Key Stage Two

Print in Style!

Available 26 January – 8 May 2026. Workshops are available for up to 32 pupils per class

Pupils will:-

• • Developing observational drawing skills to form their own textile motif.
  • Explore an exhibition of world renowned textile designer and fashion icon Zandra Rhodes! Learn how Zandra creates her stunning prints which stem from her own observational drawings.
  • Combine printmaking and drawing to form a bold and beautiful print Zandra would approve of! Expand printmaking skills by taking part in a vibrant, hands-on workshop, creating their own layered, repeating textile print.

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 

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.

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

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

Perfect Portraits

Explore the Holburne’s collection through the eyes of an 18^th 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

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

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

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.

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.

Get in touch

Interested in booking a workshop or self led visit? The quickest way to hear back from our team is to fill out our Educational Visit Form

For any other queries relating to this workshop or to book please contact  education@holburne.org           01225 388568

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/

We had a fantastic day, shaped very well to our requirements.

Castle Primary

Very well organised and resourced. We’ll come again.

The Mead Primary

I liked the way the children drew inspiration from objects in the Museum.

St Mary’s C of E Primary