Primary Education- Foundation Stage, Key Stages 1 & 2

Visit The Bowes Museum to discover the benefits of our exceptional education programme. Join in our 'Hands on Arts' workshops where you can combine an exploration of the inspiring collection with a practical workshop on site.

Please read below to see the sessions and topics we have to offer your school. For further details please call 01833 694602. 


Primary Education Services

Education at The Bowes Museum has state of the art facilities and fantastic resources providing the ideal base for your school visits.

Topics

Suitable for Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1

Toys from the Past

A hands-on workshop looking at toys throughout the ages with the chance to make your own peg doll.

 

Suitable for Key Stage 1 and 2  

Portraits and Portraiture
Learn what portraits can reveal from pose, settings and accessories and make a portrait felt hanging.
 

Local Victorians

Learn about the lifestyle of a wealthy Victorian through an exciting guided tour and handling collection linked to the founders of The Bowes Museum.

Pattern Power!

Explore patterned decoration in the galleries and have a go at printing your own designs.
  

Suitable for Key Stage 2 

Romans
Look at and handle real Roman artefacts before making your own Roman head pot.
Contain Yourself!
Examine the history of containers, discover their practical and decorative uses and create your own container in clay.
Greek Myths and Legends
Explore the history of the Greeks. Discover mythical stories and legends through the Museum's collections, and then create your own Greek artefact using clay.
Green and Pleasant Land: Watercolour Landscapes
Discover the history of landscape painting from the fourteenth to the nineteenth century, and try your hand at creating a watercolour masterpiece.
Take a Seat
Learn about the different parts of a chair, discover its design history and make your own model inspired by the Sedan Chair.

A Tudor Feast

Bring the Tudors to life by taking part in a fantastic 'Living History' workshop. Help prepare for a Tudor feast, discover what was on the menu in Tudor times and even learn a dance.

Amazing Egyptians - Outreach
An Education Officer will visit your school for a 90 minute session. The children can handle and sketch replica Egyptian objects, have a go writing on papyrus and make a clay shabti.
 
Want something different? Please contact the Education Department where we will discuss your requirements and endeavour to provide something tailored to your specific needs.
 

Costs

Full day session (10.00-2.00) £4.50 per child, includes materials.

Half day session (10.00-11.30 or 12.30-2.00) £3.00 per child.

 
Outreach (an Education Officer will visit your school) - £3.00 per child, includes materials (plus travel expenses)
90 minute session - maximum 30 children per session.
 

Self Guided Visits

Self guided visits must be booked through the Education Department on 01833 694602. The charge is £2.00 per child and up to 5 adults are free, the charge will include an Education Room where available. 
 
 

Free Pre-Visit

You and a guest are welcome to visit the Museum without charge, to help you prepare for your school visit. Please telephone in advance to book your place to ensure you are not charged.

 

Schools cancelling within 8 days of the booked session will be required to pay full session costs.

 

Contact Details

The Bowes Museum

Barnard Castle

County Durham

DL12 8NP

01833 694602

education@thebowesmuseum.org.uk

 

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