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Year 5 Pupils from St James the Great Primary taking part in a Schools workshop at the SLG with artist Barbara Majek. Photo: Leah Morris

South London Gallery is dedicated to supporting teachers and educators in developing creative and inclusive learning practices.

TEACHING RESOURCES

Explore our archive of teaching resources below. With engaging prompts and practical tools, the resources spark discussions on key themes and issues in contemporary art and society.

CPDL WORKSHOPS AND STUDY DAYS

Join our Continuous Professional Development and Learning (CPDL) sessions to build new skills, connect with peers, and get inspiration from a range of creative practitioners. 

Stay informed about upcoming CPDL opportunities by signing up for our Schools Mailing List. 

FEATURED RESOURCES

Kneed: Banner Making

Hear from artist duo Kneed as they explore different forms of systemic exhaustion that young people may face. With a banner making activity, prompting students to imagine what an ideal future world could look like.

An Archive by Other Means

Introduces students to the complexities of Britain’s colonial legacies today. Using the lens of the Northcote Thomas archive and exhibition An Archive By Other Means. Developed for Key Stage 4-5 students and could be adapted for Key Stage 3.

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Creativity and Wellbeing: Pushing the Reset Button

Supports the wellbeing of teachers and the pupils they teach. Created by artist Beverley Bennett, with guidance from Josephine Evans, a registered Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist and Counsellor.

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CAREERS RESOURCES

Decoding Approaches to Contemporary Arts

Showcasing the careers and creative journeys of a variety of talented artists, writers, curators and poets. With a behind-the-scenes look at the SLG.

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Foot in the Door: Creative Careers Resource

Created by the South London Gallery’s youth collective the Art Assassins, to introduce other young people to creative careers. Features insights from staff at SLG and Hauser & Wirth.

PAST EXHIBITION RESOURCES

Firelei Báez: Sueño de la Madrugada (A Midnight’s Dream)

Family guide exploring the themes of Firelei Báez’s exhibition, created by the New Curators.

 

Ann Veronica Janssens: Hot Pink Turquoise

Interactive tour video of Hot Pink Turquoise, featuring activities and discussion points to explore ways of looking in a gallery. 

Explore the idea of perception through Ann Veronica Janssens’ work. Developed for Key Stage 1 & 2 but could be adapted for Key Stage 3.  

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GET IN TOUCH

If you’d like more information or to get in touch, please email schools@southlondongallery.org

The Schools Programme is supported by Southwark Council, Hauser & Wirth and Mercedes Zobel

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