Shipley Art Gallery

The Shipley Art Gallery is the North East’s leading gallery of craft and design. The Shipley houses one of the most important collections of contemporary British craft, along with fine collections of design and paintings.

Visiting Shipley Art Gallery

Drama, history & literacy are explored in the Blaydon Races workshop.

Schools Search

Schools services:

  • Visits

    Encourage learning opportunities by visiting one of our exciting venues. more

  • Workshops

    Use these pages to explore our cross curricular programmes at all key stages. more

  • Loan Boxes

    Free object loans service for schools! Please make sure you enquire at least two weeks in advance. more

  • Downloads

    Hazard Identification Sheets, Teachers Packs and resources to help your visit. more

Venue News

  • 26 April 2011

    Design for Life website launched!

    New website launched - Design for Life is full of ideas and activities for design & technology students and teachers. more

  • 5 November 2010

    Photomapping our World

    Find out about the Shipley Art Gallery's Photomapping Our World project of part of the 2010 Juice Festival. more

More News

Did you know..?

Souter Lighthouse

Opened in 1871 & was the first powered by electricty