Schools & Colleges: CPD for Teachers
We offer a regular programme of Continued Professional Development at the gallery, suitable for teachers across key stages. We’re committed to supporting teachers, with a range of free sessions across the year that explore different creative processes and mediums.
Teacher CPD: Playing with Clay
Wed 14 Jan 2026, 4 - 5.45pm, FREE
Join artist Harriet Fletcher to explore creative approaches to clay in the classroom and gain practical ideas to take back to school.
Inspired by the organic forms, repeat patterns in our exhibition Playing with Fire: Edmund de Waal and Axel Salto, this session offers the opportunity to play and experiment with a range of creative processes and clay techniques.
Read MoreWe can also offer bespoke training opportunities both in school and here at The Hepworth Wakefield including INSET days, twilight sessions and workshops for those training to be teachers. We have experience of facilitating a wide range of training from practical making sessions to using art as a cross curricular tool.
Get in touch with us by emailing learning@hepworthwakefield.org.
Previous CPD sessions
Our Year: Introduction to Sculpture
A hands-on, interactive session with artist John Mayson that explored sculpture making in the classroom.
The session shared ideas and techniques shown in three videos which form part of the new Wakefield Curriculum.
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Exploring Sketchbooks Outside
Inspired by The Hepworth Wakefield Garden, artist Jo Blaker shared exciting and accessible ways to make and use sketchbooks outdoors.
Jo led a series of practical activities, including playful ways to use tools and materials to encourage pupils to experiment in their sketchbooks.
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Exploring Printmaking in the Classroom
Artist Harriet Fletcher shared creative ways to run printmaking in the classroom, using low-cost materials and equipment.
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