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Subject: Design and Technology, Showing: workshops from May 25th

Building Bridges

Discovery Museum
15 Apr - 19 Jul 13
Keystage: KS1, KS2, KS3, Subject: History, Design and Technology

Have you ever wondered how bridge construction has changed over time?

Textiles

Shipley Art Gallery
03 Sep 12 - 19 Jul 13
Keystage: KS1, KS2, Subject: Art & Design, History, Design and Technology

Learn about how textiles are used in traditional and contempory crafts.

Take a Seat

Shipley Art Gallery
03 Sep 12 - 19 Jul 13
Keystage: EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3, Subject: Art & Design, History, Design and Technology

Pupils evaluate a selection of historical and contemporary chairs in the Shipley Art Gallery’s collection, exploring the history, design and construction of seating.

Designs for Life

Shipley Art Gallery
03 Sep 12 - 19 Jul 13
Keystage: KS2, KS3, Subject: Art, Craft and Design, Design and Technology

These practical hands on sessions are based on the range of historical and contemporary objects our permanent exhibition, Designs for Life, and our unique handling collection.


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    • Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum
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    • Monkwearmouth Station Museum
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    • Shipley Art Gallery
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    • Stephenson Railway Museum
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