Focus your visit with two of our handling/gallery sessions and one craft session. In addition to a live glassblowing demonstration, a special effects show and a visit to our interactive Glass Magic area.
For further information contact us on 01744 22766 or email education@worldofglass.com
Details of Handling/Gallery and Craft sessions below :
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Handling/Gallery session: Glass Properties Key Stages 1 and 2 Science |
Glass Properties Key Stages 1 and 2 Science
How do we make glass? What can we use glass for and why?
Pupils will be encouraged to handle glass artefacts, both old and new and lead a discussion about the scientific properties of glass and its impact on our lives.
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Handling/Gallery session: The Ancient Egyptians Key Stages 1 and 2 History |
The Ancient Egyptians Key Stages 1 and 2 History.
This handling session uses artefacts to learn about daily Life, Religion and The Afterlife, helping pupils to understand the Ancient Egyptians drawing evidence from the surviving remains we have today.
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Handling/Gallery session: Roman Britain Key Stages 1 and 2 History |
This handling session looks at the Roman way of life helping pupils appreciate their legacy. |
Handling/Gallery session: The Victorians Key Stage 1 and 2 History and Geography |
With a choice of a gallery or handling session, this workshop focuses on life in Victorian Britain and looks at the changes in Education, Industry, Working Life and Leisure. The Earth into Light Gallery highlights the changes in the town of St. Helens in this period.
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Handling/Gallery session: The Victorian Cone Building Key Stages 1 and 2 History and Science |
Based in the Victorian Cone Building, the session uses artefacts and photos; to examine glass made up until the Victorian era. Pupils will also learn about the lives of the Victorian Glass workers and can explore the tunnels beneath the building. |
Handling/Gallery session: Conflict through the ages (including WWII) |
This workshop focuses on conflict and its affect on our lives. It gives pupils the chance to handle a selection of wartime artefacts and to discuss how our lives have changed as a result. |
Handling/Gallery session: Gallery Trails |
With a choice of trails through either our Glass Roots or Earth into Light gallery or a treasure hunt to cover both. |
Craft session: Glass Painting Key Stage 1 and 2 Art and design |
The session discusses the techniques of decorating glass before letting the pupils’ imagination loose! Glasses are provided for this session. |
Craft session: Egyptian Paddle Dolls Key stage 1 & 2 Art & Design |
Taking Inspiration from the dolls buried in Egyptian tombs, pupils will be able to recreate a replica paper doll. |
Craft session: Paper Mosaics Key Stage 1 and 2 Design and Technology, Art and Design |
Using paper shapes and taking inspiration from mosaics created through the ages, pupils can create their own colourful mosaic designs that can be put on display back at school. |
Craft session: Kaleidoscopes Key Stage 1 and 2 Design and Technology |
Discussing the amazing world of reflection, mirrors and light, this workshop leads the children on to making a simple kaleidoscope to take home. |
Outreach sessions |
The World of Glass Education team is happy to visit your school to deliver any of the above workshops. For more information please ring 01744 22766 and speak to one of the education coordinators |
