Japanese Dogu Sculpture Project

Applicant: Ilkeston School Specialist Arts College
Award: £700
Field: Arts
Project:
A collaborative project linking Ilkeston School and 4 others in Derbyshire with 5 schools in Japan. Pupils took part in clay workshops to create their own dogu sculpture and to learn about Japan and Japanese art. The sculptures were were later grouped together and photographed to be displayed throughout the schools.

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