The aim of the Hatton Gallery Education Programme is to extend the existing gallery audience, and to encourage the understanding and enjoyment of art by people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. The Education Officer at the Hatton plays an integral role in developing long lasting relationships with schools, colleges, community groups and individual visitors. Her aims, as well as those stated above, are to develop the gallery's status as a centre for art and learning in the Northern region. A tour of each exhibition is followed by practical exercises, commonly focussing on a particular theme.
All activities are tailor made to meet the age requirements of individual groups.
Schools can join the education mailing list in order to receive free information packs prior to the start of each exhibition. The schools workshops relate to requirements of the national curriculum. Activities are run during school vacation periods as well as during term time. Workshops specifically for adults are provided alongside those for younger people. Above all, the gallery aims to instill a sense of enjoyment in experiencing art works at first hand.