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Over the years, we’ve had the pleasure of working with schools and education organisations. Browse a selection of photography capturing these shared moments.

A group of children wearing yellow safety vests sit and lie on large, soft cushions in a brightly lit, playful indoor space, smiling and posing for a group photo.

People wearing masks sort items into cardboard boxes on tables in a large hall with high ceilings, arched windows, and balcony seating. The scene suggests a community or volunteer event.

Festival in a Box, 2020. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A person wearing a colourful costume with padded fabric strips covering their face stands indoors on a wooden floor. Other people are visible in the background, engaging in activities.

Waterworld, 2022. Photo by Bea Davidson.

Four schoolchildren wearing uniforms stand together indoors, looking at artwork or papers with interest. One girl in the foreground holds a sheet, while the others observe attentively. The setting appears to be a classroom or art space.

Hot Bed Press, 2024. Photo by Emma Colbert-Mooring.

Woman and child on a video call, the child showing an invention drawing while the woman holds a model of it, suggesting creativity and collaboration.

A young girl with dark hair and a curious expression observes a small mechanical model with miniature clothing and a washing machine in a brightly lit room.

The Big Reinvention Challenge, 2022. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A woman speaking gestures with her hand in a church-like space, whilst a group of girls in blue uniforms gather and talk near a large, curved, black-and-white photo display in the background.

Three people make paper at a workshop. One woman in a brown jumper smiles as she helps hold a wooden frame, whilst two others assist, reaching in from the sides.

Paper Making Workshop by Hana Salih, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A teenage boy in a school uniform with a rucksack leans forward to look closely at a lit display screen, smiling slightly. The background is softly blurred with people walking past.

A girl with long hair and glasses stands smiling beside a pink sign that reads “The BIG Reinvention Challenge!” A large yellow tennis ball sits in a basketball net above her, labelled The Ball Pusher.

A group of people, including individuals in wheelchairs, dance and enjoy themselves in a spacious, brightly-lit room with wooden floors and white walls. Everyone appears to be engaged and having fun together.

Waterworld, 2022. Photo by Emma Colbert-Mooring.

A group of school children sit on the floor indoors, smiling and looking engaged. They are wearing green uniforms and glasses, appearing attentive and happy.

The Nasheed Choir, 2024. Photo by Emma Colbert-Mooring.

A person arranges items in large open cardboard boxes on a wooden floor; the boxes contain various art supplies.

Festival in a Box, 2020. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A group of people, some using wheelchairs, dance and interact with support staff in a brightly lit room with colourful ceiling decorations. Two people high-five in the centre, smiling and enjoying the activity.

Waterworld, 2022. Photo by Bea Davidson.

A woman in a striped dress leans over a table, showing a large black-and-white photo to two people seated. Others are visible in the background in a bright, modern room.

A man in a blue shirt sings to a large crowd with a microphone.

The Nasheed Choir, 2024. Photo by Fiona Finchett.

A group of students in dark clothing stand in a large, historic hall with stained glass windows, listening to a person speaking. Sculptural art pieces lie on wooden panels on the floor.

School Guided Tour, 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

Two girls in school uniforms stand indoors, holding colourful posters that say HAVE FUN. They are smiling at the camera, and in the background, a teacher is arranging similar posters on the floor.

Hot Bed Press, 2024. Photo by Emma Colbert-Mooring.

Illustrated fantasy map of Lancashire features mountains, rivers, castles, animals, mythical figures, and labelled towns like Lancaster and Preston, with a decorative compass and border.

Daniel Nelson, Graduate Micro Commissions, 2021.

Three young women wearing face masks stand outdoors in a row, looking ahead. The background is urban and slightly blurred, suggesting a city street or shopping area.

Christian Bell, Graduate Micro Commissions, 2021. Photo by Lee Smillie.

A group of school children in blue uniforms stand indoors, smiling and holding a colourful sign that reads The BIG Reinvention Challenge! The background features a decorated noticeboard with bees and inspirational words.

A young girl with dark hair in a ponytail smiles whilst pointing at framed pictures on a white gallery wall. She wears a grey dress and a blue jacket with pink lining.

The Big Reinvention Challenge, 2022. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A person stands against a wall with green and red light patterns projected onto them. Large shadows of another figure appear beside and over the person, creating a dramatic, surreal effect.

School Guided Tour, 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A person’s hands work on a small papermaking frame filled with wet pulp, red and black pigments, over a plastic bin. Another person observes closely in the foreground.

Paper Making Workshop by Hana Salih, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A group of people dressed in black observe and sketch a tall stone sculpture inside a spacious, rustic hall with arched windows, exposed brick walls, and a high, turquoise and red ceiling.

School Guided Tour, 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A group of people stand in front of a large building, looking at a hoarding that reads, QUESTION YOUR SEARCH FOR VALIDATION. The weather is clear and the setting is an urban square.

Christian Bell, Graduate Micro Commissions, 2021. Photo by Lee Smillie.

