Guided learning sessions

Entry to the house, garden and/or farmyard must be booked in addition to all learning sessions. More information and pricing is available here

All sessions are 90 minutes unless otherwise noted.

1. Explore the house

Available from September 2022

£2 per pupil | Visit must include the house

Discover the house with our learning team who will facilitate a visit linked to history or art and design in this interactive experience. There are two tour options for secondary students, linking to specific areas of study:

  • History: ancient, early modern and modern
  • Art & design

Curriculum Links: history, art & design

2. Sculpture at Chatsworth

Available from September 2022

£2 per pupil | Visit must include the house or garden

Use a range of looking, drawing and analysis techniques to explore a selection of classical and contemporary sculptural objects. This session includes observational drawing skills taking place inside the house and/or the gardens.  Learners will be introduced to a select range of 3D objects to study. Learners will practice drawing from observation and making visual notes through mark making and reflective annotation. These drawings and marks will be used as a basis for a 3D sculptural interpretation, demonstrating an appreciation of form and manipulation of materials.

Art workshops include an interactive talk and practical art-making activities; sessions are designed to enhance visual literacy and develop technical and creative skills.

Curriculum links: English, art & design

3. Printmaking: Printing from natural forms

£2 per pupil | Visit must include the garden

This two-hour session, available March to December, will introduce a range of printmaking techniques as processes, including mono-printing, relief printing and stencil prints.

Pupils will spend time foraging, collecting and drawing from plants and nature in the Chatsworth Garden, and have the opportunity to experiment with line, shape and colour whilst exploring the natural world.

Art workshops include an interactive talk and practical art-making activities; sessions are designed to enhance visual literacy and develop technical and creative skills.

Curriculum links: Art & Design, English, PSHE

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Learning resources

Questions?

For more information about our learning sessions and to discuss curriculum links, email us at education@chatsworth.org or call us on 01246 565430 between 9am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday.