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Training and skills

Bow Arts provides training and opportunities for artists and educators at all stages of their career to experiment with new skills and develop their artistic practices.

Bow Skills

Grow your skills with our sessions for artists. Each season brings new workshops and opportunities to connect with fellow artists and practitioners, so keep checking back to see the latest events.

participant peers at an artistic creation

For Artists

Explore peer crits, workshops, talks, and support groups, and see past Bow Skills sessions.

Continuing Professional Development for Teachers

Get inspired with our engaging sessions for teachers and educators, all led by professional Bow Arts artist educators. Each season brings new creative workshops with skills for the classroom, with emphasis on working sustainably with inexpensive, easy-to-access art materials.

For Educators

Explore our public programme of Teacher CPD workshops, suitable for primary and secondary school levels.

Artist Educator Traineeship

Interested in working as an artist in schools? Our Artist Educator Traineeship may be for you.

The annual Artist Educator Traineeship is a paid opportunity for applicants who are passionate about arts education, would like to gain skills and experience working in schools, and are currently underrepresented in the arts sector. Applications for the 10th iteration of the programme will open in summer 2026. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Linkedin for updates.