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Plan your visit

We welcome schools, colleges or universities to visit the gallery for an inspiring learning experience. Students can engage with world-class art, explore new ideas, develop skills and techniques and enhance their cultural capital.

Teacher-led visits

Bring your school, college or university to The Hepworth Wakefield and lead your group around our exhibitions, offering opportunities for learning and discovery.

“There are lots of interesting pieces of artwork that look like nothing I’ve seen before. I enjoyed spending time looking and drawing them.” Dixons Unity Academy student

We encourage everyone to explore, draw, look, think and discuss during their visit.

You are welcome to bring your own sketchbooks, clipboards and paper to use while exploring the galleries (A3 or smaller).

We have a range of teacher-led resources you can hire to support your visit and make the most of your time in our galleries and garden.

You can also book our indoor picnic area and class-size lockers for free as part of your visit.

We offer FREE entry to the gallery for all students visiting as part of a pre-booked learning group, plus complimentary tickets for all accompanying staff.

For teachers who would like to do a pre-visit before your planned trip, we offer a complimentary ticket to the gallery. Please contact learning@hepworthwakefield.org to arrange.

Teacher-led visits

Find out more about teacher-led visits to the gallery.

Teacher-led resources

See more info on our teacher-led resources that can support your visit.

Book your visit

Booking for all visits is essential. Please book at least two weeks in advance.

Artist-led workshops

We offer an exciting range of artist-led workshops suitable from Early Years through to Key Stage 5.

Experience working with professional artists and explore new ways of looking, thinking and making in the galleries and our learning studios.

“Our pupils loved the workshop! They were engaged, they were thinking, they were creating” Year 4 teacher, Sandal Magna Community Academy

Our skills-based workshops inspire students to explore the artworks in the gallery and creatively respond to the ideas, themes and processes within the exhibitions.

Choose from a range of workshops that explore different materials and processes, including printmaking, clay, sketchbooks, drawing, sculpture, mixed media and felt making.

Curriculum links:

Our workshops support a broad and balanced curriculum and enhance student’s cultural capital. They link directly with the national curriculum and develop visual literacy and critical thinking.

“The workshop has also inspired our art staff to consider how we can incorporate different activities in our KS3 curriculum and beyond.” Head of Art, The Ruth Gorse Academy