An illustrated paper discussing the use of drawing as a medium for learning, arguing that it is not only possible to learn to draw, you can draw to learn. Written by Eileen Adams
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Drawing inspiration
This visual essay called 'students draw' is by author, educator, consultant and researcher Eileen Adams, who explores how, where and why we draw. It is…
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Drawing is thinking on a page
From Paxton to Pentagram, Cara Williams, schools programme manager at the V&A, asks what can we learn from their drawings, and how can the next generation…
Drawings
Students’ Drawings is a visual essay presenting the work of young people. Written by Eileen Adams
I Can Draw: Inset Inspiration
This resource provides ideas for whole school or departmental CPD to improve teachers' confidence when drawing.
Projects - case studies
Projects include a wide range of themes and case studies authored by art, craft and design educators and edited by Eileen Adams
Road Trip
A collaborative project carried out using the Royal Mail service recording summer journeys. Facilitated by Georgia Naish and Karen Wicks
Sketchbook Circle
A description of the development of collaborative work with shared sketchbooks. Written by Susan Coles
Mail Art
A description of the collaborative projects carried out using the Royal Mail service to include the Envelope Project, the Russian Dolls, Lonely Hearts,…
The Social Media Story
A PowerPoint presentation describing how collaboration through social media platforms supported the TEA programme. Written by Susan Coles