Adult Workshops
Adult Events July - December 2008
Artistic Discussion and Sketching in the Gallery
Last Sat each month: Sept 27, Oct 25, Nov 29. 11am-3.30pm, Meet in Main Hall / £18.00 per session
Easels and boards provided; please provide painting and drawing materials of your choice. Suitable for the beginner and the more experienced.
These Gallery based sessions will include an hours informal talk by artist Clare Goodman on selected aspects of the current exhibition. In the afternoon there will be the chance to draw or paint anything that has inspired you with Clare on hand to give advice.
Life Drawing
One Saturday, each month: July 12, Aug 9, Sept 13, Oct 11, Nov 15 and Dec 6.
11am-4pm, Education Room / £25.00 per session.
Some materials provided; please provide own pencils, charcoal, putty rubber, A2 and or A1 paper. The workshops are suitable for all abilities apart from absolute beginners.
Working closely with the models, artist Melanie Rose uses music, timed poses, movement and alternative drawing exercises to challenge our perceived ways of looking and mark making. The atmosphere in Melanie’s classes is relaxed and friendly. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
Life Drawing for Beginners
2 Days: July 24 and 25 / 11.00am-4.00pm (break for lunch 1.00-2.00pm)
£50 per person / Bookings must be received by Friday, July 18.
This two day course is aimed at those who have no previous experience of life drawing, but who would love to have a go. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of life drawing; from proportion and measuring, to composition and light. The aim is to take students on a life drawing journey addressing the rigours of the life room through a series of directed drawing exercises.
Summer School 2008
5 Days: July 28 – Aug 1/ 11am-4pm / £95 per person
Bookings must be received by Monday, July 14.
Want to try something different or develop a new interest? Explore the artworks at the Gallery and learn more about its internationally important collection with art historian and artist Rosemary Shirley. Through different ‘looking’ activities discuss and explore ideas around content, meaning and historical context. Then during the afternoon expand upon the morning discussions through practical activities. The emphasis of the practical sessions will be to explore imaginative processes rather than create "finished" pieces of work. There will be an opportunity for a visit to the Gallery's store. Please note; if the idea of the practical sessions is off-putting there are limited places available for just the morning discussion sessions (£50 per person).
Life Drawing week
5 Days: Aug 26 – 30 / 11.00am-4.00pm / £125 per person.
Bookings must be received by Monday, Aug 27.
This one week course embraces gestural and performance mark making, offering an opportunity to explore and develop your drawing skills through a variety of methods; including timed and longer poses that incorporate music, dance and movement. The aim of the course is to establish a drawing language that acknowledges the canons of the human figure, but at the same time releases the student into their drawing.
Where to start? A Basic Introduction to portrait drawing
Saturday, Sept 20 / 1pm-4pm / Meet in Main Hall / £15.00 per person
No experience necessary. Please provide own sketchbook and range of graphite pencils.
Led by portraiture artist Tony McNally this afternoon aims to give an introduction to portrait drawing. Working from a model in the Gallery you will learn simple drawing techniques such as how to plan a portrait and basic facial proportions that should give you a confident foundation with which to approach drawing the face. An outline of the session is available upon request.
Portraiture Drawing Day
Saturday, Nov 8/ 11am-4pm / Meet in Main Hall / £25.00 per person
Please provide own sketchbook and range of colour pastels and graphite pencils.
No need to practice on the cat anymore! This day long session aims to give participants the opportunity and time to practice and focus their portraiture drawing skills. Working from two contrasting models in the Gallery you will receive one-to-one guidance and helpful hints and tips from experienced portraiture artist Tony McNally throughout the day.
Fabric Painting and Printing
Friday, Nov 28/ 11am-4pm / Education Room / £25.00 per person.
All materials provided
Explore fabric painting and printing using a variety of handmade and found printing tools. With guidance from artist Nikkie Maule this workshop will allow participants to create their own fabrics in a very experimental and freeform way, using unusual and interesting printing methods.
Felt Making with Stitch
Saturday, Nov 29 / 11am-4pm / Education Room / £25.00 per person.
All materials provided
Led by Nikkie Maule this workshop will give you the opportunity to learn how to create felt pieces using a very easy method with multi-coloured fleece. There will then be time for further exploration, through techniques such intercutting and the addition of stitch, in order to add more sophistication and ornamentation to your final felt piece.
SPECIAL EVENT – Sing Southampton City Art Gallery!
Saturday, Aug 23/ 1pm – 3pm / Gallery Main Hall / Suitable for adults and children aged 12+. The event is FREE but please book in advance due to the limited number of participants.
Come to a singing workshop with a difference; play follow the leader around Southampton Art Gallery, stopping to sing songs inspired directly by the exhibits. No need to read music as all songs will be taught by ear. By the end of this workshop, you’ll be singing and seeing in a new light! Workshop leader, Fiona Moore, is a composer, singer and musical director with a reputation for enabling people who think they can’t sing to create wonderful harmonies in a short space of time.
This event is part of ‘Sing the Nation’; a series of participatory singing events that will take part in 20 museums, libraries or archives and culminate in mass sings during the Olympic Handover celebrations at fifteen Live Sites.
The vision is for participating museums, libraries and archives to use collective song to interpret their collections and to engage audiences in new ways.
Gallery Talks and Tours
An introduction to Southampton City Art Gallery
Sunday, Aug 3 and Sunday, Oct 12 / 2pm – 3pm / Meet in the Main Gallery / FREE
Artist and experienced Gallery Guide Melanie Rose will discuss the Gallery and works from the Southampton’s permanent collection and exhibitions.
Exhibition Talk: Robert Bevan and the Cumberland Market Group
Sunday, Oct 5/ 2-3pm / Meet in Main Hall / FREE
Southampton City Art Gallery Curator Tim Craven will discuss the life and work of Robert Bevan and how the Cumberland Market Group influenced the development of his artistic practice.
Behind the scenes tours: Discover Conservation
Tuesday, Sept 2 and Tuesday Nov 11 / 12.30-1.30pm / Meet in the Foyer/ £5.00
Discover the fascinating techniques of fine art conservation from our expert conservation staff.
Exhibition Talk: Robert Bevan
Sunday, November 16/ 2pm – 3pm / Meet in the Main Gallery / FREE
Art Historian Frances Stenlake, author of biography ‘Robert Bevan, from Gauguin to Camden Town’ will discuss the artist, his life and works.
Touch Tours: for Gallery visitors with visual impairments
Friday, Sept 5 and Friday, Nov 14 / 10.30am – 12.30pm / Meet in the Gallery Main Hall / The event is FREE but please book in advance by calling the Gallery Education Officer on 023 8083 2758.
These ever-popular sessions have shown that visual impairment is no barrier to the appreciation of visual art. The sessions are always inspired by the works of art on show, either from the amazing collection at Southampton or from the superb exhibitions mounted by the Gallery. Looking at art in the Gallery can include handling the art, drawing, making new work in different media, discussion, and insights into the history, context and techniques of the works of art chosen for the day. Friendly and informal the sessions aim to create a relaxed atmosphere and lively discussion. Led by artist Jo Bressloff. As regular visitor Keith Hatter from Winchester says: “Losing my sight to Retinitis Pigmentosa did not mean losing my interest in art. Ideas expressed in art can be communicated by touch and description, especially with the expert help of committed galleries and curators.”
Last updated: 17 July 2008
