Norden Farm Farm Out Primary Brochure

Venue Hire Why not hire the Courtyard Theatre for your school’s summer production, or hire our Long Barn for your next staff social?

For enquiries and bookings, please contact the Venue Hire Team

Centre for the Arts Maidenhead

Tel / 01628 682555 Email / venuehire@nordenfarm.org

Photo credit Luminous Photography

Keep in Touch Robyn Bunyan Education Officer Tel / 01628 682563 Email / robyn.bunyan@nordenfarm.org Online / nordenfarm.org

www.facebook.com/farmout @farm_out

Academic Year 2014-15 Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PF Tel /

01628 682563

Online /

www.nordenfarm.org

Email / farmout@nordenfarm.org

I am Robyn, the Education Officer here at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead.

The Farm Out programme for the 2014-2015 academic year includes workshops which have been handpicked for you, giving your students the chance to work on large 3D visual arts projects, learn new techniques, use new equipment or instruments and work collaboratively in the classroom.

All of the workshops we offer are led by professional, arts practitioners, who are all experienced with working with primary school children and are DBS checked.

involved with our special projects and star workshop. We continue to offer support for schools undertaking Arts Awards - just look out for the logo, these workshops can be tailored to help with your Arts Award delivery!

I hope there is something in this brochure which you and your students will enjoy, and I look forward to working with you in the coming year.

If you have any questions about the Farm Out programme, or about what Norden Farm can offer, please get in touch.

Robyn Bunyan Education Officer Tel / 01628 682563 Email / robyn.bunyan@nordenfarm.org

This year we are offering some new workshops and encouraging schools to get

Information for Primary Schools in the Old Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead The Farm Out Programme is run by Norden Farm and is supported by the Spoore, Merry and Rixman Foundation.

Their support means that all primary schools within the Old Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead are entitled to book up to four free sessions at any point during the 2014/2015 academic year. You can use your allowance for both workshops and performances.

(1 session is equal to a practitioner being at your school for half a day, in that time we can host up to 2 workshops.)

If you are unsure of whether your school is eligible for four free sessions please get in touch.

How to Book Contact me at robyn.bunyan@nordenfarm.org or call 01628 682563 Terms and Conditions For schools within the Old Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead a one off £40 (plus VAT) administration fee will be charged upon the first booking received.

Each workshop can accommodate up to 30 children at any one time (exc. WW1 – up to 300 pupils, price-adjusted dependent on number of students) All workshop prices are excluding VAT.

www.facebook.com/farmout

@farm_out

Meet the Practitioners

’s ho o W Wh

Hello

Julie Roberts

Benedict Romain

Since Julie graduated from university with a degree in Textile Crafts she has run education workshops and worked with various galleries, including Tate, Bluecoat Display Centre and FACT. She now works from her studio in Bristol. Her workshops encourage staff and students to develop big ideas, which she helps to turn into reality.

Benedict is a visual artist who grew up in Maidenhead. He graduated from Cardiff School of Art and Design with a First in Fine Art and specialises in sculpture. Benedict is a regular face at Norden Farm, running classes and workshops for both children and adults. Last year he led our Summer Art Week, and he has recently worked with our Young Curators.

Coral Rumble

Troublemaker Theatre

Coral has had three collections of children’s poetry published, and is featured in over 100 anthologies. She often writes for Cbeebies TV and Radio. Coral’s picture book The Adventures of the Owl and the Pussycat (2013), written in partnership with her illustrator daughter, was long-listed for Oscar’s First Book Prize. Michael Rosen has said, ‘Rumble has a dash and delight about her work’.

Troublemaker Theatre Company was founded in 2006 by directors David Farey and Catherine Lambert. Over the years, Troublemaker have worked with other 600 schools across Europe - performing shows, running workshops and directing productions. Norden Farm is home to Troublemaker who lead our Norden Lights Youth Drama Groups at the venue.

Geeta Mehta

Readipop

Geeta is a professional Bollywood dance teacher, performer and choreographer. She has taught across the UK and leads Norden Farm’s termly Bollywood Dance classes. She provides a fun and interactive workshop, which is an alternative to the usual and a chance to experience something new and different.

