Explore the painting School is Out by Elizabeth Forbes using role play and your imagination! Try out replica objects and costumes to really put yourself in the shoes of the children in the painting. Experience a taste of a Victorian school lesson and work together to build a story around what is happening in the painting. This painting really is one which paints a thousand words!
Main Image: Elizabeth Forbes (1852-1912) – School Is Out (C) Penlee House Gallery & Museum
Penlee House is a beautiful art gallery and museum, set within sub-tropical gardens, with a great café.
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Discover MoreFrom school visits to family activities, talks and walks, there are plenty of learning opportunities at Penlee House.
Discover MoreEnjoy a delicious lunch or coffee at the Orangery Café, with its sunny terrace overlooking the park.
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