Maori Heritage

Primary students explored movement and music, including the unique poi and the importance of the concept of house and home. Older secondary students learnt about the protocols surrounding the waka (a Maori war canoe). All groups presented a creative response within our 2011 Festival Procession

In partnership with Border Crossings

Supported by Heritage Lottery Fund

Oceania: Voyages and Discoveries

The new pieces were presented during our late-night opening Chorus at Dusk on 27 June in the Guildhall Yard, and our Festival Procession on 1 July, before being displayed in St Mary-le-Bow for the remainder of the Festival, by kind permission of the Rector.

Supported by the City Bridge Trust

Flock

Guided by artists Victoria Turnbull, Rachel Owens and Satoko Fujishiro participants from Southwark, Tower Hamlets, and Islington explored the plentiful bird-life of the City of London, whilst developing drawing, printing and 3D art techniques. A key part of the project offered more experienced members of the groups the chance to take the lead on sections of the work and exhibition design.

The two generations worked together both in school, in local community centres and in the City gardens themselves to create unique pieces of art for presentation in three open spaces across the Square Mile.

Supported by City Bridge Trust

Jewellery

Each year students take thematic inspiration for their work from Festival's themes, in 2011 studying Ta Moko traditions of the Maori people, a practice of body adornment. Finished work contributes to students' academic coursework.