Key Stage 2
Find out about the range of exciting creative workshops for Key Stage 2, which are all delivered by experienced Creative Facilitators.
East Meets West
How did art and culture from the other side of the world inspire makers thousands of miles away in 18th century Europe and the UK?
Pupils will:-
- Explore the museum’s exciting collection of objects from around the world, including from Japanese and China!
- Learn to recognise key elements of traditional East Asian style and see how this influenced European artists and makers
- Learn about trade routes between Europe and the East.
- Explore new art techniques, including embossing and collage to create their own pop-up decorated cabinet inspired by the wonderful Witcombe Cabinet.
£140
2 hour workshop for a maximum of 32 students.
A Sustainable Georgian
This workshop invites pupils to explore the impact of fashion on the environment, using 18th-century society as a starting point. The Georgians were great at making sure nothing went to waste!
Pupils will:-
- Learn about the trends and fashions of Georgian Bath with an eco-friendly twist!
- Explore objects in the Holburne collection that showcase examples of Georgian Fashion and learn how the Georgians tried to be sustainable.
- Learn how to create a playful self-portrait as a Georgian, developing collage skills with sustainable and secondhand materials.
£140
2 hour workshop for a maximum of 32 students.
Ancient Rome Inspires
The Romans worshiped over 65 gods and goddesses! Find examples of classical inspired art and objects that were influenced by these wonderful and fearsome gods.
Pupils will:-
- Learn how the classical world and it’s influences spread around the world, including to Europe and the UK
- Explore Roman myths, gods and goddesses depicted in paintings, sculpture and ceramics
- Develop relief and hand building skills to make a clay plaque representing a Roman god or goddess and their powers
£140
2 hour workshop for a maximum of 32 students.
Going Greek
This workshop invites pupils to explore the museum collection and discover artworks inspired by ancient and classical worlds. Spot Medusa, Cupid, Satyrs and more!
Pupils will:-
- Learn how ideas and trends from Ancient Greek culture spread across Europe in the 18th and early 19th centuries
- Discover Greek myths shown in paintings, sculptures, and ceramics that feature gods, goddesses, and mythical creatures
- Explore these themes through handling replica ancient objects
- Develop hands on making skills, working in clay to create their own mythological clay creature tile
£140 for clay plaques or £175 for painted plates.
2 hour workshop for a maximum of 32 students.
“We had a fantastic day, shaped very well to our requirements”
Castle Primary
Perfect Portraits
Explore the Holburne’s collection through the eyes of an 18th century portrait artist. What can a painting tell us about a person?
Pupils will:-
- Learn to ‘read’ a portrait. Discover what portraits can tell us about the sitters, the artists, and their times
- Discover the fashion trends of the time – wigs, patches and more!
- Develop observational skills through drawing and looking activities
- Make a truly unique Georgian inspired self-portrait, working in mixed media collage and pencil
£140
2 hour workshop for a maximum of 32 students.
Sensing Sculpture
This workshop offers an introduction to the world of sculpture. What is it? How is it made? And why?!
Pupils will:-
- Explore the museum collection, home to hundreds of examples of sculpture from around the world.
- Develop observational skills through looking and drawing activities.
- Discuss the language and ideas of sculpture through real examples, including handling objects.
- Learn how to create a 3D figurative sculpture, working in wire and modroc.
£175
2.5 hour workshop for a maximum of 32 students.
“I liked the way the children drew inspiration from objects in the Museum”
St Mary’s C of E Primary
Landscape into Art
Landscapes surround us, from busy modern cities to green, country fields. But how have artists through time captured and created landscapes in art?
Pupils will:-
- Learn to ‘read’ a landscape, thinking about perspective, light and composition
- Discover The Holburne’s collection of landscape paintings through interactive activities
- Develop creative skills by making an ‘en plein air’ chalk pastel landscape artwork, inspired by the beautiful surroundings of Sydney Gardens
£140
2 hour workshop for a maximum of 32 students.
Bespoke Workshops
We can offer bespoke workshops to fit to your curriculum or topic! We’ve previously developed unique sessions inspired by sustainability, underwater worlds and more.
We offer a range of artistic skills and materials – all inspired by our collection; an additional £30 will apply.
Maximum of 32 students.
Self-led Groups – optional extras
Self-led visits are FREE (booking is still essential); we can provide advice if there is something particular that you wish to focus on.
Maximum of 32 students.
“Very well organised and resourced. We’ll come again”
The Mead Primary
Book an Educational visit
Please contact us on 01225 388568, education@holburne.org or send us a message using the link below.
We are proud to be a a listed venue with Hyundai’s Great British School Trip. By being a part of this of initiative visiting schools can apply for bursaries to support with growing travel costs. Check out our profile here for further information and to apply for help:- https://greatbritishschooltrip.com/event/holburne-museum/