Learning
Bring learning to life through art, nature and hands-on making.
Our Schools Programme gives pupils the chance to explore contemporary art, discover the landscape and experiment with creative processes alongside our artist educators.
We provide free, high-quality funded visits for those least likely to access art opportunities at home or whose schools can least afford them.
Teacher-led Visits
Teacher-led visits are free for all schools and colleges. Self-guided visits include a printed guide to encourage observation and discussion of artworks in the landscape, allowing teachers to explore the exhibition with their students at their own pace. Click for more information.
Workshops and Tours
For schools eligible for a funded visit, our artist-led interactive tour is paired with a practical workshop. Pupils explore the artworks before heading to the Learning Hub for hands-on making, with activities designed to encourage close looking, discussion and creative exploration. Teacher-led visits can choose to book practical workshops for an additional fee. Click for more information.
Teachers
From September 2026, we are offering three free continuing professional development (CPD) sessions for local teachers, providing an opportunity to experience the three creative workshops currently available to schools. Click for more information.
Workshop Themes
Tailored for: KS3 | KS4 | KS5
Duration: 75 minutes
Explore scale, form, texture and shape through both 3D and 2D responses to a collaboratively built sculpture.
The workshop begins with a group sculpture-making activity inspired by the current art exhibition. Pupils then engage in experimental sketching exercises focused on light, shadow, negative space, texture and tone, encouraging critical thinking and creative confidence.
Tailored for: KS3 | KS4 | KS5
Duration: 75 minutes
This printmaking workshop investigates contrast, perspective and the relationship between positive and negative space.
Inspired by natural forms and materials, students create their own printing plates and experiment with processes such as rubbings, debossing and various printing techniques.
Tailored for: SEND schools
Duration: 2 hours
Inspired by the natural world and artworks encountered in the landscape, pupils explore texture, shape and pattern by creating a clay pinch pot and using natural materials to add texture and detail, before transforming their design into a unique plaster cast.
A teacher worksheet is provided to support further exploration and extend learning back at school.
Tailored for: KS2
Duration: 4 hours
Designed to develop observation and creative thinking through a playful, sensory approach, this workshop uses Art Explorer Boxes filled with prompts, props and tactile objects developed with artists Leap Then Look.
Artist Educators guide pupils through close looking and conversation in the landscape, before using the Sculpt Box for large-scale collaborative making in the Learning Hub. Each pupil receives an Art Explorer Pack with a sketchbook and materials to continue their creative exploration back at school or home.
Could your school visit be free?
Thanks to generous funding, eligible schools can access our Tours and Workshops free of charge. We are also pleased to offer a travel grant of up to £500 per school.
School Residencies
Read more about past School Residencies on our blog:
Kingsham Primary School
Chichester High School
Resources
We have a range of digital and physical resources available to support your visit and to take back into the classroom. These include Trails, Art Kits and in-school workshops and worksheets.
Visual Story - Welcome to Goodwood Art Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Your booking confirmation will include a link to download our risk assessment, which you can use as a guide when preparing for your visit.
Teachers are also invited to attend a complimentary pre-visit to support the planning of their own risk assessment. Pre-visits can be arranged during the week or at weekends and, where possible, a member of the Learning Team will be available to meet with you.
We recommend a minimum of one adult for every eight pupils for Key Stages 2–4, and one adult for every 15 pupils for Key Stage 5.
Any 1:1 support staff should be in addition to these numbers. Teachers are responsible for the behaviour and supervision of their group throughout the visit.
We can accommodate a maximum of 30 pupils per day.
For Tours and Workshops, groups are divided into two smaller groups, which rotate through the activities.
For teacher-led, self-guided visits, groups of more than 15 pupils should be divided into smaller groups when exploring the two gallery spaces, with each group accompanied by a supervising adult.
School Tours and Workshops are available to book Tuesdays to Fridays.
Teacher-led visits are available on selected Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Teacher CPD sessions can be arranged flexibly, including after school and, on occasion, at weekends.
A travel grant of up to £500 per school is available to eligible mainstream and SEND schools within approximately 30 minutes’ drive of the Goodwood Art Foundation and with 20% or more pupils eligible for Pupil Premium.
Schools outside this area are also welcome to apply and will be considered subject to availability.
For teacher-led visits, timing is flexible and will be discussed at the point of booking.
Please note that Learning Hub facilities are reserved for school bookings joining us for Tours and Workshops.
Most school sessions take place between 10am and 2pm. Schools booking Tours and Workshops will be provided with a timetable for the day.
I have noticed the children being more creative and confident with their ideas following our visit.
We offer Arts Award exclusively as part of our School in Residence Programme. However, we are always happy to support schools on their Arts Award journey.
Learning programme enquiries
Have a question? Complete our enquiry form and a member of the learning team will be in touch.