Curious Project 6
An experimental testing ground for creative involvement of young people in place & space.
HomePlaces Matter! 2010 programme - A4E and CPD
Places Matter! Education is pleased to give you advance information and priority booking for our programme of activity for 2010 – a new CPD programme, including the opportunity for tailor made training sessions and the third and final year of Architecture for Everyone.
- Our free CPD programme supports teachers from across the Northwest in using the built environment within their teaching – from buildings and places to landscapes and public areas. Sessions are hands on and provide ideas and resources to support the teaching of the core curriculum. A flyer, curriculum links and an application form are attached. This year we are also offering a limited number of free tailor-made teacher CPD sessions. More information about both opportunities can be found at www.placesmatter.co.uk/education/teachers
- Architecture for Everyone is an opportunity for 60 15-19 year olds from Merseyside and Greater Manchester to take part in 8 workshops between October - December 2010. The campaign aims to encourage young people from a wide range of backgrounds to learn about architecture and develop a wide range of new skills. A pupil flyer, teacher flyer, application form and workshop outline and key skills information is attached. The closing date is 1st October. More information can be found at http://www.placesmatter.co.uk/education/architecture-everyone-northwest
Hard copies of the attached will also be sent out to schools across the region later this week. Please note that places on the above are limited and early sign up is recommended.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
Jo Harrop
Places Matter! Education Manager
Unit 101 The Tea Factory
82 Wood Street, LIVERPOOL, L1 4DQ
T: 0151 703 0135
F: 0151 703 0108
M: 07595 071 041
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It felt like a mad trip to go all the way to Amsterdam to see a lecture at the Academy of Architecture, but in my opinion well worth it. Travelling with Kerry and William I had the chance to be involved in some very thoughtful discussions with two very committed artist who's practice focusses on social engagement. - Read more
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Teachers from schools across Lancashire got enthusiastically into designing their outside spaces on a free CPD day on the School Environment on January 18th. - Read more
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Check out this animation from film makers Huckleberry Films based in Accrington. As part of the LET programme (Liberating Empty Terrain) empty shops have been taken over by artists and artist collective to explore a whole range of things. - Read more
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SHINE have created a unique opportunity for artists and craft people to tender for commissions within the new Building Schools for the Future programme in Blackburn with Darwen and Bolton. Please download the PDF docs for more information. - Read more
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Please have a look at the Blog by Mid Pennine Arts documenting the use of the space shaper toolkit in Nelson. Young people have been looking at developing designs for the open space in front of the new youth centre. - Read more
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Curious Project 6 had won the tender to deliver a series of story telling workshops with young people in Pendle. We are pleased to announce we will be continuing to work with the Inspiring Communities team and developing an interactive digital road maps with young people. - Read more
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Places Matter! Education is pleased to give you advance information and priority booking for our programme of activity for 2010 – a new CPD programme, including the opportunity for tailor made training sessions and the third and final year of Architecture for Everyone. Our free - Read more
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Curious Project 6 has been working with Pendle Children's Trust to do some small creative consultation with young people across Colne, Nelson & Brierfield. Here is a report from lead worker Sharon Connery who worked with Prescap to delivery the work. - Read more
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Curious Project 6 through Curious Minds has been asked to support the development of 15 role models to inspire children and their families as part of the inspiring communities programme in Pendle. - Read more