About

Formal Elements functions as a resource providing inspiration and opportunities to creative secondary, college and university students in Devon, U.K. Whatever your interests, passions or subjects, these opportunities are open to pupils in Devon of all specialisms.

As teachers, designers and artists we, as a team, are aware that the South West suffers from a lack of opportunity and cultural enrichment that can lead to our learners missing out on both academic and vocational futures. For this reason, we seek to provide professional opportunities to our young people and help build meaningful links within industry.

We welcome ideas, contributions and support so please share, follow and get in touch.

Cheers, Joe

Submissions

We’re here to showcase creativity and talent, so if you’re a student based in Devon and want to share your work with us and the rest of the world then get in touch. Follow the link below for guidelines, ideas and inspiration.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Hear what our artists, students and teachers have to say.

  • Sam

    CTL Creative Arts, Coombeshead Academy

    Formal Elements is the first place to look for creative inspiration. It’s like the scene in Pulp Fiction when Jackson & Travolta open the boot and their faces are illuminated in gold light. This brings that feeling to Art Teachers and their students.

  • Rhiannon

    Student

    I find the Formal Elements account really useful. As an art student, having an accessible resource that can provide me with inspiration, opportunity and advice is amazing. It’s encouraged me to try new mediums and incorporate them into my own work.

  • Katie

    Art & Photography Teacher, South Dartmoor Community College

    This is such a fantastic resource for teachers, students and anyone seeking creative inspiration. Formal Elements brings together a huge range of artists and opportunities with young people in mind.

  • Lydia

    Student

    This website has massively helped me with my GCSE’s. It’s introduced me to new artists that I’ve been able to link to my studies and develop my own personal style.

  • Alice

    Teacher of Art, Photography & Textiles. The Spires College

    I’ve loved following the Formal Elements Instagram. It drip feeds me daily inspiration that I bring into my teaching. It massively helped during my Year 11’s independent project and supported them with new fresh ideas. I also love the newsletter - seeing all these subjects in one space brings a wider awareness of contemporary global creativity.

  • Sara

    Student

    I think this site opens up a really good opportunity for more students to work creatively. I’ve found its resources really useful throughout my GCSE’s.

  • Sophie

    Student

    Formal Elements has opened my eyes to new artworks, techniques and movements from around the world. It’s shed a new light on the mediums I use.