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Topics

Our workshops use art to explore, engage and extend learning within a topic.

I cannot recommend Magic Lantern highly enough. Any topic can be brought to life and inspire the children to want to learn more.
Teacher, Durham

Our Topics

Our topics include Art and Design but also complement cross curricular learning in both core and foundation subjects.

History

Stone Age

Ancient Egypt

Maya Civilisation

Ancient Greece

The Romans (Roman Britain / Ancient Rome)

Anglo-Saxons

The Vikings

Kingdom of Benin

The Tudors

The Great Fire of London

The Victorians

World War I

World War II

The Diskobolos of Myron

Science

Art of Plants

Earth and Space

Forces and Motion

Light and Dark

Living Things and Their Habitats

Mini-beasts

Under the Sea

Water

Weather and Seasons

Surprised! Henri Rousseau. 1891

English

Myths & Legends

Painting a Story

Perseus turning Phineus and his Followers to Stone. Luca Giordano. 1660

Geography

Active Planet (Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Mountains)

British Isles

Climate Change / Sustainability

Explorers

Frozen Landscapes

Islands

Passport to the World

Rainforests

Various Countries / Continents

The Great Wave off Kanagawa. Hokusai. 1831

R.E.

Religious Celebrations and Festivals

World Religions in Art

topics re christmas

Maths

Maths and Art

Measure

Shape and Pattern

Tableau I. Piet Mondriaan. 1921

Art and Design

Please enquire about sessions on specific artists and artistic movements.

Architecture

British Artists

Colour

Identity

Materials and Techniques of Art

Painting

Pattern

Photography

Portraits and Self-Portraits

Sculpture

Street Art

Self Portrait in a Straw Hat. Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun. 1782

Other Topics

Please enquire about a session based on your own bespoke topic.

Come to the Circus

Feelings

Five Senses

Food

Transport

Toys and Games

Cyclist. Natalia Goncharova. 1913

We can offer bespoke sessions based on INDIVIDUAL artists and art movements.  PLEASE ASK!

We have a highly interactive approach with elements of drama, soundscape, slow looking, debate, drawing, problem solving and creative writing!

Magic Lantern Interactive Art History Workshops for Schools

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