Sara Heywood | Education Work

Art in Education - Projects

Sara has over 14 years experience as a lead artist facilitator in visual arts education. She works across all ages from Early Years to A Level Students and has worked on many projects within school, community and gallery settings including:

Barbican Centre
Bow Arts
Chisenhale Gallery & Studios (CAP)
Cubitt Arts
South London Gallery
Whitechapel Gallery

Sara has partnered closely with Bow Arts, in East London, for over 12 years as lead artist educator on many projects in primary and secondary schools including temporary and permanent site commissions, process- led and skills based workshops, Arts Award programmes (Discover to Silver Award), teacher CPD training, and as Advisor for Art & Design curriculum planning.

Enfield Town School Partnership, 2021- 2023 A two year long CPD programme with schools in Enfield to upskill students and staff in digital and analogue photography. Funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation	Enfield Town School Partnership, 2021- 2023 A two year long CPD programme with schools in Enfield to upskill students and staff in digital and analogue photography. Funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation	Enfield Town School Partnership, 2021- 2023 A two year long CPD programme with schools in Enfield to upskill students and staff in digital and analogue photography. Funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation
Enfield Town School Partnership, 2021- 2023 A two year long CPD programme with schools in Enfield to upskill students and staff in digital and analogue photography. Funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation	Barbican Box Collaborative project between The Barbican and Newham schools as part of Barbican Box, inspired by poems and stories by Michael Rosen.	Barbican Box Collaborative project between The Barbican and Newham schools as part of Barbican Box, inspired by poems and stories by Michael Rosen.
Barbican Box Collaborative project between The Barbican and Newham schools as part of Barbican Box, inspired by poems and stories by Michael Rosen.	South London Gallery, 2018 Sunday Spot, October 2018. A series of workshop interventions with families and young people exploring the history of the newly opened Fire Station Gallery.	South London Gallery, 2018 Sunday Spot, October 2018. A series of workshop interventions with families and young people exploring the history of the newly opened Fire Station Gallery.
South London Gallery, 2018 Sunday Spot, October 2018. A series of workshop interventions with families and young people exploring the history of the newly opened Fire Station Gallery.	South London Gallery, 2018 Sunday Spot, October 2018. A series of workshop interventions with families and young people exploring the history of the newly opened Fire Station Gallery.	Whitechapel Gallery, 2018 Education workshops with local schools and teacher CPD sessions, in response to Mark Dion's exhibition, Theatre of the Natural World, Whitechapel Galley, in partnership with The Grant Museum of Zoology.
Whitechapel Gallery, 2018 Education workshops with local schools and teacher CPD sessions, in response to Mark Dion's exhibition, Theatre of the Natural World, Whitechapel Galley, in partnership with The Grant Museum of Zoology.	Whitechapel Gallery, 2018 Education workshops with local schools and teacher CPD sessions, in response to Mark Dion's exhibition, Theatre of the Natural World, Whitechapel Galley, in partnership with The Grant Museum of Zoology.	Whitechapel Gallery, 2018 Education workshops with local schools and teacher CPD sessions, in response to Mark Dion's exhibition, Theatre of the Natural World, Whitechapel Galley, in partnership with The Grant Museum of Zoology.
Whitechapel Gallery, 2018 Education workshops with local schools and teacher CPD sessions, in response to Mark Dion's exhibition, Theatre of the Natural World, Whitechapel Galley, in partnership with The Grant Museum of Zoology.	Whitechapel Gallery, 2018 Education workshops with local schools and teacher CPD sessions, in response to Mark Dion's exhibition, Theatre of the Natural World, Whitechapel Galley, in partnership with The Grant Museum of Zoology.	RAW Labs, Gallions Primary, 2018 School engagement programme as part of Sara's RAW Labs artist in residency. Year 2 from Gallions Primary worked on the theme of Local Area, investigating the Docklands. The project culminated in large scale wall drawings, projections, cyanotype prints and 3D collage diaromas.
