In this final bulletin of the school year, we’re highlighting our programme for the summer term and holidays, plus looking ahead to the 2024/25 session.
Self-guided visits at our venues
Teacher-led class visits to our venues are a great way to engage with the collections and learn about creativity, local heritage and people from the Northeast of Scotland who have shaped the city and changed the world.
Information on organising your visit to our venues can be found on our website here.
ARTIST ROOMS Louise Bourgeois – Secondary School Workshops
We’re offering free schools' workshops in May to complement this exhibition which focuses on Louise Bourgeois’ last 20 years, when she explored the themes of identity, gender childhood family and memory. These sessions are for secondary school aged learners.
- Tuesday 14 May 10:00–11.45
- Wednesday 15 May 10:00-11:45
- Thursday 16 May 10:00-11:45
- Tuesday 21 May 10:00-11:45
Each workshop is for one class with a maximum of 33 pupils. Email us at AAGMLearning@aberdeencity.gov.uk to book
Teachers Advisory Group Meeting
Tuesday 21 May 16:30–17:30
Aberdeen Art Gallery, Learning Space
We invite Aberdeen city teachers to join our Teachers Advisory Group to help shape and inform our school's programme.
Come along on Tuesday 21 May for an introduction to and an opportunity to shape our forthcoming programme.
We are keen to welcome new members to our group and you can register your interest at AAGMLearning@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Teachers’ CPD Session
Thursday 6 June, 16:15–17:30
Aberdeen Art Gallery
Dr Hans Hones of the University of Aberdeen will explore how the understanding of art can be used to deliver Broad General Education projects in all curricular areas. Find out more on the ACC Eventbrite page or email AAGMLearning@aberdeencity.gov.uk to book your free space.
Summer Sessions: Let’s Talk about Art
Tuesday 13 – Thursday 15 August, 10:00–13:00, free
Ages 15–18 yrs. (S3–S6)
Aberdeen Art Gallery
Young people aged 15 to 18 are invited to join Dr Hans Hones, of the University of Aberdeen, and our art curators for three mornings of informal discussions and activities exploring art history themes. You don’t need to know much about art to enjoy these sessions – they will be useful to those studying Art and Design, History and Media, or for anyone interested in talking about art.
It’s easy to sign up – email AAGMLearning@aberdeencity.gov.uk with your name, age and quote ‘Summer Sessions: Let’s talk about Art.’
NESCol Student Fashion Show – free tickets for secondary school learners
Northeast Scotland College are offering 15 free tickets for secondary school learners to attend their Fashion & Textile Student Show at Aberdeen Maritime Museum on Thursday 20 June 19:00–20:00.
For your free ticket, submit your name, age, school and quote ‘NESCol Fashion Show Ticket’ to AAGMLearning@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Coming Soon!
Natural World, Schools Workshops
We’re offering free workshops as part of Science in Your World, a partnership programme with the Science Museum Group.
We’ll be exploring the natural environment and use of media in our collection and special exhibition Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
- Wednesday 28 August 10:00–11:45
- Thursday 29 August 10:00–11:45
- Tuesday 3 September 10:00–11:45
- Thursday 5 September 10:00–11:45
- Tuesday 10 September 10:00–11:45
- Wednesday 11 September 10:00–11:45
Each workshop is for one class with a maximum of 33 pupils. Email us at AAGMLearning@aberdeencity.gov.uk to book.
Image: Louise Bourgeois Spider I 1995. ARTIST ROOMS Tate and National Galleries of Scotland. Lent by The Easton Foundation 2013 © The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY and DACS, London 2024. Photo © Tate
