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Our Team Members

Becky Bone – Administrator and Workshop Leader

Zoe Moore – Workshop Leader and Administrator

Lee Cadogan – Arts Practitioner and Project Manager

Penny Embden & Amy Bicât – Directors

Rosie Thompson-Agnew – Arts Practitioner and Project Manager

Workshop Leaders

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It’s been a busy summer for Artburst! ☀️ Here is It’s been a busy summer for Artburst! ☀️

Here is Lee giving a run down of what we got up to in our sessions all over London. Thank you to everyone who joined us at our activities, we hope you had just as much fun as we did! 

We hope you have all had a wonderful summer and wish everyone a fabulous start to the Autumn Term! 🍂🍁
Now we are all back into our weekly routines, here Now we are all back into our weekly routines, here are some Makaton Signs all about School. Why not try using some of these signs when talking to your children about school?

#backtoschool #makatonsigns #inclusiveeducation #accessibility #learning
What’s on at Artburst! Come and join us at one of What’s on at Artburst! Come and join us at one of our upcoming sessions for Under 5s!

☀️Artburst Babies, Tuesdays at 1-1.45pm
📍Sebright Children’s Centre, E2 8NP

🎶Artburst Boogie, Fridays at 10-10.30am
📍Holdspace, N1 9SY

🫟Make & Paint, Fridays at 11-11.45am
📍Holdspace, N1 9SY

🚂 Singing, Stories & Crafts, Fridays at 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.20pm an 2.20pm
📍London Transport Museum

We can’t wait to see you there!
As we celebrate Artburst's 20th year, we are looki As we celebrate Artburst's 20th year, we are looking back at some of the wonderful inividuals we have had the pleasure of working with over the years. Today we are sharing a snapshot of Rhia's time with us, who was such an important part of our Artburst journey, and now over 10years later still sings along to all the Artburst songs at home with her very own little one.

Here is a snapshot of Rhia's time with us:

"I have so many memories, it’s hard to choose one, but one of my core memories at Artburst was during the summer holidays and we were doing a funded ‘Make a Play’ in Newham. A young boy, 12, was dragged along to accompany his sister, and probably to help his mum with childcare for the week. Morning of day one he was unengaged and too ‘cool’ for this kid stuff. By the last day, he was the main character, centre stage, fully immersed in the play and giving the performance of his life. Artburst has a wonderful way of engaging children back with their imagination, whatever age, and supporting them discover their creative side."

Thank you, Rhia, for all the hard work, dedication and amazing energy you brought to Artburst!
☀️Another hot and sunny day - why not have some bu ☀️Another hot and sunny day - why not have some bubbly fun? 🫧 Lee used to love this craft as a child, and now they’re sharing it with you! 😊 

Materials list:
Bucket/container 🪣
Water 💧 
Soap/washing up liquid 🫧
Ink/paint/food colouring 🎨
Plain card 📋
Straws🥤

🌻Let us know what your favourite summery craft is in the comments!🌻

Always remember to craft with adult supervision! 👀

#creativekids #summercrafts #under5s #summeractivitiesforkids #artburst
As our #Artburst20 celebrations continue, we are l As our #Artburst20 celebrations continue, we are looking back at some of the amazing individuals who have grown alongside us. Today, we’re sharing a beautiful reflection from Ola (Aleksandra), who joined the Artburst family back in 2018! 🎨🎭

Swipe through to see Ola’s in action - from Make & Paint sessions in Stoke Newington to school workshops and massive city-wide family events. Here is what Artburst meant to her journey:

“Artburst was such an important part of my story in London... I started in 2018 when I met you in the London Transport Museum and you kindly offered me facilitating Make and Paint sessions in Stoke Newington. During the next two years I took part in many incredible projects, worked with some fantastic primary schools in London and joined Artburst during family events across the city.

It was such a special time that allowed me to come out of my shell and discover myself in a new city. I grew in confidence and understood that working with children is my passion. Now, almost 8 years later I still thank everyone who I met on my path in Artburst for giving me all the opportunities and for forever being able to sing and dance to the “Moving Toys”.” 🎶🧸

Thank you, Ola, for bringing so much magic, passion, and pirate energy to our team! 🏴‍☠️❤️

💬 Were you part of one of Ola’s workshops or family events? Let us know your favorite memories in the comments! 👇

#Artburst20 #ArtburstMemories #MakeAndpaint #MovingToys
☀️Catch us this summer!☀️ SCROLL for more info 🌈D ☀️Catch us this summer!☀️ SCROLL for more info

🌈Don’t miss our FREE Babies and Under 5s sessions this summer across Hackney and Islington, as well as London Transport Museum! Drop in for creative fun - spaces limited so be sure to arrive on time!🌈

