Art: The Victorians
Try out our KS2 The Great Exhibition Webquest
These sessions will support your study of the Victorians. After your visit to the museum why not explore the Victorian grandeur of Leeds? Take a stroll along the towpath to the heart of the city; it’s only 10 minutes away.
Explore the Leeds Art Gallery website and see examples of Victorian Art
Victorian Vistas
Victorian Leeds was the home of Louis Le Prince, pioneer of early film. Follow in his footsteps by exploring how new technologies changed everyday life – including the home & work, hygiene and artificial dyes. Create and design light sensitive photographs and images for zoetropes inspired by the artefacts of the past.
Paisley, Prints and Patterns
Passionate for patterns? Then this is the ideal session, our global collection & unique collection of Mughal, Persian and British costumes, armours & artefacts contains an abundance of patterns. Follow the trail of paisley from Classical Persia to High Victorian England in this creative printing session.
To Book
- All Art sessions last 90 minutes.
- Our sessions are £5 per student, with one adult free per ten students.
Tel: 0113 220 1888
Email: educate.leeds@armouries.org.uk
