We were delighted to host the culmination of this project, and what wonderful work you have all done! Highfields School St. Matthias School

We are incredibly excited to announce that we will be holding the first ever RBSA Young Artists Prize this summer! Further details on how to enter will be coming soon, keep an eye on our website and social media.

Cannot wait for this! Absolute pleasure to work with the super talented Darrell Wakelam 😃

I'm back! The lovely folks at Arts Connect have asked me to provide another day of 3D art training for them at the Wolverhampton School of Art on Friday October the 10th. 😮 They still have a few places left, so if you are interested here's the link ... artsconnect.co.uk/art-cpd-school…

I'm excited to be leading a programme of CPD workshops designed to grow primary teachers art teaching skills & confidence. Our 1st full day workshop is 'Drawing in the Primary Classroom' Friday 19th Sept- Wolverhampton. ✳️More info & booking details below. Please share✳️

A great 1st day at the Boys Impact Conference at Manchester Metropolitan University. We led an interactive session exploring elements that enable creative learning environments & how/why young men engage in them. Lots to think about & act on! #boysimpact25 #takingboysseriously

Great energy in the room at this important conference at Manchester Met News on Boys’ Impact (with lots of interest in HEPI’s recent report by Mark Brooks and Nick Hillman on boys’ educational underperformance): hepi.ac.uk/2025/03/20/hal…

Amazing to be recognised for our work with schools and communities in the Excellence in Public Engagement Awards category University of Wolverhampton Arts Connect

We all remember that teacher who believed in us✨ Investing in teachers creates an undeniable ripple effect - transforming classrooms, strengthening education systems, and sparking learning for every child.

Primary Teachers grow your teaching skills with our Art CPD & Becky Thompson Creativity in the Classroom: Developing Sketchbook Practice in the Primary Classroom.14 Nov/10-3.30pm/Wolves School of Art/£95 tinyurl.com/3ebhaf23

Primary Teachers grow your teaching skills with our Art CPD Programme, Creativity in the Classroom. 📢 Led by our very own Becky Thompson Developing Sketchbook Practice in the Primary Classroom: 📅14 Nov/⏲️10-3.30pm/🏢Wolves School of Art/💷£95 👇 tinyurl.com/3ebhaf23

Primary Teachers grow your teaching skills with our Art CPD Programme, Creativity in the Classroom. 📢 Led by our very own Becky Thompson Developing Sketchbook Practice in the Primary Classroom: 📅14 Nov/⏲️🏢Wolves School of Art/💷£95 Book now👇 tinyurl.com/3ebhaf23

Primary Teachers grow your teaching skills with our Art CPD Programme, Creativity in the Classroom. 📢 Led by our very own Becky Thompson Developing Sketchbook Practice in the Primary Classroom: 📅14 Nov/⏲️10-3.30pm/🏢Wolves School of Art/💷£95 👇 tinyurl.com/3ebhaf23

Primary Teachers grow your teaching skills with our Art CPD Programme, Creativity in the Classroom. 📢 Led by our very own Becky Thompson Developing Sketchbook Practice in the Primary Classroom: 📅14 Nov/⏲️10-3.30pm/🏢Wolves School of Art/💷£95 tinyurl.com/3ebhaf23

Brilliant day leading practical art CPD sessions with lovely primary teachers from BDMAT Schools Lots of ideas and techniques for teachers to try out in the classroom. I can't wait to see what they get up to! Arts Connect #teachercpd #primaryart #primaryteacher #primaryschoolart

A great afternoon with primary art leaders from Central Cooperative Learning Trust TheNewArtGalleryWalsall Over the year we'll be working together to share ideas, try new things in the classroom and grow art leadership skills and experience. #teachercpd #primaryart #primaryschoolart

I've had a very busy few days up at Old Church Primary working with both Year 3 classes. Every child has had four different sessions working on this large scale display piece. A 'knowledge' tree, with the school's four 'values' as its roots. 🙂 darrellwakelam.com