The Old Ways Workshops

These sessions are vibrant, creative and based on traditional ways and belief of the Celtic lands. They can include one or more of the following: group drumming, rhythm and chant, poetry writing, exploration of the elements (earth, air, water, fire), the Story of Taliesin, Eisteddfod (celebration of the traditional bardic arts - poetry, story telling and singing) and / or ceremony.

Development Workshops

By learning to 'read' a sculpture participants engage in the exploration and a discussion about diversity or freedom. Temporary loan of the appropriate sculpture that links with the workshop may also be available.

Journal Development Workshop

A workshop for KS3, KS4 or adults to develop the use of journals for personal direction in artwork. Journals are a valuable tool for artists to record and develop ideas, reflection and development of a theme. A fun session to learn the skills used by degree level students and professional artists.

Artist in Residence

Victoria will spend a period of time (usually) a term, developing her work while involving students in the process. This option can include workshops, talks or an exhibition and can be tailored to your needs.

I Am Creative (Workshops tailored for dyslexic students)

Creative sessions to support dyslexic students. Choose from multi-sensory learning inc. spelling, confidence building or relaxation. All Namaha workshops are suitable for dyslexic students however 'I Am Creative' workshops allow for specific support for issues that the dyslexic student face. Victoria is also dyslexic and has a dyslexic son.

Tailored Workshops

Workshops can be tailored to your requirements. Sessions can be devised in partnership with the school or organisation to aid learning (e.g. reading in KS2 boys), community cohesion in a particular area, school and community interaction or learning support / special educational needs.

Further Possibilities

Your school can choose from a short session (2 hrs) to year long projects and anything in between. You may wish to consider one of the following or contact us to develop a tailored program.

 * A development session which includes a diversity workshop for two classes, two follow up creative workshops where pupils demonstrate their thoughts on flags and loan of the relevant sculpture. (Can support Citizenship, Personal Development and Art).

 * An art week where sessions and plans for sessions are provided for the whole school or a number of year groups based on the Taliesin Story culminating in an exhibition of work produced. (Sessions can be provided cross curriculum particularly Literacy and Art).

 * Reenactment of a Druid ceremony including creation of a wood henge, understanding of the elements and the cycles of the year as well as group drumming or chant. (Can support History, Religious Studies, Science, Music, Drama & Geography).
 
 * Experience and perform an Eisteddfod. Pupils learn to write poetry, stories and songs to perform at an Eisteddfod (a traditional Bardic celebration of the arts). (Can support Literacy, Drama & Personal Development / Confidence).