‘What Are You Standing On?’

Travel back in time to 1823 and meet The Carpet Master, Weaver and Spinner to find out how they lived and worked.

Enjoy weaving workshops and spinning demonstrations by our team of skilled interpreters. Meet Mr Pardoe, and learn about the life of a Carpet Master and his weavers in the early 1800s. Compare the production of carpet before and after the Industrial revolution, and design your own carpet in our unique design gallery.

Our KS2 programme helps to encourage children to think about Kidderminster’s Heritage, Art and Industry by learning about the carpet under their feet.

Days	Monday – Friday
Times	10:30am-4:00pm
Cost	£4.50 per student 1 free adult per 10 students Additional adults £5.50 each

KS2 Curriculum Links

• History:

Know where people and events fit within a chronological framework and identify similarities and differences with different periods; use a wide vocabulary of everyday historical terms; understanding changes within living memory and in national life; a study of British history beyond 1066; changes in an aspect of social history i.e. life in the Victorian period to the present, including diet, leisure and entertainment; a significant turning point in British history, i.e. The Industrial Revolution.

• Literacy:

Spoken language and reading skills; listen and respond appropriately to adults and their peers; ask relevant questions to extend their understanding and build vocabulary and knowledge; participate actively in collaborative conversations; use their findings to inform creative writing opportunities; ask relevant questions to extend their understanding and knowledge; articulate and justify answers, arguments and opinions; maintain attention and participate in conversations, initiating and responding to comments.

• Science:

Materials and their uses; behaviour of materials.

• Art and Design:

Exploring different materials and awareness of different kinds of art, craft and design

• Personal

Social and emotional development: self-confidence and -awareness; share ideas within a familiar group; 

Feedback

 ‘The pitch and the length of each of the sessions was absolutely perfect for our Year 3 pupils. Your staff were excellent and the children (and adults) have learnt so much today. Lots of stories have come out since arriving back at school about grandparents and other relatives who worked in the carpet trade here in Kidderminster. This is exactly what we had hoped for to kick off our new Local History Topic’. St Catherine’s C of E Primary School, Kidderminster

‘I loved it so much and learnt how to spin and weave.’ Abberley Hall Prep School, Worcestershire.

‘I loved how the members of staff explained it so well. Thank you so much.’ Abberley Hall Prep School, Worcestershire

To enquire or book a visit call 01562 69028 or email learning@museumofcarpet.org.uk