Grossmann House includes different histories that are closely linked to the development of the merchant class in regional NSW in the mid 1800s and to the growth of public education for girls in the early 20th century.

With different stories to tell, the Butlers and Blackboards program looks at changes in the community, education and family life and is discovery-based and student-focussed.






Students can:

UNDERTAKE a simple role-play that explores the domestic lives of masters and servants

MAKE connections between the house history and the history of Maitland.

 

ANALYSE objects, images and documents to jointly construct the stories of the house.

OBSERVE change over time in the historic streetscape during a heritage walk.
BOOKING INFORMATION




Number of students - 45 max


How long? 90 minutes


How much? $4.00 (GST incl)

 
Bookings - (02) 4933 6452

Pre-visit kit - click here



Email - grossmannhouse@bigpond.com
  Risk Assessment - click here


 

 

 

Stitched Up is an education program aimed at Stage 6 Year 11 and 12 Textile and Design Students. The program relates directly to the syllabus area of design and specifically to historical design development.

This program provides a unique opportunity for students and teachers to document and study the important nineteenth century collection of textiles, costumes and furnishings at Grossmann House.

 


Students can:

EXAMINE first hand, 19th century wedding and court dresses, bodices, jackets and undergarments.

VIEW and document costume, furnishings and apparel for Major Textiles Project.

BOOKING INFORMATION




Number of students - 45 max
 
How long? 90 minutes
 
How much? $4.00 (GST incl)



Bookings - (02) 4933 6452


Pre-visit kit - available


Email - grossmannhouse@bigpond.com
  Risk Assessment - click here



ANALYSE the design, cut and construction of the costumes and textiles.

OBSERVE on the factors contributing to the value of historically significant textiles and costume.