Experiences in the expressive arts involve creating and presenting and are practical and experiential. Evaluating and appreciating are used to enhance enjoyment and develop knowledge and understanding.

 

During the workshop we learned in, through and about the expressive arts: 

·         enabling us to experience the inspiration and power of the arts

·          to  recognise and nurture our creative and aesthetic talents

·         allowed us to develop skills and techniques that are relevant to specific art forms and across the four capacities

·         providing opportunities for us to deepen our understanding of culture in Scotland and the wider world

·         enhancing and enriching our partnerships with professional arts companies, creative adults and cultural organisations [i.e. Shetland Guild of Spinners and Weavers   ]

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Early years settings have always worked hard to utilise the resources of their local community and to provide accessible, responsive services. Education for citizenship encourages building on a strong relationship with the community to actively involve children in learning about, caring for and sometimes changing their local community.

 Community links with this workshop could include:

• children exploring and investigating their own community
• active involvement with other local organisations