WORKSHOPS

PROGRAMMES FOR SCHOOLS

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM OUR PROGRAMS?

• All students at Key Stages 1 – 4, and in particular:
• Students who would benefit from trying a different approach to creativity.
• Gifted and talented students who want to explore storytelling and creative writing.
• Also, Learners who have difficulty with fine motor coordination benefit from our Art & Craft workshops.

1 STORY TELLING & CREATIVE WRITING WITH AFRICAN ART

Storytelling helps to develop imagination and also to explore the world around us. We begin with participatory storytelling using multicultural costume and instruments.

We also run Creative writing and story-making workshop for students.

2 AFRICAN BASKET WEAVING

Students CREATE intricate but easy to make baskets. Projects vary according to age.

Relevance to the National Curriculum

Maths, Art & Design
• Learners understand geometry, Measurement, visual and tactile elements and also planting & harvesting of materials.

Literacy, History & Geography
• We explore history of basketry from different cultures and identify their historical use in comparison with modern day basketry.

3 AFRICAN MATHS GAME: AYO

This is one of the oldest African board games about 4,000 years old and still played all over the world today.

Students develop Problem-solving & Strategy development skills.

4 AFRICAN COOKERY & FOOD TASTING SESSION

• Students are introduced to various African fruits and vegetables.
• They learn the nutritive value and culture of African cuisine.
• Students then work with a workshop leader to prepare a variety of dishes.
• Food tasting session follows. Both teachers and learners enjoy this session.

Overall, Children learn about the world around them in a fun and creative way. This helps break down stereotypes and students learn to become global citizens.