by our exhibitions and the collection.
Workshops
Available throughout the year
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.
Art, craft and design
Capturing Nature
Pupils discover how artists have been inspired by nature through our collections. They then explore mixed media and experiment with wax trapping techniques.
Find out more about Capturing Nature.
Discovering Sculpture
This introduction to sculpture uses two and three-dimensional drawing techniques that allow pupils to create a sculptural artwork with wire, withies and wool.
Find out more about Discovering Sculpture.
Portraits
Pupils observe and investigate the relationships between people and objects and create their own portraits using two and three-dimensional techniques.
Find out more about Portraits.
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History
Blitz, Change and Rock 'n' Roll
Based on stories from people who lived in Manchester through the 40s and 50s, this workshop explores life, work and entertainment through drama, dance and song.
Find out more about Blitz, Change and Rock 'n' Roll.
Greek Art and Architecture
Pupils will discover the Greek way of life by drawing on myths, stories and beliefs that are contained within paintings, pottery, friezes and relief sculptures.
Find out more about Greek Art and Architecture.
Greek myths and morals (Year 5&6)
Pupils debate timeless morals and dilemmas as they explore how the gods influenced everyday life and the beliefs of Athenian citizens.
Find out more about Greek Myths and Morals.
Victorian Manchester
By becoming characters from our artworks pupils begin to understand how and why Manchester grew through the Victorian period.
Find out more about Victorian Manchester.
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Literacy
Mystery of the Missing Masterpiece
Hot on the trail of an exclusive story pupils meet a curator, examine artefacts, conduct research and make decisions to generate a newspaper report.
Find out more about The Mystery of the Missing Masterpiece.
Incredible Characters, Inventive Endings
Inspired by a range of curious objects, paintings and sculptures, pupils are invited to delve into their imaginations to create characters, develop plots and propose resolutions for a fantastical story. Ideas are communicated using drama and role play, and performances are captured onto DVD for you to extend your visit back at school.
Find out more about Incredible Characters, Inventive Endings
To make a booking or for further information please contact us.
Tel: 0161 235 8842
Fax: 0161 235 8899
