Art CPD and Inset workshops for Primary Teachers for Schools

"Crosshall Infant School had a fantastic time with Emma from Go Sketch. Emma was so knowledgable and was able to share many tips and tricks to ensure art is taught in the most beneficial way. Everybody really enjoyed practicing techniques, using a variety of media and having the chance to be hands on throughout the morning."

"Clay & sculpture was an area that staff asked for CPD. I found Emma online and she agreed to travel to deliver training to our school. All staff thoroughly enjoyed the inset training we received on clay & sculpture. They commented on how well paced it was and how it enabled them to be creative and explore. Year groups which weren't completing clay have now asked to add it to their MTP's. Emma tailored the training to our school curriculum and spoke to individual year groups about ideas and ways we could change and improve our lessons. The progression from nursery to year 6 will definitely be used."

"The CPD was amazing, so informative and the staff really enjoyed it J. We will definitely use the techniques and activities in our teaching and practise to help improve children’s use of sketchbooks. Some year groups have already completed some of the drawing activities and the children really enjoyed them – we will definitely use them again!!"

"Thank you so much for the drawing/sketch book inset. It was a packed one with loads of information and practical ideas - thank you. You must have been exhausted afterwards! The staff loved it and even wanted to show me their own sketching of your tasks that we did. A few teachers have already done the robot drawings with their class and the kids came back asking for more :) "

"In today’s classrooms, children’s experiences of painting and clay are often few and far between. We have sketchbooks and are well resourced in art, but teachers have not taken full advantage of the opportunities and experiences that they could be providing for their children. For this reason, I invited Emma from GO SKETCH in to lead two INSET training sessions for teachers – Air-Dry Clay in the Classroom and Painting in the Classroom. Both the theory and practical elements of the sessions were well-thought through and teachers now have the skills and confidence to teach painting and use clay in the classroom. These are big steps for the whole teaching team! Thank you!"

"Today's session has inspired me to incorporate more of a free flowing and creative approach to art. It has made me realise the children can be tough on themselves just like I can be and the session has shown me how to encourage the children's creativity. Brilliant session, thank you!"