School Visits

Artist Denzil Forrester with pupils from Newlyn School

Image caption: Artist Denzil Forrester with pupils from Newlyn School

We warmly welcome school groups at both of our award-winning venues, showcasing the very best of national and international contemporary art, including that produced in the region.

INTRODUCTION TO THE GALLERY & CURRENT EXHIBITION

KS1–5

Groups are welcome to make self-directed visits, however it is essential that these are booked in advance. On booking, we will send you additional information on the current exhibitions. A brief introduction to the gallery and the exhibition by a member of the programme team is available on request.

FREE – donations welcome.

 

SKETCH TOURS

KS1-5

These 90-minute sessions are led by a member of our Programming Team. After a brief introduction to the exhibition, the group will be encouraged to discuss thoughts and opinions on the work and then to respond creatively.

Please bring own sketch book, all other materials provided.£350

 

ARTIST-LED ACTIVITIES

KS 1–5

This full or half-day artist led session will be directly informed by the current exhibition. It will begin with a tour and discussion, followed by a workshop responding to the exhibiting artist(s) and their work. The development of ideas and experimentation in methods and media is key to these sessions.

Basic materials provided.£350 per ½ day£475 per full day

 

book a group visit
book a group visit

 

Groups can be self-directed, following their own curriculum interests or they can take an artist-led approach, which will investigate the themes of an exhibition, through creative thinking and doing.

Download a summary of what we offer Visiting Group Activity Offer or see below for details

For self-led School and College visits, please download and complete Group Visit booking Form and return to [email protected]

For artist-led workshops please contact Cat Gibbard [email protected]

MAXIMUM GROUP NUMBERS

Please note that the maximum number in all group visits and workshops is 25. If the class is larger we strongly recommend the group is split into two or more visits. A deposit of 20% of the total cost will be required upon booking.