Schools & Colleges: Free Special Events
We run a selection of free workshops at the gallery throughout the year suitable for KS3 - KS5.
Bring your students to study at the gallery and work with professional artists to learn about sculpture, art and careers. Practical workshops are designed to develop visual literacy, critical thinking and enhance cultural capital.
Study days are FREE, with a maximum of 15 students per school. Places will be offered on a first come first served basis. Cancellation terms apply, see details below.
TO BOOK
Please complete our School Events Enquiry Form or call us on 01924 247378 to book places for your students.
CANCELLATION TERMS
In the event of cancellation, a notification of cancellation should be sent to the Learning Team via email at learning@hepworthwakefield.org. If you notify us of the cancellation of your booking less than 14 days before the event (or any part thereof), including failure to turn up on the day, you will incur a charge of £10 per student cancelled.
We reserve the right to cancel any booking in the event of the gallery being unexpectedly closed, e.g. due to extreme weather conditions.
Upcoming events
Sculpture and the Landscape Study Day
Tue 14 Nov, 10am - 2.15pm, FREE. Suitable for KS4 / Years 10-11 / Level 2
Join artist Sarah Jane Palmer to explore how landscape has inspired artists and experiment with different materials to create both individual plaster sculptures and collaborative large-scale artwork.
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Creative Careers Day
Wed 6 Dec, 10am - 2.15pm, FREE. Suitable for Year 8 & 9
Inspire your students to see the possibilities of a career in the creative industries. During the day students will have the opportunity to meet professionals, learn about the range of careers in the arts and discover skills relevant for creative careers. This day has been designed to support schools in Gatsby benchmarks 2, 4, 5 and 6.
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Investigating Sculpture Study Day
Wed 17 Jan, 10am - 2.15pm, FREE. Suitable for KS4/ Years 10-11/ Level 2
Work with sculptor Gillian Brent to investigate the work of artist Kim Lim and build knowledge and understanding of materials and sculpture. Develop skills and techniques to assemble, construct and create 3D artwork inspired by Lim’s sculptures.
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