Self-service visits at Touchstones Rochdale
Schools and colleges are encouraged to make self-service visits to the exhibition at Touchstones Rochdale. There is no cost for visits, however we do ask that teachers ring to book visits in advance. A teachers' pack aimed at secondary schools is available to support visits.
Please contact Karen Vine, Education Co-ordinator or Lesley Farris, Learning & Creativity Officer (Schools) on 01706 864932 to book a self-service visit.
Harris Museum and Art Gallery
Art and Design workshops linked to Creative Tension are available for school groups at Key Stages 1,2,3 and 4.
Key Stages 1 and 2
- Portraits
- Explore Sculpture
- Objects and Meanings
- Write Fantastic
Key Stages 1,2,3 and 4
- Surrealism and Abstraction
(workshop can be tailored to fit the needs of your group)
Guided workshops last for 2 hours and cost £2 per pupil, minimum charge of £30.
Schools are welcome to make self-guided to the exhibition, but we ask teachers to let us know of your plans in advance.
Contact details
Dawn Worthington, Education Officer, 01772 905405, d.worthington@preston.gov.uk
Led Sessions and Workshops
Gallery Oldham will be running led activities and workshops for Junior and Secondary age groups while Creative Tension is on from 5 March – 2 May 2005.
Workshops are free for schools within Oldham LEA, and all materials and equipment are provided. We can take a maximum of 30 pupils per workshop. There is a small charge of £1.00 per pupil for schools outside Oldham LEA.
Our activities cover many aspects of the National Curriculum from Art and Design to English, and Citizenship to Britain Since the 1930's.
Admission to the Gallery is free, and schools and colleges are welcome to visit independently. Please let us know what day you would like to come and how many children you will be bringing with you. Please ensure you bring one accompanying adult for every ten children.
If you let us know when you will be coming we can arrange a space for you to eat packed lunches. We also have a Gallery risk assessment form available for teachers planning a visit.
To book a led session, or for further information, please contact Debbie Newell at the Gallery on 0161 911 4743 or ecs.deborah.newell@oldham.gov.uk.
