Bold Tendencies | Creative Learning

ID: a group of 15 young school children are sat on a raised platform on a concrete rooftop with the London skyline and blue skies in the background. They are sketching in notebooks and taking instructions from an adult workshop leader.

CREATIVE LEARNING

Creative Learning is our dynamic and multifaceted programme of free workshops, talks, live events and special projects. In the past two years we have expanded the footprint of our off-season and off-site offerings, transforming our reach into year-round provision.

Over the last eight years the programme has developed through cumulative learnings, and continues to evolve via dedicated listening sessions and collaborative activities. Prioritising those within our one mile radius, we work closely with organisations and groups such as schools, family/community centres, youth clubs and health/social services in Southwark and beyond.

PRIORITIES AND PROVISIONS

Offering multiple entry points into the world of visual arts and live performance, our initiatives respond to our four identified local provision priorities:

Space to Meet, Play & Enjoy
Proximity to Creativity
Transformative Experiences
Exceptional Skills Development.

All our provisions are subsidised by Bold Tendencies, making them available to everyone for free.

ID: a number of young school children are jumping between silver curved lines painted directly onto a concrete rooftop. In the background there are a number of colour artworks installed on the rooftop.

2023 SUMMERTIME PROGRAMME

Creative Workshops: free bookable workshops for all ages, that bring our site and artworks to life.

“Ask the Artist”: a special chance to gain a deeper understanding and insight into the commissioned works through in person, and online Q+As with artists.

Site Tours: weekly tours led by our Visitor Engagement Team, providing an opportunity to discover the stories behind the artworks and learn more about the site and organisation.

Public Rehearsals: Free behind-the-scenes access to world-class live performance.

PUBLIC REHEARSALS

We know the value of opening up the worlds of music, dance and opera to people of all ages. Our free Public Rehearsals allow for direct access to the world of performance at a world-class level.

Local families, carers, schools and community groups in Southwark are invited to visit and see selected rehearsals in action. Providing behind-the-scenes access to our live events, these sessions are a special opportunity to see the creative processes of leading artists, within a relaxed and unfiltered environment.

As part of our Community Ticketing Initiative, fully subsided tickets are allocated for all live events, with additional tickets provided at no extra cost, to Deaf or Disabled persons unable to attended without a Companion or Personal Assistant.

ID: a full classroom of young children are stood in a circle inside a concrete room with rubber flooring, making an active pose. They are led by an adult workshop leader.

Further offerings that build upon the Public Rehearsal structure, providing insight into the journeys and experiences of professional artists.

Backstage Pass: An interactive introduction to musical experience and participation. sessions allow audiences to pursue their curiosity about music, instruments and performance, opening up a dialogue with performers.

Performance Opportunities: A chance to participate in all aspects of the performance production process, from singing and dancing, to music and costume making.

SPECIAL PROJECTS

We are developing a number of special projects for our 2023 season.

Artist Placement Scheme

Brand-new initiative that partners alumni commissioned artists directly with local community organisations and schools. Bringing together leading voices in contemporary art with local leaders and their constituents, these placements allow for the sharing of skills and exploration of ideas through hands-on creative sessions, generating a space of collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Placements in 2023 are in partnership with Harris Boys Academy East Dulwich, Harris Girls Academy East Dulwich, Harris Peckham Park Primary Academy, and Elim House Community Association.

Creative Partnerships

Partnerships with local creative organisations to support and facilitate creative community programmes on and off site at Bold Tendencies.

In 2023 we will explore the mutual design and delivery of workshops and creative programmes in a partnership model, in collaboration with The Nest, Southwark Wellbeing Hub, and Spring Community Hub.

Phil Polglaze and Copleston Remix 2022

MY MUSUEM

A child-led programme for exhibition making, piloted 2015-17.

MY MUSEUM occupies a dedicated space where children produce exhibitions of works they make inspired by our artistic programme. Giving children the power to tell and curate their own stories, gaining experience in leadership, taking risks and teamwork, the project reimagines the roles of teacher/student and encouraging new forms of ownership and belonging in the space. We are conducting Research & Development in 2023, looking towards re-launching MY MUSEUM in 2024.

CONTACT

To book for any of our offerings, please fill in an Expression of Interest form. This will be followed up on by a member of our Creative Learning Team.

Schools
Community Groups

For further general information, please contact our Creative Learning Producer, Misty Ingham.

For queries regarding Special Projects, please contact community@boldtendencies.com.