The National Arts Education Archive

Geoffrey Wilson Craft and Design

An Historic craft and design collection with schemes of work from the beginning of the 20th century, the work and influence of Geoffrey Wilson when he was Senior Adviser in Craft & Design for the West Riding 1960-1974 and also covering the period when he was Chief Inspector for Schools, Kirklees 1974-1990. Includes slides photography and design projects, papers and publications he produced, illustrating the philosophy and pedagogy he was using with teachers and their children. Also includes papers relating to a Danish Exchange and MA thesis on Craft & Design in Education.

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