Primary school workshops
Primary school workshops
Our free, artist-led workshops support Key Stage 1 and 2 students to develop their creativity, independent thinking, and communication skills.
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Our workshops are thematic, cross-curricular and revolve around the creative thinking process. Students will explore artworks through close looking, critical thinking and sharing ideas. Making art will develop confidence and understanding of materials, techniques and individual expression.
Workshops take place in the Clore Learning Centre at the Royal Academy of Arts.
They run from 11:00 – 13:30 (including a 30 minute lunch break between 13.00 – 13.30 in the studio).
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Explore and experiment
Too often, we focus on final outcomes when making art.
In this workshop, we’ll focus on the art-making process instead. Students will learn about how artists experiment with different materials and test out their ideas. They will also have the opportunity to explore different materials and techniques.
Curriculum links
- Art and Design – different artists and styles, material practice, looking and talking about art
- Science – working scientifically, using evidence to support findings, identifying differences, similarities or changes related to ideas and processes.
- PHSE – Healthy minds including emotional well-being, resilience, mental health
- EYFS – playing and exploring, active learning, thinking critically
- Art and Design – different artists and styles, material practice, looking and talking about art
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Climate and art
In this workshop, we will explore the ways that artists have responded to the changing world around them, with reference to works in our Collection.
Students will use different materials and techniques to make artworks that express their own ideas about climate and nature.
Curriculum links
- Art and Design – different artists and styles, material practice, looking and talking about art
- Geography – Including climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes, and the water cycle. Relating to weather and climate, including the change in climate from the Ice Age to the present; and glaciation, hydrology and coasts.
- Science - working scientifically, using evidence to support findings, identifying differences, similarities or changes related to ideas and processes
- PHSE – Healthy minds including emotional well-being, resilience, mental health
- Art and Design – different artists and styles, material practice, looking and talking about art
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Important information
Who are workshops suitable for?
- Workshops are free and open to UK state schools only
- They are suitable for Key Stages 1 and 2
Dates, times and booking
- Workshops run once daily on Tuesdays and Thursdays during term-time
- Workshop times are 11.00 – 13.30 (includes 30min lunch break between 13.00 – 13.30 in the studio)
- 35 students maximum
- Please allow a ratio of 1 adult to every 6 children (1:6)
- Please complete the booking form with your desired workshop, attendance dates, group size, details of any access requirements within the group, and a list of any alternative visit dates if known.
- If you are booking for a SEND-specific school visit, please get in touch by emailing us at: learning@royalacademy.org.uk
Risk assessments and pre-visit information
- Workshops are free and open to UK state schools only