“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.”   

                                        Education Officer

“I felt my individual struggles were listened to; gently responded to and understood, then I was supported. No pressure given to me.”                                                                   

Participant

“She’s loved it, she’s really been lifted by the whole thing - it’s great that people want to come in and spend time with the children."                                                         

Mother of Participant

It’s been a wonderful opportunity for people... such an individual project; they would never normally have that opportunity.... to think freely and creatively and come to their own conclusions about what they would like to do.”                                                                       
Support Worker

“As a class teacher I often have an ‘end product’ in mind - this was a much more open process where every suggestion and offering was valued and celebrated.”                                                    

Deputy Head-Teacher

“It’s great to see how he relates to other people when he is experiencing art and nature... he’s loved it and told us all about it."  

                                                                     Father of Participant

“I have gained the confidence to tackle sculpture using wire or willow. I was also interested in the way the river was recorded and would use those methods again." 
                                                               
                                                                                        Teacher