What’s on for schools at Sunderland Culture
Welcome to the Autumn issue of our e-newsletter! We’re thrilled to bring you a roundup of the latest news, tools, teacher resources, and upcoming workshops and events across our venues.
From captivating art, culture, and local history workshops to an array of FREE teacher resources and enchanting magical shows, check out some of the exciting highlights we have in store for schools over the coming months.
We hope you find it useful.
All the best,
the Sunderland Culture team
SUNDERLAND MUSEUM & WINTER GARDENS
Festive Story-time and Craft with Elmer
13 November – 20 December/ EYFS and Key Stage 1/ £75 for 1.5 hours, am or pm for a class of up to 35 pupils/ Half price for groups of 15 or less
This winter, come along and hear the magical story of Elmer’s Christmas amongst our exhibition ‘Elmer & Friends: The Colourful World of David McKee’.
Explore the exhibition in small groups to view the beautiful illustrations of Elmer and enjoy dressing up, puzzles and sensory activities. Pupils will then decorate an Elmer Christmas card and follow our Elmer Christmas gift trail in the Winter Gardens.
Can be adapted for SEND pupils.
If groups wish to make a full day visit there are packed lunch spaces available. Please enquire when booking.
Unwrap the magic of Victorian Christmas: Explore, create and celebrate!
13 November – 20 December/ Key Stage 1 &2/ £75 for 1.5 hours, am or pm for a class of up to 35 pupils/ Half price for groups of 15 or less
Discover the magic of yuletide customs that took root and became popular during the Victorian era.
Join us to craft your own Victorian-style Christmas card and inscribe it with a heartwarming holiday poem.
Can be adapted for SEND pupils.
If groups wish to make a full day visit there are packed lunch spaces available. Please enquire when booking.
Explore all the workshops and learning resources available at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens here
ARTS CENTRE WASHINGTON
Call for Entries – Bright Lights Youth Arts Exhibition 2024
Arts Centre Washington’s annual Youth Arts Exhibition is looking for submissions for Bright Lights 2024.
Supported by Sunderland Culture, Bright Lights will showcase some of the most exciting artwork by young people in Washington and the Greater Sunderland Area, and will be curated by The Celebrate Different Collective.
This is an exciting opportunity for 11-19 year olds to submit artwork for display in Arts Centre Washington’s professional gallery.
Deadline for submissions is Tuesday 16th January.
The Gingerbread Witch
Thursday 23 November/ 10:30am and 1:30pm/ Schools £6 one free ticket for every ten booked/ Suitable for age 5+
In the mystical Scottish village of Oban, young twins Anders and Aurora discover an enchanted object that thrusts them into an extraordinary adventure. Can they solve the riddle of the missing children and defy the odds with the strength of their unbreakable bond?
Join them on a captivating journey of courage, magic and mystery found in this heart-warming tale.
For group bookings e-mail matthew.blyth@sunderland.gov.uk
A Town Called Christmas
5th – 10th December 2023/ Schools £8.50 one free ticket with every ten booked, admits 4/ Suitable for aged 3+
Far away, beyond the snow, and nestled in a perfect nook you’ll find a town called Christmas with gingerbread houses glow and laughter hangs like baubles in the air! The happiest place on Earth. Or at least it used to be…
Buckle in for a rollercoaster of magic, music, and mayhem as our hero crash-lands in a crumbling town. Can they save the day?
For group bookings e-mail matthew.blyth
NATIONAL GLASS CENTRE
Art and Science with Usworth Colliery Primary
This term we’ve been working with year three pupils from Usworth Colliery Primary School to explore similarities between Science and Art.
The pupils have been investigating a range of different art and science themes, using their skills of observation, investigation and questioning.
We look forward to continuing the fun after half term! This work will inform a new school offer which will be available in the new year.
NEW! Sculpture Workshop
January 2024 onwards/ KS2/ Suitable for years 5, 6 and 7/ £9 per child
From January 2024 we’ll be offering an exciting new workshop focusing on sculpture and 3D form.
This full day workshop will include gallery tours, discussions, and a range of fun creative activities.
Inspired by artworks in our current exhibitions, pupils will explore form and shape using different making processes and materials, and discuss their ideas.
Explore all the workshops and learning resources available at National Glass Centre
SUNDERLAND CULTURE
Artsfix
Have you discovered our FREE learning platform for teachers, parents and young people yet?
Artsfix is filled to the brim with ideas, tools and exercises to help you to navigate the creative and cultural offer in our vibrant city.
All designed in partnership with local schools, teachers, and creative learning practitioners.
