Funny People Workshops
Get stuck in to this hands on Silly Sculpture Workshop inspired by Lowry's Funny People exhibition. From squidgy clay to funny faces pupils work with a professional artist to create their own comedic master pieces.
Tickle those funny bones, laugh together and let loose in our Creative Comedy Workshop. Pupils work with a professional comedian and experienced facilitator to create and perform their own comedy inspired by Lowry's Funny People art exhibition. Enjoy a super silly and fun session that develops confidence, oracy and team work.
All Funny People inspired workshops include a guided visit to Funny People in our gallery.
Pick your favourite or book both workshops for a full day of fun. Selected dates until 17th January 2027.
Curriculum links: Art & Design, Performing Arts, Oracy
Suitable for Key Stages: Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 & SEND
Art Form: Visual Art or Drama
Location: At the Lowry
Duration: 2 hours
Pupils taking part in the Silly Sculpture workshop will be supported to:
- Develop their own creative response through artwork and explore their artistic expression in response to Funny People
- Develop 3D Art-Making Skills: Experiment with different materials and techniques.
Enhance Problem-Solving and Creativity: Design and construct 3D portraits while considering form, texture, and structure to bring their vision to life. - Learn and apply the foundational concepts of perspective and proportion, inspired by the work of Wilfrid Wood, David Shrigley and Ryan Gander.
Pupils taking part in the Creative Comedy workshop will be supported to:
- Develop and refine creative ideas through practical exploration. Pupils generate ideas and original material using techniques such as improvisation, stimuli and games.
- Use voice, movement, and characterisation to communicate meaning. Pupils apply physical and vocal skills to convey humor.
- Collaborate effectively as part of an ensemble. Pupils negotiate ideas, take creative risks, respond to others’ contributions.
- Understand and apply comedy conventions and techniques. Experiment with structure and style to enhance performance impact.
- Reflect, evaluate, and respond thoughtfully to their own work and that of others.