Workshops

Children participating in workshop

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.

Incredible Characters, Inventive Endings

Inspired by a range of curious objects, paintings and sculptures, pupils create characters, develop plots and propose resolutions for a fantastical story. They use drama and role play to develop their ideas and we capture their performances onto DVD for you to extend your visit back at school.

Find out more about Incredible Characters, Inventive Endings

Iron Man

Using artworks, dramatic readings, role play and music, pupils explore this classic children’s sci-fi fairytale. We examine Ted Hughes’ narrative style and techniques to extend pupils writing and help them develop as critical readers.  

Find out more about Iron Man

To make a booking or for further information please contact us.

Tel: 0161 235 8842

Fax:
0161 235 8899