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Artist-led workshops for schools, libraries and cultural settings.
RECOMMENDED BY Education, Healthcare and Art/Culture Leaders.
Creativity is under attack for children and the communities around them.
No one decided creativity didn’t matter. Yet you can feel time for it shrinking — less and less room for people to make, play and lose themselves in something creative.
This is the danger of drift. It never announces itself. And while it wins, the window closes — the core memories people don't make now won’t be waiting later.
Take a look at Action Art Play, in action.
Hire a Visiting Artist in your Setting.
Dale Connelly is a British Visiting Artist who leads Action Art Play workshops for children, young people and the wider community, and has done so everywhere from London to Japan.
Dale's research-informed Action Art Play workshops are designed to help people relax, have fun and feel free to create.
There’s no pressure to make a “nice picture”. Participants start with a blank banner and fill it collectively with paint by moving — balancing, stretching and jumping — guided by prompts, a composed soundtrack and games. The workshops move between bursts of high energy and calmer, quieter moments.
The aim is the experience itself: people leave having made something together, felt proud of it, and enjoyed the freedom to create without worrying about getting it “right". This is Action Art Play.
Organised chaos — the most energetic, enlightening art workshop on the globe.
Hands-on, heart-on art workshops. Movement, mess and meaning for every age.
1-Day with Artist Dale
A full day of Action Art Play — children make, move and lose themselves in creating.
What's included:
Multiple sessions across the day, so as many participants as possible take part.
All creative materials provided -- nothing for you to source or supply.
Creative, active and inclusive, supporting learning, wellbeing and confidence.
2 Day's with Artist Dale
Two days to go further: create the art, then exhibit and celebrate what's been made.
What's included; Everything in day one, plus.
A second day of sessions where participants create work for the day-2 exhibition.
The exhibition set-up and taken down the same day leaving your space exactly as found.
A celebration of what participants have made and achieved together.
Artist in Residence
Bringing the full Action Art Play experience to your visitors and audiences for 1-week+.
What's included:
A creative experience your visitors can drop into and explore.
Designed, installed and run by Visiting Artist Dale.
All materials, set-up and break-down included. Your space transformed then left exactly as found.
Creative, active and inclusive for all ages, supporting learning, wellbeing and confidence.
A ready-made destination that draws audiences into your setting.
Dale Connelly BA (Hons), MBACP — British Visiting Therapeutic Artist. Dale is enhanced DBS-checked, fully insured and safeguarding-trained. Every booking includes a venue-specific risk assessment and full public liability cover, and every space is left as found.
See why Action Art Play is recommended by teachers, professionals and parents.
"Hugely important for the wellbeing and learning of our pupils."
Mark M. Headteacher
"Reminds us of the power of creative participation, not only to inspire, but to bring people together."
Dacia C. British Embassy Diplomat
"The children were really engaged."
Luke T. Mental Health Professional
"So engaging, relaxed and fabulous."
Sophia W. Parent
"A wonderful way to connect, create, and support emotional wellbeing."
Elaine D. Library Service Lead
"Very fun and boosts confidence"
Anon. Participant
"A fantastic way for children to express themselves and have fun"
Charlotte M. Complex Needs Lead
Action Art Play is officially accredited with The Family Arts Standards recognising our commitment to provide excellent family experiences.
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