RAW Labs, Gallions Primary, 2018 School engagement programme as part of Sara's RAW Labs artist in residency. Year 2 from Gallions Primary worked on the theme of Local Area, investigating the Docklands. The project culminated in large scale wall drawings, projections, cyanotype prints and 3D collage diaromas.	RAW Labs, Gallions Primary, 2018 School engagement programme as part of Sara's RAW Labs artist in residency. Year 2 from Gallions Primary worked on the theme of Local Area, investigating the Docklands. The project culminated in large scale wall drawings, projections, cyanotype prints and 3D collage diaromas.	RAW Labs, Gallions Primary, 2018 School engagement programme as part of Sara's RAW Labs artist in residency. Year 2 from Gallions Primary worked on the theme of Local Area, investigating the Docklands. The project culminated in large scale wall drawings, projections, cyanotype prints and 3D collage diaromas.
RAW Labs, Gallions Primary, 2018 School engagement programme as part of Sara's RAW Labs artist in residency. Year 2 from Gallions Primary worked on the theme of Local Area, investigating the Docklands. The project culminated in large scale wall drawings, projections, cyanotype prints and 3D collage diaromas.	RAW Labs, Gallions Pr School engagement programme as part of Sara's RAW Labs artist in residency. Year 2 from Gallions Primary worked on the theme of Local Area, investigating the Docklands. The project culminated in large scale wall drawings, projections, cyanotype prints and 3D collage diaromas.	Clara Grant, 2015 - 2017 Nature and local environment project with Year 2 students from Clara Grant School in partnership with Bow Arts. Sara worked with the school over three consecutive years on curriculum based topics. This project investigated the natural world and culminated in a large bughouse in the school garden.
Clara Grant, 2015 - 2017 Nature and local environment project with Year 2 students from Clara Grant School in partnership with Bow Arts. Sara worked with the school over three consecutive years on curriculum based topics. This project investigated the natural world and culminated in a large bughouse in the school garden.	Clara Grant, 2015 - 2017 Nature and local environment project with Year 2 students from Clara Grant School in partnership with Bow Arts. Sara worked with the school over three consecutive years on curriculum based topics. This project investigated the natural world and culminated in a large bughouse in the school garden.	Clara Grant, 2015 - 2017 Nature and local environment project with Year 2 students from Clara Grant School in partnership with Bow Arts. Sara worked with the school over three consecutive years on curriculum based topics. This project investigated the natural world and culminated in a large bughouse in the school garden.
Clara Grant, 2015 - 2017 Nature and local environment project with Year 2 students from Clara Grant School in partnership with Bow Arts. Sara worked with the school over three consecutive years on curriculum based topics. This project investigated the natural world and culminated in a large bughouse in the school garden.	Clara Grant, 2015 - 2017 Nature and local environment project with Year 2 students from Clara Grant School in partnership with Bow Arts. Sara worked with the school over three consecutive years on curriculum based topics. This project investigated the natural world and culminated in a large bughouse in the school garden.	Clara Grant, 2015 - 2017 Nature and local environment project with Year 2 students from Clara Grant School in partnership with Bow Arts. Sara worked with the school over three consecutive years on curriculum based topics. This project investigated the natural world and culminated in a large bughouse in the school garden.
Whitechapel Gallery, 2017 Project at Whitechapel Gallery in collaboration with Survey of London and London Enterprise Academy. Researching and investigating local histories, past and present, as part of an online survey of the Whitechapel area.	Whitechapel Gallery, 2017 Project at Whitechapel Gallery in collaboration with Survey of London and London Enterprise Academy. Researching and investigating local histories, past and present, as part of an online survey of the Whitechapel area.	Whitechapel Gallery, 2017 Project at Whitechapel Gallery in collaboration with Survey of London and London Enterprise Academy. Researching and investigating local histories, past and present, as part of an online survey of the Whitechapel area.
Sheringham Nursery, 2014 Project working with Early Years school in collaboration with Bow Arts. Sara worked with the school over three consecutive years on projects linked to curriculum topics and introducing children to various art making techniques and processes. Projects incorporated investigating famous artists and trips to galleries.	Sheringham Nursery, 2014 Project working with Early Years school in collaboration with Bow Arts. Sara worked with the school over three consecutive years on projects linked to curriculum topics and introducing children to various art making techniques and processes. Projects incorporated investigating famous artists and trips to galleries.	Sheringham Nursery, 2014 Project working with Early Years school in collaboration with Bow Arts. Sara worked with the school over three consecutive years on projects linked to curriculum topics and introducing children to various art making techniques and processes. Projects incorporated investigating famous artists and trips to galleries.
