NEXT EVENT:-

• Wednesday 30 January 2013 
  6:30 – 9:00pm at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

As part of this years’ Creative Learning Network programme, they would like to invite you to a free event to be held at Eden Court Theatre on Wednesday 30th January 2013 from 6:30pm – 9pm, where they will meet to discuss how we can develop Creative Learning in Highland and how they can build stronger partnerships between Highland Schools and Highland artists, both freelance and cultural or arts organisation based.

Further information can be found at the following link:  http://hi-arts.co.uk/2013/01/highland-artists-creative-learning-networking-event/

Thursday 06 December 2012 
4:30 – 6:30pm at  Moray Art Centre, The Park, Findhorn

After an opportunity to network with Creative and Education Professionals there will be some fun opportunities to try your had at a variety of creative activities to inspire you for the new year including printing on to silk, mask-making and music production.

You will also get a chance to see the wonderful exhibition of work produced by students at Moray Art Centre’s ‘Life Drawing for Schools’ programme and the fantastic Exhibition ‘The Illustrators’ featuring work by the Illustrators of Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson’s brilliant books such as ‘the Gruffalo’,’ Room on the Broom’ and ‘Chocolate Mousse for Greedy Goose’. Coffee and mince pies will be served.

If you wish to attend this FREE event then please let contact: volunteers@morayartcentre.org to book your place!

Tuesday 09 October 2012 
Guest speaker – Senga Munro (Stories Count)
4:30 – 6:30pm at  Moray Art Centre, The Park, Findhorn

For teachers, classroom assistants and creative practitioners who want to find fun new ways into Maths and English.  Storyteller Senga Munro has many years experience of working with children in the classroom and in community settings.
 
During the presentation Senga will show examples of work, which begins with Maths and links with many other areas and topic work leading to mathematical exploration.  There will be an opportunity to share how stories can enable active learning within the Curriculum for Excellence.
 
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore how stories can help to develop P1-4 children’s understanding of mathematical vocabulary and the forming of mathematical concepts.

Senga Munro – Biography
Having listened to her grandmother’s tales as a child “straight frae the mooth”, Senga Munro continues the family tradition of storytelling by sharing Scottish and Hungarian folk tales, reworked ballads, environmental stories and family life.

A teacher of 30 years, (the last ten with traveller children) and now retired, Senga works with nursery to primary classes and small groups of secondary school children, encouraging storymaking and storytelling. In her education work Senga has found storytelling to be an invaluable tool for developing the imagination and problem-solving skills. She has led workshops with teachers and parents throughout Scotland and was a co-leader in a workshop to encourage children to participate in the regeneration plans for their town. Senga is particularly interested in using Scots language and has experience in the field of Special Education.

Senga was born in Fife where she has lived all her life. An active member of the local community, she has been enjoying telling stories in Fife schools throughout her teaching career and since her retirement in 1998. In 2002, she presented a paper at the Narrative and Interactive Learning Environment Conference on storytelling in Scottish schools.

If you would like to attend any of the events, please get in touch details can be found via our “Contact Us” page.

Thursday 15th March 2012 
Guest speaker & networking
(Guest Julia Fenby, Development Officer, Creative Learning Curriculum and Assessment, Education Scotland for an overview of the National Creative Learning Network.)
4.30 – 6pm at  Moray Art Centre, Findhorn

Over the coming year, the Moray Creative Learning Network’s events will be hosted by Moray Art Centre (The Park, Findhorn, Moray, IV36 3TA).  Events are scheduled to take place as twilight sessions based around school term dates.  We aim for event content to inspire participants, show how ideas can be applied in Moray and offer a space for conversation and networking between those interested in furthering development of creative & cultural learning.

If you would like to attend any of the events, please get in touch details can be found via our “Contact Us” page.