Education Workshops
Craven Museum’s Education Workshops offer unique opportunities to explore the museum collection through object handling and immersive activities. Covering a variety of themes and topics, each one supports key curriculum areas and can be adapted to suit the needs of your class.
Can’t come to us? We can come to you! All of our standard workshops are available as outreach sessions, delivered at your school or venue.
Craven schools get their first ever booking with us completely free!
Usual prices from September 2024 are £95 for on-site workshops and £105 for outreach workshops. Mileage costs apply for outreach delivered at schools or other venues outside a 20-mile radius from Skipton Town Hall.
To book a workshop or enquire about our learning offer, contact us at cravenmuseum@northyorks.gov.uk
*Please note, we recommend enquiring at least a couple of months in advance of your preferred dates, as availability is limited at short notice – particularly for on-site workshops.*
Workshops
Key Stage 1
Victorian Craven – Homes of the Past
Use museum objects to explore life in a Victorian household, comparing past and present, then get hands-on with some Victorian-style washing!
Curriculum links: Identifying similarities and differences between periods; significant historical events in the locality.
Key Stage 1
Toys of the Past
Compare toys used by two real Victorian children from Skipton, then try out some historical toys and games for yourself!
Curriculum links: Developing chronological understanding identifying similarities and differences between periods; changes within living memory.
Key Stage 1
Exploring Art
Use artwork from the museum collection to investigate colour and line, then spark your imagination by “stepping into a painting” and creating a story!
Curriculum links: Developing techniques; learning about artists’ work; using paintings to develop imagination and share ideas.
Key Stage 2
Prehistoric Craven
Explore prehistoric Craven through the key archaeological finds from the area. Venture into Elbolton Cave to learn about Neolithic burial practices and uncover the Bronze Age people of Craven and their and gold artefacts.
Curriculum links: Changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age; chronology of British History; continuity and change; different sources of historical knowledge.
Key Stage 2
Romans in Craven
Enact the story of the Romans and the Brigantes Tribe, then use museum objects to explore ancient life at Kirk Sink Roman Villa and develop your archaeology skills!
Curriculum links: The Roman Empire and its impact on Britain; local history study; continuity and change; different sources of historical knowledge
Key Stage 2
The Home Front in Craven
Use museum objects and immersive experiences to explore what life was like for people in Craven during World War Two, from rationing and worker shortages to taking in evacuees!
Curriculum links: British History beyond 1066 – significant turning point, social change; local history study; cause and consequence; different sources of historical knowledge.
Key Stage 2
Rocks and Fossils of Craven
Explore the fascinating science of Geology! Learn how sediments become sedimentary rocks, classify the three major rock types and explore the fossils from Craven to learn how the environment has changed through deep time.
Curriculum links: Classification of rock types; describe physical properties of materials; how rocks and fossils are formed.
Reception
Object Handling for Reception Classes
An opportunity for younger pupils to engage with museum artefacts! Museum staff will lead small groups of about 3 children in a handling and Q&A session, each lasting around 5 minutes, while the rest of class continues with normal lesson time or explores the museum. Children will be encouraged to make contrasts and comparisons between modern and historical items using supporting images.
Existing sessions include Historical Toys and Historical Homes, but others may be doable – so please enquire!
Prices start at £27 per hour for on-site sessions and £37 per hour for outreach (increasing for bespoke sessions).
Key Stages 1-4, FE
Bespoke Sessions
Can’t find what you’re looking for? If the topic is reflected in our museum collection, we can create a bespoke session at the museum to suit your curriculum.
Past bespoke sessions have included trails, object handling and artefact investigations on the themes of “Clothing Through Time” and lead-mining, as well as talks and activities for college students studying children’s education. (Prices vary.)
Please provide as much notice as possible when enquiring about bespoke sessions, as lots of extra planning and preparation time is often required.
Classroom Resources
Learn about further resouces available to support your curriculum delivery in the classroom.