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razzahal03
Aug 24, 20241 min read
COAST funded kids classes
Here is a selection of the wonderful makes from my summer kids classes!
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razzahal03
Feb 15, 20241 min read
My weekly classes and events
A quick overview of what I'll be up to over the next few weeks! Workshops run on behalf of Swansea Community Workshops for 50+ Funded by...
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razzahal03
Jan 2, 20241 min read
Christmas craft session with parents at St Thomas Primary
Parents at St Thomas Primary in Swansea, enjoyed a day of creative Christmas crafting on December 4th. This event was supported by Adult...
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razzahal03
Sep 18, 20231 min read
Dylan Thomas-inspired art piece goes on display at Bishop Gore School
Our collaborative soft sculpture made by the pupils in the STF department and their wonderful TAs has gone on display in the foyer at...
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razzahal03
Jul 15, 20231 min read
Finishing touches to our collaborative soft sculpture......
This wonderfully tactile artwork will go on display in the foyer at Bishop Gore School next week where pupils, staff and visitors can see...
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razzahal03
Jul 5, 20231 min read
A day at the beach! An update on our beachy soft sculpture with STF pupils at Bishop Gore School
Our creative interpretation of the Dylan Thomas poem 'A Holiday Memory' is coming together brilliantly. It's fabulous to learn new...
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razzahal03
Jun 29, 20231 min read
Bishop Gore STF produce a sculptural textiles piece inspired by 'A Holiday Memory' by Dylan Thomas.
I first did this project with the students at Penybryn Special Sixth Form and now I am working with pupils at Bishop Gore School to see...
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razzahal03
May 31, 20231 min read
Elements of art - L2 & 3 Art & Design Afan College June 2023
Fire dress Level 2 Art and Design Water, Earth, Fire L2 Art & Design Day of the dead costume inspired by death rituals and Frida Kahlo L3...
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razzahal03
May 4, 20231 min read
'A Holiday Memory' - Beach inspired soft sculpture at Penybryn School
I have just started a new role with Swansea Lifelong Learning at Penybryn Special Sixth Form in Swansea. Based on the Dylan Thomas Poem...
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razzahal03
Mar 29, 20231 min read
Art and Design Lecturer role at Afan College
I started the role of Art and Design Lecturer in January and since then I have taught some great students. I have been so impressed by...
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razzahal03
Mar 24, 20231 min read
Grand Finale at the Dylan Thomas Theatre!
The pupils at Sketty Primary showcased their Lead Creative Schools project at the Dylan Thomas Theatre in Swansea today. It has been an...
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razzahal03
Mar 19, 20231 min read
Things are starting to take shape.....
With one week to go until the big finale, the pupils at Sketty Primary are bringing their ideas together and some rather magical...
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razzahal03
Mar 11, 20231 min read
Fabulous fabric designs
I had a brilliant time with the pupils at Sketty Primary yesterday. Designs were painted onto paper ready to be heat transfer printed...
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razzahal03
Mar 4, 20231 min read
Weird and wonderful creations at Sketty Primary!
Year 4 pupils enjoyed making sea sculptures on Friday as part of their ongoing LCS project. Following on from the amazing wearable art...
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razzahal03
Feb 22, 20231 min read
Lead Creative Schools project at Sketty Primary, Swansea.
I am working as Creative Practitioner with the pupils in Year 4. We have been looking at Welsh myths and legends and the poetry of...
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Rachel Halstead
Nov 30, 20221 min read
Creative Practitioner role with Sketty Primary, Swansea.
Wearable art workshop based on Dylan Thomas's A Child's Christmas in Wales. November 2022
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Rachel Halstead
Feb 28, 20221 min read
Cadoxton Primary, Barry. Enrichment sessions based on Aboriginal Art
Lovely sessions at Cadoxton Primary in January and February 2022.
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razzahal03
Oct 10, 20211 min read
Spooky Cushions October 2021
Year 6 pupils at Cadoxton Primary, Barry, made spooky eyeball and sweets cushions as part of their enrichment sessions. Their 'trick or...
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Rachel Halstead
Jul 30, 20210 min read
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