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Story Catching Coalport China Craft Club

Coalport China Craft Club
Our heroine Holly loved working in the Coalport China Museum, but it made her sad that the visitors were afraid of touching the delicate displays. One day she had a brainwave: she would set up a crafts workshop for young children and their families.

Story Catching Very Young Friends

Very young friends
In a wooded suburban park, not far from York, you will find a group of children and their families. They might be building a den, they might be making binoculars from toilet rolls, but whatever they’re doing, you can be sure that they’re learning and having fun close to nature.

Story Catching Arty Time Space 109

Arty time (Space 109)
On the paved streets of York is Space 109, and in Space 109 it’s Arty Time! In a wondrous room full of materials, children and their families play, create and strengthen relationships.

Story Catching Big Art Orchard Park

Big Art – Orchard Park
In a faraway boot-shaped realm, Mary learnt great things about art and education. She brought her knowledge back to the Orchard Park Pre-school, where she got children, parents and grandparents involved in large-scale art inspired by a certain creepy-crawly.

Story Catching Drawing With Scissors

Drawing with Scissors
In a town far away lived Zoe, a curator who loved to look at paintings by Matisse. The colours were so bright and beautiful that she knew children would love them too. So she ran workshops for children and teachers, and they produced a breathtaking collage which adorned the walls of the gallery.

Story Catching Eco Fish

Eco fish
Once upon a time there was a fish who lived in the sea at Littlehampton. But this was no ordinary fish – this was Eco Fish, created by children and their families out of unused materials.

Story Catching Big Green Envelope

Big green envelope
In the heart of Wood Green there is a place called The Big Green Bookshop, and in this bookshop lives the Big Green Envelope. Every few weeks the Big Green Envelope likes to stretch his literary legs and visit looked-after young people, bringing them a personalised multimedia surprise.

Story Catching Sing Me A Song Dad

Sing me a song dad
In a not-so-distant land lived many dads who longed to be involved in their children’s learning. And so they recorded songs for their little ones, in languages from across the globe. Listen to their songs and watch how each dad has his own personal journey.

Story Catching Mini Art Club

Mini art club
In the heart of Manchester stands the Manchester Art Gallery, where you will find Michiko. See how her dynamic art classes encourage young explorers to be inspired by the space.

Story Catching The Creativity Fairy

The Creativity Fairy
One chilly morning Pauline awoke to find Wellington Methodist Pre-school covered in sequins and creative sparkle... this had to be the work of the Creativity Fairy. Spark your little ones’ imaginations with her Activity Sheet!

Story Catching Little Feet

Little Feet
The York Theatre Royal was a prominent and revered building, but his insides were stark and unwelcoming to families. One fateful week, the theatre staff waved their magic wands and the foyer was transformed into a bedecked wonderland.

Story Catching Art Of Being A Dad

Art of being a dad
Not so long ago, in a Children’s Centre in York, Sam realised that dads weren’t getting the attention or the help they deserved. How did he bring the dads closer to their children? It all started with a tin of spray-paint...

Story Catching Whats The Story

What’s the story
In the kingdom of Merseyside lived Kirstie, whose life was devoted to children. One day she embarked upon a multisensory project that would change the way she worked forever. See how she learnt about communication and discovered the power of making up stories.

Story Catching Travellers Breakfast

Traveller’s breakfast
There once lived a group of Travellers who did not feel like they were truly part of their local community. However thanks to a spacious room in the Children’s Centre, a name change and some energetic craft sessions, the Travellers are now brimming with pride and confidence.

Story Catching Making Waves

Making Waves
Long ago, Jenny the Musician decided that she wanted to bring families together using the power of music. Listen to how her projects have made waves in this small community.

Story Catching Gunpowder Plot At Midas Touch

Gunpowder plot at Midas Touch
Once upon a time in a converted clothes boutique, Lewis and Aaron hammered, built and explored in an explosive creative play session. But they also learnt some valuable lessons along the way...

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