Friday 24 February 2012

A Horror of Great Darkness: Gothic from the Brontës to Twilight

ALEVEL GOTHIC DAY CONFERENCE

The Brontë Parsonage Museum is pleased to present a varied one day conference for AS and A2 students, exploring the relationship between the Brontës and Gothic, and how the genre continues to influence contemporary culture. This conference will be particularly relevant to the AQA Literature B syllabus, but will be invaluable to all students wishing to gain a broadercritical perspective on both 19^th cent literature, and the understanding of genre.

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EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS

Haworth Parsonage was once the home of the Brontë family and is where Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë wrote the books which have made them world famous, including Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights. The Parsonage Museum now provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the three sisters and of Victorian Haworth. It also offers an exciting, cross-curricular education service committed to imagination and creativity in learning.

Take a look at what's on offer..... Most combinations of workshops are available, and we will always do our best to tailor your visit to meet with your needs.

Please note: all charges include entry to the Parsonage

High Waving Heather   KS2  KS3  

Explore the unique habitat of the moors which so inspired the Brontë family, in our exciting new workshop. Discover the creatures and plants that live there, and find out about how people have changed the landscape, and what we can do to help protect it. This is a cross curricular workshop, and is particularly relevant to science (Life Processes), history (Victorian Britain, Local History), geography (How the Environment is Changing), and citizenship, although it can be designed to fit your requirements.      

£7.00 per pupil - 1 hour 30 mins, £8.50 per pupil - 2 hours 30 mins &

Hands on History   KS1  KS2

Through a range of intriguing objects these sessions encourage a hands-on approach to the lives and works of the famous Brontë family, and explores ideas of how objects are used in museums. Also offers useful insights into childhood in the early Victorian period. KS1 Everyday Life in the Past, KS2 Victorian Britain. 

£5.75 per pupil  

Brontës Alive   KS2  KS3  KS4

Introduce pupils to the worlds created in the Brontë novels by taking part in one of our drama workshops. With costume, props and a short simple script children enter into the vivid lives of the characters in Jane Eyre or Wuthering Heights. Everyone gets a part in this fun and lively workshop. KS2 Victorians Britain, KS3, KS4 Jane Eyre or Wuthering Heights.              

£5.75 per pupil 

Victorian School Lesson   KS1 KS2  KS3

Step back in time, and bring to life the actual school room the Brontës themselves taught in. Dress in costume and come and experience how different school would have been for children in the Victorian times in this exciting new workshop. KS1 Everyday Life in the Past, KS2 Victorian Britain, KS3 Industrialisation.                                                                                                                                                                        

£6.50 per pupil

Follow in the Brontës' footsteps through one of our creative writing workshops. Using artefacts, the atmospheric rooms of the Parsonage and the surrounding landscape as inspiration, these workshops give you the chance to become Scribblemaniacs and produce some writing of your own.  
 
£5.75   (Half day workshops also available)

Interpretations of Wuthering Heights   A, A/S level       

Interpretations of Jane Eyre   A, A/S level

What were the reactions to the novels Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre when they were first published? How have our ideas about their meaning changed since? Explore some of the intriguing theories and endless re-interpretations of these fascinating novels  

£6.75 per student

Background on the Brontës  KS3, 4,  A/S, A2 Level, Higher Education and adult groups

This informal talk offers a good over all view of the Brontës lives and works and gives some historical and social context to their writing. It also offers some fascinating insights into everyday life in the Parsonage! This talk can be adapted to the particular requirements of groups and there is lots of opportunity for questions and discussion. With PowerPoint images. 

£5.75 students up to KS4   £6.75  A/S, A2 level students, Higher Education,   £7.50 adult groups

Guided Walk   KS2, KS3, A/S, A2 level, Higher Education, adult groups /p>

Explore historic Haworth in this short Guided Walk, begining at the atmospheric churchyard in front of the Parsonage, and finishing at the infamous Black Bull. Discover the kind of place Haworth would have been in the time of the Brontës and the inpact it might have had on their writing.

£5.75 students up to KS4,  £6.75 A/S, A2 level students, Higher Education,  £7.50 adult groups  

Brontë Treasures  A/S, A2 level, Higher Education, adult groups

Take this unique opportunity to have a close up view of some fascinating artefacts and manuscripts from our collection. A rewarding experience for anyone interested in the Brontë families remarkable legacy.

£11.50 A/S, A2 level students, Higher Education,  £12.25 Adults Groups

Sue Newby (Education Officer), Brontë Parsonage Museum, Haworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 8DR.

Telephone - 01535 640185

Email - susan.newby@bronte.org.uk

"It was a pleasure to see the artefacts. We learned some really cool facts." 

"We had a great time doing the drama workshop...My dad enjoyed it so much he has borrowed the book from our local library."

"Going round the graveyard we found out loads about the people of Haworth in the Brontës day."

"The guided tour around the town really put the Brontës into context for the students, with lots of fascinating insights into their lives."

"Charlotte's room was the most interesting because it had most of her treasures, like her shoes, her dress and some of her jewellery. The shoes were tiny!"