Craft School is a nationwide competition to get primary and secondary school students making. The programme is free and aimed at education providers and learners from KS1 to KS4.
Working individually or in groups, learners are asked to draw on our 'Make First' approach to education. Each year classrooms across the country use hand skills to explore materials, take risks and make three-dimensional forms in respond to one of three creative briefs.
From September 2023 to April 2024 teachers and learners were invited to get making and celebrate the next generation of creative talent. A range of digital resources, video content and specialist CPD sessions was available to support delivery. In June 2024 Craft School: Material World culminated in a celebration event for all entrants to the challenge. Winners from each key stage were selected by an expert panel from the craft world.