The Wallace Collection’s Powerful Portraits Workshop (KS3+)

The Wallace Collection, London

In this workshop from The Wallace Collection your students will explore famous and intriguing portraits and consider the impact today.

Suitable for: KS3, KS4, KS5

Subjects: Art & Design, History

Type: At Venue

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What power do portraits have? Which creative choices do portrait artists make? How do portraits shape our personal, public and community identity?

Explore famous and intriguing portraits in the Wallace Collection through questioning, discussion and short creative tasks. Students will consider the impact and meaning of the portraits today and collect ideas for further exploration in the classroom.

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Suitable for: KS3, KS4, KS5

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, Post 16

Subjects: Art & Design, History

Topics: Drawing Techniques, Painting, Storytelling, Critical Thinking, Portraits

Type: At Venue

Duration: 1.5 hours

Cost: Free for UK Schools

Dates: Year-round availability (Mon-Fri)

SEND: Yes - suitable for students with SEND

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About The Wallace Collection.

Discover their range of free, interactive onsite workshops, online sessions and resources for teachers and students. The Wallace Collections’ curriculum-linked workshops for KS1-KS5 help students think critically, build their knowledge of art and cultures, and develop their creativity.

Workshops use their breath-taking collection of paintings, sculpture, arms and armour, and decorative arts to support learning in Art and Design, History, English and more. They also offer a range of downloadable resources with accessible information and materials for teachers.

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