Today, our annual Arts Summer School got off to a flying start. 45 young people, mostly aged 9-11, joined artists from Emergency Exit Arts and staff members from Thomas Tallis and Kidbrooke Schools to prepare for performances at the official start of the Greenwich Cultural Olympiad at the 02 next weekend, The Mayor's Thames Festival Lantern Parade on 15th September and our local midwinter street procession, Eltham Lights Up in November. The theme of this year's summer school is the Elements, specifically Fire and Water. Participants will be practicing a variety of skills including costume making, animation, drama and movement, storytelling, sculpture and drawing in order to create a magnificent street parade. Click here to find out more about previous summer schools. You can also check out a video of last year's parade. Today was all about getting to know everyone, idea generation and problem solving. Tomorrow we begin to work in smaller groups exploring all the available activities.
Photos by Jon Nicholls
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