Testimonials
“Julian and James were brilliant to work with”
They patiently instructed children on the methods for spray can use and listened to our design ideas. We had them working with groups of 8-12 children, which was ample to keep them focused and active. As the design took shape we marveled at their expertise with bringing the animals and vegetation to life. They went from vague outlines, to block coloured, to seemingly 3D characters in a matter of hours. How did they do it? I’ll never know! But, when we get another spare bit of funding we shall definitely be calling Positive Arts!
Anita Gorringe
Deputy Headteacher
Comber Grove Primary School, Camberwell, London
“It was really impressive to see the piece come together”
The work was designed and carried out with Julian’s skills and experience guiding the young people in such a self esteem enhancing way. They have achieved something greater as a group with Julian than they could ever have achieved alone.
The best part of the workshop was seeing the young people respond to their work, they looked so focussed and concentrated and then would stand back in admiration. Today I saw a look of pride on one young person’s face as he showed his family and it was based on the knowledge he had participated in something which looked amazing.
Julian’s ease and positivity as well as his clearly vast experience were key in his calm perseverance in teaching excellent skills in a very engaging way.”
Leah Cooper
Teacher
Rivers Education Support Centre
“Positive Arts had a difficult job because the group was very large but I thought they did really well in making sure everybody had a go and their input was listened to”
They worked with the young people really well, they worked hard to make sure that the tight timetable was kept to, and were careful to make sure the young people were aware of health and safety issues around the spray painting.
Katie Wilson
Learning Mentor
St.Pauls C.E. Primary School, Hammersmith, London
“Engaging the y/p- Julian and the Positive Arts Team have been excellent in engaging the young people I have put through the programmes.”
Julian’s hands on style is very effective with young people; the brief of the work and the skills of the young people have always been a consideration for Julian when organising projects. This groundwork has proved to be really useful in engaging the young people and keeping their interest in the project.
Paul Howard
Reparation coordinator
Wandsworth Youth Offending Team
