A SERIES OF FOCUSED WORKSHOPS AND MASTERCLASSES EXPLORING PRACTICAL APPROACHES TO MAKING CHANGE HAPPEN
19th-24th November 2012
At venues across Islington, London
19th-24th November 2012
At venues across Islington, London
The
Festival of Blackboards 2012 is about the HOW? of change, not the WHY? Through presentations from leading thinkers, discussions, and hands-on workshops, we aim to provide participants with practical ideas to take forward in their organisations and communities. The intimate, practical sessions, tailored for a small and engaged audience, will explore how to get things done: how to build consensus; how to make issues visible; and how to make real change where it matters.
Highlights include art teacher Henry Ward on how he helped transform the Welling School into a place where the visual arts are at the heart of all learning; Henry Stewart CEO of Happy Computers, on how to change the workplace into a dynamic, imaginative space for inclusion and enjoyment; Naseem Khan OBE, on working with children as a catalyst for local community change; Mandeep Hothi, Programme Leader, the Young Foundation, on courage and risk in leadership; and artist Bob and Roberta Smith, infamous author of 'A Letter to Mr Gove' on the Art Party, his radical answer to the USA's Tea Party.
Highlights include art teacher Henry Ward on how he helped transform the Welling School into a place where the visual arts are at the heart of all learning; Henry Stewart CEO of Happy Computers, on how to change the workplace into a dynamic, imaginative space for inclusion and enjoyment; Naseem Khan OBE, on working with children as a catalyst for local community change; Mandeep Hothi, Programme Leader, the Young Foundation, on courage and risk in leadership; and artist Bob and Roberta Smith, infamous author of 'A Letter to Mr Gove' on the Art Party, his radical answer to the USA's Tea Party.
We have all experienced bad managers, inept systems and stifling atmospheres in the workplace. But is it possible to imagine a working environment that is essentially creative, supports independent thinking and values a broad range of contributions?
Courage and Culture is a unique and insightful seminar presented in partnership with Voluntary Action Islington, exploring the role of leadership, risk, creativity and ethics within the workplace. Designed to provide individuals, whether leaders, staff, volunteers, or board members, with practical methods for enacting change in their organisation.
Highbury Grove School. 8 Highbury Grove N5 2EQ
An event exploring the current changes in the curriculum and it's impact on art teaching in schools. Teachers, school staff, artists and anyone interested in the future of the arts in schools are invited to join the debate, which will be informed by presentations from: Bob and Roberta Smith; Lesley Butterworth, NSEAD; Elizabeth Crump, Cultural Learning Alliance; and Henry Ward, the Welling School.
An event exploring the current changes in the curriculum and it's impact on art teaching in schools. Teachers, school staff, artists and anyone interested in the future of the arts in schools are invited to join the debate, which will be informed by presentations from: Bob and Roberta Smith; Lesley Butterworth, NSEAD; Elizabeth Crump, Cultural Learning Alliance; and Henry Ward, the Welling School.
St. Luke's Community Centre. 90 Central Street EC1V 8AJ
