Discover new ways of seeing, learning and thinking
See world-class artworks and enrich your pupils’ learning at Turner Contemporary. A unique place to visit Philosophical Inquiry Arts Award Artsmark Teacher Training
Admission to the gallery is free Email: learn@turnercontemporary.org Tel: 01843 233000
Your visit
Visit Turner Contemporary
Self-guided visits to Turner Contemporary are FREE. Why not enrich your visit with one of our unique learning sessions?
Exhibitions September 2014 – July 2015 Our exhibitions change regularly, meaning there’s always something new to see when you visit. The Year of Mexico in the UK March 2015 - January 2016 Celebrate Mexican art with two fascinating installations by Pedro Reyes and Carlos Amorales.
Self-Portraiture 24 January - 10 May 2015 Jeremy Deller: English Magic
Edmund de Waal: Atmosphere Until 8 February 2015 Our Sunley Gallery is transformed with suspended ceramic vessels, inspired by gazing at the clouds.
11 October 2014 - 11 January 2015 This exhibition explores the ‘good’ and ‘bad’ magic in British society, its people, icons, myths, folklore and cultural and political history.
Historical and contemporary works from The National Portrait Gallery collection exploring the history of artists’ self-portraits.
learn@turnercontemporary.org 01843 233000 “Really good ideas to help children think more deeply about art and writing.” Primary INSET day teacher
Artsmark face-to-face training: Artsmark is Arts Council England’s flagship programme to enable schools and other organisations to evaluate, strengthen and celebrate their arts and cultural provision.
Focus on the exhibition: Jeremy Deller 14 October 2014 10am-3pm A special training day for Primary School teachers, which provides a toolkit for learning. Learn how to get the best from your visit, working with artists, and using art to deliver across the curriculum.
23 May - 13 September 2015 The Turner Prize winning artist showcases a selection of his ceramics.
£50 per head including lunch 30 places available
Combine one or more of the following: Space - Use our Clore Learning Studio for meetings and self-led training days free of charge.
Catering - Our café can provide delicious catering for your group, from tea and coffee to hot meals.
Free to members of the Artsmark network / £40 one off joining fee Book now:artsmark.org.uk
Primary teacher after CPD day
Bespoke staff training
We are accredited to teach Philosophy for Children (P4C) at level one, deliver Artsmark training and advise on Arts Award at all levels.
We offer a activities which will creativity
range of inspiring for your whole team help you introduce across the curriculum.
Images: Edmund de Waal, atmosphere, installation view at Turner Contemporary.
Photo: Stephen White Jeremy Deller, A Good Day for Cyclists, Painted by Sarah Tynan. Courtesy of British Pavilion 2013 Talking.
KS1 45 mins £2.50 per head Min charge £20 KS2+ 60 mins £3 per head Min charge £21
Photo Manu Palomeque
Making - Take part in a guided spotlight tour of the exhibition followed by a practical creative session led by our trained Navigators, focusing on the work of the artist(s)on display. All ages £4 per head Min charge £40 Or book a bespoke creative session tailored to your class, led by an artist. £5.50 per head Min charge £148.50
Jeremy Deller: English Magic Commissioned By
Turner Contemporary, Rendezvous, Margate, Kent CT9 1HG 01843 233000 | turnercontemporary.org/learn All information correct at time of going to press.
Handling - Use our special artist-made handling collections to look at the exhibitions in more detail, guided by one of our trained Navigators.
Workshops - All our learning sessions can be tailored for adult groups. We also have a host of warm-ups and practical activities ready to share with your staff.
“The whole day has been enjoyable… Too many ideas for art and cross curricular activities to list. Great!”
25 February 2015 10am-1pm
Suitable for KS2+ 60 mins £3 per head Min charge £21
Grayson Perry
Teacher Training Book now:
Talking - Undertake a conversational tour to enhance thinking and communication skills, led by one of our trained Navigators.
Turner Contemporary. Photo Nick Gutteridge
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