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EDUCATION SERVICES
 Education programmes at the Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum seek to be active and 'hands on'. In studying the history of linen, pupils can try their hand at scutching, spinning, 'throwing the shuttle' and see skilled demonstrations of spinning and weaving.
They can also, through the 'Flax to Fabric' exhibition, learn about the history of linen from Ancient Egypt through the period of the cottage industry to the factory phase of the Industrial Revolution - finally depicting working conditions in the mills.
In studying the history of Lisburn and the Lagan Valley, the Museum mounts a range of temporary exhibitions in local history and fine and applied arts, and these are integrated into the schools' curriculum by the Museum's highly experienced Education Services staff.
Bookings for group visits
All groups must be booked. There are several types of bookings;
1. School visits - booked through ILC Reception
2. Special Interest - booked through ILC Reception
3. Outreach - booked through Education Assistant
4. Evening - booked through Education Services Officer
Contact details
Education Services Officer - education@lisburn.gov.uk
Education Assistant – Tel. 028 9266 3377 Fax. 028 9267 2624
Group Visits/bookings
Group visits are free. However, those requiring guiding must be booked. Additional programming or workshops cost £1 per head. Each visit is specially tailored to the needs of the group and tours are adapted for each Key Stage. Gallery Assistants are allocated to work with each group and will follow whatever aspect of the curriculum the teacher wants pupils to study.
Education Packs
There is a large education resource available for 'Flax to Fabric'. This can be cut and pasted to suit the needs of each group and is particularly useful for primary school teachers and Key Stage 2 History teachers. There is also a shorter version for those teachers who are already familiar with linen history or the 'Flax to Fabric' exhibition.
Town Trails
A guided Lisburn town trail can be booked as a tour (subject to availability) for schools and adults.
The Northern Ireland Curriculum
Areas of Study
Teachers can use the exhibition as a means of developing language across the curriculum by helping their students to discover the meaning of a "yellow belly" or being "on the push". Teachers have used the exhibition to assist in the study of English, History, Science, as well as Creative and Expressive Studies.
Cross Curricular Themes
Information Technology (IT)
Examination of the effects IT has on individuals and society
Education for Mutual Understanding (EMU)
Study of the inter-dependence between groups and increased understanding of what is shared and what is different
Health Education (HE)
Examination of what is conducive to good health in the past and of the developments in health care
Careers Education (CE)
Examinations of the changes in the world of work and careers opportunities, past and present.
Cultural Heritage (CH)
Examination of artefacts to study common experiences and diverse and distinct aspects of culture.
Economic Awareness (EA)
Study of the individual and the economy, and study of the business community
New Curriculum Developments
The Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum has already piloted programmes on Education and Employability and Citizenship. These are part of the forthcoming changes at Key Stage 3. Education Services will be willing to develop this programme with any interested schools on request.
Other Education Programmes
In addition to the broad schools programme, which includes annual events such as Local History week and Science Week, Easter, Summer Workshops, Halloween and Christmas, each school may have a workshop programme added to a tour. The tours are free but must be booked.
Workshops have a nominal fee of £1 per head.
The Museum also offers GNVQ Leisure and Tourism programmes. It has also developed a module in the Queens University General Studies Degree.
Teacher Training Days
Requests for teacher training days are welcome. INSET is an important part of our programming and every support will be given to facilitate teachers using the Museum for training.
Adult and Community Education Services
As a community facility, the Irish Linen Centre also offers community programmes including outreach and oral history - information on request from the Education Services Officer. Evening bookings and special interest group bookings are also catered for. Adult education is delivered through craft workshops and special events.
Disability Access
For tours needing special assistance, staff will be allocated as guides throughout the visit.
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