Duration: 2 or 3 hours
Capacity: Maximum 30 students
Location: Museum galleries and Learning Studio

About this session

Be inspired by artworks and develop creative writing skills. Students will undertake a range of short writing tasks in response to paintings and objects they have discovered. They will be encouraged to experiment with words and develop their own voice.

The two-hour session takes place in our galleries. The three-hour session includes an additional hour in our Learning Studio, where students will extend their imaginative writing and practise their editing skills.

What will your students learn?

• To write for a variety of purposes and audiences.
• To experiment using different forms and language registers.
• To use language consciously to achieve specific effects.
• To extend their vocabulary.

Curriculum links

• KS3 English
• GCSE English Language

"It was great for practising ahead of my GCSE language exam, but I also like the idea of becoming an author now."
"The authors made me feel really confident about my work, and it was great to be able to work with professionals."

Year 10 students