Materials-Led Experimentation — Online CPD Session (March 2026)

About this Session

This 60 minute online CPD explores practical, studio-informed approaches that help Art & Design teachers use materials as a catalyst for curiosity, confidence and deeper creative thinking. We look at simple, low-prep tasks and teacher language that make experimentation purposeful, calm and accessible across busy classrooms.

In this session, we explore

• Clear, actionable strategies to introduce materials-led exploration
• Simple routines that build confidence and encourage creative risk-taking
• Approaches that work across secondary and pre-university pathways, including GCSE, A-Level, IB Visual Arts and international equivalents

Who this is for

Art & Design educators teaching learners aged 11–18+ in UK and international school contexts.

Included

• Live online CPD via Zoom
• Downloadable session resource
• Real student examples (shared with permission)
• Session recording

Led by

Suzanne Rodgers — founder of SR Creative Curriculum Consultancy (SRCC).
Suzanne supports schools to build creative confidence, curiosity and reflective practice through values-led, process-driven art education.