We provide one to one and group educational tours within major UK National Galleries and museums such as the national gallery, Tate Modern, Tate Britain and the national Porrait Gallery.

Tours can be customised according to the individual’s needs, covering any art movement or an artist in particular

Duration: 2 hours,

Fee: £120 (how to book)

Periods covered: All art movements

Key elements covered:

 Observation: Observing an art work can be a deeply personal and enriching experience. There’s no single “right” way, we help our students engage with the art work in question fully, in a relax manner, and give them the time and opportunity to think independently.

Analysis: We comprehensively analyse an artwork, beyond simply observing it. It involves a critical examination of its visual elements, the techniques used, and the broader context in which it was created.

Subject matter:  Analysing the subject matter we go beyond simply identifying “what it is.” It involves delving into why that subject was chosen, how it’s presented, and what meaning it conveys within its specific context. It’s a crucial step we take in understanding the artist’s message and the artwork’s significance.

Technique: Analysing painting techniques is about understanding the artist’s choices in their application of the materials and how those choices contribute to the overall effect, meaning, and emotional impact of the artwork.

Context: We delve into to all the background information that helps us understand why an artwork was made, what it meant at the time, and its broader significance and influence.

Sketching: Once all key elements are covered we will sketch parts of the art work and experiment with certain elements to explore compositions, proportions and techniques  

Arrangements for the tour:

 Materials required for the trip:  Graphite pencils, sketch pad A3 or A4.

We can provide the materials at an extra cost.

Paints and pastels are not allowed into the gallery so please do not bring any with you. 

Instructions such as the gallery location and meeting point  will be provided by the teacher in advance. We can collect the child from your home at an extra cost. Children are allowed one guardian adult to accompany  them. An assistant will also be present during the tour.