Opening minds and expanding horizons is at the core of what we do, as we strive to empower pupils, making art fun, exciting and inspirational.
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery is the leader in Wales for providing consistent excellence in its learning, participation and engagement programmes and has been recognised for its high quality and award winning approach to learning both nationally and internationally.
Workshops and tours
Please get in touch to discuss your school’s needs and how we can bring the gallery to life!Email us: glynn.vivian@swansea.gov.uk
Call our Learning team 01792 516900
Workshops are 1 hour long
Choose between:-
1) Explore the Collection
Find out about the artworks and objects in the Gallery’s Permanent Collection and create your own artwork in response.
2) Tour of an Exhibition
Led by the Gallery’s Learning team, go behind the scenes and find out about the artists and artworks that the Gallery has on display in our temporary Exhibitions programme.
3) Hands-on crafts
Based around the Gallery’s Collection or Exhibitions displays, create your own artwork in this extended, craft-focused, creative session. Bespoke session designed around your school’s current topic
Resources are available for teachers with pre-session activities relating to our current Exhibitions and our Permanent Collection.
All sessions can be tailored to suit your school’s topics and themes, but may require a longer lead in time.
Arts Council of Wales – Go and See Fund
The Go and See Fund from the Arts Council of Wales offers grants up to £1,000 to enable teachers in state-maintained schools in Wales to take their learners to see high-quality art in venues across Wales. Teachers can use the fund to cover the cost of tickets and transport up to £1,000 to cover up to 90% of the costs of visits for learners aged 3-16.
Find out more and apply – click here
