At the Root Arts CIC is an arts organisation based in West Lothian working to amplify and empower the voices of different communities, people and places through the creative arts.
PLANTING CREATIVITY AT THE ROOT OF EVERY COMMUNITY.
Learning through the creative arts.
Curriculum for Growth
Our school programme works in partnership with schools in local authorities to deliver creative experiences to support the Curriculum for Excellence alongside our own Curriculum for Growth, helping children and young people grow with confidence. Our programmes are designed to enhance learning through creativity - building communication, confidence, teamwork, and self-expression in a way that complements classroom teaching and supports wellbeing.
School Workshops
We deliver engaging, curriculum-linked creative workshops in schools, including drama, music, film, and interdisciplinary arts. Each session is tailored to your school’s needs and can support literacy, health and wellbeing, expressive arts, and wider achievement.
Our workshops are inclusive, accessible, and designed to spark imagination—helping pupils build confidence, collaborate with others, and express themselves creatively in a safe and supportive environment.
Creative Pathways
We support secondary school pupils to explore creative pathways and future opportunities in the arts. Through interactive sessions, talks, and practical workshops, we introduce young people to careers in performance, production, and the wider creative industries.
Our approach helps pupils understand their potential, build confidence in their skills, and see how creativity can translate into real-world opportunities.
Teacher Focus
We offer professional learning opportunities for teachers and school staff, focusing on how creative approaches can enhance teaching and learning.Sessions can include drama-based learning techniques, creative facilitation skills, and ways to embed expressive arts across the curriculum.
Our aim is to equip educators with practical tools to inspire creativity and engagement in the classroom.
Lunch Clubs
Our creative lunch clubs provide a relaxed, inclusive space where pupils can explore music, drama, and creative arts during the school day.
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These sessions support wellbeing, social connection, and confidence-building, giving young people a chance to express themselves, try something new, and feel part of a creative community within their school
Ready to bring creativity to your school? We'd love to work with you to design a programme that fits with your pupils, school, and community.
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Enquire now by emailing matthew@attherootarts.org or call 07427674594 for further information.
Roots in the Community
At At the Root Arts CIC, our community work is at the heart of everything we do. We collaborate with local partners, groups, and communities to deliver creative projects that are inclusive, accessible, and shaped by the people taking part.
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From grassroots workshops to funded programmes, we create spaces where creativity builds confidence, strengthens connections, and brings communities together.