Architect’s Apprentice

Art & Design, History

Pupils become architects, designers and engineers as they explore the innovative use of light and space in Sir John Soane’s designs, observing shapes, colours, and patterns throughout the Manor.

Inspired by these features, they will engage in hands-on activities to design and build their own creative structures, fostering problem-solving, collaboration, and imaginative thinking.

CURRICULUM LINKS:

• Physical Development: Use small tools with increasing accuracy, such as scissors and paintbrushes.
• The World Around Us: Explore the role of people in society and understand how buildings and structures have changed over time.
• Expressive Arts & Design: Experiment with a variety of materials, tools, and techniques to create designs. Use props and materials to bring ideas to life through role-play and imaginative construction. Share and talk about their creations.

Explore with Eliza

English, History

Led by artist and storyteller Judy Preece, Students will join Eliza Soane, beloved wife of Sir John Soane, on a fun-filled tour of the house in which she once lived. The various spaces of the Manor and its Grounds come alive with activities and games exploring what life was like in this historic house over 200 years ago!

CURRICULUM LINKS:

• Literacy & Communication: Use new vocabulary in discussions, stories, and role-play. Retell and adapt stories using props and materials.
• The World Around Us: Explore similarities and differences between past and present. Learn about people, places, and their roles in society.
• Expressive Arts & Design: Invent, adapt, and recount stories through imaginative play.

Art as Inspiration

Art & Design

What is inspiration and how can art inspire us? Led by an experienced artist facilitator, students will explore the work of contemporary artists with a particular focus on our Gallery exhibition(s) to gain inspiration and then create their own art works!

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS:

• 23 January – 23 February | Matt Small: Pride of England
• 5 March – 1 June 2025 | Alison Watt: From Light

CURRICULUM LINKS:

• Physical Development: Use small tools with increasing accuracy, such as scissors, paintbrushes and cutlery.
• Expressive Arts & Design: Explore and experiment with materials, tools, and techniques. Use props and materials for creative role-play. Share creations and explain the creative process.