Emma Bowater

This year I have learned that settling to a new school after almost a decade is an adventure that comes with a steep learning curve. While young people often have similar hopes and challenges, the distinct character of each school creates a unique ecosystem. From my experience, here is a guide to help you settle […]

Working with artists and practitioners is a highly desirable way to engage students in Art & Design and broadens their learning from inside of the classroom. This year, my students from Wolverhampton Grammar School have been working alongside Midlands-based photographer, Sarvjit Sra, to practice the art of storytelling through photography. Hearing his motivation and inspirations […]

Knowing how to get that art teacher job can sometimes feel overwhelming.  Art teacher jobs are often very competitive and appointing a new teacher into a department can be a difficult decision. Whether you are an NQT, or an established teacher looking to move schools, these are the key attributes that a school – both […]

What is Cyanotype? Cyanotype is a photographic printing process that produces a cyan-blue print.  The basic premise involves coating a surface with a 1:1 solution of Potassium Ferricyanide and Ammonium Ferric (III) Citrate.  This surface must dry in a dark place.  Prints can be made using negatives or placing everyday objects on the surface to […]

As digital natives, students take photographs all of the time. Tapping into using these skills is an incredible way to encourage experimentation through photo-editing. Snapseed is a free and easy to use App that will transform students’ initial photographs into dynamic images in a few simple steps. Add definition with HDR-Scape The HDR Scape filter […]