A pair of hands working on creating a blue sock puppet

Film making with Northumberland Virtual School

Care-experienced children from Northumberland have worked with artists to create short films.

Care-experienced children from two residential children’s homes in Northumberland have created two short films. 

Over four days this summer, the group worked with Blue Cabin associate artists Alison McGowan and Laura Degnan to explore theatre, puppetry, scriptwriting and film making. At the end of the four days, the group watched their new film together.

Aims of the project

The project supported the children and young people to:

  • Explore themes around identity and where we live
  • Learn new skills and showcase their creative work
  • Have their voices heard
  • Grow in confidence and build new relationships

Who is involved?

What have people said about the project?

Jane Walker, head of Northumberland virtual school, said: “Blue Cabin has an excellent reputation amongst Virtual Schools in the North East and we are excited about working together on an artistic project that will engage children and young people from our residential homes. Their skills will be showcased and their voices will be heard through the film they create at a celebrating achievement event in October.”

Puppet Song

Puppets' Got Talent

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