Approach
We create memorable experiences through hands-on engagement and sensory interaction, leaving a lasting impact on our audience.
We specialise in creating engaging and interactive experiences designed specifically for children and families. Our installations are interactive, sensory, and imaginative, blending sensory technologies with artistic flair seamlessly. Our main goal is to boost audience engagement through encouraging interaction and play, engaging all senses to craft an immersive journey. Our proficiency lies in combining traditional craftsmanship with interactive technologies to develop tangible interfaces. Our installations serve as spaces for dance, performances, storytelling, and imaginative play.
News
10 years of SSBC
new link 2nd Dec 2024 to 4th January 2025 Strelley Library, Nottingham
We were commission to design an touring exhibition to share the story of Small Steps Big Changes (SSBC) – a partnership programme funded by
The National Lottery Community Fund’s ‘A Better Start’ ten-year programme, which commenced in 2015 and will reach its planned end in March 2025.
“The interaction with light and music. I also like how you can feel the different textures of the coral. My daughters came on Saturday with my husband and I came back today and she showed me everything and how it worked.”
Parent feedback, Coral Garden, Feb 2020
Our services
What we do
We specialise in all types of art installation from small scale design in libraries to much larger performance /gallery spaces.
PROJECTS
Our touring installations and performances are places of wonder to explore. They are accompanied by learning resource activity packs. Using the latest technologies we also make bespoke immersive experiences for arts organisations.
RESOURCES
We do STEAM workshops for children under 10 years old and have free educational resources. Our Create@home series of arts and crafts activities and learning resource packs connects to the themes in our installations.
Resources
Makers@Home & @School
HOME: Zero Sketchbook
This pdf guide contains ten paintings from the National Gallery’s collection that is used in the HOME: Zero installation. It is designed for you to take closer look at the paintings and explore more activities with children
Undiscovered Island Resource
The learning resource booklet is created especially for parents, primary school teachers, and creative practitioners. It is designed to inspire children’s creative imagination and increase their connections to the natural world.. Installation opened in summer 2021 supported by Arts Council UK, Lakeside Arts, EPRC and Mixed Reality Lab.
Thingamabobas Learning Resource
We developed this learning resource for our Thingamabobas installation. The resource draws upon design thinking and tinkering.It is targeted at children aged between 6 to11 and contain step by step instructions as well as activity sheets to help children draw and write about their ideas and what they have made.We tested the resource with schools in UK and Hong Kong.
The Gift- Resource
Storytelling is one of the greatest gifts that parents can give a child. In January 2021 we launched a free storytelling resource to support anyone who tells live stories to children. It contains videos, lots of tips, printable guides and digital tools to get you started on your own storytelling adventures!
Supported by Small Steps Big Changes.
Contact us
Interested in commissioning a design, hiring an installation or running workshops for an event? We can help you. Our diverse team of artists have a wealth of experience working in the arts, making site specfic work and researching the most approriate technologies and materials for the job. Our most resent installation for Families in 2022, HOME:Zero was commission by Nesta and National Gallery X (The National Gallery and King’s College London)
Contact us with any questions or queries.
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