Education projects archive

The Scottish Arts Council is proud to support the many exciting education projects and activities on the go throughout Scotland.  Browse through this list of past featured projects and select one by clicking on the image or hyperlink to read more.   Projects include articles on particular events, activities, people and organisations.

To view current featured projects - go to our current education projects section.

	The Boilerhouse @ Hidden Gardens, Glasgow The Boilerhouse @ Hidden Gardens. A new community building and walled garden opened to the public on 6 May 2006, providing indoor workshop space.

	Ceolas Uibhist A music and dance summer school with a difference - reaching children and young people across the Western Isles through our Youth Music Initiative.

	Word 06 Aberdeen's annual writer's festival, taking place from 12 -14 May with an action packed children's programme of events for all ages

	Bridge Centre Music Project a profile of East Lothian's Bridge Centre Music Project for young people

	BRAW - the network for the Scottish children's book

	Puppet Animation Festival 2006 The UK’s oldest and largest performing arts festival for children and young people.

The Queen Frog's Wedding - a Pre 5 project from Dumfries and Galloway, that through various artforms, focuses on the children's own culture environment.

Literature in Learning - a national network set up to support education staff and creative professionals who are working together to develop creative uses of language with children and parents.

Arches, Glasgow - The Arches awarded the position of artist in residence to Al Seed following the huge success of it's annual Circus Summer School led by Al for the past two years.

City Halls, Glasgow - Glasgow's City Halls and the Old Fruitmarket reopen on Friday 13 January 2006 with an opening concert from the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.

Symbolic Spaces - A project aimed at raising awareness of contemporary arts for young people in Scotland.

The Dynamite Project - An amusing and querky look at the life of Alfred Nobel

NYCoS National Boys Choir - Update Easter 2004

Moving Words - teaching creative writing in schools

Orkney Folk Festival The sweet strains of fiddles, accordions, voices and guitars mark the start of the summer as the Orkney Folk Festival begins later in May.

Edinburgh International Harp Festival 2005 - a profile of the festival which took place in Merchiston Castle High School at the beginning of April

An Tuireann Exhibiton - The Kids Open An exhibition of work by children under five

Engage Scotland Visual Arts Education Awards 2005 Engage is a professional association promoting greater access to and enjoyment of the visual arts through education and engagement.

Auchterarder school artwork project An example of a public art project using artwork in the learning environment to create a more inspiring and motivating space in which to study.

Primary Space By involving artists in the design process, North Ayrshire Council is following an innovative approach to a new school in Dalry.

Schools Crafts Residencies Looking at the launch of crafts residencies in schools across Scotland

Dance Artists Dance artist for Inverness, Louise Marshall gives an insight into the role of the dance artist.

TAG Theatre  Looking at TAG Theatre Company and it's past tour of interactive workshops with primary school children.

Storytelling fellowships Looking at the first ever Storytelling Fellowships for Aberdeen City schools.

Scottish Chamber Orchestra - a profile of the SCO's recent and upcoming education projects, including 'When the Earth Sings.'

Young Talent 2005 Looking at Project Ability's multimedia exhibition showcasing work produced by children and young people with disabilities from all over Glasgow.

	Dr. Dog A collaborative project from Moray Council looking at a range of health issues.

No picture available	Spectacular Vemacular Exploring local 'flavours' of the Scots language.

Thirteen hands are lucky for crafts A contemporary craft exhibition organised and managed by primary school children.

YDance (Scottish Youth Dance) The National Youth Dance Agency for Scotland, providing children and young people with the opportunity to realise their potential as individuals through dance.

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Konfuzion - a big summer art rammy Education work met contemporary art as Peacock Visual Arts exhibited the work of youth workshops alongside works by collaborating artists.