Read more about our CLPL programme
WorkshopTeacher CLPL Workshops 2018/19
Bringing together 42 teachers, the 7 CLPL sessions from May to January 2018/19 and were delivered at the Edinburgh Ceramics Workshop and Portobello High School. Over the course of these sessions, participating teachers were able to learn more about ceramics, printed textiles and creative bookmaking.
Workshops:
- Ceramics with Glen Clydesdale, May 2018, Edinburgh Ceramics Workshop
- Printed textiles with Kim Gunn, October 2018, Edinburgh Ceramics Workshop
- Ceramics with Glen Clydesdale, October-November 2018, Edinburgh Ceramics Workshop
- Creative book works with Lucy Roscoe, November 2018, Portobello High School
- Printed textiles with Kim Gunn, January 2019, Edinburgh Ceramics Workshop
WorkshopTeacher CLPL Workshops 2019/20
The second year of workshops were delivered across 4 sessions from May to January. The workshops took place at Edinburgh Ceramics Workshop, Edinburgh Printmakers and Coburg House, and were attended by 19 teachers. These sessions covered ceramics, with the addition of metalworking and millinery.
Workshops:
- Metal magic with Bryony Knox, May 2019, Coburg House
- Ceramics with Glen Clydesdale, September-October 2019, Edinburgh Ceramics Workshop
- Millinery with Sally Ann Provan, January 2020, Edinburgh Printmakers
MentoringOnline Mentoring 2021/22
Following delays due to the pandemic, the programme returned in 2021/22 with a new mentoring strand delivered online. This new strand of the programme was led by knitwear specialist Jeni Allison and aimed to provide new approaches to learning STEM subject using craft and design, with mentoring sessions running from September to February.
After an online launch with Jeni Allison, three schools were selected to participate. The schools benefited from six one-hour sessions and a £100 bursary towards the purchase of new tools and equipment. Applications were also welcomed from other subject specialists outside of Art & Design.
Participating schools:
- Baldragon Academy, Dundee
- Arran High School, Lamlash on the Isle of Arran
- Inverclyde Academy, Greenock
