in conclusion The Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co. shows how a magic intervention can cut right across formal land-use restrictions and, through surprise and delight, can achieve unique outcomes. It reveals that if we embed mutual teaching and learning at the heart of our places, the town, village or urban neighbourhood can become the school rather than be separated from it.
OTHER EXAMPLES
Hoxton Street Monster Supplies, London, UK, 2010 ...is the eerie store front for the Ministry of Stories, a teaching centre co-founded by author Nick Hornby, inspired by 826 Valencia.
Hackney Pirates, London, UK, 2010
Fighting Words, Dublin, Ireland, 2008
‌is an out-of-school educational hub that started by offering week-long creative workshops during the summer vacation.
‌is a creative writing centre set up by novelist Roddy Doyle, inspired by 826 Valencia but without a shop. The centre contains one big, playful open-plan space with revolving bookshelves inviting in students of all ages for free tutoring.
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