so popular that I quickly had a demand for further arts development training and I created ‘Hands on Art History’ and a Willow Weaving course.
I have since been invited to run Inset days in schools and work with all of the staff members, taking in a selection of practical activities together with a resource pack.
I provide cross curricular references to as many subjects as possible and ensure that all my courses are applicable for teachers
These were so popular that I quickly had a demand for further arts development training and I created ‘Hands on Art History’ and a Willow Weaving course.
I have since been invited to run Inset days in schools and work with all of the staff members, taking in a selection of practical activities together with a resource pack.
I provide cross curricular references to as many subjects as possible and ensure that all my courses are applicable for teachers
Creative Arts and Tudors Inset days for teachers - fun, informative and team building
Some of the ‘Any other comments’ feedback from teachers attending Karen’s courses:
“This was an excellent course. The provider was very helpful and encouraging. I have learnt masses of new things. Thank you for such an enjoyable time”
“A really enjoyable day - good teacher - very patient.” “A great course, a breath of fresh air...”
“Karen’s knowledge of different ages and abilities of children was clear and I feel able to share skills learnt today with all age ranges”
“Excellent course. I’ve really been stimulated to use the ideas” “An inspiring course that made us feel valued!”
“This is the best course I have attended - practical advice, relaxed and conducive atmosphere - as much info as we needed - ALL TEACHERS should attend!”
“This is the best course I’ve been on in 10 years of teaching. I go back enthusiastic and wanting to share my knowledge”
What were the most valuable aspects of the day?
“The ‘Hands On’ practical work which can be taken straight back into the classroom”
“Hands on activities, Subject knowledge, skills and enthusiasm of the provider, Organisation!”
“All of it! Very well planned & delivered & good resources to take away!
“All of it. Great fun, well presented, informative without being boring for even a second.” (Teaching the Tudors)
“Difficult one to answer but it was great to go back with a folder and head full of ideas” (Teaching the Tudors)
“This was an excellent course. The provider was very helpful and encouraging. I have learnt masses of new things. Thank you for such an enjoyable time”
“A really enjoyable day -
“Karen’s knowledge of different ages and abilities of children was clear and I feel able to share skills learnt today with all age ranges”
“Excellent course. I’ve really been stimulated to use the ideas” “An inspiring course that made us feel valued!”
“This is the best course I have attended -
“This is the best course I’ve been on in 10 years of teaching. I go back enthusiastic and wanting to share my knowledge”
What were the most valuable aspects of the day?
“The ‘Hands On’ practical work which can be taken straight back into the classroom”
“Hands on activities, Subject knowledge, skills and enthusiasm of the provider, Organisation!”
“All of it! Very well planned & delivered & good resources to take away!
“All of it. Great fun, well presented, informative without being boring for even a second.” (Teaching the Tudors)
“Difficult one to answer but it was great to go back with a folder and head full of ideas” (Teaching the Tudors)
I provide training days within school for the whole staff, and work with teachers from several schools together. I create a relaxed atmosphere that enables everyone to get the most from the day.