Learning

Megan Bruton has used some of her gap year to write two narratives for Cotton Culture which bring local heritage to life. Available as audio and written, settle with a cuppa and enjoy.

The latest finds from our research on the textiles produced from Vale Mill by our predecessors George Lawton and sons. Click here to read more.

Fascinated by the heritage of people and places?
Enjoy research?
This is for you!

Go beyond the traditional cut-and-stick class with our visual arts workshops.

Our teachers can help your teachers…

Your school will fizz with energy as your pupils collaborate to create a community celebration spectacular.

In the age of technology, it has never been more important to encourage a healthier lifestyle amongst our young people.

Featuring grooves from around the globe, this workshop caters for any bespoke themes or cultural aspects that you and your school may wish to explore, perhaps to suit a special event or curriculum interest.

Capoeira is a beautiful, acrobatic art form that originates from 16th Century African slaves in Brazil who used it as a form of self-defence, affirming strength and building esteem.

Modern, popular dance styles incorporate many of the older forms of Carnival dances from around the world.

Energy energy energy! This high-impact class will get your students working hard and reaping a real sense of accomplishment – whilst having fun, of course.

Drawing influence from the rich Orisha tradition found in Cuba, this workshop contains an element of theatre to enable your students to embody the physical traits of deities.

This dynamic, fun workshop gets the blood flowing and the smiles beaming.

The energy created in the Afro-Brazilian dance workshops is second to none!

Our Indian drumming tutors regularly showcase innovative fusion music at Mela events around the UK and bring a modern approach to Indian percussion to the classroom.

With a selection of authentic instruments to play, students will enjoy the lilting sounds of the Caribbean as part of their own steel pan band.

Suitable for musicians and drummers aged Key Stage 3 and above, the polyrhythmic multi-instrumental music of Cuba will inspire and ignite the interest of any keen music student.

With a selection of hand drums to explore, our African drumming workshop gives students the opportunity to experience the instant gratification of group music making, following the intricate call-and-response element of African percussion-driven music.

These African-inspired Brazilian instruments and rhythms bring the flavour of Carnival to your classroom, inspiring cultural question-and-answer dialogue to give a fuller picture of the social context of this amazingly powerful music.

Global Grooves is an accredited Artsmark partner, offering a diverse, fun and accessible programme of arts activities for students all over the UK.