Primary sessions at Mackintosh at the Willow

We offer a range of sessions for primary schools. These sessions range from 90 minutes to 120 minutes, and all conclude with 30 minutes to sample complimentary tea/coffee/juice and cakes in one of our historic tea saloons.

Journey of Tea

Pupils will learn about the geography of the tea trade and the history of tea rooms in Scotland. This session will also uncover the story of the Willow pattern and pupils will design their own plate to take home.

Suitable for P2–P4
120 minutes (90 mins workshop + 30 mins in tea saloon)
Curriculum for Excellence: EXA 1-05a | HWB 1-35a | SOC 1-22a

Victorians or Edwardians?

By comparing and contrasting the Victorian and Edwardian eras, your class will learn about two of Glasgow’s famous characters that traverse both periods: Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Kate Cranston. Pupils will also make their own Edwardian toy to take home.

Suitable for P2–P4
120 minutes (90 mins workshop + 30 mins in tea saloon)
Curriculum for Excellence: SOC 1-04a | TCH 1-12a | EXA 1-07a

My Mackintosh Portfolio

Pupils will examine Mackintosh architecture first-hand and build their own portfolio of Mackintosh patterns and shapes, before learning the traditional technique of stencilling and visiting our on-site exhibition.

Suitable for P5–P7
150 minutes (90 mins workshop + 30 mins in tea saloon + 30 mins in on-site exhibition)
Curriculum for Excellence: MTH 2-19a | TCH 2-11a | 2-06a