Sheringham Nursery, 2014 Project working with Early Years school in collaboration with Bow Arts. Sara worked with the school over three consecutive years on projects linked to curriculum topics and introducing children to various art making techniques and processes. Projects incorporated investigating famous artists and trips to galleries.	Central Foundation, 2013- 2014 Bronze & Silver Arts Award programme with Year 9 students. Students worked towards achieving their Arts Award by developing an individual body of work, visiting national galleries, artists studios and teaching art skills to their peers.	Central Foundation, 2013- 2014 Bronze & Silver Arts Award programme with Year 9 students. Students worked towards achieving their Arts Award by developing an individual body of work, visiting national galleries, artists studios and teaching art skills to their peers.
Central Foundation, 2013- 2014 Bronze & Silver Arts Award programme with Year 9 students. Students worked towards achieving their Arts Award by developing an individual body of work, visiting national galleries, artists studios and teaching art skills to their peers.	Chisenhale Primary Sara has worked with Chisenhale Primary as invited artist for several years on numerous projects including; temporary and permanent commissions, art week, PPA art classes and as Arts Award adviser and facilitator.	Chisenhale Primary Sara has worked with Chisenhale Primary as invited artist for several years on numerous projects including; temporary and permanent commissions, art week, PPA art classes and as Arts Award adviser and facilitator.
Chisenhale Primary Sara has worked with Chisenhale Primary as invited artist for several years on numerous projects including; temporary and permanent commissions, art week, PPA art classes and as Arts Award adviser and facilitator.	Chisenhale Primary Sara has worked with Chisenhale Primary as invited artist for several years on numerous projects including; temporary and permanent commissions, art week, PPA art classes and as Arts Award adviser and facilitator.	Chisenhale Primary Sara has worked with Chisenhale Primary as invited artist for several years on numerous projects including; temporary and permanent commissions, art week, PPA art classes and as Arts Award adviser and facilitator.
Chisenhale Primary Sara has worked with Chisenhale Primary as invited artist for several years on numerous projects including; temporary and permanent commissions, art week, PPA art classes and as Arts Award adviser and facilitator.	Chisenhale Primary Sara has worked with Chisenhale Primary as invited artist for several years on numerous projects including; temporary and permanent commissions, art week, PPA art classes and as Arts Award adviser and facilitator.	Chisenhale Primary Sara has worked with Chisenhale Primary as invited artist for several years on numerous projects including; temporary and permanent commissions, art week, PPA art classes and as Arts Award adviser and facilitator.
Chisenhale Primary Sara has worked with Chisenhale Primary as invited artist for several years on numerous projects including; temporary and permanent commissions, art week, PPA art classes and as Arts Award adviser and facilitator.	Teacher CPD Sessions Sara has delivered many teacher CPD sessions that have included; the learning of new skills, developing process based projects, linking art to the wider curriculum, increasing confidence in visual art teaching and examining the role of galleries and exhibitions in art education.	Teacher CPD Sessions Sara has delivered many teacher CPD sessions that have included; the learning of new skills, developing process based projects, linking art to the wider curriculum, increasing confidence in visual art teaching and examining the role of galleries and exhibitions in art education.
Teacher CPD Sessions Sara has delivered many teacher CPD sessions that have included; the learning of new skills, developing process based projects, linking art to the wider curriculum, increasing confidence in visual art teaching and examining the role of galleries and exhibitions in art education.	Teacher CPD Sessions Sara has delivered many teacher CPD sessions that have included; the learning of new skills, developing process based projects, linking art to the wider curriculum, increasing confidence in visual art teaching and examining the role of galleries and exhibitions in art education.	Teacher CPD Sessions Sara has delivered many teacher CPD sessions that have included; the learning of new skills, developing process based projects, linking art to the wider curriculum, increasing confidence in visual art teaching and examining the role of galleries and exhibitions in art education.

