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Posted Fri 20 Jan 2012 11:42 in The London Discussion Boards  »  basement space needed for workshops

Hi! I am a student at the National Film and Television School and I'm looking for a basement where to shoot it! Is the one that you are talking about still available?

Posted Thu 12 Jan 2012 06:35 in The London Discussion Boards  »  basement space needed for workshops

Hi,
I don't know whether you're still looking for a space, but I actually know of one that just became available. Please contact me if you're still interested.
Regards
Seiwa Cunningham

Posted Thu 17 Nov 2011 10:16 in Networking  »  Vocal Coach Needed

Hi James,

Try Tempervox - http://www.voicecoachinglondon.co.uk/

Gemma and Leon also have a lot of experience in working with young people.

All the best,

JK

Posted Thu 10 Nov 2011 10:35 in Networking  »  Vocal Coach Needed

Hi All,

Have posted on here before and got a good response. I am looking for a vocal coach/voice tutor to come in and work with a group of year 12 students. This will be a paid position and I can offer £25 per hour for x 10 sessions. The sessions should look at vocal technique and ideally you will have a voice/vocal background.

Please get back me on jwa@glenthorne.sutton.sch.uk or phone me on 07812038150.

Thanks so much!

Posted Wed 26 Oct 2011 03:43 in The London Discussion Boards  »  basement space needed for workshops

Hi
I am currently looking for a basement space in London to run workshops in. I wondered whether anyone would know of a space like this for hire.
Thanks

Posted Mon 17 Oct 2011 05:17 in The London Discussion Boards  »  wind chime designer

I am trying to trace an artist (called d'Arcy?) who designs windchimes in collaboration with primary school children. There is one at Malories Primary School Christchurch Avenue NW6. No-one at the school seems to have a contact number for them. Would be very grateful for any help or suggestions of other artists who do wind based projects with children. Thanks

Posted Tue 04 Oct 2011 12:22 in Networking  »  Creative networking, & LinkedIn for freelancers!

Two really useful web articles about networking that we found on Twitter today -

Julia Hobsbaum from Editorial Intelligence talks to Creative Choices about networking Creatively: link

...and 10 key points freelancers must know about LinkedIn: link

Tell us what you think, and let ups know any networking tips that you have for working with schools, arts organisations or the 3rd sector!

Posted Fri 29 Jul 2011 12:34 in Networking  »  Actors/Drama Practitioners NEEDED!

Hi James,
I am not sure if this is relative ..but I am a scenic artist based in Tooting.
If you do build any scenery and want a makeover, just let me know...
Cheers..
David Pearce 07759874073

Posted Tue 26 Jul 2011 03:01 in Networking  »  Actors/Drama Practitioners NEEDED!

Hi James,

We offer a full range of workshop providers from Dance, Drama, Music, Sports and much more.

Please feel free to review our range at www.trapmedia.com or call 0800 6899909.

Kind regards

Posted Fri 08 Jul 2011 02:15 in Networking  »  Actors/Drama Practitioners NEEDED!

My name is James Walsh and I am currently Head of Drama at Glenthorne High School. We have a new and exciting group of year 12 students with us new year who will make up our Glenthorne high School Drama Academy. I am looking for professional theatre companies and workshop leaders to come in and deliver workshop sessions or extended workshop projects (over periods of about 6 weeks) with our students. I would be extremely interested in hearing from those of you who would be interested in such a venture. I am able to offer payment. It would be great to hear from you within the next few weeks so I can schedule you in for a meet and greet. You can contact me through my emails jwa@glenthorne.sutton.sch.uk

Yours James Walsh

Posted Wed 06 Jul 2011 12:33 in Continuing Professional Development  »  Creative Career Coaching/Mentoring

Creative Career Coaching/Mentoring

July/August Offer of 10 one-hour telephone/Skype sessions for just £300 (40%) discount – Flexible Payment plan available!

For a free 20 minute consultation, or an informal chat, please contact Lynn Cox, Arts Coaching Training, 020 8544 9681, 07818 437 651, Skype Lynn_C_Cox or lynn.cox1@virgin.net

In these competitive times, it is wise to invest in focusing on your goals and gaining strategies to achieve them!

Especially designed for any creative people working in the arts, heritage or leisure industries, who desire a highly creative coaching experience.

“Lynn is a warm and friendly lady who quickly assessed the direction of the session, always asking my permission to proceed with her train of thought. I came to life coaching as a bit of a sceptic, not knowing what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised. Thank you for giving me the proverbial kick I needed.”
(Alison Trelfa, Coda music, May 2009)

Also available individual Face to Face & group Coaching!

