Discover our learning programme designed for students from EYFS to Key Stage 5. Our offer includes self-guided visits, workshops, and resources.
School visits take place on Mondays and Tuesdays in two sessions 10:30 and 13:00. During these times, we are closed to the public, giving pupils exclusive access to the collection. We also offer off-site workshops at your location any day of the week.
Self-guided Visits
We offer free admission for children under 18 and concession tickets for students. Accompanying adults need to pay admission: Standard £9.50, Concession £7.50.
Guided Workshops
The workshops are designed to support the National Curriculum and are adapted to the aims of each key stage. The uniqueness of our collection allows us to address specific themes such as movement, identity, composition and much more. The works are always examined within their cultural, social and historical contexts and stylistics comparisons are drawn between them.
Workshops are delivered by Estorick Educators or freelance artists and can be based upon our permanent collection or temporary exhibitions. Sessions focus on selected works from our collection, before allowing participants to explore ideas and themes further through practical activities. They cost £100 for a 1.5h workshop, including all materials for a maximum of 30 students. Please visit the links at the bottom of this page for more information about our workshops.
Teachers' Resources
We have a range of resources to support your lesson planning and to help teachers and students gain a deeper understanding of our collection and its underlying themes.
Booking
School workshops cost £100 per session. We offer free sessions per term for primary and secondary schools through Islington Council's 11 by 11 scheme (subject to availability). If you are interested in the 11 by 11 scheme, please contact 11by11@islington.gov.uk.
On-site sessions at the Estorick Collection for Primary and Secondary can take place on Mondays and Tuesdays, off-site sessions (at your school) can take place any day of the week. We can also offer early sessions at 9.30 on weekdays.
We recommend that you book at least two weeks in advance. To make an enquiry, please email education@estorickcollection.com with the name of your school or organisation, the type of workshop you'd like to book, age group, group size and possible dates. We will try to contact you within two days to confirm your booking or suggest alternative dates.
SEND and Accessibility
Our first and ground floors are fully step-free accessible. If you have any accessibility requirement, please let us know in advance.
All our workshops are process focused and therefore neurodivergent friendly. We use a range of strategies during the session to make the activities inclusive for all participants such as booking schools on days when the gallery is closed, deploying visual supports and using accessible language. However, if you would like to let us know of any further adjustments, please do contact us in advance.
Workshops for SEND schools can be tailored on request.
EYFS and Key Stages 1 and 2
Estorick-led sessions support creative learning across the curriculum. While looking at the art works, students will practice their skills in language, history and geography as well as visual literacy, while engaging in creative and enjoyable projects. Handling of materials, additional photographs, manifesto facsimiles and sound recordings can all be used to bring the sessions to life and to support the learning outcomes. Students can record from first-hand observation in the galleries, whilst being encouraged to use their imagination.
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Key Stages 3 - 5
Estorick-led sessions for key stages 3 – 5, support creative learning across the curriculum.While exploring the artworks, students will develop skills in language, history, geography, and visual literacy through creative and enjoyable projects. Sessions are brought to life with the use of handling materials, historical photographs, manifesto facsimiles, and sound recordings, all designed to support key learning outcomes.Students are encouraged to make first-hand observations in the galleries while also using their imagination to respond creatively..
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Universities and Colleges
Estorick-led sessions for Universities and Colleges introduces your group to the Estorick Collection’s story, artists and movements.
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