MYSTERIES OF THE ZOO
120 mins, £240 incl VAT, max 30 students
An introduction to the Museum and its story will help your students set the scene for their writing workshop. We'll discuss the origins of museums before your pupils respond to an object of their choosing through the written word. A handling session will give your students an intimate look at historical objects.
PERFECT FOR KEY STAGES 3&4
Bowes on tour: this offer can be delivered as a visit to your classroom.
UNSPOKEN ART: FLORIOGRAPHY CODE BREAKING
90 mins, £216 incl VAT, max 30 students
This workshop has been designed to develop your pupils' observation skills within a gallery setting.
Join the team as we learn about the Victorian art of floriography through still life in this fascinating workshop. Pupils will use a range of techniques and begin to develop ways in which they analyse and evaluate their work and the work of their peers.
PERFECT FOR KEY STAGES 3&4
RESPONDING TO ART
120 mins, £240 incl VAT, max 30 students
These sessions take place in our large picture galleries, which are filled with inspiring works covering a range of styles, subjects and time periods.
Pupils will explore artwork ranging from the 15th to the 20th century and reflecting a diverse range of art styles and techniques. This workshop offers the opportunity to produce creative works in a variety of different styles. Your students will be able to respond to the works in a way that they feel most engaged with, from illustration to observational drawing, as they begin to develop the skills needed to develop work for their portfolio within a museum gallery setting.
PERFECT FOR KEY STAGES 3&4 +
LAW AND ORDER
120 mins, £240 incl VAT, max 30 students
The North East has a strong Medieval heritage, anchored in deception, myth and stories. We will introduce your pupils to our historical collection, dating back to the Medieval era, where they will explore the artwork and imagery of the period whilst undertaking historical analysis. This workshop encourages critical thinking and research skills by allowing your students to act as the lawmakers that uncover the stories behind various historical sources.
PERFECT FOR KEY STAGES 3&4 +
ROUTES, STORIES & THREADS
90 mins, £216 incl VAT, max 30 students
Join us as we examine the collection's Tudor and Elizabethan objects. Your pupils will experiment with language, writing styles and content as part of a relaxed activity, outside of their classroom setting. Pupils will be encouraged to create a variety of written responses, from poetry to fiction, to the collections and stories from these time periods, providing a unique exploration of the society and culture of England at the time.
PERFECT FOR KEY STAGES 3&4 +
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