About our Partnership for Lifelong Learning

This Partnership is an exciting scheme which creates awareness in the community of our local arts and culture facilities at both of these independent venues. You can use all of our resources for further educational and cultural benefits and enjoyment whatever your age!

Examples of our activities include: -

• Facilities for parents with pre-school children for early learning and family fun, provided by Awards for All Wales

Art and craft workshops

• Educational art and craft workshops covering National Curriculum requirements for 5 to 13 year olds during term time and school holidays
• Day long workshops in a variety of forms are also provided for adults

A range of history and culture workshops for all ages

• Group sessions of Living History such as Victorian Homes and Toys
• Make your own Japanware workshop
• The history of the local canals and decoration in the canal toleware style
• All workshops adaptable for all ages and abilities

Local collections

• View our collections of artefacts and art obtained from the local communities of Torfaen

Events and Activities

• Come along and enjoy a wide variety of special events and activities in both venues throughout the year. See Events for details

Talks

• A visit from the Education Outreach Officer using any presentation method you like, such as powerpoint, artefact handling sessions, etc. Tailored to all ages and abilities

Tours

• Specialist guided tours for groups of the museum - outlining the history and culture of Torfaen - booking required

Craft shops

• View our extensive range of art and craft items for sale in the exhibitions and shops of both our venues