Cooper Gallery - Educational Visits

Education at the Cooper Gallery

Educational activities at The Cooper Gallery through informal family and adult based workshops, and school visits.

 

How can I find out more?

Please contact the Cooper Gallery for full details of forthcoming activities.

Schools, please contact the Education and Lifelong Learning Officer to book your place.

 

Legislation

Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Some licensing restrictions with regard to number of people allowed in the Gallery at any one time.

 

Websites

www.mylearning.org

Charges/Fees

Free admission to exhibitions.

Some charges for workshops.

Schools please contact Education and Lifelong Learning Officer for full details of artist led activities.

 

Method of Payments Available

• Cash
• Cheque
• Visa
• Debit Card
• Maestro
  (Payments by card can be taken over the telephone)
  Please note minimum £5 for card payments.

School payments by arrangement with the Education and Lifelong Learning Officer.

 

 Response Times/Next Steps

Non-school activities - payment required either on the day of the workshop or beforehand.

Schools - by prior arrangement with the Cooper Gallery, please contact the gallery for details.

 

Opening Times/Locations

Gallery opening times:
Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 3pm
Sunday - Closed

Office hours:
Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday, 9 am - 4 pm
Sunday - Closed

Please note some workshop times differ from opening times.

Application form references

Schools please contact the Education Officer for schools booking form.

 

How the customer can help

When you contact the Cooper Gallery to book a place on a workshop please have a contact number ready.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I just pop in with my school/group?
It is advisable to contact the gallery beforehand to make sure that the exhibition areas are open and to confirm exhibition content.

Do you have a supply of art materials for my school to use?
Yes, however there is a small charge, please contact the gallery for details.

Can we use/do you have a separate room for children to eat lunch?
There is a room available, but it is a busy meeting room, please contact the gallery.

Will there be someone there to provide a talk/tour of the exhibition?
Please contact the Education Officer, there is a charge for this service, and time constraints.

Is there a charge for my school to use the gallery?
Teacher led use of the Gallery is free, if any materials or staff are required there will be a small charge.  Please contact for further details.

Is there a limit on how many can visit at any one time?
Yes, there is a limit due to licensing restrictions, please contact the Gallery.

I am a wheelchair user is there access to all of the Gallery areas?
Yes, there is full access to all areas including a lift to the upper floor and toilet facilities.

For further information please contact

The Cooper Gallery
Church Street
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 2AH

Tel: 01226 242905
Fax: 01226 297283
E-mail: coopergallery@barnsley.gov.uk

 

Additional Notes

Schools - it would be appreciated if you would contact the Gallery before visiting.  There are exhibition changeover weeks when some of the Gallery areas will be closed.

 

Last modified on 11/12/2008