DON NEWTON is ROUGH MAGIC. “I would unreservedly recommend ROUGH MAGIC to any school who want to add an extra sparkle and dimension to their LITERACY, ART/CRAFT and DRAMA.” Peter Kent. Head teacher at Instow Community Primary School.
I have been working in West Country schools as a teller of TRADITIONAL TALES and POETRY, a PUPPETEER and CRAFT WORKER, as a Full-time Professional Freelance, since 1987. I work predominantly in the Primary Sector, right through the two Key Stages from Reception and Pre-School, adapting my stories and craft workshops to fit each age group.
It is my firm belief that ALL learning begins with Creative Play. In this involvement the child learns, often unconsciously, how to imagine a solution to a problem and bring it into the world. By so doing they learn to take risks, to take a chance, thus gaining in self-confidence, extending their horizons and learning that the world is not a source of anxiety but a rich cornucopia of possibilities.
My storytelling and poetry workshops awaken this creative involvement, stimulating the imagination and the joy of words to express feelings. My puppet and craft work does exactly the same while increasing spatial awareness and problem solving. I like to start all sessions and workshops, no matter what, with a Traditional Tale.
It is a lovely way to start the day, gets everyone in a nice relaxed mood and is fun. Just click onto any Performance or Workshop for details. ALL my work can be tailored to any area of The National Curriculum that you wish. ALL materials are supplied- the school has no need to provide any resources.
If you have a request for some particular `MAKING WORKSHOP`, please ask. I LOVE A CHALLENGE. “It is always a pleasure to have ROUGH MAGIC in the school. Don is very tuned in to what interests and motivates children.” Staff Member- Instow Community Primary School.
I have FULL ENHANCED POLICE DISCLOSURE through Devon County Council and am a MEMBER OF EQUITY.
"It is inevitable that, sometimes, I am already booked when a school wants me. Fortunately I can often `contract in` my son Steve (www.artworksplus.org), for Shadow Puppets, Rod Puppets, Masks etc.
Steve has a degree in Fine Art, is a qualified Art Teacher and has 13 years experience running workshops in schools. Steve specialises in running Animation workshops. To learn more click on Animation Workshops in Services"
