Scribble and Sketch, Anouk Mercier
8th June, 13th July, 10th August, 7th September, 5th October, 2nd November and 7th December 2013, 10.30am-1pm
Ideal for families of all ages and abilities Scribble and Sketch offers a morning of fun and informal drawing workshops and exercises, led by Bristol Drawing Club founder and artist Anouk Mercier. Activities are designed for parents and children to take part in together, in a lively and relaxed environment, or simply take advantage of the materials to get creative. Everyone is welcome! Book in advance or just drop in on the day and join in (space permitting). Free with exhibition entry (children must be accompanied by an adult). www.rwa.org.uk/whats-on/events/2013
Drawing Mum and Dad Family Workshop, Anouk Mercier
Thursday 28 March, 10-11.30am, Thursday 30 May, 10-11.30am
A fun and informal workshop for both children, parents and grandparents to learn basic portrait drawing skills, through a series of short interactive drawing games and challenges. Fun for all of the family! All children must be accompanied by an adult, maximum ratio 1:3. Booking required, all children must be accompanied by an adult, maximum ratio 1:3. £5 per child (per session)
Drawing Machines Family Drop-in, Debbie Locke
Wednesday 3 April, 11am-3pm, Wednesday 29 May, 11am-3pm.
Free with exhibition entry. All children must be accompanied by an adult, maximum ratio 1:3.
Fantastic Creatures: Childrens Print Workshop with Spike Print Studio, Christine Howes MA
Saturday 22 June, 10.30am -12.30pm
Create a magical night-time scene with printed stars, planets and fantastic creatures, using the Monumental exhibition to generate ideas. We will be printing with soft foam, cutting our own shapes and printing in a combination of colours, including gold and silver, before adding sequins and sparkle. Christine Howes MA has created many art activities for BBC Wildlife Magazine and the BBC Children’s programme ‘Smart’. Suitable for 7 to 11 year olds.
£10 per child
www.rwa.org.uk/whats-on/events/2013
Animal Assemblage: A Family Print Workshop with Spike Print Studio, Simon Tozer MA
Sunday 23 June, 10am-1pm
Create your own ‘animal-human’ hybrids in bright, colourful combinations whilst learning to screen print in this fun, family workshop with tutor, Simon Tozer. We will be encouraging you to mix-up cut paper stencils of animals and humans, taking your inspiration from Sophie Ryder’s exhibition Monumental. This is a workshop for all ages, although young children may need help with cutting. No previous experience of screen printing is necessary. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
£10 per child www.rwa.org.uk/whats-on/events/2013
Let’s Make Art Present Pick and Mix Animals Family Workshop
Sunday 4th August, 10-11.30am
Join Alice Hendy from Let’s Make Art to break the rules and bend the laws of evolution on this creative collage and colouring workshop for children aged 3-5 years. Alice will show us some clever ways to pick and mix animals using printed papers and mark-making materials. Explore what a Zebrilla or Parraffe might look like, and come prepared to colour, stick, design and use collage to make an animal of your own invention. We provide everything you need to create your own animal hybrid - just bring your imagination. This is a family workshop and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for 3 to 5 year olds.
Let’s Make Art Present Sculpture Family Workshop
Saturday 3rd August, 10am-12pm, £5 per child
Join Alice Hendy from Let’s Make Art to explore Sophie Ryder’s exhibition for inspiration before returning to the studio to ‘draw’ with wire. Alice will show us how to transform our drawings into a simple sculpture. Each child will come away from this workshop with their own work of art made from wire on a beautiful, wooden plinth. This is a family workshop and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for 6 to 11 year olds.