Practical Art Workshops

Free Studio Workshops in Practical Art

Practical Study for 14 -19 plus
Free workshops led by professional Artists

All workshops run for one day from 10.30 - 15.00 with a break for lunch (not provided). Minimum number of students is 10; maximum is 20.

Me Myself and I
Textile and Mixed Media Workshops

December 2009
Mon 07/ Tues 08/ Wed 09/ Thurs 10/ Fri 11

ALL 10.30-15.00 with a break for lunch (not provided)

Working with Artist/Facilitator Seiwa Nicholls to respond to their own sense of self image, students are encouraged to explore individual abstractions through the diverse treatment of materials and consideration of mood and atmosphere.

Indian Portraits
Painting Workshops
Suitable for 13+

March 2010
Mon 15/ Tue 16/ Wed 17/ Thurs 18/ Fri 19

April 2010
Mon 26/ Tues 27/ Wed 28 / Thurs 29/ Fri 30

ALL 10.30-15.00 with a break for lunch (not provided)

Using this exciting exhibition for inspiration, students will respond to the rich content of the work on display through experimenting with water colour and acrylic paint.

Expressive Sculptures
Construction Workshops

May 2010
Mon 10/ Tues 11/ Wed 12/ Thur 13/ Fri 14

ALL 10.30-15.00 with a break for lunch (not provided)

Exploring the Gallery's extensive collection of sculpture pieces, from traditional busts to the more contemporary abstract works, students use sketching to observe and collect inspirations for a rich session of studio practice involving an interesting range of construction materials.

Prized Paintings!: BP Portrait Award 2010 & BP Travel Award 2009
Painting Workshops
Suitable for 16+

July 2010
Mon 5/ Tues 6/ Wed 7/ Thurs 8/ Fri 9

ALL 10.30-15.00 with a break for lunch (not provided)

Students explore uses of expression in portraiture, observing the content, form and context of selected paintings on display and create their own dynamic, large-scale acrylic paintings in the studio.