Art in Education - Projects

Enfield Town School Partnership, 2021- 2023

A two year long CPD programme with schools in Enfield to upskill students and staff in digital and analogue photography. Funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation

Enfield Town School Partnership, 2021- 2023

A two year long CPD programme with schools in Enfield to upskill students and staff in digital and analogue photography. Funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation

Enfield Town School Partnership, 2021- 2023

A two year long CPD programme with schools in Enfield to upskill students and staff in digital and analogue photography. Funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation

Enfield Town School Partnership, 2021- 2023

A two year long CPD programme with schools in Enfield to upskill students and staff in digital and analogue photography. Funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation

Barbican Box

Collaborative project between The Barbican and Newham schools as part of Barbican Box, inspired by poems and stories by Michael Rosen.

Barbican Box

Collaborative project between The Barbican and Newham schools as part of Barbican Box, inspired by poems and stories by Michael Rosen.

Barbican Box

Collaborative project between The Barbican and Newham schools as part of Barbican Box, inspired by poems and stories by Michael Rosen.

South London Gallery, 2018

Sunday Spot, October 2018. A series of workshop interventions with families and young people exploring the history of the newly opened Fire Station Gallery.

South London Gallery, 2018

Sunday Spot, October 2018. A series of workshop interventions with families and young people exploring the history of the newly opened Fire Station Gallery.

South London Gallery, 2018

Sunday Spot, October 2018. A series of workshop interventions with families and young people exploring the history of the newly opened Fire Station Gallery.

South London Gallery, 2018

Sunday Spot, October 2018. A series of workshop interventions with families and young people exploring the history of the newly opened Fire Station Gallery.

Whitechapel Gallery, 2018

Education workshops with local schools and teacher CPD sessions, in response to Mark Dion's exhibition, Theatre of the Natural World, Whitechapel Galley, in partnership with The Grant Museum of Zoology.

Whitechapel Gallery, 2018

Education workshops with local schools and teacher CPD sessions, in response to Mark Dion's exhibition, Theatre of the Natural World, Whitechapel Galley, in partnership with The Grant Museum of Zoology.

Whitechapel Gallery, 2018

Education workshops with local schools and teacher CPD sessions, in response to Mark Dion's exhibition, Theatre of the Natural World, Whitechapel Galley, in partnership with The Grant Museum of Zoology.

Whitechapel Gallery, 2018

Education workshops with local schools and teacher CPD sessions, in response to Mark Dion's exhibition, Theatre of the Natural World, Whitechapel Galley, in partnership with The Grant Museum of Zoology.

Whitechapel Gallery, 2018

Education workshops with local schools and teacher CPD sessions, in response to Mark Dion's exhibition, Theatre of the Natural World, Whitechapel Galley, in partnership with The Grant Museum of Zoology.

Whitechapel Gallery, 2018

Education workshops with local schools and teacher CPD sessions, in response to Mark Dion's exhibition, Theatre of the Natural World, Whitechapel Galley, in partnership with The Grant Museum of Zoology.

RAW Labs, Gallions Primary, 2018

School engagement programme as part of Sara's RAW Labs artist in residency. Year 2 from Gallions Primary worked on the theme of Local Area, investigating the Docklands. The project culminated in large scale wall drawings, projections, cyanotype prints and 3D collage diaromas.

RAW Labs, Gallions Primary, 2018

School engagement programme as part of Sara's RAW Labs artist in residency. Year 2 from Gallions Primary worked on the theme of Local Area, investigating the Docklands. The project culminated in large scale wall drawings, projections, cyanotype prints and 3D collage diaromas.

RAW Labs, Gallions Primary, 2018

School engagement programme as part of Sara's RAW Labs artist in residency. Year 2 from Gallions Primary worked on the theme of Local Area, investigating the Docklands. The project culminated in large scale wall drawings, projections, cyanotype prints and 3D collage diaromas.

RAW Labs, Gallions Primary, 2018

School engagement programme as part of Sara's RAW Labs artist in residency. Year 2 from Gallions Primary worked on the theme of Local Area, investigating the Docklands. The project culminated in large scale wall drawings, projections, cyanotype prints and 3D collage diaromas.

