It's been months since I've updated this blog - so huge apologies and I will post some news from over the summer here asap - promise. But this is happening right now and I really wanted to share...

Look at this great write up on the M&S Archive website about my Creative Sparks project being run in association with the archive and Anchor Care Homes.

https://marksintime.marksandspencer.com/news/art2818

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Now available in print - this fantastic journal documenting the creative process of the Everyday Stories Project at Archway.

This book has been published by my sister business Next Generation Publications and as such is also in part of the British libraries collection - such a huge achievement for all of those involved. 

Well done everyone and here's hoping we can run more projects both at Archway and also around the Leeds/West Yorkshire area. 



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Have a looskie on twitter for all of the updates on my current #ArchwayEverydayStories project being funded by Leeds Inspired and based at Archway in Leeds.  

See pictures, get up to speed and see how the project progresses by following this tag: https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ArchwayEverydayStories&src=typd
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The plans for Saltaire Camp Creative are well under way now with games being bought, materials being collected and activities being planned for the eight days of creative madness hitting Saltaire this August! 

And now to make things even easier you can book online using this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/saltaire-camp-creative-2015-tickets-16783851953

If you are thinking of coming along or if you have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch via email on SCC@sarahjanemason.com...
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This month two major arts campaigns are joining forces to create an even more exciting project than ever before!

Working with John Jamiesons SILC in Leeds on the Let's Make Books project has been an absolute pleasure so far with teacher Alison Innes supplying an unfaltering supply of knowledge about the pupils and also being a huge source of creativity and inspiration. Early on in the project Alison mentioned The Big Draw and asked if I'd like to get involved and link it with the Let's make Bo...
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Summer is fast approaching and for me that means the REALISE programme will be up and running again and I just can't wait!

This year's programme is running from July 9th - August 29th three afternoons a week from 12-4pm. It is aimed at 16-19 year olds who are not in education, employment or training over summer and are interested in exploring their potential through the Creative Arts.

If you join the programme you get a weekly West Yorkshire bus pass, lunch included, two trips into Leeds city c...
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Strong Voices is a project that is aiming to engage our most vulnerable young people in the Arts and Cultural provision available in and around Leeds. 

I have recently been commissioned to undertake a series of creative consultation workshops around the Temple Newsam Learning Partnership which will then inform some Arts outreach activities and trips to venues in the city centre. This project I have called Say Something Change Something as it really is that simple!

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Its that time of year again folks, the REALISE project is hitting town! 

REALISE is a fantastic project for 16-19 year olds who are not in education, employment or training (NEET). We meet for three afternoons a week, share lunch together and take part in creative, independent, pair and group activities that aim to boost young people's self-confidence and enable them to take a next step, whatever that might be.

If you can't remember what it is all about then keep an eye on our blog which will b...
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This Spring I spent three weeks with early years pupils and their teacher Vanessa Sawyer creating lots of 2D and 3D works in a range of media based around the theme of 'I Spy.' The completed works along with documentary evidence has then been translated into a book creating a children's book by children for children.

And the date of publication is drawing closer, I can hardly contain my excitement and so here is a sneaky peak for all of you blog readers out there! More to follow later so watch...
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At the end of April another REALISE programme came to an end and I am pleased to announce that once again all participants who completed the course have created an art portfolio that will be put forward for Bronze ArtsAward moderation. So, a big well done to all the REALISE 2013 participants!!!

Watch this space for news of the next REALISE programme!
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A new REALISE programme is under way and on the back of the last one we are hoping for another roaring success. The moderator's comments on the previous groups ArtsAward portfolios were great and here is a snippet: 

 "What a pleasure to look through folders so bursting with ideas, colour, personalized input and a whole range of evidence gathering methods."

How lovely to hear such positive comments about our previous group and their work. Well done guys and gals! Now we are hoping to replicate t...
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If you can't wait to hear updates from the horses mouth then click onto teh link below to go to teh Telegraph and Argus's website and hear about my DM Dance Academy Summer School Project from them!!! The photograph below is all props to T&A and can be bought from the article page itself! What a brill memento for all of the children involved!!!

 
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/local/localbrad/9856647.Dancers_create_huge_Saltaire_art_backdrop_for_Bradford_show/


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The Spring REALISE 2012 programme is here and has gone live at Archway! We are now three weeks in and the group is bonding well, producing fab work and aiming high! 

 Keep checking back for more posts and images or to follow the groups progress week by week follow our blog on:  realisecreativearts.blogspot.com 

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Today is the first day of a 10 week programme of workshops to create stage set pieces for a multi-disciplinary Arts project based around the Olympic Spirit. The results of this alongside a selection of other workshops, programmes and events will be showcased at A Recipe for Life on 7th July at the West Yorkshire Playhouse's Courtyard theatre.

KS2 pupils at Allerton C of E Primary School have already begun creating dance moves and writing lyrics for the performance with fellow artists on the pr...
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Since September I have been working hard on the REALISE programme with Re'New at Archway. 

REALISE is a creative arts programme aimed at 16-19 year olds who are NEET. The aim of the programme is help these young people take steps towards some form of personal and/or professional progress by developing transferable soft skills through creative projects.

The REALISE programme has it's own blog as well as a page on my website. SO to find out more, click on the community and youth projects tab and ...
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