Several children wearing yellow safety vests play joyfully indoors, tossing white paper circles in the air. One child in the centre stands with arms stretched up, smiling excitedly, surrounded by playful chaos and cardboard tubes.

Man smiling on a webcam to a child holding a detailed invention drawing.

Four people wearing masks are assembling cardboard boxes at tables in a spacious indoor setting. The focus is on a woman with long hair in the foreground, whilst others work in the background.

Festival in a Box, 2020. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A woman demonstrates screen printing to a group of schoolchildren while a man observes and smiles in a classroom. The children wear uniforms and posters with names are visible on the wall in the background.

Hot Bed Press, 2024. Photo by Emma Colbert-Mooring.

A person walks through a bright, modern art gallery with white walls, leafy green plants, and a large hanging fabric with blue-green leaf prints in the foreground.

Two girls wearing hijabs sit at a table working on an arts and crafts project with paper, scissors, and glue, focused and collaborating in a classroom setting.

Several people stand facing a brightly lit, interactive wall display with colourful patterns and silhouettes, in a dimly lit room with reflective, distorted mirrors.

School Guided Tour, 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A man sings into a microphone on stage whilst a group of children in matching green shirts sing behind him.

The Nasheed Choir, 2025. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A young woman with red hair sits at a table with plants, jars, and a laptop labelled AniPlants. She is looking at a red tablet on a stand. The background is a colourful, paint-splattered wall.

Group of children in school uniforms singing indoors.

The Nasheed Choir, 2024. Photo by Emma Colbert-Mooring.

Sunny outdoor scene with a brick building, a wall reading “I could not go out to dance because COVID said no chance!”, and wildflowers lining the path.

Of Earth & Sky, 2021. Photo by Bea Davidson.

A person in blue clothing sits cross-legged, gently holding a crocheted soft toy shaped like a fox or animal, with their hand resting on it. Bright blankets are visible in the background.

Waterworld, 2022. Photo by Bea Davidson.

A person wearing glasses and a mask draws a large face on an activity sheet, with colourful illustrated faces and text visible on the page, sitting at a cardboard box table.

Festival in a Box, 2020. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A woman with a red rucksack addresses a group of students in dark clothing and headscarves outdoors, with urban buildings and trees in the background.

School Guided Tour, 2023. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A diverse group of people, including a person in a wheelchair, are holding colourful scarves and fabrics, smiling and interacting together in a bright room with a wooden floor.

Waterworld, 2022. Photo by Bea Davidson.

A textured, handmade plate of art resembling food, with clay-like beans, pinkish meat slices, bread, a boiled egg in a blue cup, and grey fork and knife, all placed on a grey surface.

Ellie Barrett, Graduate Micro Commissions, 2021.

Nine colourful posters with bold, overlapping text featuring positive messages like “LET YOUR SMILE SHINE,” “NEVER LOOK DOWN AT YOUR FEET LOOK UP AT THE STARS,” and “SHOW KINDNESS TO THE WORLD” displayed on a white wall.

Hot Bed Press, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A group of smiling schoolchildren in green uniforms hold up colourful posters with positive messages like “SHOW KINDNESS TO THE WORLD” and “YOU’RE BRIGHTER THAN THE SUN”.

Hot Bed Press, 2024. Photo by Emma Colbert-Mooring.

Two young children sit at a table covered with art supplies, focusing intently as they work on craft projects in a bright, busy indoor setting with adults and children in the background.

Paper Making Workshop by Hana Salih, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

A group of people sit in a circle on a wooden floor, holding up a large colourful parachute above their heads, creating a playful and inclusive atmosphere indoors.

Waterworld, 2022. Photo by Bea Davidson.

A man with a beard gestures whilst speaking in a classroom setting, with a group of children standing in the background. The children are wearing uniforms and the room has shelves and framed pictures on the walls.

The Nasheed Choir, 2024. Photo by Emma Colbert-Mooring.

A smiling child in a red and blue checked shirt sketches cartoons in a notebook with a pencil, sitting at a bright desk with sewing tools and a ruler nearby.

Three children in green school uniforms sit at a table doing arts and crafts. The girl in the foreground focuses on her project, while the two boys in the background cut and glue yellow paper. Classroom materials are scattered on the table.

A woman helps a young girl put a red hat on a chicken indoors. The woman wears a floral blouse and sunglasses on her head; the girl wears a checked shirt and smiles at the chicken.

Group of children in school uniforms singing indoors.

The Nasheed Choir, 2024. Photo by Emma Colbert-Mooring.

Plush owl in a bright red outfit with a ruffled bonnet and cape featuring a owl and umbrella patch, wearing tiny black shoes and sitting outdoors.

A child in blue clothing touches a colourful, textured fabric object adorned with lace, ribbons, and floral decorations, possibly part of a sensory or textile art activity.

Waterworld, 2022. Photo by Bea Davidson.

A group of children in yellow shirts watch a vibrant light installation featuring vertical, glowing pillars inside a large hall with arched brick walls and blue lighting. Adults stand near the exhibit, observing.

The Nasheed Choir, 2024. Photo by Robin Zahler.

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