Do Your Thing
Supporting you to discover, explore and make the most of the Whitworth through free resources, tours and self led opportunities.
TACTILE - Contemporary textile handling resource
TACTILE is a series of specially commissioned textile artworks for hands-on, up-close analysis and exploration. Works by leading and emergent artists and makers sit alongside fact les and printed resources. Free to use either in the gallery, or in your school or college.
Alternatively, you could take part in an Art School workshop led by a TACTILE artist. 2 hour workshop - £160
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Arts Award
For schools and colleges, KS3–5
Learn about the diversity of arts practice. These sessions are perfect for those embarking on their Bronze Arts Award. Use our collection to help your research into personal arts heroes. Meet with creative professionals to support your award.
2 hour workshop - £160
To book email steven.roper@manchester.ac.uk
Self guided visits
Lead your class or group around the gallery yourself. We can provide everything you need to design and support your visit.
Free Tours at 11am - Discover the Whitworth
We bring you closer to art than ever before. Come and explore our new building, collections, indoor and outdoor spaces as our visitor team take you on a tour with a difference. First come first served.
Whitworth Comes to You
If you are not able to make it to the Whitworth, one of our practitioners will bring the Whitworth to you. Call us to discuss your bespoke in school workshop plan. £350 per day to work with one artist.
