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Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (9 Sep 2024 - 13 Sep 2024) - First Level, Second Level
What can fashions worn in Georgian portraits reveal to us about the people and places, style and society hundreds of years ago?
More than you would think! Using the power of the portrait, pupils will delve into the Georgian wardrobe to discover what clothing can reveal about life in 18th-century Britain. This revolutionary period of trade, travel and technology fuelled fashion trends across all levels of society, and artists captured this clothing on canvas - meaning that we can investigate this three centuries later. Take on the role of fashion detective to uncover glittering and grizzly Georgian style stories, from staggering silhouettes to the tricky technicalities of towering hairstyles.
In this session, pupils will discover how hairstyles of incredible heights were achieved; measure the startling silhouettes of the century’s hooped skirts; explore the role of clothing on the battlefield; and find out how Georgians were fashion trendsetters in recycling.
This special session is suitable for pupils at First Level and Second Level. It is available to one class of a maximum size of 33 on the dates and at the start times below.
Monday 9 September: 10:00, 12:30
Tuesday 10 September: 10:00, 12:30
Wednesday 11 September: 10:00, 12:30
Thursday 12 September: 10:00, 12:30
Friday 13 September: 10:00, 12:30
Visit includes: access to The King’s Gallery and Abbey Strand Centre.
Duration: 1hour 30mins
George IV©First Level
- By exploring places, investigating artefacts and locating them in time, I have developed an awareness of the ways we remember and preserve Scotland’s history. (SOC 1-02a)
- I can use evidence to recreate the story of a place or individual of local historical interest. (SOC 1-03a)
- I can compare aspects of people’s daily lives in the past with my own by using historical evidence or the experience of recreating an historical setting. (SOC 1-04a)
- Inspired by a range of stimuli, I can express and communicate my ideas, thoughts and feelings through activities within art and design. (EXA 1-05a)
- I can respond to the work of artists and designers by discussing my thoughts and feelings. I can give and accept constructive comment on my own and others’ work. (EXA 1-07a)
Second Level
- I can investigate a Scottish historical theme to discover how past events or the actions of individuals or groups have shaped Scottish society. (SOC 2-03a)
- I can compare and contrast a society in the past with my own and contribute to a discussion of the similarities and differences. (SOC 2-04a)
- I can discuss why people and events from a particular time in the past were important, placing them within a historical sequence. (SOC 2-06a)
- Inspired by a range of stimuli, I can express and communicate my ideas, thoughts and feelings through activities within art and design. (EXA 2-05a)
- I can respond to the work of artists and designers by discussing my thoughts and feelings. I can give and accept constructive comment on my own and others’ work. (EXA 2-07a)
Our learning programmes are designed to be accessible to all pupils. Most of our sessions can be adapted to meet any educational or access needs your group may have. Please ask for details when booking.
You may find the information for visitors on the Autism spectrum helpful when planning your visit to The Queen's Gallery, The Palace of Holyroodhouse.
A lunch room is available for booked groups in the Learning Rooms.
To find out more or to make a booking contact the Learning Bookings team.
Please have to hand:
- Preferred date and possible alternatives, plus time of arrival
- Numbers of children and supervising adults
- The taught programme you would like
- Details of any special educational or access needs
Please use the downloadable Bookings Forms to send your details to the Learning Bookings Team.
You will then be sent a reservation letter, together with your teachers’ resource pack, giving a date by which full payment must be received to secure the booking.
Please note: you may be asked to cover the cost of the session if you cancel within short notice of your visit. Non-booked schools will be charged at standard group admission rates. Please see our Terms of Application for Learning Group Admissions.
Contact us
Learning Bookings Team
Ticket Sales and Information Office
Buckingham Palace
London SW1A 1AAT. (+44) (0)303 123 7323
F. (+44) (0)20 7930 9625
[email protected]Sharing Learning Objectives
You will find our learning objectives for each taught session on the relevant programme information page. Sending us your learning objectives prior to your visit will help us tailor the session to your group’s requirements.
Planning Visits
Once you have made your booking, we offer two complimentary tickets for you and a colleague to conduct a planning visit. If you would like to meet a member of the Learning team during this visit, please let us know at the time of booking.
Reduced-rate admission for school groups
Most of our Gallery schools sessions are £1 per pupil. Children in P1 and below are FREE. Please see individual sessions for details.
Accompanying adults
One teacher or adult helper is admitted free of charge at the following ratios:
Under 5s - P1 - 1 adult: 3 pupils
P2 – P4 - 1 adult: 6 pupils
P5 and above - 1 adult: 10 pupilsPlease ask for details of rates for additional adults when booking.
Following your booking a confirmation letter, with an agreed arrival time, will be sent to you; your letter serves as a ticket for your group. The group leader must have a copy of the confirmation letter to present on arrival.
The Royal Collection Trust Learning section asks that teachers undertake the following guidelines to make entry to Royal Collection Trust sites as smooth and quick as possible:
- Please arrive at the Royal Collection Trust site at least 5 minutes before the scheduled time for the booked workshop
- Teachers and children should not bring the following: scissors, compasses, metal cutlery, sharp metallic implements
- Only bring what you need! The Royal Collection Trust Learning section will provide all necessary equipment such as clipboards, pencils and drawing materials (groups can bring their own sketchbooks if they prefer to use these)
