Cartwright Hall Art Gallery

The Art of Early Islamic Civilisation

Available until 25 April 2025. Using artwork and artefacts from the new British Library exhibition pupils will explore the historic origins of Early Islamic civilisation, its influences and contribution to world culture.

Through activities including traditional calligraphy,  pupils will gain insight into this culturally significant civilisation.

2 hour workshop

£127 per class

Also available: *Self-led Handling Objects at £33.00 per class – Teacher Resource which includes handling objects and an Islamic geometry activity

Book This Workshop

If you are interested in booking this workshops for your pupils, please email learning@bradford.gov.uk

Cartwright Hall Art Gallery

Address
Lister Park, Bradford, BD9 4NS
Opening times

Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 4pm
Saturday – Sunday: 11am – 4pm

By public transport

Cartwright Hall Art Gallery is in the middle of Lister Park, one and a half miles from the City Centre on the A650 Manningham Lane. There is limited parking in Lister Park, accessible from North Park Road (off Oak Lane). Lister Park is served by many city centre bus services including 23, 25, 26, 49, 51, 52, 53, 54, 622, 647, 662, w5. Cartwright Hall is about ten minutes’ uphill walk from Frizinghall railway station.

For help in planning your journey by public transport, please visit www.wymetro.com

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