Wolverhampton Art Gallery (WAVE)

At the heart of our cultural learning offer is access to excellence for everyone across all of the WAVE venues.

WAVE’s learning team offers a range of services for under-fives, nursery and primary schools, secondary schools and sixth forms, colleges and universities, special educational needs and the local community as well as national and international audiences. We provide enjoyable and inspiring learning experiences for all ages and abilities. 

From off the shelf options designed specifically to target areas of the curriculum to bespoke activities for your special project, our expert, friendly facilitators deliver inspiring, lively and creative sessions across the city and beyond.

What we offer:

• A diverse programme of exhibitions that support many curriculum areas
• Talks and workshops themed around art, design, history, maths, english literacy, geography and citizenship
• Interactive sensory galleries where children can touch and respond to art and craft
• Craftplay under-fives interactive learning space
• Art and craft activities
• Facilitated and object handling sessions
• Guidance to support self-led visits
• Tours covering local history, architecture, themes in our exhibitions and collections, local history and more
• Training sessions for teachers, educators and students
• Outreach sessions in schools, colleges, universities and community centres