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Teaching resources

Resources to support craft education in the classroom


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Make Your Future, 2019. Image by Caroline Heron

In addition to the below resources you’ll find lesson plans and how to tutorials on the Get Making page:

Schools reopening advice

As schools plan to reopen in September read our guide on what changes to expect when delivering craft in the classroom.

Ceramics teaching resource
A guide to using clay in the classroom, drawing on the legacy of our Firing Up project. Information on ceramic processes and equipment, kilns and firing, creative projects, curriculum links and health and safety.

Clay information sheet
Resource exploring the science of clay: how it’s made and what it tells us about the earth; the science behind kiln firing; and uses for ceramics from face masks to aerospace engineering.

Craft Map
Illustrated map to help you identify the craft organisations and resources in your area.

Crafters with special educational needs and disabilities
Guidance to help teachers and craft educators ensure craft activities are accessible for learners with special educational needs and disabilities.

Craft educators for schools
A list of craft educators who have delivered workshops through our Make Your Future programme and are available to work with schools nationally.

Craft skills progression framework
A craft skills progression framework for Early Years Foundation Stage to Key Stage 2.

Design like Tatty Devine
A Key Stage 3 Design Technology resource inspired by jewellery designers Tatty Devine. Use Tatty Devine’s design process - from moodboarding through to branding - to create your own original jewellery concepts.

Pewter casting lesson plan
A guide to pewter casting in the classroom

Weaving on a cardboard loom lesson plan
A 50 minute lesson plan for weaving on a cardboard loom

Reflective diary for educators
A creative diary for educators to support reflective teaching practice

Careers in Craft Schools Pack

A resource highlighting the broad range of careers in craft that busts some myths about working in the sector


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