This information is to be updated 31 March 2008
Arts in Focus - Education Programme for KS 3-5
The Museum is keen to boost attainment at KS 3-5 and has developed the Arts in Focus
programme to aid this.
Work with a professional artist in a practical session tailored to your student’s needs, set in the Museum
environment. The sessions combine theory and practice by using the building and collections to explore
works on display and practise specific techniques.
These workshops are available all year round but please book early to avoid disappointment.
A teacher thought that the work completed with an artist in the Museum would....
'improve their skills of observation and attention to detail and appreciation of pattern to improve appearance'
A pupil described her experience of working with an artist as....
'interested, I have always wanted to be a good painter, now I understand.'
To make up your individually tailored package choose both a theme and a technique and then give us a call.
Themes
- Portraiture
- Sculpture
- Landscape
- Still Life
- Textiles
- Buildings
- Christian Art
- Stories in Art
- Decorative Arts & Design
Techniques
- Ink & Wash
- Pastels
- Watercolours
- Acrylics
- Drawing
- Clay Work
- Modroc
- Photography
- Monoprinting & Collograph
'Sudents developed confidence through working in a new environment[...] It was a positive experience. Thank you'
Want Something Different?
Please contact the Education Team where we will discuss your requirements and attempt to provide something tailored to meet your particular needs. Alternatively join our Secondary Teachers’ Art Forum. The Art Forum is a chance to get together with local art teachers to share ideas and develop long-term, sustainable projects with the Museum.
Useful to ‘share and discuss ideas. Having gallery staff genuinely interested in encouraging schools into the Museum.’
Most memorable …‘Beautiful views and amazing building – intriguing artefacts!!’.
Quotes from teachers attending the Art Forum
National Partnership
The Bowes Museum has been working with the Wallace Collection for the past 3 years due to the complimentary nature of its collections. With its other partners it has received funding from the DCMS and DfES to develop its education programme which includes some FREE sessions.
For further information on this exciting partnership visit: www.museumnetwork.org
Artist-led Landscape Workshops for KS3 – 5
Once you have chosen a technique to work with from the menu in the Arts in Focus section, students will study both the Museum’s collection of landscape paintings and the natural landscape in order to create their piece of art.
Naked Bodies: The Art of Representing the Nude Figure
The Bowes Museum is continuing its successful life drawing session specifically aimed at Key Stage 5 pupils. Working with an artist, pupils attempt the art of drawing the nude figure before using their new experience to help them explore and compare artworks in the collections that portray the human figure from the Renaissance and Rococo periods.
Funding from DCMS provides four FREE sessions for Naked Bodies and six FREE sessions for Landscape. Once all free sessions are gone, further sessions will be charged at £3/head.
'The continuing line drawings[...]helped me a lot with my drawing skills. I don't always have to look at the drawing now, I have time to look at the object.' KS5 pupil
On Landscape at the Museum...'Good Artist-led introduction to landscape - pitched just right.' Teacher
Exhibitions
29th September 2007 - 20th January 2008
Emile Gallé and the Origins of Art Nouveau
This exhibition charts the influence of nature and the naturalist movement on the development of Art Nouveau, beginning with Gallé’s first commission for glassware from Joséphine Bowes. A variety of techniques will be explored through glass, ceramics, furniture and paintings.
29th September 2007 – 20th January 2008
Taylor Made
Explore contemporary object design, from the concept to manufacture stage, by internationally recognised designer Alexander Taylor. Teesdale born Alexander designs functional furniture from lampstands to coffee tables and was recently collected by the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
19th January – 6th April 2008
Chinoiserie / Willow Pattern
This small exhibition will feature in one of the ceramics galleries. It will celebrate ‘chinoiserie’, the influence of Chinese design, and the famous ‘willow pattern’ in recognition of the 2008, Bejing Olympics.
9th February – 26th May 2008Eddie was an acclaimed 20th century Teesdale-based photographer who worked in many genres. This is an opportunity to explore his photographs which included landscapes, industrial subjects and everyday life. The exhibitions will be complimented by some of the Museum’s collection of local 19th century photographs by Elijah Yeoman (9th February – 15th June 2008).
Photography Focus Week 11th – 15th February 2008
The Museum will be holding one of its successful photography weeks to celebrate the photography exhibitions. Places will be available on a first come, first served basis and cost £3/ head (max 20 pupils).
Exhibition Project Work
If one of the exhibitions catches your eye, telephone to discuss the opportunities that can made available to your students. Packages can vary from introductory talks to focused workshops and long-term projects.
Drop in workshops for Teesdale pupils - 20 & 21 February 2008
If you are studying GCSE or A-level art and design at Teesdale Comprehensive School in Barnard Castle, come and get some expert advice from professional Artist Vicky Holbrough and Education Assistant Pauline Hukin. Free of charge to those attending Teesdale Comprehensive School and for further details please contact Pauline Hukin on 01833 694602.
Teachers interested in loan materials please visit
www.durham.gov.uk/dlr
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