Inspire creativity in the classroom with Royal Ballet & Opera Schools

Published 10th September 2025

Primary school teachers are invited to join a series of free, in-person certified CPDs designed to build confidence in teaching design. Hosted by the Royal Ballet & Opera Schools, the Create & Design CPDs give teachers practical skills to help students develop research, creative problem-solving, sketching, model making, and prototyping abilities.

This academic year, several sessions are taking place in gallery locations, offering an inspiring setting to spark creativity:

• October 2025, Mansfield – Mansfield Museum and Art Centre
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• November 2025, Carlisle – Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
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• March 2026, Manchester – The Whitworth
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• June 2026, Gateshead – Shipley Art Gallery, in partnership with NEATEN
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Sessions run every term, with other dates and locations available to suit teachers’ schedules. For more information and to view the full programme, visit Royal Ballet & Opera Schools: Create & Design teacher training.