Introduction to photography as a creative artform; choose colour and shape as a theme to get young people to look at the world with a camera eye, and a composition perspective; We go on a guided Photowalk of the local area. We then print the photos, and bring them into the classroom.

Join us for a private performance of the current show on the Puppet Theatre Barge with a Q&A afterwards.

Oscar Wilde was a dandy of speech, a dandy of manner, a dandy of dress, and a dandy, even, of ideas and intellect. This is the story of how his life of fame, glamour, and romance led him to become an imprisoned outcast.

Celebrated playwright Timberlake Wertenbaker brings Ibrahima Balde and Amets Arzallus Antia‘s award-winning memoir to the stage for the first time. Artistic Director Stella Powell-Jones directs this modern odyssey which sweeps across borders to find a path of hope.

Why is art history relevant today and how can images from the past help us understand the present?

In this session with art historian Dr Tilly Scantlebury, you will explore both figurative and abstract paintings by artists such as Frank Bowling, Howardena Pindell and Barkley Hendricks. Through lively group discussion and close looking,  we will be thinking through the dynamics of race, gender and power in the work of these artists.

Why were the artworks created by artist Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) so radical during his lifetime and important for the art that came next? Join art historian Fran Herrick and printmaker Helen Higgins to explore Gauguin as artist rebel, focusing on the last decade of his life when he travelled to French Polynesia in the South Pacific to reinvent both his art and arguably his own self-identity.

How can queer artists ‘queer’ the canon of art history? This workshop, led by art historian Dr Tilly Scantlebury, will explore gender and sexuality in the practice of Mickalene Thomas, whose multi-media large scale paintings rethink traditional art historical representation.

What is a self-portrait? How do artists reveal their identity through self-portraiture? Join art historian Fran Herrick and artist Alex Blum to define what we mean by a ‘self-portrait’ through lively group discussion, art history research and practical drawing activities.

Discover how art can explore climate justice with Tate collection artist Abbas Zahedi. This CPD opportunity will offer inclusive and thought-provoking activities for you and your students.

Join our An introduction to Art History / Ways of Looking online workshop which aims to introduce you to the dynamic subject of Art History and equip you with tools and enthusiasm to conduct your own art analysis.

Whether you want to put on a Poetry Slam or a more reflective poetry project, we have numerous spoken word artists on our books who are experienced in delivering inspiring and thought-provoking poetry and spoken word workshops. Projects can be linked to (e.g.) specific curriculum themes, milestone events or Year 6 transition and can conclude with outputs such as a printed anthology or performance event.

Musical Games is a vocal improvisation and body percussion project designed to build children’s self-confidence and resilience. It is delivered by two Creative Futures musicians who are respectively also a Speech and Language Therapist and Music Therapist. Participating children will work together to create rhythms, songs, collective movement and sound which will support physiological wellbeing.

Sound & Symbol is an early years music project designed to support social-emotional development, communication, language, and emergent literacy. The project is rooted in research and practice and includes child-initiated play, and group activities with story books, singing, instruments, movement and mark-making.

Ballet, like you’ve not seen it before. Following an acclaimed run, the William Forsythe’s exhilarating Playlist (EP) is back to bring pure happiness into our lives! Combining ballet classicism and athleticism , it will leave you “tipsy with delight” (Financial Times) and “cheering and breathless with joy” (The Observer). What’s not to like?

A first introduction to the magical world of ballet. Experience the thrill of the world’s most famous ballet in this specially adapted version for children aged three upwards.

At our relaxed performances of Nutcracker and My FIrst Ballet: Swan Lake, the environment supports and accepts noise and movement within the auditorium, there is access to a chill-out space outside of the auditorium, and re-entry as and when needed. The house lights and sound levels may also be adjusted throughout the production.

Join us for the opening reception and private view of Gathering Ground, an exhibition which focuses on the intersection of the climate emergency, with issues of equity and social justice through art. Discover and share creative ways to support your students in navigating the climate crisis through art.

Relaxed Performances, suitable for those with sensory sensitivities and anyone who might benefit from a more informal, relaxed environment.

Finish This... is ENO's free* nation-wide music making programme for schools. We invite students to step into the role of composer and finish a purposely unfinished piece of operatic music.

English National Opera offers a free membership for Primary, Secondary and SEND students. This includes access to free tickets to our Dress Rehearsals and School Ticket Nights.