Posted Fri 24 Jun 2011 04:25 in Continuing Professional Development  »  National Theatre- Theatreworks Half-Day Courses

National Theatre - Theatreworks Professional Development

Half-Day Open Courses - Exclusive Discount for Teachers


Developing Resilience - Standing your ground
In the business world it is often those who adopt a flexible and resilient approach who are most able to recover quickly from setbacks and adversity. This half day session will enable participants to respond positively to the pressures and demands of working in a fast paced environment. Exploring the different opportunities open to them to allow them to thrive and develop when faced with the difficult or unexpected.

Tuesday 13 September 2011, 10:00-13:00

Gravitas
Successful communication and the ability to be both seen and heard is determined not by what we say but by the way it is said. This 3-hour session gives participants the opportunity to explore the physical and vocal options open to them to allow them to move away from their default style to one that has more weight and gravitas.

Tuesday 20 September 2011, 10:00-13:00

Making the most of your voice
Do you ever wish you could stand out from the crowd and achieve a greater impact as a communicator? Are you worried your voice sounds monotonous or boring? Does your voice shake when your speaking in public? How can you be sure people can hear you at the back of the room? This half day session will use practical exercises to explore vocal and breathing techniques to allow participants to realise their full vocal potential.

Thursday 29 September 2011, 14:00-17:00

Exclusive Teacher Discounted Rate of £85 per three-hour session

To book contact the NT Box Office on 020 7452 3000

Posted Wed 22 Jun 2011 12:34 in Funding & Resources  »  Featured Fund !

After a break we're back with this fantastic funding opportunity:

The Hilton in the Community Foundation makes grants to a wide range of charities and organisations that meet one of their chosen areas of focus:

Young People – Education
Young People – Health

Applications are rigorously assessed to ensure that the best projects reaching the most disadvantaged young people are prioritised. The Foundation aims to support a range of causes helping young people, across the UK and Ireland, with a particular focus on these areas:

Disabled children
Children in hospital
Homelessness
Life-limited children in hospices

Completed applications are first assessed by the Foundation office, with a shortlist of approximately 20 of the strongest and regionally representative applications put forward for consideration by the Grants Committee. The Grants Committee comprises independent and Hilton nominated members, and meets quarterly to discuss the applications. There is approximately £100,000 available to distribute each quarter.

The next deadline is 2 August 2011 so you still have some time to get your application in. Click here for more information.

Posted Wed 15 Jun 2011 10:00 in Your projects  »  GET INSPIRED EVENT 12th July 2011

Thanks for your forum post Lynsey - your event sounds really interesting, I hope it goes well!

Don't forget you can also find practitioners through the LONSAS Arts Directory.

Best wishes,

Alex
LONSAS team

Posted Wed 15 Jun 2011 09:52 in Your projects  »  GET INSPIRED EVENT 12th July 2011

Good morning all,

Please may I take this opportunity to introduce myself, my name is Lynsey Anderton and I work as Community Co-ordinator at The Ravensbourne School, a vibrant mixed Academy within the borough of Bromley.

On Tuesday 12th July 2011 we are holding a work related learning event for our Year 12 students (aged 16-17) called ‘Get Inspired’. During the day we are inviting practitioners from the Creative and Media industry to come into school and to deliver a workshop, presentation or talk to our students, to inspire and give them a taste of a range of creative and media jobs. The workshop could be anything from following a design brief through to concept ideas, planning a creative project for the community or anything that fulfils your normal day to day activities.

By posting this message I am hoping to make new contacts who would be available to talk at our ‘Get Inspired’ event and would also be interested in working with our students on future projects.

Although funding is limited we deliver a wide range of community and curriculum based projects throughout the year using a number of external parties and we are always interested in meeting new contacts with fresh ideas.

If you are available on Tuesday 12th July and would be interested in meeting our students please drop me an email or call me on the number below.

Thank you for your time

Lynsey

Lynsey Anderton
Specialism Community Co-ordinator
The Ravensbourne School
Hayes Lane
Bromley
Kent
BR2 9EH
Tel: 0208 460 0083 ex.224
Email: landert@ravensbourne.info
Find out more about the MediaArts Faculty at www.ravensbournemediaarts.blogspot.com .
You can also view our online gallery at www.flickr.com/people/ravensbournemediaarts

Posted Mon 06 Jun 2011 04:42 in Networking  »  Looking for Arts Partners?

My name is Jax Lovelock, Creative Arts Teacher at Dame Elizabeth Cadbury Technology College. Our newly formed Creative Arts Faculty commences its new curriculum on 13 June 2011 and we are keen to proactively promote pupil involvement in any and all local arts organisations, including yours. Whilst money is tight, we are also keen to build links with creative arts partners in the Birmingham/West Midlands region (plus any who can travel) with a view to selecting appropriate curricular and extra-curricular activities for our pupils from time to time.

If you could send the following on a regular basis:
Posters of forthcoming performances and/or events
Any useful educational information/workshops for the Creative Arts team and pupils at the school
Any useful free resources that promote what you do

Please either add us to, or amend, your current database with the following information:

J. Lovelock
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury Technology College
Woodbrooke Road
Bournville
Birmingham
B30 1UL

We're looking forward to receiving your information!

Posted Tue 31 May 2011 12:42 in Continuing Professional Development  »  National Theatre - CPD For Teachers

Please note that we now have an additional CPD course:

Writing plays in class, 15-16 July NT Studio
Learn to use adaptation and playwrighting to help students understand how dramatic texts work. Led by playwright Katie O'Reilly.

There are still spaces available for both this course and the Shakespeare on Stage one day masterclass on 22 July.

2-day CPD course £225
Shakespeare on Stage £50 (£25 for Shakespeare Schools Festival Schools)

To book call the Box Office on 020 7452 3000 or book online at nationaltheatre.org.uk/forteachers

Posted Mon 23 May 2011 04:43 in Funding & Resources  »  Featured Fund !

The British Council Connecting Classrooms Programme is open for applications, with the next deadline for schools to apply being 21 October 2011. Under Connecting Classrooms, grants are available to schools and local authorities/federations of schools (or affiliated bodies) from the UK to set up partnerships with schools usually from two different countries within one continent.

The aim of these partnerships is to bring an international dimension to young people’s learning, to improve their knowledge and understanding of other cultures and prepare them for life and work as global citizens. Partnerships last for three years, initially, and participating schools are eligible for funding to support activities and projects that sustain the link during this period. The level of funding available depends upon the countries involved in the partnership. The British Council will provide further information in the summer term about the partner countries available and the application process.

Last year the participating regions included sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa, Central and South Asia, East Asia, Middle East, China and Latin America.

For more information visit this link
edited by Arts Moderator on 23/05/2011

Posted Thu 05 May 2011 09:06 in Networking  »  Fun with Shakespeare's Stories

I am currently running Shakespeare's Stories workshops in primary schools. They are brilliant fun, highly recommended and at unmatched prices for a workshop of this type. If you want to find out more please look at the website www.skybluetheatre.com and go to the workshops page.

John
edited by Sky Blue Theatre Co on 05/05/2011

Posted Fri 15 Apr 2011 02:38 in Continuing Professional Development  »  Cultural Leadership Coaching & Mentoring

Creative & Cultural Leadership Coaching & Mentoring

A customised programme of face-to-face and/or telephone sessions which will assist you to visualise and attain your professional goals!

Sessions are Provided by a Cultural Leadership Programme trained, and Distinction accredited Coach, who specialises with releasing creative people’s potential!

This programme is Specifically designed for creative leaders & inspiring leaders working in the arts, heritage or leisure industries.

• Face-to-face sessions in your office or at a convenient location)!

• With Telephone Coaching there is no wasting time getting to venues!

• Generous Email & Telephone support between sessions!

• Telephone Sessions are available to anyone in the UK or abroad!

• Be coached/mentored by someone who has been working in your field!

• Simply get your coach to telephone you at the agreed time (on a landline within the UK)!

• Telephone sessions are great for early mornings and lunchtime coaching!

• Cost Effective Professional Development!

• Sessions from 30 minutes to half a day!

• Choose from one concentrated session or a series of incremental sessions!

• 12 – 48 hour Turn around from booking to session (with payments by bank transfers)!

• A Skype option is coming very soon!

“Lynn is a warm and friendly lady who quickly assessed the direction of the session, always asking my permission to proceed with her train of thought. I came to life coaching as a bit of a sceptic, not knowing what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised. Thank you for giving me the proverbial kick I needed.”
(Alison Trelfa, Coda music, May 2009)

Also available group and organisational Coaching programmes!

For further information and to have a chat about the available options, please contact: Lynn Cox, 020 8544 9681, 07818 437 651 (no texts please) or lynn.cox1@virgin.net

“I was surprised to find how useful the session was and I am planning to book a series of 6. I see this as a gift to myself and part of my CPD.” (Fish Krish, One Drum, May 2009)