The National Curriculum requires students to develop knowledge and understanding through integrated, practical and theoretical study of art, craft and design. This includes first-hand experience of original work.
Our Art, Design and Architecture Trips have been designed with the National Curriculum in mind and are ideal for groups of students of all ages and at all levels.
Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum displays the world's largest collection by its famous native son Vincent. A few blocks away, Vermeer's Kitchen Maid, Rembrandt's Night Watch and other Golden Age treasures fill the Rijksmuseum.
From Baroque, to Impressionist, to Contemporary, to Street Art… there’s an art scene to be reckoned with in Glasgow. Home to one of Europe's great art collections at the Kelvingrove, Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the GoMA, Glasgow is a cultural hub and an art lover’s paradise.
Barcelona has long inspired artists, including the likes of Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró, whose works are in bold display in the city's myriad museums.
Berlin’s reputation as a haven for creativity and expression has attracted artists from all around the world. The fall of the Berlin Wall led to whole neighbourhoods being abandoned in the 90s, making way for artists’ communes to move in. They’ve been plastering the city’s walls with constantly changing street art ever since then.
Bilbao's iconic Guggenheim Museum, designed by Frank Gehry, is seen by many Bilbaínos as a symbol of their city's modern identity: its inauguration in 1997 established Bilbao as a new and exciting centre of art in Europe.
With a spectacular skyline, plenty of museums dedicated to art and a whole host of impressive buildings and sculptures, the city of Chicago is the perfect setting for an art and architecture tour!
Barcelona and the wider Costa Brava region are very popular destinations for a huge variety of tours: MFL, Art and Design, Fashion and Food Technology or Reward and Enrichment trips.
Our Diverse Andalucía itinerary includes visits to the major cities Sevilla and Granada with half a day in Córdoba, too. As the home of bullfighting and flamenco, Andalucía is perfect for those seeking a real authentic Spanish experience.
The Medici family commanded Florence's fortunes for centuries and were instrumental in unleashing the Renaissance. The city's artists and sculptors, supported by the Medici and other powerful families, regaled the city with their finest creations. Michelangelo, Leonardo, Donatello, Giotto, the Lippis, Masaccio, Botticelli, Pontormo and a host of others left their mark, and formidable galleries such as the Uffizi, Pitti...
The distinctive rose-hued Alhambra dominates Granada, overlooking the sprawling city from its vantage point high up on La Sabica Hill. Inside is one of the more splendid sights of Europe, a network of lavishly decorated palaces and irrigated gardens, a World Heritage Site and the subject of scores of legends and fantasies.
Immerse yourself in Iceland’s vibrant art scene and explore the natural wonders that have inspired its unique architectural styles. Our Art & Design tour showcases not only iconic and thought-provoking works like the Sun Voyager, but also the striking beauty of the natural landscape.
A tireless innovator of art and culture, London is a city of ideas and imagination.
London is the design capital of the world with an incredibly vibrant creative scene. It boasts innovative architecture, creative arts and an amalgamation of influences from all over the world.
The Spanish capital is one of the cultural centres of Europe boasting a wealth of world-renowned art galleries. The Museo del Prado, the Museo Reina Sofía and the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza are perhaps the most well-known and together make up the ‘Golden Triangle’. Whether admiring Velázquez’s Las Meninas or gazing at Picasso’s Guernica, Madrid is bound to inspire any budding artists.
Welcome to New York, the city that never puts down its paintbrush!
New York is arguably the creative capital of the world. From the bright lights and billboards of Times Square, to the skyscrapers and bridges that surround you, it is a highly rewarding destination for Design students.
Paris has an illustrious artistic pedigree: artists such as Renoir, Rodin, Picasso, Monet, Manet, Dalí and Van Gogh are but a few of the masters who have lived and worked here over the years. Its architecture is a thing of beauty too, full of classic buildings and iconic landmarks. The cityscape is not static however: there are some stunning modern...
With an artistic heritage dating back to Etruscan times, Rome is one of the world's great art cities and a must for an Art and Design school tour.
Venice is an outstanding destination for an Art & Design school tour. Its beating heart is Piazza San Marco, surrounded by works of indisputable mastery and prestige: the imposing Campanile Bell Tower, and the Basilica; the Palazzo Ducale, symbol of the various golden temples of La Serenissima; the Moors' Tower, famously known as the Clock Tower; and the Ala Napoleonica,...
The Austrian capital Vienna offers an incredible selection of buildings and art collections.
Vienna is the capital of music. More famous composers have lived and created here than in any other city – in Vienna, music is literally in the air!
There's no denying that Vienna is a cultural gem, known world-wide as the City of Music and the City of Dreams. Its beauty has inspired artists for decades, no matter their medium, from legendary composers like Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven to symbolist master Gustav Klimt and the visual artists involved in the Vienna Secession.
Yorkshire is home to some of the UK and Europe's best art galleries and sculpture parks which make it a perfect destination for Art and Design students. The Yorkshire Sculpture Triangle allows students to discover hundreds of iconic original artworks across four fantastic venues - The Hepworth Wakefield, The Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Leeds Art Gallery and the Henry Moore Institute.
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