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🎶 Calling Young Creatives (25 & under)
Are you passionate about music & want to develop your skills? We’re looking for a young artist or creative person (25 and under) who’s eager to learn, grow, & gain hands-on experience on our Sound Seeker project. Learn more ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/jobs/sound-s...

» Wee People, Big Feelings - Starcatchers In 2022, Starcatchers, artist Skye Reynolds and Scots Corner Early Learning and Childcare Centre worked together to explore how creative movement and being creative in general can help early years…

This idea came from Starcatchers Wee People Big Feelings project, delivered by Artist, Skye Reynolds, which explores the relationship between emotional literacy and wellbeing with the wee ones in the setting.

Find out more about Wee People Big Feelings ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/wee-peo...

🧠 Rough & tumble (big movement) play creates rich learning. Exploring big, physical movement together supports trust, communication, emotional expression, and wellbeing

🎨 Explore #WeeInspirations Tummy Tumbles idea ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/wee-inspirations/wee-people-big-feelings-tummy-tumbles/

📢 Job opportunity

The Young Audiences Network is recruiting a freelance Young Audiences Network Coordinator to coordinate the development and launch of the Young Audiences Network, funded by Creative Scotland.

🔗 Find out more & apply: starcatchers.org.uk/jobs/young-a...
⏰ Deadline: 2nd March, 5pm

✨ Scotland-based female dancers & movement artists ✨

Starcatchers are seeking a performer to join the Float team for Fringe 2026 — a beautiful new show for babies birth–12 months by Kerry Cleland & company.

🔗 Find out more ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/jobs/call-ou...

We're proud to be a member of the coalition of charities launching its #ManifestoForBabiesInScotland today. We urge all candidates standing in the upcoming Holyrood election to consider how their policies support babies.

📄 Read the Manifesto: lnkd.in/exQanfA4

Cuteness overload 🥹💛

These gorgeous photos are from our recent Cashback for Young Parents trip to @perthartgallery . ICYMI – they’ve launched a brand-new early years space, and as you can see, it was a huge hit with the wee ones!

Huge thanks to the Perth Gallery for such a warm welcome 🫶

Celebrate #SmallSizeDays with us ✨
It’s a chance to bring together young children & their families to celebrate the vital role of arts & creativity from birth. We believe every day is a Small Size Day, listen to our podcast exploring why the arts matter ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/creativ...

This #SmallSizeDay, there are lots of ways to explore creativity with your wee one. It doesn’t have to be a big event—why not try some of Starcatchers’ Wee Inspirations: simple, creative ideas that help you place your baby’s voice at the ❤️ of your play together ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/wee-ins...

We’d also love to spotlight Starcatchers Engagement Signals — an invaluable resource for anyone making work for young audiences or with an interest in child development. It helps us understand what really works (and what doesn’t!) when creating productions 👶

📘 ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/starcat...

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✨ We’re delighted to be taking part in this year’s #SmallSizeDays! ✨

From 30 Jan–1 Feb, Small Size Days celebrates performances, workshops & creative play for children 0–6, bringing young children, grown-ups & arts makers together to celebrate the arts from birth💛

🔍 ➡️ www.smallsizenetwork.org

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A wonderful day with the Starcatchers dream team 😍

No better way to get that #Mondaymotivation than by bringing the team together and bashing out our plans for 2026. And all at the beautiful Perth Art Gallery (whose Early Years section, if you haven't seen it, is superb - you need to visit! 🤩)

» Chalk Puddles - Starcatchers Did you know chalk makes stronger, brighter marks when wet? Outline a puddle with chalk and see how your wee one chooses to play. Choose a puddle near home so its a quick walk back if you end up…

Rainy day, no problem ☔️

Did you know chalk makes stronger, brighter marks when wet? 🎨 Outline a puddle with chalk & see how your wee one chooses to play. A fun way to explore STEM while developing fine motor skills ➡️

Graffiti BEAG × Starcatchers International Residency Exchange: Meet the Artists We are delighted to announce the artists who will take part in the BEAG–Starcatchers International Early Years Residency Exchange, launching in 2026. We’re delighted to officially congratulate the…

✨Exciting news ✨

We’re delighted to announce the artists selected to take part in the Graffiti BEAG–Starcatchers International Early Years Residency Exchange.

Congratulations to Roz McAndrew, Amie Burns-Walker, Nathalia Marques, Jo Dennehy 👏

Find out more ⬇️ www.graffiti.ie/news/graffit...

That magical moment when your wee one connects with a performance ❤️

Our performances are tried and tested by the experts themselves - babies 👶

ICYMI, we’re touring THREE shows for ages birth–12 months in 2026: 🚀 Laaaunch! 🏝️ ISLAND 🌊 Float

👀 Keep your eyes peeled for more info

🎥by Ben Winger.

