StoneCrabs Residency at Dover Park Primary School, Ryde, Isle of Wight
Our Artistic Director, Franko Figueiredo, was one of the artists in residence in local schools as part of the “Our School Creates” initiative.
From September 2024 to July 2025, Franko collaborated closely with Dover Park Primary school headteacher Jon Kirby and Deputy Headteacher Hayley Roberts as well as teachers, and staff to test and implement a series of innovative ideas exploring how a more creative curriculum can support schools in achieving their overarching goals, particularly in enhancing literacy and oracy.
StoneCrabs also partnered with local arts groups such as Brevity (The Isle of Wight Literary Handbill), Wonderfell, and Keeping It Reel Productions; this fits our commitment to connect schools with a diverse range of artists. Students from Year 1 to Year 6 participated in drama workshops, crafting and performing myths inspired by the island.
If you are interested in having StoneCrabs come and work with you, please contact franko@stonecrabs.co.uk
This project was supported by Arts Council England Artsmark and produced by IWCEP (Isle of Wight Cultural Education Partnership)/Creative Island