What happens when an Arts Centre works closely with a Primary School?

Small Grains is a new pilot education programme developed by Stapleford Granary for Key Stage 1 & 2 students at Stapleford Primary School. Small Grains is a responsive programme, inspired by and connected to the ever-changing cultural life of the Granary with a particular focus on visual art and live music. The programme explores ways of making the cultural programme accessible and inspirational to young children by exposing them to high quality music and art, giving them space and scope to respond in their own way and providing opportunities and tools to learn and create. 

Now in it’s third year, pupils have been fortunate to experience a vast array of arts opportunities including:

  • live performances
  • visits from artists
  • practical activities such as clay, printing, 3D modelling and more
  • connections with sound through the Sound Lab 
  • Year 6 Granary takeover
  • Tin Forest performance

Visits to the Granary are always a highlight. Please find further details of different visits and reports further down this page

Year 6 Grad show 2025