Primary Schools
We provide pupil workshops in creativity, cross-curricular projects and well-being in primary schools across Yorkshire and North and North East Lincolnshire. We are based in the East Riding of Yorkshire, where we have established ourselves as a successful provider of community art courses and holiday clubs. We provide creative activities that will help to promote a positive well-being and encourage positive mental health, using specialist techniques and equipment that schools may not normally have access to.
We have also developed a package of exciting cross-curricular projects that teach to the Art and Design curriculum and teach STEM and other national curriculum subjects using creativity. We believe that creativity is great way to ensure all learners are engaged in a wide range of subject areas.
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We are experienced teachers and we formed Thread and Press CIC with a mission to enable communities and educational establishments to access a wide range of art and design techniques and processes. As a Community Interest Company, we reinvest profits back into our community projects and community pledge sessions. We work closely with schools, colleges and educational groups to provide exciting, creative projects that will allow young people to enquire, learn and create. We have sessions for all key stages and can set or complement thematic investigations of your choice.
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EYFS
Key Stage 1
Key Stage 2
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Our EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 projects embrace the principles of helping to develop a child's understanding of the world, self-expression using art and design, develop use and understanding of art and design techniques, explore contextual examples and connect with areas of Mathematics, English, Science and Technology.
We set and run projects that allow pupils to explore a wide range of media and techniques, using processes and equipment that may not usually be accessible to the majority of primary schools. We believe in using creativity as a tool to allow pupils to learn about the wider world. Whether it is a creative project about the life cycle of a butterfly or a project that allows pupils to illustrate ideas for their own story, we nurture creativity from a young age. Our projects can be developed to fit each key stage and adapted to suit your pupils. ​​
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You can choose a session by technique or by theme. Have a look below at some of our project ideas. This is just a selection, for our full list please download our brochure or email us for a copy
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Mother Nature's Trees
plant identification, block printing
Learn all about trees and the role they play in our lives. Pupils will make some fantastic block-printed designs from the patterns and shapes found on trees. Using safe-print, relief and intaglio methods, pupils can make beautiful tree patterns while learning how trees work. This projects connects beautifully to science skills and helps broaden understanding of our eco-system and how air quality and plant life are connected.
SCIENCE AND CREATIVITY
Screen-printing Trees
SEASONAL CHANGE, DECIDUOUS AND EVERGREEN, COLOUR THEORY
Explore screen-printing and learn about evergreen and deciduous trees. Using heat-transfer methods, pupils will mix colours and learn about seasons, the life-cycle of trees and the science of colour theory to create beautiful seasonal backgrounds to print onto. Pupils will play 'match the tree' and identify deciduous and evergreen trees and make considered decisions as to which season background to print them onto to create beautiful printed fabrics whilst exploring and discussing seasonal changes in the life cycle of trees and plants.
science and creativity
Insect Hotel - Screen-printing
ANIMAL CLASSIFICATION, HABITAT
In this exciting project, learners will investigate, draw and create drawings of a wide range of insects. Our sessions will guide and teach learners about the main characteristics of insects. Drawings can be converted to screen ready for a printing session onto wood! Learners will print and create a series of beautiful wooden panels that can be used to create a magnificent insect hotel for your school garden and form a discussion about the role of insects in our eco-system.
science and creativity
Animal Classification Patchwork
LIVING THINGs AND THEIR HABITATS, animal classification, sewing
Learners will explore different types of animals and how they are classified. Using patchwork and printing, learners can create their own classification tree to categorise animals by type. Whilst exploring traditional processes such as sewing, pupils can learn about types of animals and how they are grouped.
Drawing Skills
contextual references in art and design
We can teach learners of all ages how to draw. We show learners how to use tone, line, shape and form, as well as proportions and accuracy. We guide learners via a big-screen follow-along tutorial which can be tailored to all ages.
art design & creativity
Picasso's Birds
contextual references in art and design, 3D craft
Explore the magical sculptures of Pablo Picasso. Use paste, bowls and containers and papier-mache to create some wonderful Picasso bird sculptures. Painted in Picasso's bold colours, these birds allow learners to explore their imaginations and develop their understanding of 3D making skills whilst also learning about the Cubist Art Movement.
art design & creativity
Woven Landscapes
surroundings and environment, landscapes, contextual references, weaving
Be inspired by landscape artists like David Hockney and land artists like Andy Goldsworthy to create a stunning woven landscape using a combination of found materials yarns, threads and recycled materials. Pupils are shown the process of weaving and how it has been used for centuries in many cultures. Using their own mini-loom, learners can create beautiful woven artworks that demonstrate their understanding of the landscapes around them and how landscapes are formed.
art design & creativity
Sketchbooks and Journals
art and design contextual references, PERSONAL IDENTITY
How and why do artist create sketchbooks? Learners will explore how artist sketchbooks can record processes, meanings and feelings. Learners will look at exciting sketchbook examples and the work of a range of historical and contemporary artists and designers. They will create their own sketchbook journals made from recycled materials, print-making and collage, making a personal and useful book to use for their future artwork.
