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This event is part of the Festival of Education series from 3 – 15 June 2015.

In this session we will gain a deeper understanding of creativity and explore what is important in early years development and how the ability to think creatively has a significant impact on learning throughout education. The workshop will explore the many aspects which contribute to making a rich creative learning environment. These will include: looking at the role of the teacher, co-learning and reflective teaching practices, our view and perceptions of children, the impact of the environment and access to intelligent resources, the importance of involving of parents and the wider community. There will be examples of open ended creative exploration and creative project work to provide ideas and inspiration for practitioners working in Early Years education.

The session will address issues around diversity and inclusion, looking at ways to ensure that all children from a variety of cultural backgrounds have equal access to creative and critical thinking. We will provide examples and case studies from our setting. Early Years education practice needs to support equality and we need to provide a range of provocations and resources that reflect different individual cultural identities.

Facilitators: Pete Moorhouse (Artist in residence) and Liz Jenkins, Sarwat Manzur, Elizabeth Male and Lucy Freeman from St. Werburgh’s Park Nursery School.

Chair: Dr Helen Manchester

Biography: Pete Moorhouse is a professional sculptor with a large portfolio of private and public commissions. He exhibits widely and has work in several collections both in the UK and abroad. He has been working in educational settings for over 20 years. He now specialises in encouraging creativity in Early Years Education undertaking numerous Artist Residencies and providing CPD training sessions for staff. Pete has had several articles published in Early Years publications and is the author of “Encouraging woodwork in Early Years Education”. Pete’s teaching practice is very much influenced by the philosophy underlying the Reggio Emilia approach to early education. Pete currently works at St. Werburgh’s Park Nursery School and Children’s Centre part of the National Teaching School consortium.

The year Pete has 3 sculptures at Fresh Air. Happening now until July 5th, open everyday 10am till 5pm! There is an extraordinary and unique contrast of traditionally modern sculpture, amongst exquisite contemporary work in the beautiful surrounding at the Old Rectory.

Fresh Air 2015 takes place from Sunday June 14th until Sunday July 5th at Quenington Old Rectory, Quenington, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 5BN.

Open 10am – 5pm every day including Sundays. Admission is £4.00 for adults, children 18 yrs and under free.

Pete was invited to Japan to speak at the National Conference in Tottori about creativity in Early Years Education.  Pete also delivered a series of woodwork workshops and participated in research meetings in Tokyo.

Glade: A new sculpture for the Staple Hill section of the Bristol to Bath Railway Path. The sculptures context relates to the nearby Page Park.  Illuminated at night to give cycle users a point to navigate by in the dark. The artwork is made from stainless steel and cor-ten steel. Consultation process involved South Gloucestershire council and the Friends of Page Park.

 

 

 

New entrance artwork for Bristol Children’s Hospital. Collaboration with Dave Bain – illustrator. Working from Dave’s drawings Pete gave design advice and managed the fabrication and installation of the artworks. The sculptural works were for a new entrance at the Children’s Hospital – to way-mark the entrance and incorporate bollards for safety.

Pete Moorhouse’s sculpture “Angel” was featured in The English Garden magazine . . The sculpture made from steel coated with zinc and paint takes pride of place in the Rose garden at Old Bladbean Stud Gardens

 

Pete’s Sculpture Khatim. This artwork explores designs in Islamic art. It is created from eclipsed moons. The intention of the artwork is convey harmony and infinity. There is a sense of flow and connection that runs through the work. The work is available in a limited edition. Made from stainless steel with and angle ground pattern.

Sound artist creates new ambient track based on Collected Consciousness sculpture in Brandon Hill park. The musician behind deep flower is Remigijus Miknevicius

Pete has been selected to create a new sculpture for the Bristol to Bath railway path near Staple Hill in Bristol. We are hoping to have this new work designed and installed in the next few months.

Pete Moorhouse’s sculpture “Angel” was featured in the Sunday Times’ article about Old Bladbean Stud gardens . Five interlinked gardens are spread over 3 acres, all designed and maintained by Carol Bruce and each with its own distinct purpose and theme. The sculpture made from steel coated with zinc and paint takes pride of place in the Rose garden.