Class types: Half day workshop

Field to flour

Explore the journey of wheat to flour in this hands-on workshop

The Miller's Apprentice

The Mill Mouse

Explore the story of flour from wheat to bread in this half day workshop, focussed on the story of 'The Mill Mouse'

Creative Writing

Let your pupils’ imaginations run wild, inspired by the wonderful objects and artworks at Cannon Hall or the Cooper Gallery.

Mill Tour

Discover the history of the Mill through the ages and explore the stories of the people who have lived and worked here.

Portraits and Self-identity (Outreach)

Your pupils will become artists for this two-hour session where they will learn the basics of portraiture including proportion and detailed drawing of facial features.

Creative Writing at Wentworth Castle Gardens

Pupils will be inspired by the beautiful landscapes and natural spaces of the gardens to develop initial ideas for poems to be built on back in the classroom.

Deep Down Underground

Pupils will explore coal mining in Barnsley using objects and maps from our inspiring archive and museum collections.