Summer Schools 2024

For students age 11+

A week long course where students:

– have a go at several crafts
– earn a Bronze Arts Award – equivalent to a GCSE grades 3, 2, 1
– create an exhibition of their work at the Museum

£200 per student – all materials included

This year we have two different themes:

Tudor Treasures Summer School

Monday 29 July to Friday 2 August, 10am to 4pm each day

A week long course, where students will explore the Museum’s Tudor collection and remains of Richmond Palace, develop new skills and create a mini exhibition of their work, all whilst earning a a Level 1 qualification (equivalent to a GCSE – grades 3, 2, 1)

We will be looking at the stories of the Tudor Court at Richmond Palace, piecing together what life was like at the Palace, and creating art projects inspired by these tales, including:

– The story behind the stained glass from the Palace
– Blackwork Embroidery as introduced by Queen Katherine of Aragon
– The King and Queen’s Beasts – exploring the importance of symbols and heraldry

To help the students complete the qualification that makes up the Bronze Arts Award they will also:
– be visiting and reviewing the Museum
– sharing the story of an artist that inspires them,
– developing their research skills, and communication skills, both written and verbal,
– make a short video for the Museum’s YouTube channel where they share the inspiration behind their work and how they made it.

They will then take everything they have learnt and create their own artwork which will be on display for the rest of the exhibition, and on the Friday afternoon, we will have an exhibition opening to celebrate their hard work throughout the week, where friends and family will be invited to come along and see what they have been up to.

It is a busy week, which will be a lot of fun. We have up to 6 students each week, so it is a nice small group where they get plenty of attention and guidance from Vicky, our Learning Officer, as well as a chance to meet new people and make new friends.

It is £200 for the week, and this covers the costs of all of the materials, which will include a sketch book and an art kit to keep.
The only thing they need to bring with the students need to bring is their lunch, some snacks and a refillable water bottle.

Textile Treasures Summer School

Monday 12 to Friday 16 August, 10am to 4pm each day

A week long course, where students will explore the Museum’s textile collection, develop new skills and create a mini exhibition of the work, all whilst earning a a Level 1 qualification (equivalent to a GCSE – grades 3, 2, 1)

We will be looking at textiles from the Museum’s collection, exploring their stories and history and using them as inspiration for making their own textile projects. We will be looking at:
– a gorgeous Georgian waistcoat and discovering how to do embroidery,
– a pretty WWII patchwork dress and learning how we piece together patchwork
– a Victorian school girl’s sampler and how to do cross stitch,
– and a pair of amazing 1920s beaded wedding shoes and looking at the craft of beading and embellishment.

To help the students complete the qualification that makes up the Bronze Arts Award they will also:
– be visiting and reviewing the Museum
– sharing the story of an artist that inspires them,
– developing their research skills, and communication skills, both written and verbal,
– make a short video for the Museum’s YouTube channel where they share the inspiration behind their work and how they made it.

They will then take everything they have learnt and create their own artwork which will be on display for the rest of the exhibition, and on the Friday afternoon, we will have an exhibition opening to celebrate their hard work throughout the week, where friends and family will be invited to come along and see what they have been up to.

It is a busy week, which will be a lot of fun. We have up to 6 students each week, so it is a nice small group where they get plenty of attention and guidance from Vicky, our Learning Officer, as well as a chance to meet new people and make new friends.

It is £200 for the week, and this covers the costs of all of the materials, which will include a sketch book and a sewing kit to keep.
The only thing they need to bring with the students need to bring is their lunch, some snacks and a refillable water bottle.