Workshops

Group of children and educator enjoying a workshopAvailable throughout the year

Choose from a range of activity sessions, all of which:

  • Last 1 hour 45 minutes (maximum).
  • 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.

My First Visit

This introduction to the gallery looks at paintings, videos, ceramics and costumes from the theme of nature. Pupils experiment with mixed media to create their own masterpiece.
More information about My First Visit

Listening To Art

This workshop inspires children to experience items in our collection through sound and stories. Using their imagination, pupils listen to paintings, respond through movement, draw and create musical sounds.  

More information about Listening To Art

Touching Art

In this multi-sensory workshop, pupils look, listen and touch artworks, to help them create a sculptural piece made from soft, spiky or shiny materials.
More information about Touching Art

Toys

Discover toys from the past through exploring the paintings and decorative arts in the gallery. Handle original toys and learn how to play long-forgotten games.
More information about Toys

To make a booking or for further information please contact us.
Tel: 0161 235 8842
Fax: 0161 235 8899