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What is Carbon Literacy Training?

Carbon Literacy Training equips learners with the knowledge, skills, motivation and confidence to embed positive climate action in your work and personal lives. Our course is catered to Oxfordshire’s creative community, helping learners to measurably reduce the carbon cost of creative projects and creating a cultural shift towards climate justice and a zero-carbon future.

Is this course right for me?

Our course has been designed for independent creatives, freelancers, artists, writers, performers, members of community groups and staff and volunteers from cultural organisations and venues.

This session has been funded by the Vale of White Horse District Council Climate Action fund, so is open to anyone based in the Vale of White Horse area in Oxfordshire.

To access this training, please join the network (for free) by signing the Green Arts Charter.

Spaces are limited. Please let us know if you can no longer attend, so that we can offer the space to someone else.

Who are we?

Green Arts Oxfordshire Network (GAON) exists to unite Oxfordshire’s artists and cultural organisations in their work to tackle the climate & ecological emergency. We believe that a better future is possible, and that we as cultural leaders need to create the change we want to see in the world.

What's the format of Carbon Literacy Training?

Our training is a full day of learning made up of 3 parts:

Part 1: Online e-learning Platform

This section increases your understanding of the science behind climate change, and the global and local impacts. It is self-directed, including videos and quizzes, and is completed online in your own time ahead of part 2. We expect this to take around 2 - 3 hours.

Part 2: Online Training Session with a Carbon Literacy Trainer

This section outlines what we need to do as a society to reduce carbon emissions, introducing national plans, local initiatives and high impact actions that you can take, in the context of the creative sector. This is an interactive session including group discussions and opportunities to ask questions. The session will last 3.5 - 4 hours inclusive of a 30-minute break.

Part 3: Participant Details Forms

The final part of the training involves you developing an action pledge both as an individual and with a wider group, in order to reduce carbon emissions. This section should take around 1 hour to complete.

Accessibility

If you have any access requirements, please let us know when you book your training session. We have live transcriptions available to support learners during our training sessions. This is available to request anonymously before the session through our short pre-course questionnaire.

What's the impact?

The sustainability consultancy firm Jacobs did a study on the effectiveness of Carbon Literacy training, and discovered that there is between a 5 - 15% carbon saving per person for those that undertake the training. A study at the University of Leeds also found that Carbon Literacy is an effective way of instigating lasting change.

Testimonials from GAON Carbon Literacy Training Participants

“The trainer was very passionate and inspirational. The training has really opened my eyes to what changes I can make as an individual and artistic director of a small charity. Thank you and please keep up the great work!”

“Thank you Green Arts Oxfordshire for providing such a thorough, well-informed, accessible training! I feel the training helped us gather more accurate info about our carbon footprint, and gave a lot of useful insights on how to reduce it. Everyone should take this course!”

“This is a very informative and helpful introduction for anyone in our times.”

“I thoroughly enjoyed the training. I learnt a lot and it helped me clarify what direction I should take next in my commitment to doing something about climate change. It left me feeling positive, which is something I rarely feel when our future can appear overwhelmingly disastrous.”

* This session may be postponed if we do not secure 15 bookings.

Acknowledgments

We gratefully acknowledge that this cohort of training has been funded by the Vale of White Horse District Council Climate Action Fund.

The development of this course was supported by Oxford City Council's Community Impact Fund, as well as Fusion Arts, Tandem Collective, Oxford Friends of the Earth, CAG Oxfordshire and anonymous donors.

Do you wonder how your creative practice could be more friendly to and respectful of the environment?

Seeking alternative ways to print your artist publications or travel for your cultural event?

Which vocabulary to use to communicate your interest and involvement with sustainable practice?

Get inspired for the year ahead by joining this gathering of creatives and artists interested in sustainability and working towards climate justice. Bring your works in progress and ideas to share, or come along to listen, experience a sense of community and connect with local creatives. We look forward to welcoming you.

Who are we?

Green Arts Oxfordshire Network (GAON) unites Oxfordshire’s artists and cultural organisations in their work to tackle the climate & ecological emergency. We believe that a better future is possible, and that we as cultural leaders need to create the change we want to see in the world.

Who is this for?

Both professional and hobbyist creatives of all kinds, (including writers, artists, performers, curators, musicians, photographers and more) are invited to join this community gathering and exchange free-flowing ideas. You do not need to already be creating 'green' artwork to join the conversation!

Accessibility:

This gathering will be in the Old Fire Station's Studio. Please enter the building at 40 George Street via the foyer. There is level entry into the foyer of the Old Fire Station, and step-free access to the Studio via a lift. There is an accessible toilet on the same floor.

Getting there:

We've put together some information that we hope will help you to reduce emissions and frustrations when visiting museums, theatres and arts venues in Oxford city centre, perhaps even make your journey part of the fun! Take a look at our at-a-glance guide at the bottom of this page, with more detailed information here.