RAW Labs, Gallions Primary, 2018

School engagement programme as part of Sara's RAW Labs artist in residency. Year 2 from Gallions Primary worked on the theme of Local Area, investigating the Docklands. The project culminated in large scale wall drawings, projections, cyanotype prints and 3D collage diaromas.

RAW Labs, Gallions Pr

School engagement programme as part of Sara's RAW Labs artist in residency. Year 2 from Gallions Primary worked on the theme of Local Area, investigating the Docklands. The project culminated in large scale wall drawings, projections, cyanotype prints and 3D collage diaromas.

Clara Grant, 2015 - 2017

Nature and local environment project with Year 2 students from Clara Grant School in partnership with Bow Arts. Sara worked with the school over three consecutive years on curriculum based topics. This project investigated the natural world and culminated in a large bughouse in the school garden.

Clara Grant, 2015 - 2017

Nature and local environment project with Year 2 students from Clara Grant School in partnership with Bow Arts. Sara worked with the school over three consecutive years on curriculum based topics. This project investigated the natural world and culminated in a large bughouse in the school garden.

Clara Grant, 2015 - 2017

Nature and local environment project with Year 2 students from Clara Grant School in partnership with Bow Arts. Sara worked with the school over three consecutive years on curriculum based topics. This project investigated the natural world and culminated in a large bughouse in the school garden.

Clara Grant, 2015 - 2017

Nature and local environment project with Year 2 students from Clara Grant School in partnership with Bow Arts. Sara worked with the school over three consecutive years on curriculum based topics. This project investigated the natural world and culminated in a large bughouse in the school garden.

Clara Grant, 2015 - 2017

Nature and local environment project with Year 2 students from Clara Grant School in partnership with Bow Arts. Sara worked with the school over three consecutive years on curriculum based topics. This project investigated the natural world and culminated in a large bughouse in the school garden.

Clara Grant, 2015 - 2017

Nature and local environment project with Year 2 students from Clara Grant School in partnership with Bow Arts. Sara worked with the school over three consecutive years on curriculum based topics. This project investigated the natural world and culminated in a large bughouse in the school garden.

Clara Grant, 2015 - 2017

Nature and local environment project with Year 2 students from Clara Grant School in partnership with Bow Arts. Sara worked with the school over three consecutive years on curriculum based topics. This project investigated the natural world and culminated in a large bughouse in the school garden.

Whitechapel Gallery, 2017

Project at Whitechapel Gallery in collaboration with Survey of London and London Enterprise Academy. Researching and investigating local histories, past and present, as part of an online survey of the Whitechapel area.

Whitechapel Gallery, 2017

Project at Whitechapel Gallery in collaboration with Survey of London and London Enterprise Academy. Researching and investigating local histories, past and present, as part of an online survey of the Whitechapel area.

Whitechapel Gallery, 2017

Project at Whitechapel Gallery in collaboration with Survey of London and London Enterprise Academy. Researching and investigating local histories, past and present, as part of an online survey of the Whitechapel area.

Sheringham Nursery, 2014

Sheringham Nursery, 2014

Sheringham Nursery, 2014

Sheringham Nursery, 2014

Central Foundation, 2013- 2014

Bronze & Silver Arts Award programme with Year 9 students. Students worked towards achieving their Arts Award by developing an individual body of work, visiting national galleries, artists studios and teaching art skills to their peers.

Central Foundation, 2013- 2014

Bronze & Silver Arts Award programme with Year 9 students. Students worked towards achieving their Arts Award by developing an individual body of work, visiting national galleries, artists studios and teaching art skills to their peers.

Central Foundation, 2013- 2014

Bronze & Silver Arts Award programme with Year 9 students. Students worked towards achieving their Arts Award by developing an individual body of work, visiting national galleries, artists studios and teaching art skills to their peers.

Chisenhale Primary

Sara has worked with Chisenhale Primary as invited artist for several years on numerous projects including; temporary and permanent commissions, art week, PPA art classes and as Arts Award adviser and facilitator.

Chisenhale Primary

<< Click on an image to view project details