Learn
Activities, resources and information for families, schools and teachers
Welcome
Our learning programme offers opportunities for creative, hands-on exploration and discussion-based enquiry to enhance and enrich people’s engagement with art.
We welcome schools, colleges and universities for visits to explore the Kettle’s Yard house and exhibitions.
Visit our What’s On to find about upcoming workshops and events for all ages and abilities.
Schools and Colleges
From free facilitated visits to cost-effective artist workshops, our schools programme aims to inspire, spark curiosity and foster creativity. Learn more about how we can tailor your session or book a visit.
Teachers
Engage with art, generate new ideas and develop your teaching practice with Kettle’s Yard’s programme for primary and secondary teachers.
Learning Resources
Our learning resources can be used before, during and after your visit. Explore a selection focused on themes and artworks in the Kettle’s Yard house and collection or learn more about current and past exhibitions and select artists.
Activities for All
Get creative with activities for families and children of all ages at home and at Kettle’s Yard.
What’s On
Holiday Workshop - Wild Seed Sculptures: Make Your Own Growing Sculpture
Join artist Kelly Briggs to create your own tiny sculpture which will disintegrate over time and become a patch of beautiful wild flowers
Holiday Workshop: Organic shapes and Natural Forms
Join artist Ian Brownlie and together explore natural objects in the house and how they influence and are influenced by the collection.
Holiday Workshop: Printmaking from the Recycling Bin
Join artist Jacqui Campbell at Kettle's Yard for this fun printmaking workshop for 7-11 year olds.
Holiday Workshop: Printmaking like a Painter
Join us for a workshop inspired by the current exhibition Megan Rooney: Echoes & Hours where we'll be experimenting with mark-making, layers and vibrant colour.
Looking at Contemporary Art | BSL Interpretation at Kettle’s Yard
Exploring modern and contemporary art can be exciting, inspiring and fun – but it can also be strange or challenging. Here’s a few suggestions to help you get started.
Latest Stories
Read the latest blog posts from our community and learning team
Year 10 Work Experience: A Week at Kettle's Yard
This week we welcomed two students, Orlaigh and Dina, for their Year 10 work experience. In this blog post they tell us more about their experience at Kettle’s Yard.
Families-in-Residence: Creative Outcomes
During the Making New Worlds: Li Yuan-chia & Friends exhibition we’ve been collaborating with our three Families-in-Residence.
