Working with Children

As well as crafts I would also like to get some experience working with art classes for children.  Creativity in children was my main topic throughout my dissertation and after doing some primary research and getting some experience in a Primary School, working with art and children is something I can see myself pursuing.  I need to speak to a tutor about whether this could be an appropriate placement idea, I feel that it is appropriate for myself, but I am unsure whether it will meet the course criteria.  

A place I'd like to gain some experience is the Artbugs Studio in Pudsey, just outside of Leeds.  'ArtBugs is an independent, artist-led provider of high quality art and craft activity for children and young people based in Yorkshire. We work in in schools and other child based settings delivering art activity throughout Yorkshire as well as at The ArtBug Studio; a dedicated space for the provision of art activity for children and young people. We are also a registered Arts Award Centre supporting children and young people in gaining a unique qualification, endorsed by the Arts Council of England.'

http://www.artbugs.co.uk/ 

I intend to speak to a tutor about how to contact these people in regards to work experience or even just a visit there.  If I was to do any work there I would have to pay for a CRB check.

Other places similar to this which I have found which I am interested in contacting:

Kaleidoscope Creative Classes for Children - Headingley

http://www.netmums.com/leeds/local/view/after-school-activities/art-and-craft/kaleidoscope-creative-classes-for-children-headingley 

Saturday Art Stars - Otley

http://www.netmums.com/leeds/local/view/after-school-activities/art-and-craft/saturday-art-stars