ACTIVITIES
VIRTUAL
Amgueddfa Cymru Virtual Workshops
WASHDAY
Virtual Workshop
What was it like having to wash and dry clothes before we had washing machines and electricity? Come and meet Marged to find out how she used to wash clothes long ago. You will watch her use the wash tub, the scrubbing table and the mangle, then have the opportunity to handle and negotiate with him as a facilitator, as well as seeing some of the objects up close. I wonder what you will find that has changed and what has stayed the same?
Suitable for ages 5-8
HOMES THROUGHOUT TIME
Virtual Workshop
How did people live in the past? How did things change over time? Come and learn more by taking a closer look at 360 scans of the Fron Haul terraced houses, which show life in 1861, 1901 and 1969, and looking at objects from the period under the guidance of our facilitator. An exciting opportunity to bring the past to life!
Suitable for ages 5-8
TOYS
Virtual Workshop
What toys did children play with in the past? How are these traditional toys different to the toys children play with today? Join our facilitator to discover a selection of toys from the past and see how they compare to modern toys. How have the materials used to make toys changed over time? Be inspired to make your own toys to play with in the classroom.
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Suitable for ages 5-8
CURIOUS ABOUT ART
Virtual Workshop
Join us in this interactive digital session introducing some of the diverse artworks at National Museum Cardiff. Our facilitator will take you on a virtual tour of paintings, ceramics, photographs, and sculpture. Together, we’ll use these artworks to share ideas and opinions about art and to explore feelings and moods. Then you’ll have a chance to get hands on, exploring colour, shape and size to create a speedy artwork.
Suitable for ages 5-8
CURIOUS ABOUT DINOSAURS
Virtual Workshop
Did all dinosaurs roar? Join one of our facilitators online to explore real museum fossils. Unleash your curiosity to ask and answer questions and find out more about dinosaurs including their feeding behaviour and lifecycles, their environment and their habitats. Finally, you will take part in a lively, sound-based story about a forest at the time of the dinosaurs
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Suitable for ages 5-8
CELTS
Virtual Workshop
What was life in Wales like 2000 years ago? Meet our resident Celt for a virtual tour of Bryn Eryr, our Iron Age roundhouses. Discover why the fire was so important, what food was eaten, and how clothes were made. But how do we know so much about life in the past? Work with our facilitator to find out how to unlock secrets of the past and work together to solve the mysteries of an Iron Age grave.
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Suitable for ages 8-11
VIRTUAL ROMAN CAMP
Virtual Workshop
Take part in a series of challenges to find out about the life of a Roman Soldier. Learn about the Romans that once lived in Caerleon and discover what skills the Romans looked for in a soldier. You will learn about Roman armour and be tested on your marching skills. You can also ask questions about a Roman soldier's life and some of the interesting objects they left behind.
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Suitable for ages 8-11
FEASTS AND SLAVERY IN ROMAN TIMES
Virtual Workshop
Wealthy Romans are famous for their parties! Discover the weird and wonderful food they ate such as peacocks' brains to stuffed dormice. Find out about the lives of the slaves behind the rich Roman lifestyles. There will be opportunity to virtually study the collections at the National Roman Legion Museum which relate to this subject.
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Suitable for ages 8-11
ROMAN SCHOOL
Virtual Workshop
Discover how Romans educated their children in this cross curricular role-play session. Looking at language, numeracy and literacy, pupils will find out more about Roman society under the strict guidance of a Roman school teacher.
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Suitable for ages 8-11
DISCOVERING ART
Virtual Workshop
This workshop introduces learners to the art galleries with a focus on Welsh Landscape art and artists. Learners will consider how the Welsh landscape has inspired artists. They will analyse some key Welsh landscapes, question evidence and develop vocabulary to describe and respond to artwork. Learners will also have the opportunity think about art technique, style, composition and the use of light and colour.​
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Suitable for ages 8-11
THE IMPRESSIONISTS
Virtual Workshop
What made the Impressionist art movement so groundbreaking? In this interactive workshop, discover how artists such as Monet, Renoir and Pissarro broke away from tradition to capture fleeting moments, shimmering colours and everyday life. Through guided exploration of iconic works, you’ll uncover the techniques, stories and cultural shifts that shaped this revolutionary movement. You will also discover how the collection came to National Museum Cardiff and the iconic Welsh women who helped it get there.
