‘Creative Ground’ will see young people explore art and horticulture from Tate Britain’ s new Clore Garden classroom
Tate Britain and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) have partnered on a new learning programme for schools and young people, to be run from a new purpose-built classroom.
The programme is being supported by a 10-year funding commitment from the Clore Duffield Foundation, and will run from within Tate Britain’s Clore Garden, due to open in Spring 2027.
Workshops will run throughout school term time and will be free to all primary, secondary and SEND schools, which are expected to serve over 600 young people each month.
The programme, titled Creative Ground, will explore the combination of art and horticulture, using the garden as a space to explore ideas around climate change, stewardship, wellbeing and community through creativity, curiosity and shared discovery.
The workshops are being devised in response to discussions with local schools and youth groups, which highlighted a lack of access to green spaces, a decline in creative subjects offered in schools, challenges around mental health, and concerns about the climate emergency.
The 10-year funding will support the development of the programme as well as two dedicated RHS roles to lead programme delivery. Tate is also developing new activities for families in the Clore Garden and free online resources for teachers about art and nature.
Nic Buckley, RHS Head of Learning, said: “The Clore Garden Classroom will be the RHS’ first horticultural learning outpost in the capital for more than 120 years, and will be home to the first ever programme designed specifically for children and young people.”
