Virtual Workshop

Spring Bulbs for Schools Virtual Workshops

To celebrate 20 years of the Spring Bulbs for Schools Project we are hosting four virtual workshops that will explore painting, climate change, the industrial revolution, and much more!

Sessions will take place on Microsoft teams. Sessions are aimed at Progression Step 3 pupils (8-11).

Details of each session can be found below. To make sure you are sent the correct link please double check the email address at the time of booking as all links will be sent to the address provided.

There will be separate Welsh and English sessions. Welsh sessions will begin at 11:00am on the below dates. English sessions will begin at 9:30am on the below dates.

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A guide to having virtual workshops with us can be downloaded here.

Session 1 | 14/01/26 (English 9:30am | Welsh 11:00am)

Draw Like an Artist, Think Like a Scientist! 
This session will explore botanical drawings, focusing on their scientific relevance and how at one time artists were scientists. The session will also explore the artwork and life of Cedric Morris, who created many plants and painted them in unique ways.

Session 2 | 21/01/26 (English 9:30am | Welsh 11:00am)

Paint Together: Create a botanical masterpiece 
Following on from the prior week this session will look at the various parts of a flower. They will then create their own floral piece of art.

Session 3 | 4/03/26 (English 9:30am | Welsh 11:00am)

Climate Clues: From the past to our future 
Using historic images, artwork and extinct plant and animal specimens from Amgueddfa Cymru we will explore the start of climate change. The session will look at the scientific data from the Spring Bulbs for Schools project and discuss what it means.

Session 4 | 11/03/26 (English 9:30am | Welsh 11:00am)

Contribute to change: Pledge for the Planet 
Discuss the Amgueddfa Cymru climate pledge and what museums across Wales are doing to reduce carbon footprint. Participants discuss and create their climate pledges digitally. 

Duration: 45 minutes
Cost: Led by Museum staff – free of charge.
Spring bulbs for schools virtual workshops
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