It is the only UK hands-on interactive gallery exploring art and the visual world. Devised in consultation with teachers, children and education advisors, Fantasmic is good news for teachers all over the country. KS1 and KS2 Fantasmic is aimed at 5 to 12 year olds. It will support the National Curriculum and encourage children to explore their own visual world and powers of visual expression to develop their language, observation and written skills. Visits can be organised around a variety of cross-curricular themes and link in with the exhibitions in the art galleries.
Every term there are practical workshops with artists.
KS3 and KS4 or for those studying A-levels and GNVQ s A broad and innovative programme of temporary exhibitions including fine art, craft, design and architecture will provide links with coursework and projects. Visits can look in depth at particular themes. The CVA will also support self-directed research across a wide range of study areas. Special Needs Fantasmic has been developed with advice from the RNIB and others concerned with access for all. All our workshops and special events have been designed to appeal to different ages and abilities so they can be used in a variety of ways and accessed at any level.