Readipop is a music and arts charity based in Reading who deliver innovative and engaging arts projects. Readipop is led by co-founder Gavin Lombos, a leading figure in music education and arts development with 20 years of experience leading arts projects and as an international touring musician.

l ua is s V Ar t

l ua is s V Ar t

Join the Sculpture Trail!

In 2013 we worked with willow artist Trevor Leat to create the willow sculpture which sits outside Norden Farm. Because we love our sculpture so much, we want every school to have one too! Create a willow sculpture and become part of the trail. The sculptures can live for many years in your school grounds, and be brought to life by planting live willow through the structure.

Willow Your Way Led by Julie Roberts Key Stage 1 // Key Stage 2 // SEN Half Day £176 // Whole Day £264 (plus material costs according to the scale of your project)

WOR STAR KSHO P

Create 3D sculptures made from willow which are suitable to display in your school grounds. Children will learn to bend, twist and fix willow to create the frame work. Our experienced willow artist Julie Roberts is available to discuss topics and can accommodate curriculum themes.

Collaborative Textiles Fun with Casting Led by Benedict Romain Key Stage 2 // SEN Half Day £121 // Whole Day £242 (plus materials) Work with Benedict, a professional visual artist, to create 3D pictures by casting objects and figurines.

Students will learn the artistic process of using clay and plaster.

Led by Julie Roberts Foundation // Key Stage 1 // SEN Half Day £176 // Whole Day £264 (plus materials) Let your class work together to create a giant textile picture. Students make individual elements which are assembled during the session. Use felt, fabric, sequins and more to create a colourful design. Julie Roberts is available to discuss topics and can accommodate curriculum themes.

Key Stage 1 // Key Stage 2 Half Day £165 Whole Day £330 Explore a new culture through unique dance styles. Learn the history behind the styles, and a routine which the class can perform. Choose from one of the following styles: Bollywood Dance - modern Indian dance, a fusion of Indian and western styles.

Bhangra Dance - traditional North Indian dance, vibrant and energetic!

Odissi Dance - one of the eight classical dance forms of Eastern India. Expressive and graceful.

ce

Led by Geeta Mehta

an

D

Indian Dance

Bring to life a book or short story in your classroom. Bring new meaning to your story through drama that your pupils will remember forever!

Please provide Troublemaker with the book or short story of your choice at least two weeks in advance of your workshop.

Bard for Beginners

Key Stage 1 // Key Stage 2 SEN Half Day £220 Whole Day £440 Learn African rhythms played on a mix of traditional drums and percussion including djembes and dun duns.

The session will form a 'drum circle' and students will play rhythm pieces inspired by West African rhythms including call and response sections, breaks and layered drum parts.

Led by Coral Rumble Key Stage 1 Half Day £220 Whole Day £385

Coral will take the children on exciting adventures, through the magic of poetry. They will learn about poetry and storytelling on the way.

Junk Percussion Orchestra Led by Readipop

Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company

Key Stage 1 // Key Stage 2 Half Day £220 Whole Day £440

Foundation // Key Stage 1 Key Stage 2 // SEN Half Day £165 Whole Day £330

Make your own 'Squonky' saxophone out of a plastic cup, a balloon and a cardboard tube.

Add in some other 'make and play' instruments including shakers, rain sticks and other percussion, then work to create a scratch performance combining homemade instruments, voices, bins, boxes and found sounds!

An introduction to the Bard.

Explore themes and characters from Shakespeare’s plays and help bring texts to life for those pupils who have never heard, seen or performed his works.

y tr

Norden Farm’s annual community lantern parade will take place on Saturday 13 December.

Assembling at around 4.30pm outside Maidenhead Town Hall, the Parade departs at 5pm, Celebratory Concert from 5.45pm – 6.15pm. (all times to be confirmed)

Foundation // Key Stage 1 Key Stage 2 // SEN Half Day £165 Whole Day £330

Led by Readipop

Adventure Poems

e Po

With the help of professional visual artists Same Sky, students will learn how to weave willow to create large centrepieces and individual lanterns which are inspired by the animals of the world.

Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company

African Drumming

ic us M

Key Stage 1 // Key Stage 2 // SEN £60 donation towards having one full day workshop in your school October - December // In your school (For schools in the Old Borough of Maidenhead Lantern Making Workshops do not affect your free session allocation)

a

Led by Same Sky

m ra D

l ia t ec ec Sp roj P

Carnival of the Animals Lantern Making Workshops

From Page to Stage

Juggling with Words Led by Coral Rumble Key Stage 2 Half Day £220 Whole Day £385 The children will go on a whistlestop tour of what makes a poem a poem, as they engage in a number of fun activities.

Key Stage 2 Whole Day £605 The Story from 1913 - 1920, Pre-war to Remembrance, retold as an interactive experience specifically designed for Key Stage 2.

Pupils experience the world changing event as if they were actually there. Using WW1 artefacts and costumes, students are taken from pre-war England to the aftermath. The workshop includes: the call up experience, trench life and the home front, going ‘over the top’, life back in Blighty, injuries, nursing, remembrance and the legacy left in your local area.

Introduction to Technical Theatre

ps ho ks or W

Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company

l ia t ec ec Sp roj P

World War One – Live!

Led by Norden Farm Technicians Key Stage 1 // Key Stage 2 // SEN

A hands on opportunity for students to gain an overview of technical theatre at Norden Farm.

Learn the basic principles of lighting and sound. Explore the scene dock and control room and create a basic lighting effect using sellotape, scissors and an old can. Tour and workshop lasts 90 minutes.

Recommended number of pupils: 60 (up to 300 pupils, price adjusted if larger groups take part).

Led by Norden Farm Technicians Key Stage 1 // Key Stage 2 // SEN Price dependent on project Use Norden Farm’s professional recording facilities to record your school choir or band.

For more information please get in touch.

ps ho ks or W

My School’s Voice

Ac i tiv tie

Activities at Norden Farm

s

Norden Lights Youth Theatre

Arts Award Norden Farm is an Arts Award Supporter

O Art fficia Goo s Aw l d P ard Cen ractic 201 tre e 3/1 4

Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company Days vary

Kathak Dance Led by Amrit Bhamra and Devika Shangari

Explore all elements of drama including scriptwriting, devising and directing and work towards regular performances at Norden Farm.

Suitable for all abilities.

Saturdays A chance to experience the most exhilarating classical dance style of Northern India! Suitable for ages 4+ years and all abilities.

Bollywood Dance Led by Geeta Mehta Tuesdays An energetic modern Indian dance style. The classes are a fusion of Indian and Western styles with Latino and Arabic influences.

Suitable for ages 6+ years and all abilities.

Norden Exposure Youth Dance Led by Becky Hinton Tuesdays Develop contemporary performance techniques whilst taking inspiration from other popular dance styles. Suitable for all abilities.

Digi Den Led by DJ Mhlanga Fridays Work together to develop your technique and understanding of filming, podcasting, green screen and stop motion animation.

Suitable for all levels of experience.

What is Arts Award?

Junior ARTistic

Arts Award is a unique national qualification which helps young people to develop as artists and arts leaders. The programme develops their creativity, leadership and communication skills.

It is open to people aged between 5 and 25 years and embraces all interests and backgrounds.

Led by Julie Loison

The Arts Award can be delivered in a number of different ways including within your curriculum, as part of an after school club or as part of a special arts week at your school. At Norden Farm we can support your Arts Award delivery.

How we can support your Arts Award delivery: • Look out for the Arts Award symbol.

Practitioners who lead workshops with this symbol can tailor the session to help complete parts of your arts award.

• Hire one of our spaces at Norden Farm and share your childrens’ work and achievement with your school’s parents within a professional venue. Get in touch for prices and availability.

Thursdays (from Thur 11 Sept) 3.40pm - 4.40pm School Year 3 - 6 // £70 per term Develop creative leadership skills by working towards the Discover and Explore Arts Award.

Students will take part in arts activities, explore the work of artists and organisations, create their own masterpiece and showcase their work.

Throughout the term students will work with visiting practitioners. Each term is 10 weeks long. Suitable for all abilities.