Celebrating lifelong learning, the statutory education service at Leeds Art Gallery is designed to meet curricula needs, stimulating creativity and enquiry and making links between art and everyday life. We aim for all to use and enjoy the Gallery's building, exhibitions and collections and organise compelling learning experiences inside and outside of the Gallery.
Group Leaders are especially welcome to ask for support in maximising learning opportunities for each key stage.
We offer:
a Studio including materials and equipment
Consultation and
support:Ideas, information, curricula advice, artist contacts and health and safety information
Themed Idea-files,
Resources:
available as loan and useful for visit preparation and follow-up
a Primaryand a High School Teachers Pack:Information, themes and photocopiable activity sheets with visit preparation and follow-up suggestions
Themed Gallery Introductions
: an interactive experience presenting collection artworks as starting points for further activity
Programme of workshops for Primary and High Schools
:advertised in the Treasury of Learning and delivered by Gallery staff/freelance artists to enhance and enrich curricula delivery. A range of subject experiences, including Enquiry skills, Citizenship and Literacy, are on offer. Outreach workshops are available with bookings from the Treasury. Please search our Treasury of Learning database to find out what workshops are offered to school groups.
Themed Workshops led by artists:
linked to temporary exhibitions aiming to explore exciting ideas and creative practice
KS3 or Sixth Form Portfolio/Study Days
:a workshop to think and act as artists and thinkers working creatively and intelligently with traditional or new media and developing critical understanding. Workshops can be organised to meet the needs of most curriculum subjects, making links across learning experiences and subjects.
Long Term Projects
: taking place over a number of weeks in and outside of the Gallery, these have addressed agenda including Aim Higher, Extended services, Gifted and Talented and Art Mark or have been used to meet school needs
Work Experience Placement Scheme
CPD for Teachers:
Seasons of special Gallery staff or artist-led workshops, and individual workshops like 'Using the Gallery as a Resource', 'Artworks as Starting Points for Learning' and 'Exhibition Introduction'.
For more information or to make a booking, contact theLearning and Access Officer.