creative ecology is a programme of creative learning/participatory-arts projects and associated training/consultancy, for schools, heritage, environmental and arts organisations.

creative ecology is about creative, place-based learning, learning through creative interaction with your local environment - your cultural and natural heritage. All projects or initiatives are developed and delivered in partnership with you by Wiltshire based artist and consultant James Aldridge.


James Aldridge is a visual artist with a wealth of experience in museum and gallery education, of running arts projects with schools and community groups, delivering professional development for teachers and artists, and acting as a consultant through project development, evaluation, presenting and writing for publication.

 
creative ecology focuses on using a dialogical, democratic approach to learning, encouraging participants and partners to develop confidence in their own creativity, and to explore their own identity, through interaction with their local natural and cultural environment.



“The project has explored different creative approaches which have helped to highlight the most effective and engaging ways to explore ideas and themes that come out of the museum.... I feel I have developed new skills through working with James and through his approach to increasing the families’ ownership of the work.”   

                                        Museum Education Officer

"I think that every single student has really thought about their ideas and final piece... an inspiration to watch and be part of!"
Secondary School Art Teacher

Please click here to download a recent copy of James's c.v.

To discuss how creative ecology can work with you, please contact James