Session 3: It’s not just clay! Think about the art discipline of sculpture, what does it look like in school? What is meant by progress in this area? Partake in a variety of sculptural activities and discover relevant artists to inspire children back in the classroom. This session is one of three twilight sessions in […]
This event introduces a special issue of iJADE dedicated to the examination of contemporary methodologies for researching art and design education. 'In his March 1976 germinal work Inside the white cube, Brian O'Doherty critiqued the modernist gallery space as a highly ideological construct that shapes our perception and understanding of art. O'Doherty located the white […]
Every year since 1977, the International Council of Museums has organised International Museum Day (IMD). Participating museums plan creative events and activities related to the IMD theme, engage with their public and highlight the importance of the role of museums as institutions that serve society and its development. IMD is the perfect opportunity for NSEAD […]
Session 3 - Developing the whole school art experience This word ‘experience’ is chosen over ‘curriculum’ in this session title to place emphasis on the fact that pupil engagement with the visual arts does not only start and finish in lesson time. Delegates will explore the curriculum, looking at core and hinterland aspects of its […]
Members and friends of the NSEAD London & South-East Art & Design (SEAD) Network Group are invited to the network's spring gathering at the Clore Studio, South London Gallery on Saturday 23 May 2026. There is no cost for attending. To register, please email Ged Gast at gedgast@nsead.org to secure a place. _____ Programme: SEND […]
This is the final session of Leading Art & Design: Exploring your Educator-Artist-Researcher professional identity in the post-16 sector Each session of this course will focus on each identity of the Educator-Artist-Researcher, drawing on the network of enterprises. Participants will explore visual ways of working, provocations, theory, and reflection. Enrol here (please note that enrolment […]
Leading better practice for art, craft and design educators across the UK. Our annual conference brings together art educators from across the UK, from all phases and sectors engaged in art, craft and design education. A key event in your calendar, the conference is your opportunity to keep up to date with the latest developments […]
Celebrating the very best of art, craft and design education. Join us at The National Gallery's new Roden Centre for Creative Learning on Saturday 20 June to celebrate our 2026 NSEAD Award nominees and winners, and connect with other art, craft and design educators. Since 1888, the NSEAD professional learning community has been at the […]
Members and friends of the NSEAD London & South-East Art & Design (SEAD) Network Group are invited to the network's summer gathering at the Victoria & Albert Museum, South Kensington on Saturday 18 July 2026. There is no cost for attending. To register, please email Ged Gast at gedgast@nsead.org to secure a place. _____ Programme: […]
In partnership with Royal Ballet & Opera Schools The Design Process Applied to the Arts - Practical Workshop Members and friends of the NSEAD London & South-East Art and Design Network Group and NSEAD Regional Network Leaders are invited to register for this RBO Schools Design CPD taking place at the Royal Opera House, Covent […]
This session is designed for primary and secondary teachers of art and design who want to better understand how progression is built into the Oak X NSEAD art and design curriculum resources. It will explore how knowledge, skills and vocabulary develop over time within the resources, and how this progression supports pupils’ artistic understanding from […]
Demystify the abstract writing process and discover practical tips for writing and submitting abstracts to academic conferences and publications. iJADE has a long history of encouraging the participation of those new to presenting at academic conferences and writing for publication. This practical session is for anyone – including educators, researchers and artists – who would […]