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WORKSHOPS
Explore Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery’s EYFS workshops, specially designed to nurture creativity, curiosity, and communication skills in Nursery and Reception classes through playful, hands-on experiences. Rooted in key areas of the EYFS framework—Expressive Arts and Design, Understanding the World, and Communication and Language—our workshops offer age-appropriate learning inspired by the rich history and art of Pitzhanger.
Choose from three inspiring sessions: Art as Inspiration, where young learners explore creative expression through sensory art activities inspired by the current exhibition on display; and Architecture Apprenticeship, introducing shapes, spaces, and design through imaginative play.
Discover more about each workshop below!
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.
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!
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.
Workshop Details
Available: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Duration: 60 – 90 minutes
Cost: £120 for groups of up to 30 and £82.50 for groups of 15 and fewer for non-fee-paying schools.
Download our School Workshop Policies document below. This includes our terms and conditions for schools making bookings, including our cancellation and payment policies.
Contact Us
For more information about any of our programmes, including policies and procedures for school visits such as our safeguarding policy and risk assessments, please contact learning@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Outdoor Workshops
Learn about animals, plants, trees, and more in the beautiful surrounds of Pitzhanger with outdoor school workshops in wonderful Walpole Park!
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We offer free guided visits for schools, led by our expert team, with a Teacher’s Resource Pack for classroom learning.
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