shiftED

shiftED is a charity that empowers children and young people through design and making, building creativity, skills, confidence and pathways into future opportunities.

Qualified Teacher

Professional Artist/Designer

Thank you for your application. We will get back to you by the end of the first week of term to confirm availability.

<h1>Project Overview</h1>Create a colourful glass landscape inspired by earth, water, fire and air, and bring it to life with light. Work alongside professional glass artist Helen Brough and discover the specialist techniques she uses in her own creative practice.In this project, you will construct a three-dimensional light box, install LEDs and paint directly onto real glass to create a colourful landscape inspired by nature.Along the way, explore expressive drawing and painting techniques, add layers to build depth, and experiment with colour, transparency and light to transform your artwork.By the end of the project, you'll have a unique illuminated artwork to display at home, as well as an insight into what it's like to learn and create alongside a practising creative professional._______________<h2>About the Artist</h2>Helen Brough is a multimedia landscape artist based at Cockpit in Bloomsbury, where she creates contemporary artworks in glass and aluminium. Click <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cockpitstudios.org/makers/helen-brough">here</a> to discover more about her work or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZA6v-RstL5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">here</a> to learn about her creative process._______________<h1>Key Information</h1>AUDIENCE: 10-15 years olds (Pupils in Year 6-10)DAY: Mondays, from 4.15-6.15pmDATES21st Sep, 28th Sep, 5th Oct, 12th Oct, 19th Oct(Autumn Half-Term - No Sessions)2nd Nov, 9th Nov, 16th Nov, 23rd Nov, 30th Nov*Please note this is a project-based programme and relies on regular attendance to sessions in order to complete outcomes.COST: This project is free thanks to the generosity of our donors. We welcome <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://shifted.org.uk/donate/">donations</a> should you wish to support our work and keep programmes free at the point of delivery._______________<h1>Application Process</h1>We welcome all young people and prioritise those who may have fewer opportunities to access high-quality creative education. Please complete the Plinth Application Form, and we will get back to you within the first week of the academic term to confirm your place, if available._______________<h2>Further Information</h2>This project is part of our After-School Programme, giving young people the opportunity to explore the creative industries. Please click <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://shifted.org.uk/after-school/">here</a> for further details and to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://forms.gle/uJbwzBpBKkpymywW6">sign up</a> for further notifications. If you have any further queries, you can contact us at: afterschool@shifted.org.uk

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