Aboriginal prints
Culture and Customs, screen-printing
Learners will take inspiration from Aboriginal art and create some exciting dot-work screen-printed fabric. Learn about the Aboriginal culture and how they create their art.
culture customs & creativity
Indian Wood-block and Collagraph prints
culture and history, contextual references, block printing
Explore how wood-block prints have been used in Indian culture for generations to create amazing fabric designs. Pupils will create their own woodblock designs using a collagraph method and print repeat patterns for fabric that can be used for any textile project! A fantastic project which provides exciting outcomes that offer a multitude of uses.
culture customs & creativity
Recycled Masks
Culture and Customs, 3D crafts
Learners will explore the cultural history of masks from different continents - their meanings and functions. This will provide opportunity to look at examples of different examples of cultural heritage. Pupils will use recycled materials to create their own masks which show their own character, culture or identity.
culture customs & creativity
The Bayeux Tapestry
culture and history, contextual references, EMBROIDERY
Learners will find out about the fascinating history of the Battle of Hastings. Exploring historical events learners will be introduced to the Bayeux Tapestry and will share ideas about the images and the story they tell. Pupils will create their own class Bayeux Tapestry using applique and embroidery to tell a story of the events of their lives.
World Book Day Costumes
reading comprehension, characterisation, textiles and sewing
Learners will use textiles to guide them through a world of stories. Based on a book or books of your choice, learners will design and create clothing and costumes for their chosen book characters. They can make actual sized clothing or design for wooden dolls as miniature versions of the characters and create a sub-story all of their own.
english & creativity
Story-telling box
reading comprehension, understanding characters, events and plots, making visual associations
Learners will be shown how to make a magical story telling box. Each box is carefully decorated with imagery from their chosen own story using a combination of decoupage, printing and mosaics. Boxes are made and assembled using cut and self-assembly panels. The challenge is then to fill the box with objects and artefacts the evoke aspects, events and characters from the story. These can be opened and explained and provide a basis for story sharing activities.
english & creativity
The Cloak of Many Stories
character analysis and motivations, fashion design, stitching and sewing
Can one cloak tell many stories? Learners will design and make a cloak that is embellished with the characters of wide variety of stories, drawn and stitched into a beautiful gown. Using computer software or hand-drawing, pupils can design a suitable cloak. Each section is then created as a pattern and panels given to learners to draw, stitch, applique and embellish with characters, objects, places and events from the stories of their choice. This can prompt discussion of what would happen if characters from different stories met, and how would they respond to each other? A great way to examine and encourage character perceptions and motivations.
english & creativity
Puppets and Puppet Show
story-telling and narrative, role playing, character visualisation, set design - textiles, sewing, 3D modelling, set design
Learners will create a set and puppets for a magnificent puppet show. They can perform to the rest of their class with a chosen story and characters. Learner will be shown how to make either hand puppets or marionette puppets that will help them demonstrate their reading comprehension and ability to explain roles and narrative.
'My Teddy is a...'
T-shirt Printing Project
self and identity, screen-printing
If your teddy had an alter-ego what would they be? Pupils share ideas about their teddies and what they would be in their secret life. Pupils draw images of their own teddies and create alter-egos! A fantastic opportunity to discuss occupations, aspirations, hobbies and interests, whilst promoting ambition and aspiration. Learners can explore ideas, dreams and ambitions, as well as visualising what different professions might look like. Learners can explore a magical creative world, then their ideas can be transformed onto a screen for screen printing! Pupils create screen-printed t-shirts with their teddy and alter-ego designs. Pupils absolutely love this session and it gives great results.
wellbeing health & creativity
Metamorphosis
managing change and transition, transition for year 6 pupils
This fantastic project allows Year 6 pupils to discuss their feelings and ways to manage and adapt to the transition from Year 6 primary school to secondary school. Using the theme of Metamorphosis, pupils will explore the meaning and visual metaphors for their own upcoming transition in schools. Using screen-printing and other methods, pupils will create and develop their own artwork to the theme of Metamorphosis. Usually following in an end-of-term exhibition, pupils can invite families to share in their artwork. This project also offers the opportunity for pupils to ask family to get involved, inviting parents and family members to submit their own artwork in response to the theme. A wonderful project to unite and support Year 6 pupils in this time of change and uncertainty.
wellbeing health & creativity
Arcimboldo and Healthy Eating
HEALTHY EATING, PORTRAITS, MONOPRINTING AND FABRIC COLLAGE
In this exciting project, learners will explore the work of Italian master Arcimboldo and his food-themed portraits. This will provide a fantastic opportunity for learners to discuss food groups and healthy eating. Pupils will discuss how maintaining a balance of food is good for our bodies and will categorise food into groups. Following this, they will plan a food portrait and create food portrait using monoprinting and fabric collage. A great way to discuss the impact of food on our mood and well-being.
wellbeing health & creativity
we fit to your theme or project
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Whatever your school's project or theme, we can adapt our sessions to fit.
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If you would like our suggestions as to how we can fit in with your curriculum, please get in touch
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Pricing
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Our sessions are priced very reasonably and we ensure that we provide knowledge of techniques and processes that are sustainable in cost. A typical session for the 2025-26 academic year is £250 for a typical full school day plus materials cost per head. Materials can be as little as 50p per head.
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Downlaod a copy of our latest brochure with price list or contact us and we will send you a copy.
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We offer a discount for multiple day bookings. We can also work with multiple year groups in one day. We can work with smaller or larger groups, whatever your requirements. As teachers used to working in a classroom, we are comfortable managing larger groups (although some sessions require additional adults present for health and safety requirements, or to work in smaller groups subject to the activity). All our staff have teaching qualifications, industrial experience and full Enhanced DBS with appropriate training. We can provide DBS certificates and ID on request.
For more information and a no-obligation chat, please contact us.
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children's gallery
See some of the fabulous work from children attending our sessions. We're so proud of what they've created.
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