🫟Artburst Babies: 21st, 28th July, 4th, 11th August - Ann Tayler Children and Family Hub 10am, Sebright Children Centre 1pm🫟

🎨Artburst Make and Paint: 24th, 31st July, 7th August - Highbury Fields Bandstand 10:30am🎨

✨Doodledo and Doodledon’ts Renewable Adventure: Thursdays from 23rd July - 27th August, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 2:30 and 3:30✨

🌻Artburst Boogie and Make and Paint: 14th, 21st August - Holdspace 10am, 11am🌻

#summerfun #summeractivities #londontransportmuseum #hackneymums #islingtonmums
A year of creativity and exploration at The Villag A year of creativity and exploration at The Village School! 🎨✨

For the whole school year, the Artburst team has had the absolute privilege of running creative workshops with the wonderful pupils at The Village School. Working with children who have complex learning needs and disabilities reminds us every single day why accessible, multi-sensory art matters. 🌈

From tactile, textured masterpieces inspired by Van Gogh, to bold, geometric explorations of color and shape in the style of Mondrian, these brilliant artists have poured so much joy into their work. 🌻📐

We are incredibly proud of everything they’ve created, and we are absolutely delighted to share that we will be returning to The Village School next year for even more creative adventures! 🥳

A massive thank you to the staff, families, and, most importantly, the talented artists who made this year so unforgettable. 💙

👉 Which masterpiece is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!

#InclusiveArts #ArtEducation #SensoryArt #CreativityForAll  #ArtInSchools
✨20 years, and still thriving!✨ 🌈As part of our 2 ✨20 years, and still thriving!✨

🌈As part of our 20th anniversary year, we are diving deep into the archives to share some beautiful memories. This one is dedicated to the amazing @jenny_art_educator, who has been working with Artburst for nearly as long as we’ve been around! 🎨🖌️

🫟Swipe through the slides to relive some of Jenny’s greatest hits with us: through Covid and country park, from street to stage - we couldn’t have done some of our biggest projects without Jenny’s wealth of experience and creative flair. Thank you Jenny! 🤩

#Artburst20 #ArtburstMemories #CreativeEducation #ArrFacilitator #communityarts
In celebration of Windrush Day, we’re looking back In celebration of Windrush Day, we’re looking back on our half term with @ltmuseum, where we were remembering all the amazing Caribbean canteen staff who brought all sorts of colourful flavours and cuisine to London’s transport workers.

We asked our lovely participants to collage a plate of their favourite food out of recycled materials, and they did not disappoint! We ended up with a delicious looking spread from all over the world, from Ghana, to Italy, Japan to Mexico. 

Thank you to everyone who joined us. Happy Windrush Day! 

Photo credit: Portrait of Mrs Enid Parkinson, canteen cook, Fleet Fotos, 1973 - from London Transport Museum collection

#windrushday #familycraft #blackhistory #holidayactivities 
#museumactivities
🫟🤩A massive thank you to @thetoweroflondon and all 🫟🤩A massive thank you to @thetoweroflondon and all of the wonderful Tower Hamlets families who have been joining us for our Explore and Move sessions. See you at the Tower! 🏰✨

#freeworkshops #under5s #towerhamlets #makaton #londonlandmarks
🎨 History you can feel, smell, and sing! 🦚✨ We re 🎨 History you can feel, smell, and sing! 🦚✨

We recently wrapped up an incredible 4-week sensory sculpture project with the brilliant students at @lindenlodgesch and Cricket Green School, inspired by the historical artefacts at the @thewimbledonmuseum !

Led by our amazing facilitators Lee and Zoe, the children explored local history through their senses - crafting everything from gingerbread-scented Modroc biscuits to ultra-soft teddy bear pillows and glittery peacock feathers. Every piece came together to form a beautiful, interactive curtain sculpture full of rich textures and scents.

We love what the teachers had to say about the impact: 💬 “The workshops were very thoughtfully designed and delivered to be inclusive for all students...” - Serafina Min, Linden Lodge School 💬 

“Everything was amazing and so organised... I think every class should have a chance to be part of it.” -  Foteini Prodromidou, Cricket Green School

A massive thank you to Wimbledon Museum funders, The Wimbledon District Nursing and Midwifery Benevolent Society, for making this inclusive arts programming possible!

👉 Head to the link in our bio to explore our accessible workshops and see how we bring learning to life through drama, art, and song. 🎶

#Artburst #SensoryArt #InclusiveEducation #WimbledonMuseum #AccessibleArt CommunityArts ArtWorkshops CreativeLearning
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