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13.033/cg/iad • march 2013Museum of Edinburgh12 April – 21 September 2013

PRIMARYSCHOOL WORKSHOPSTen international celebrities in the fields offilm, fashion, music, theatre and literature,have been paired with ten of Scotland’s finestsilversmiths. Each pair has collaborated on thedesign for a piece of silver on that most beautifulmoment, “a drink with a close friend”, resulting ina hugely varied collection of drinking vessels thatranges from absinthe goblets to teapots to claretjugs. We are offering upper primary school classesthe unique opportunity to visit the exhibition and lookand discuss contemporary silver and our historical silvercollections and then participate in a workshop.Upper Primary Schools are invited in May and Septemberto participate in special tours and workshops tocompliment this exhibition.Lesson PlanOver the centuries, humans have created special vesselsto contain precious liquids such as water, wine, coffee ortea. We will look at the beautiful silverware in our owncollection, explore the impact of tea and coffee on Britainand its trading partners, discover how 18th century societyelevated the drinking of tea into a fine social art and howthe origins of modern business began in 18th century coffeehouses. We will also find out about hallmarking and therole of the “Hammermen” in medieval Edinburgh. We willcompare the traditional styles of silverware with the examplescontemporary silversmiths have created for living Scottishcelebrities, before creating our own fabulous 3-D artworkinspired by the exhibition.Workshop sessions are available for Primary 4 – 7 on thefollowing dates at 10 am – 12.30 pm. We can provide apacked lunch space in the museum after the activity.MayThursday 9 May, Monday 13 May, Thursday 16 May,Thursday 23 May and Monday 27 May.SeptemberMonday 2 September, Thursday 5 September,Monday 9 September, Thursday 12 September,Thursday 19 September.For Further information on events contact Margaret Findlay,Public Programmes Manager on 0131 529 3963margaret.findlay@edinburgh.gov.ukwww.edinburghmuseums.org.ukMuseum of Edinburgh142-146 CanongateRoyal MileEdinburghSilver of the Stars:Creative Learning and teachingresource for schoolsInspired by Silver of the Stars, a group of Edinburgh teachersare working together with the Arts and Learning team andthe Incorporation of Goldsmiths to develop a CfE CreativeLearning resource.The resource will use the wealth of creativity woven intoSilver of the Stars as the inspiration for creative learningand teaching that will generate and strengthen connectionsacross the curriculum.With film clips, links to the curriculum and significant aspectsof learning, ideas and creative challenges, the resource isdesigned to be used and adapted to suit a wide range ofapplications and contexts. The Silver of the Stars creativelearning resource is being developed based on practice, pupilfeedback and will be suitable for use across all curriculumareas and levels.For more information please contact Linda Lees, Arts andLearning Manager linda.lees@edinburgh.gov.uk