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Suitable for ages 8-11
EXPLORE DINOSAURS
Virtual Workshop
Working with one of our facilitators, you will use real fossils and bones to think like palaeontologists and solve a series of evidence-based dinosaur puzzles. With your new identification skills, you can study a Welsh dinosaur – the Dracoraptor! You will use scientific evidence to reveal how this dinosaur was found, how it lived, what it ate and what it looked like. 
Suitable for ages 8-11
STRIKE!
Virtual Workshop
Join us in Bethesda in 1901 to learn more about the Penrhyn Quarry Strike, the longest strike in British history. In the pre-session video you will meet Leusa, and learn about the experience of living in the village during the strike by hearing the story of Pwtan the lost cat. Then, our facilitator will lead you on a virtual tour of the 1901 house using 360scan technology, with opportunities to ask questions. You will also have the opportunity to see objects and historical documents to learn more about why the strike happened and how this affected the community.
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Suitable for ages 8-11
THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION IN WALES
Virtual Workshop
From how we work, to how we live, to the jobs, the landscape, the environment, and so much more, the industrial revolution gave birth to a whole new Wales. This unique virtual session brings together the stories of Welsh coal, slate, wool and the ports to tell the story of how Wales became the first industrialised nation.
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Suitable for ages 8-16
WALES AND THE TUDORS: AN INTRODUCTION
Virtual Workshop
Join us as we explore the Tudors through Amgueddfa Cymru collections. Learn about everyday life and discover the story of a Tudor shipwreck, the Ann Francis.
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Suitable for ages 5-11
The National Library of Wales Virtual Workshops
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TRYWERYN
Virtual Workshop
To tell the story of the drowning of the Tryweryn Valley during the 1960s through the various collections of the National Library of Wales. The story will be presented from the perspective of the villagers of Capel Celyn as well as children from the slum areas of Liverpool city. The focus of the workshop will be audio-visual archive material, including a 1965 film that documented the events as they took place, and a television interview with Martha Roberts, Headteacher of Capel Celyn School. The 60 minute workshop will be delivered online via Teams, and will include the use of maps, photographs, archives and newspapers from the period.
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Workshop adaptations for all ages, from CA2 to Sixth Form
KYFFIN
Virtual Workshop
An introduction to the work and life of Anglesey artist Kyffin Williams and his love of the uplands and coasts of North Wales. The 1-hour workshop will look at his career and distinctive style, referring to how he dealt with health problems as a young man. The session will include audio-visual material of the artist discussing his art, with films of him painting on the mountains of Snowdonia as well as his workshops in Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll and London. To accompany the workshop a supply of bilingual color booklets on Kyffin Williams will be sent to all participating schools.
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Adaptations suitable from KS2 to Sixth Form
BISHOP WILLIAM MORGAN
Virtual Workshop
A presentation on what many believe is the most important book in the Welsh language, the Cyssegr-lan Bible of 1588. The 30m session will take a look at the life of the vicar from Penmachno, William Morgan, the challenges of publishing the first Welsh Bible, and the huge influence of the book on the Welsh language.
Intofilm Virtual Workshops
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Exploring History through Filmmaking
Virtual Workshop
Join us for a 40-minute online session to learn about filmmaking skills. We will learn how to plan a short film by taking inspiration from films created by young people about Welsh history and myths. At the end of the session, you will be able to submit your ideas to a unique storyboarding competition.
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English Session – October 14
Welsh Session – October 21
10:00 – 10:40
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