The Wallace Collection’s Powerful Portraits Workshop

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: KS2

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.

This workshop can also be delivered in British Sign Language by a Deaf museum educator.

Key info

Suitable for: KS2

Age Groups: 7-11

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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