Claire Atherton Feb 173 minSpace & Time to Play“The drive to play freely is a basic, biological drive. Lack of free play may not kill the physical body, as would lack of food, air or...
Xenia HorneFeb 45 minSubtle Sounds and Serendipitous ConnectionsReflections on visiting a nursery setting as part of Germination project. I love the serendipitous connections that Germination is...
Charlotte JollyJan 83 minSonic Possibilities - Remembering the art of play I came to the Germination project with great enthusiasm, armed with my clarinet and voice with a decade of classical training under my...
Bella AskewDec 17, 20212 minSubmitting to the present momentThe training days and play days at PRIMEYARC in Great Yarmouth were simultaneously inspiring and energising. They prepared us in a very...
Ruby HolnessDec 10, 20213 minPracticing a state of not knowingThroughout Germination, we have been practicing a state of not knowing, working against the tide of certain teleological thought. For the...
Sophie FoxJul 19, 20212 minLoose Parts and Children's Arts Play We had the pleasure of hosting our third online network meeting on 2nd July with artists and academics Dr. Louisa Penfold and Dr. Roma...
jesspitt5Jun 7, 20214 minAn observation at In-Between Spaces: A Symphony of PlayThe third session of the morning was with a family group of two children, one a toddler (T) and the other possibly 6-8 months (B) they...
opaynesmusicJun 7, 20213 minSound playtime introductionThis session is a playful exploration of sound. So what is sound, and is it different to music? To me they’re the same thing, but you...
Sophie FoxMay 27, 20211 minPLay tiME Having time to play as an artist, musician or educator is really important, not only for the ongoing care of ourselves as creative...
Sophie FoxMay 20, 20211 minMaking In-Between Spaces This short film is a "fly on the wall" look at the making of ACE funded arts residency "In-Between Spaces". Set in the context of a...
charlottearculusMay 13, 20214 minImprovisation, Complicité & Care: The Ethics of Aesthetic PracticesThe In Between Spaces project explored the aesthetic qualities of a huge disused department store now Original Project's PrimeYarc...
Sophie FoxMay 4, 20211 minIn-Between Spaces - Exhibition Ever dreamed of being able to play and dance in a huge empty store? Magic Acorns have been on an extraordinary journey of discovery...
Sophie FoxMar 11, 20211 minIn-between spaces artist opportunityWe are very excited to be offering four paid experiential professional development opportunities for emerging,...
Sophie FoxMar 20, 20201 minEmpowering Musicality in Early Years Practice Last week Magic Acorns teamed up with Snape Maltings to offer a day of networking, workshops and curated discussion for artists,...
Sophie FoxNov 23, 20181 minSharing Near and FarMeeting at Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts in Norwich this Magic Acorns Network Meeting focussed on the recent series of arts...