Workshops
Choose from a range of activity workshops, all of which:
- Last 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Include practical activities led by artists/educators.
- Are cross-curricular in approach and wherever possible, cross-cultural.
- Are based on the permanent collections and often current special exhibitions.
Nature Trail
Pupils explore paintings and sculpture to discover the seasons, mini beasts, wildlife and things you find in the garden. Then they document their discoveries by creating colourful paintings using mixed media.
Find out more about Nature Trail.
Toys
Pupils discover toys from the past in our paintings and decorative artworks. They handle original toys and learn how to play long-forgotten games.
Find out more about Toys.
Where the Wild Things Live
Inspired by Maurice Sendak’s Where The Wild Things Are, pupils embark on mini adventures around the gallery. They explore artworks to discover real and imaginary animals and then create their own fantastical puppet creatures.
Find out more about Where the Wild Things Live.
Heroes in a Small World
Using drama and small world role play, pupils explore paintings to examine the notion of what a hero is. Then they structure simple stories based upon their experiences, using a series of story-box scenarios.
Find out more about Heroes in a Small World.
To make a booking or for further information please contact us.
Tel: 0161 235 8842
Fax: 0161 235 8899
