Be Creative for Key Stage 2 at Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
KS2 Art, Design and Technology Activities
Den Building
Working in groups, children will visualise, plan and build a den, either out of natural materials or tarpaulins.
Curriculum Linds: D&T, Art and Design
Availability: March to November
Maximum group size: 35
Cost: see standard prices below
Framing Nature
Go on a hunt for natural treasures around our meadows and use these to explore willow work techniques. The willow frames will need time to dry and must be collected at a later date.
Curriculum Links: Art & Design
Availability: March to November
Maximum group size: 70
Price: see standard prices below
Sensory Sculpture Trail
Indulge your creativity during a day of making and composing inspired by our unique art installations. Make music, write poetry, create dragonflies and earth imprints.
Curriculum Links: Art & Design
Availability: March to November
Maximum group size: 70
Price: see the standard price structure on this page
Paper Making
An Outreach Workshop – Bringing discovery to you!
Make design choices about what materials you will combine to make your own paper.
Curriculum Links: Art & Design, D & T
1¾ hr workshop suitable for 1 class
Cost: £121 + VAT, additional workshops on the same day £60.50 + VAT
Working with Willow
An Outreach Workshop – Bringing discovery to you!
Explore the versatile properties of willow. Select from fish, dragonflies, dream catchers, lanterns or other willow shapes for your class to create. Structures can be made for a negotiated rate.
Curriculum Links: Art & Design, D & T
1½ hr workshop suitable for 1 class
Cost: £121 + VAT, additional workshops on the same day £60.50 + VAT
Felt Making
An Outreach Workshop – Bringing discovery to you!
Create your own piece of fabric from natural fibre! Learn about the history of the material felt, then design and make your own A5 sized piece of felt.
Curriculum Links: Art & Design, D & T
1¼ hr workshop suitable for 1 class
Cost: £121 + VAT, additional workshops on the same day £60.50 + VAT
Bespoke Sessions
Don’t see exactly what you need? Ask us about designing a session for you, covering the parts of the curriculum you require.
Prices
The standard price structure for the led activities are:
25 children or fewer – £105 + VAT
26 to 35 children (or one class, whichever number is larger) – £138 + VAT
36 to 50 children – £210 + VAT
51 to 70 children – £276 + VAT
