Education

The Hub delivers an inspiring high-quality creative education programme for schools, colleges and universities.

We provide a core programme of visual arts and dance opportunities which can be delivered throughout the academic year. We offer one-off workshops inspired by our changing programme of exhibitions. And, we can also work develop bespoke workshops or projects that meet your specific creative or curriculum needs.

Additionally, we deliver annual CPD opportunities and networking events for educators to develop their own creative teaching practice.

All of our workshops are led by expert facilitators and are designed to be engaging and interactive, allowing participants to explore their creativity, build their confidence, and be empowered and inspired in a supportive and inclusive environment.

If you are interested in booking a creative education workshop at the Hub or at your education setting, please get in touch with us to discuss your requirements. Contact the team on 01529 308710 or email visualarts@hub-sleaford.org.uk or dance@hub-sleaford.org.uk.

Funding to support a visit to the Hub

The Hub works in partnership with The Mukherjee Trust to encourage and support enrichment activities in primary schools across Lincolnshire. Schools can apply for up to £1,000 towards transportation costs for special trips. In addition, the Trust can fund other extra-curriculum projects, including artist residencies, workshops and creative programmes, along with other non-arts activities. To find out more, visit www.thejmtrust.co.uk

Creative Education offers include:

Printmaking Workshop

The Hub can deliver various printmaking workshops throughout the year, exploring mono, lino, drypoint or collagraph printing techniques. Pupils can work on a specific curriculum theme or topic, or be inspired by our current programme of exhibitions.

£250, up to 30 children / 4 hour visit including a 2.5 hour workshop
Key Stage 1 & 2

Ceramics

Working with an experienced creative practitioner, we offer a great introductory workshop to 3D ceramic crafts. Workshops are based on hand-building techniques including coiling, slab and sculpture and can be tailored to fit curriculum topics and themes. Alternatively pupils can be inspired by our exhibitions and artists to design and create through observation and making.

£250, up to 30 children / 4 hour visit including a 2.5 hour workshop
Key Stage 1-4

Dance in Education - Key Stage 1

The Hub offers bespoke dance workshops for KS1. Sessions can be curriculum based exploring topics such as Great Fire of London, Life-cycle of the seed, Pirates, Storytelling and many more. We also offer 6-week curriculum-based projects, or one-off workshop days for special events, such as World Book Day. Sessions are mainly teacher led with some opportunity for creative input from the children.

Prices start from £160

Key Stage 1

Dance in Education - Key Stage 2

This Hub offers a range of tailor made workshops for KS2 based on curriculum topics such as Romans, Ancient Greeks, Anglo Saxons, World War 2, Egyptians and many more. We can deliver Contemporary or Street Dance opportunities, run 6-week curriculum-based projects and provide one-off workshop days for special events such as Sports Day.

Prices start from £160 
Key Stage 2

Dance in Education - Key Stages 3 & 4

For KS3 & 4 we offer tailor made workshops that align with the curriculum including style specific classes such as Contemporary, Street Dance and Breakdance.

6-week curriculum based projects are available, alternatively we can offer one-off workshop days for special events such as Performing Arts Week.

In addition to this we provide choreographic services for school productions, deliver after school dance clubs and offer preparation for further education and auditions.

Prices start from £160 
Key Stage 3 & 4

Dance in Education - SEND

We offer bespoke dance workshops in SEND schools, Post 16 and or Alternative Academies. The sessions can be based around a theme, or we can produce a dance piece to be performed in school or at an event. We also offer curriculum-based workshops on topics such as Nature, Storytelling, Evolution and many more.

6-week curriculum-based projects are available, alternatively we can offer one-off workshop days for special events such as Sport Relief.

Prices start from £160 

Move.Mind.Make

Move.Mind.Make workshops give children an opportunity to explore mindfulness and creativity through dance and movement. Sessions are designed to develop healthy minds and bodies through child friendly yoga, breathing techniques, relaxation and a chance to make and create dance together.
 

Combine your Move.Mind.Make sessions with a gallery tour. Using reflection and meditation exercise to engage with the exhibition.

Prices start from £160 
All Key Stages

Photo: Electric Egg

Dance Fit

Our Dance Fit programme is specifically designed to teach children and young people about healthy living, fitness, well-being and diet. Through fun-filled dance sessions participants are actively encouraged to record their own progress and achievement through the use of fitness trackers and Dance Fit log books.

ThOne of our dance artists would deliver these sessions in your own school or venue. Sessions are offered termly or as a block booking for the whole academic year.

Please email dance@hub-sleaford.org.uk for prices
All Key Stages

Photo: Electric Egg

ALL WORKSHOPS

All offers are subject to availability of the artists.
All prices + VAT

All workshops at the Hub include a tour of the exhibition and are adaptable for different age groups and group sizes. Workshops are suitable for all abilities. For prices and availability please contact visualarts@hub-sleaford.org.uk | dance@hub-sleaford.org.uk or ring 01529 308 710

Artsmark Partner

The Hub is proud to be working in partnership with schools and educational settings who are working towards or are currently on an Artsmark journey to embed arts and culture across the curriculum.

Artsmark is a creative quality standard awarded by Arts Council England, recognising commitment in high quality arts and cultural education.

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