Significant People in County Durham: Tom Lamb

Suitable for: KS1, KS2, SEND
Delivery options: In school or at The Story
Topic: 
KS1 Local History Study; Significant local historical person; Change within living memory.
KS2 Post 1066 aspect or theme – Industry; Local History study; Significant local historical person.

Students use interactive storytelling to learn about the life and work of County Durham artist Tom Lamb. We use archives and local studies to explore comparisons and differences between his life and theirs, and how history is recorded in County Durham locality using art, archives and artefacts. Through this, your pupils will have a broad appreciation of how life in Durham has changed, Tom Lamb as a significant person, and why he is important in the story of the county.

This workshop includes object handling, investigation in pairs, movement/mime, sketching and creating a large art piece as a class.

Learning Objectives and Skills:

KS1

• Using drawing, painting and sculpture to develop and share ideas, experiences and imagination.  
• Local History Study.
• Significant local historical person.
• Change within living memory.

KS2

• Post 1066 aspect or theme – Industry.
• Local History study.
• Significant local historical person.

Booking Information

Outreach Availability:
Monday – Friday

Inhouse Availability:
Monday – Wednesday

Duration: 90 minutes
Capacity: Up to 35 children
Price: £150