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Reception &
Primary Schools

Learning Programmes

Our Learning Programmes are £9 per child and £7 per child for self-led visits; all accompanying adults are free of charge. Discover what exciting workshops we have below and get in touch to start planning your visit.

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Chila Kumari Singh Burman: Spectacular Diversions

Get interactive with light and colour this Autumn through the vibrant artwork of Chila Kumari Singh Burman. You’ll explore neon sculptural works, prints, collage and film, plus learn about identity and popular culture. Then you can create your own mixed media art using a variety of neon and light-sensitive paints.

Programme Details

Key Stage
EYFS, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2

Subjects
Art, History, PSHE , English Language

Capacity
35

Download an EYFS/KS1 Teacher Pack

Download a KS2 Teacher Pack

A tall, twisted bronze sculpture resembling a pine cone or flame shape stands near the edge of a pond, reflected in the still waters, with a grand stone house visible in the background surrounded by trees.

Sculpture In The Park

Get hands-on to construct your own sculpture inspired by our exciting new Sculpture in the Park. Talk about size, shape, colour, texture, form and perspective. Discover new ways of observing, questioning and investigating sculpture, and be inspired by the work of internationally acclaimed artists such as Louise Bourgeois and Permindar Kaur.

Programme Details

Key Stage
EYFS, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2

Subjects
Art, Design, Technology

Capacity
35

Download an EYFS Teacher Pack

Download a KS1/KS2 Teacher Pack

Welcome to the Art Gallery

Welcome to the Art gallery, this whopper of a day will introduce you to the world of artists and makers at Compton Verney. These multiple workshops involve lots of open-ended resources for making and chances to talk, developing ideas and opinions. We invite discussions: Who can make art? Can I be an artist? What is an Art Gallery? What are artists? Why do they make artwork? What have they made? And more.

Programme Details

Key Stage
EYFS, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2

Subjects
Art, Design

Capacity
35

Download an EYFS/KS1 Teacher Pack

Download a KS2 Teacher Pack

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Rituals and Bronzes: The Shang Dynasty of Ancient China

Visit our fascinating Chinese collection and explore original ancient Chinese bronzes from the Shang Dynasty.  Learn about life and religion during the Shang Dynasty by investigating what the bronzes were used for and how they were made.  Handle an original ancient Chinese bronze and then be inspired to make you own Chinese vessel using clay.

Programme Details

Key Stage
Key Stage 2

Subjects
Art, Design, History

Capacity
35

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Printmaking

An exciting and informative day of learning! Pupils visit our Marx-Lambert gallery to look at the print works of inspirational designer and artist Enid Marx as well as contemporary printmaker and artist Mark Hearld. They sketch and gather ideas for their own creations before embarking on the process of designing and printing, producing both an individual piece and a collaborative piece to take away. This workshop is easily adapted to suit a particular topic or curriculum focus, for example, a Science-based strand.

Programme Details

Key Stage
Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2

Subjects
Art and Design

Capacity
35

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Folk and Function

Join us at Compton Verney for our STEAM-based workshop where you’ll explore the wonders and curiosities of our folk-art collection. Handle some of the collection pieces, learn about movement and mechanisms and discover how to create for function, tradition and wellbeing.

Programme Details

Key Stage
Key Stage 2

Subjects
Design Technology, Art, History, Science, Geography

Capacity
35

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Habitats

Join us for a day of science-based exploration and learning based largely at our forest school site. Compare aquatic, grassland and woodland habitats first-hand as you explore the extensive grounds of the parkland. Play games, experiment, make and create as you learn more about different animal habitats and behaviour.

Programme Details

Key Stage
Key Stage 1

Subjects
Science

Capacity
35

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Forest School

Experience a day of messy, muddy, nature-based fun in our Forest School! After years of successfully delivering our forest school programme to groups and families, our experienced team of educators and forest school leaders are now extending this offer to EYFS and Nursery settings. Children are encouraged to make independent choices and lead their own learning, supported by our team. Teachers will have the opportunity to observe children’s responses to the wonder of the woodland. As they play and explore, interacting and experimenting, there will be numerous opportunities for language development, mathematical thinking, and time to ignite their curiosity. Adults can gain valuable insight into the children’s thoughts and reasoning about what they experience. This is a wonderful opportunity for children and adults alike to enjoy the benefits of time in nature.

Programme Details

Key Stage
EYFS, Key Stage 1

Capacity
35

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Stone Age Settlers

Explore life in the Stone Age with hands on activities at our Forest School site. Try building with wattle and daub, prepare the campfire and explore traditional Stone Age food in this day long programme.

Programme Details

Key Stage
Key Stage 2

Subjects
History

Capacity
35 – 64

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Download a Double Class Teacher Pack

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Viking Villagers

Explore life as a Viking villager with hands on activities at our Forest School site. Students will prepare the camp fire and Viking food, try building with wattle and daub and construct a Viking long house.

Programme Details

Key Stage
Key Stage 2

Subjects
History

Capacity
35 – 64

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Download a Double Class Teacher Pack

Artsmark

Artsmark enables organisations to celebrate, strengthen, advocate and evaluate their provision for arts and culture. Compton Verney is proud to support schools and education settings on their Artsmark journey, inspiring children and young people to create, experience, and participate in great arts and culture.

Having Artsmark status not only contributes to the cultural aspect of Ofsted’s requirements but demonstrates the value of arts and culture in your organisation, for your children and young people, and for your community. Get touch to see how we can support you.

Artsmark is Arts Council England’s nationally recognised flagship programme. For further information, please visit www.artsmark.org.uk

Arts Award

Arts Award is a national portfolio-based qualification for children and young people up to age 25 delivered across a variety of levels; Discover & Explore, Bronze, Silver and Gold.

At each level, children and young people develop arts, leadership and communication skills supported by a trained Arts Award adviser.

If you work with children or young people up to age 25 in any setting; schools, community centres, youth groups or arts organisations for example; Compton Verney can help you to deliver Arts Award.

Our learning team has advisors trained at every level and can deliver bespoke Arts Award programmes tailored to your group’s needs, as well as help you to locate our core offers into your own projects.

Programme Details

Key Stage
Key Stage 1 and 2

Subjects
Art and Design

Capacity
30

Compton Verney is an Arts Award supporter and Centre. Get in touch with for more information and costs.

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