Primary Schools
Literacy
- Recreating Road Dahl
Using Drama your class will explore the wonderful world of Roald Dahl. The workshop will be adapted to your book of choice. Children will bring characters to life and the world in which they inhabit. - Unlocking Shakespeare
Working with a professional drama practitioner to explore a Shakespeare play of your choice your group will explore characterisation and themes in a drama session. - Once upon a Time – storytelling through drama or visual art
Your class will work with a drama or visual art artist to bring to life a story of your choice. From fairy tales to fables, from Ted Hughes to Julia Donaldson we can create a bespoke session for your class exploring themes of the story and bringing it to life
History
- Title: LS Lowry workshops
In these workshops your class will work with a professional artist to explore the work of LS Lowry. During the workshop your class will visit the galleries to see the artwork and then create a response to what they have seen.
Our LS Lowry workshops are themed around his Industrial scenes and portraits; exploring perspective, proportions and creative responses.
Alternatively your group can take part in a drama workshop to bring the artwork of LS Lowry to life.
Options to book:
LS Lowry Portraits
LS Lowry Industrial Scenes
LS Lowry Drama - Title: The Plague/The Great Fire of London
Using visual art your class will create a group piece of work to be displayed in school whilst exploring the context of the time.
Science
- The Environment
Working with a professional artist your class will create their own large scale piece of artwork made from recycled materials - Mini Beasts
In this workshop your class will work with a professional artist to create their own 3D mini beast and habitat - In the Garden – Plants
Inspired by the work of Andrew Goldsworthy your class will create their own 3D plants
Geography
- Home sweet home – exploring your local area
Working with a professional artist your class will explore their local area. Through consultation in advance we will tailor a workshop to your local area or to Salford.
Art Skills
- Basics of Drawing
In this workshop your class will work with a professional artists to learn the basics of drawing including, line and tone using a variety of media. - Basics of Painting
In this workshop your class will explore the basics of painting with a professional artist including colour mixing, the colour wheel, tone alongside using a variety of tools
Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Yoga
Working with a professional yoga practitioner your class will take part in a yoga session exploring breath and re-centering their minds. - Mindfulness and the sea
Inspired by the seascapes of LS Lowry your class will take part in a session exploring mindfulness and how to connect to their feelings and emotions.