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The Big Picture – A creative workshop for schools

Together with their teachers, students embark on an imaginative journey, exploring one of Britain's largest oil-on-canvas paintings through drama, movement, and music.

Taking place in the breath-taking main gallery space of Guildhall Art Gallery, The Big Picture workshop will ignite curiosity as students physically and creatively explore the mathematics hidden within an awe-inspiring painting - Copley’s The Defeat of the Floating Batteries at Gibraltar - supporting their understanding of number, measurement and geometry as well as art and history.

As part of the adventure and using specially crafted resources, the class will enjoy a guided tour around the gallery, unlocking further fun facts immersed in the gallery’s rich tapestry of art.

Don't miss out on this golden opportunity to turn education into an extraordinary journey - secure your free ticket now for an unforgettable time of art, learning, and fun!

Admission

This workshop is aimed at schools. Tickets are free but booking is essential.

Times & schedule

The workshops run at the following times:

  • 10.15am (45 minute workshop, followed by 45 minute guided tour)
  • 1pm (45 minute workshop, followed by a 45 minute guided tour)

Funding

If your school would benefit from assistance paying for your visit to Guildhall Art Gallery, the City of London School Visits Fund may be able to support you. This fund provides grants of up to £300 towards the costs of facilitated sessions, transport or teacher cover and we highly recommend visiting schools apply if they are eligible.

Painting depicting a chaotic battle scene with soldiers in red uniforms engaged in combat, some falling, amidst billowing smoke and a dramatic sky.

Defeat of the Floating Batteries at Gibraltar, September 1782 (The Siege of Gibraltar) John Singleton Copley (1738–1815), Guildhall Art Gallery

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