About the Project
Hello and welcome to Parallel Rhythms, an exploration in mark-making, music and light.
Our two year project is being supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s Teacher Development Fund initiative.
Six schools are on the Parallel Rhythms journey, they are:
Castle Hill School (SEN)
Berry Brow Infant School
South Crosland C of E Junior School
Fairfield (SEN)
Roberttown Junior and Infant School
Headlands C of E Junior Infant & Nursery School
Our inspiring and uplifting project is being led by wonderfully creative artists from The Colour Foundry. Through sharing their artistic passions and knowledge, they will ignite imaginations and be a catalyst for creative change for teachers and children alike.
Parallel Rhythms - our project outline
This project is an exciting exploration of the learning opportunities inherent within traditional and digital mark-making, experienced through creative happenings. Putting inclusion and the celebration of individuality at the fore, this programme will deliver art, music and projection activities that are joyful and engaging. The activities will provide rich triggers for reflection and ultimately action, providing a platform for teachers to further develop creativity within their practice and teaching, along with the ability to ignite and inspire learners.
The Colour Foundry
The Colour Foundry is a collaboration of exploration and play between artists; Fabric Lenny, Urban Projections & Nicolas Lewis, their work explores the beauty of connecting with the natural world, and how we are all integrally linked. The Colour Foundry make spaces and places more inclusive and impactful for audiences. They are curious about how digital technologies can mix with the hand-made, to transform public space, giving agency to people.
Collaboration and co-creation is always at the heart of their practice.
You can find out more about The Colour Foundry artists on their own individuals websites.
Purpose of the Teacher Development Fund
The purpose of the Teacher Development Fund is to support delivery of effective arts-based teaching and learning opportunities in the primary classroom, and to embed learning through the arts in the curriculum. It aims to do this through supporting teachers and school leaders to develop necessary skills, knowledge, confidence and experience.
Parallel Rhythms is one of eight schools and artist partnerships from across the UK that have been awarded the Teacher Development Fund, in 2023.
Our Funder - Paul Hamlyn Foundation
Paul Hamlyn Foundation is one of the largest independent grant-makers in the UK.
The Paul Hamlyn Foundation vision and mission
A just society in which everyone, especially young people, can realise their full potential and enjoy fulfilling and creative lives.
To be an effective and independent funder, using all our resources to create opportunities and support social change. We partner with inspiring organisations and individuals to make sure that people facing disadvantage are at the heart of leading change and designing solutions to overcome inequality.