» Eat Your Art - Starcatchers Raw veggies like broccoli, peppers and cucumber can be introduced from one year old – and they also make great paintbrushes! Mix yoghurt with a little natural food colouring , and grab a big tray as…

Looking for a fun, low-pressure way to explore food with your wee one? 🎨🥕

Try our #WeeInspirations Eat Your Own Art! Use raw veg as paintbrushes, mix yoghurt with a little natural food colouring, grab a large tray as your canvas & let the edible art begin➡️

💫 My first Starcatchers experience was taking my daughter to see MamaBabaMe in 2018. It was her first theatre show & at 18 months, she was completely mesmerised. A truly beautiful introduction to theatre for my wee baby 💛
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✨ Share your Starcatchers story!

As we celebrate 20 years, we’d love to hear your memories — from productions and community projects to Creative Skills sessions. Big or small, your story matters 🫶

Share via the link, DM us, or email info@starcatchers.org.uk
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Aerial performer on a ring dressed as the snow queen

Young child lies next to Laaaunch! performer

Young child wrapped in fabrics smiling at the camera

Young child absorbed watching performer singing into a microphone

Starting a new year always means taking time to reflect on the year gone by.

As we reflect on the year gone by, we couldn’t resist sharing some of these wonderful moments from our projects, productions, and Early Years development programmes from last year 🤩 So much to be proud of! ❤️

» Starcatchers & Platform: Early Years Artist Residency - Starcatchers Starcatchers and Platform are both celebrating their 20th Anniversaries in 2026. As part of our anniversary programmes, we would like to commission an Early Years Artist/s to develop a new and…

Only 4 days left to apply ⭐️
Starcatchers + Platform Glasgow seek an artist(s) to create a new early years experience for babies & young children as part of our 20th anniversary in 2026.
🗓 Deadline: Fri 9 Jan, 5pm
🔗 Apply now:

Looking to refresh your practice this year? ✨

Whether you’re an Early Years practitioner or curious learner, the Starcatchers #CreativeSkills podcast is packed with inspiring ideas—from schemas, to the Voice of the Baby.

🎧 Listen now ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/creativ...

📸 Brian Hartley

Happy New Year from Starcatchers! 🎉
2026 is extra special—we turn 20! ✨
We’ve got lots of exciting surprises planned to celebrate… but since we’re terrible at keeping secrets 🤭 In 2026 we’re touring not 1, but 3 exciting shows for wee one's birth–12 months! : 🚀 Laaaunch!, 🏝️ ISLAND & 🌊 Float.

Got wrapping paper, boxes or festive leftovers? 🎁
Turn them into something new with our #WeeInspirations. From junk mail mosaics to box burrows, there's lots of ideas to explore (plus ideas that give parents a well-deserved wee rest)➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/wee-ins...

 🗓️ Starcatchers office is now closed until Mon 5 Jan 🎄

A huge thank you for your support this year — whether you joined one of our training sessions, experienced one of our performances, or became part of our community families in Fife or Wester Hailes. We’re so grateful for all your support ❤️

We’re delighted to share our Starcatchers Annual Report 24/25, celebrating a year of inspiring creative experiences for babies, young children & their grown-ups across Scotland.
📖 starcatchers.org.uk/wp-content/u...
A huge thank you to everyone who has supported & been part of the our journey

We came last minute with our little boy — he was mesmerised by the singing. Thank you for an amazing night.” 💛

We’re still on a high from Narnia this weekend ✨

Step into the magic with Videographer Ben Winger's beautiful snapshot of the event 🤩 Huge thanks to our brilliant creative team

An image of a young child playing in water while an adult holds it. Over the photo are the words Artist opportunity

🎨 Artist Opportunity - Please Share!
Starcatchers & Platform are commissioning an Early Years Artist/s to create a new event for babies & young children as part of our 20th anniversary in 2026.
🗓 Deadline: Fri 9 Jan, 5pm
🔗 starcatchers.org.uk/jobs/starcat...

A group photo of the creative team involved in Narnia

That’s a wrap for Narnia Winter Trail #WesterHailes 2025 ✨

Huge congrats to the creative team for a beautiful, magical experience for families in Wester Hailes. Thanks to our amazing partners, Edinburgh Council, & to all the families & nurseries involved. A lovely way to welcome the festive season🎄

A window display with a lion face

A window display with two snowmen

A wintery window display with houses and Santa

A wintery window display with a polar bear and the snow queen

Look at all the beautiful windows popping up across Wester Hailes! ✨

A huge thank you to all the organisations and families who have helped us spread festive cheer throughout the community.

Part of our Narnia-inspired Winter Wanderland trail—bringing magic to the community tonight & tomorrow.❄️✨

A photo of a cosy winter scene with fairly lights, and cosy white bean bags

How cosy does this look? 😌

Narnia has officially arrived in #WesterHailes ✨

It’s been an absolute delight welcoming nurseries & families over the past few days to our winter festive trail. And we’re not done yet — we can’t wait to welcome even more families over the next few days.