Join us at the Herschel Museum of Astronomy for Arts Award Explore, the next step in your Arts Award journey!

This course will introduce you to different ways to make art.

You’ll try out art techniques inspired by our current exhibition on early photography, as well as creating some space-themed art related to the Herschels’ amazing astronomical discoveries. You’ll get the chance to talk to staff and find out all about working in a museum and gallery. You’ll create your own final artwork inspired by everything you’ve discovered during the course, and even share your work in a mini-exhibition.

How it works:

- Attend weekly sessions and take part in all activities as required

- Do some work and research at home – This is about 12 hours’ worth: we will give you some suggestions on what you can do!

- Create a final artwork inspired by your Explore journey

- Share your findings and creations on our exhibition day

- Record all of this in your logbook as you go

The course is open to home educated children and young people aged 7+ (upper age limit 25). Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. There is no requirement to have completed Discover level before completing this course.

Arts Award Explore is an official Entry Level (Entry 3) qualification on the Regulated Qualification Framework. Find out more

Course fee includes moderation and certificate costs.

Certificates are issued for participants who have successfully completed all qualification requirements.

Course dates and locations

Wednesdays 1-4pm, 7 Oct to 11 Nov 2026

While we understand that sometimes absence is unavoidable, participants should aim to attend all 6 sessions. Please get in touch before booking if you have any prior commitments that will affect your attendance.

Please note: participants must be present for the first and final sessions (7th Oct and 11th Nov).

Location

The course is split between the Herschel Museum of Astronomy and the Education Space at No.1 Royal Crescent.

The first session will be held at No.1 Royal Crescent. A full list of locations will be sent out closer to the time.

Accessibility

The Learning space at No.1 Royal Crescent has full step-free access, with a lift and an accessible toilet.

The Herschel Museum has no step free access. There is a step up to the museum entrance, then the ground floor rooms are on the same level. The other museum rooms and toilet are accessed via stairs.

Please get in touch if your child uses a wheelchair or has mobility issues, and we can discuss accommodations or adjustments to enable them to take part.

We are happy to support participants with additional needs: please get in touch with us before booking if you foresee any significant adaptations to the course content. We will discuss your particular requirements and endeavour to accommodate them.

Contact:learning@bptrust.org.uk/ 01225 428126