Photograph by Johanna Tagada Hoffbeck

Pegasus’ family favourite Dancin’ Oxford is back with Family Dance Party! This is the newer, snazzier, even dancier version of our ever-popular Baby Boogie sessions. 
With a magical mix of music played live by DJ Euton, the funkiest lighting, and bubbles and games galore, you’ll see why these sessions have been entertaining Oxford for over 9 years.  There’s even a creative workshop beforehand for anyone who wants to learn new moves. 
Put on your dancing shoes, bring your little ones, and prepare to have the best party ever! 
 
Disco sessions start at 11:30am and 2:30pm. If you fancy the workshop arrive an hour earlier at 10:30am or 1:30pm.  

We’re collaborating with Dancin’ Oxford once again to bring you an exciting line-up of dance to celebrate the 13th year of Moving with the Times. Every year, this showcase features three exciting dance companies offering new work that is dynamic, inspiring, and thought-provoking.

This year we are delighted to showcase work from, Divija Melally and Saili Katebe, Anjali Dance Company and Kavya Iyer Ramalingam.

Back by popular demand, Body Politic presents another eclectic and toe-tapping showcase featuring some of Oxford’s best and brightest young artists. 
 
Join Body Politic as we celebrate 50 yrs of Hip Hop with a vibrant and powerful display of hip hop dance.  
 
Playing homage to a culture rooted in freedom, expression and community, Body Politic are proud to curate an evening that celebrates and acknowledges a culture and movement that has transformed the lives of many. 
 
Featuring performances from local and national youth dance companies, Body Politic YOUTH, and much more. 
 
Body Politic is known for its ‘exciting’ and ‘powerful’ shows ‘danced skillfully’ so don’t miss out on this special birthday celebration event. 

Pegasus’ family favourite Dancin’ Oxford is back with Family Dance Party! This is the newer, snazzier, even dancier version of our ever-popular Baby Boogie sessions. 
With a magical mix of music played live by DJ Euton, the funkiest lighting, and bubbles and games galore, you’ll see why these sessions have been entertaining Oxford for over 9 years.  There’s even a creative workshop beforehand for anyone who wants to learn new moves. 
Put on your dancing shoes, bring your little ones, and prepare to have the best party ever! 
 
Disco sessions start at 11:30am and 2:30pm. If you fancy the workshop arrive an hour earlier at 10:30am or 1:30pm.  

Dancin’ Oxford and Pegasus Theatre are pleased to invite you to a first look at the progress of dance works being created by the Moving With The Times 2024 commissioned artists, Divija Melally and Saili Katebe, Anjali Dance Company, and Kavya Iyer Ramalingam. 
 
The artists selected for the 2024 Moving With The Times commissions embody the most exciting talent in the UK in the early stages of their careers, representing diverse backgrounds and dance forms. Being awarded the Moving With The Times commission has propelled many artists to join the ranks of the UK’s leading dance innovators, including Richard Chappell Dance, Justice in Motion, and Body Politic.  
 
The 2024 Commissioned artists will create original works to be premiered at Dancin’ Oxford’s Spring Dance Festival in March 2024. 
 

A unique opportunity to explore the fast-growing dance form Kathak with the award-winning Amina Khayyam Dance Company.

Three days of intense Kathak technique – rhythmic footwork with mathematical compositions – and ang abhinaya – the language of gestural expression – will equip participants to create work that will be performed as a curtain-raiser for the company’s new work, Story of One, Story of Many, on 1 March 2024.

For ages 12-17

Full bursary places available: email Abie Walton on waltona@thenorthwall.com by Thu 1 Feb 2024 to apply.

About the workshop
This three-day in-person course runs from 10.30am – 4.30pm each day in the Dance Studio at The North Wall. Participants must book for the full three days and be available on 1 March for the curtain-raiser.

Our experienced workshop facilitators are DBS checked and there is always a first aider and fire marshal in The North Wall building.

Join us this February half term to develop new skills in dance technique, picking up routines, and working as an ensemble. Have fun exploring acting through movement and learn Musical Theatre routines that will be shared with friends and family.

For ages: 8-11

Full bursary places available: email Abie Walton on waltona@thenorthwall.com by Thu 1 Feb 2024 to apply.

About the workshop
This three-day in-person workshop runs from 9am-12pm each day in the Drama Studio at The North Wall. Participants must book for the full three days.

Our experienced workshop facilitators are DBS checked and there is always a first aider and fire marshal in The North Wall building.

Biff is not like ordinary dogs. He likes moonlight. And music. And walking on his tiptoes. You see, Biff doesn’t think he’s a dog, Biff thinks he’s a ballerina…

The sublime and the ridiculous combine in this hilarious story of a small dog with a big personality and even bigger dreams, brought to life using beautiful puppets, well-loved ballet music and dazzling comedy.

Created by Little Angel Theatre, last seen at The North Wall in 2023 with their sell-out show I Want My Hat Back Trilogy.