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11
Jun 10

Imagine Weekend at Manchester City Art Gallery

This weekend on Saturday 12 June 2010 from 12.00pm – 4.00pm come and take part in the FREE Imagine Weekend.

Get creative whilst you and the kids experiment and play with the material of the month from paper, plastic to cardboard.

You’ll be amazed at the extraordinary things you can do with ordinary stuff! Stay for as little or as long as you want.

Suitable for families with children of any age.  Drop in, no need to book.

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30
Apr 10

Jarvis Cocker says Take Kids to Art Galleries!

Being an Art Teacher, I am all for any event which encourages kids to visit art galleries so I couldn’t resist this video showing musician and pop culture icon Jarvis Cocker launching a new initiative to encourage young people and families to visit art galleries and museums. It is encouraging to hear that new research reveals that young people would like to know more about art. This is good considering the rather worrying survey results which follow …

1 in 10 children think that Vinnie Jones painted the Mona Lisa whilst others give credit to actor Leonardo Di Caprio for painting Leonardo Da Vincis 16th century iconic portrait.

Children also thought that Arsenal striker Robin van Persie and former England Cricketer Darren Gough painted Vincent Van Gogh’s 19th century Sunflowers masterpiece. 60% of 12 year olds think Edvard Munch’s The Scream is a Band. The poll of 1000 children found that 1 in 5 (21%) children think that Jean-Claude Van Damme painted Claude Monets Waterlilies.

The research reveals that 1 in 8 UK children admitted that they had never been to an art gallery or museum but 1 in 3 young people would like to learn more about modern and classical art. Almost half of children said exploring a museum or art gallery as part of a family day out would help them develop a better appreciation of art.

In response, Eurostar has today launched Culture Connect – a partnership of 15 galleries and museums in London, Paris and Brussels. Artists, students from St Martins College of Art and Design and local school children were at St Pancras International to create a modern mural depicting world famous works of art from the galleries including the TATE and Les Galeries Nationales in Paris.

So, follow their advice and go to your local art gallery!

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24
Sep 08

Family Days Out: The Big Draw For Kids

The Big Draw is taking place from 1st to 31st October this year. For those of you who don’t know, it is the national campaign for drawing.

It is inspired by the visionary Victorian artist and writer, John Ruskin. His mission was not to teach people how to draw, but how to see.

To accompany the Big Draw, the National Portrait Gallery is setting up a special event for kids and teens from 1pm to 4pm. Best of all it is FREE! Family visitors and young people will have the opportunity to work with professional artists on an exciting drawing project in the Gallery.

It sounds great fun and a good opportunity to bring Art alive in the perfect setting.

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3
Feb 08

Kids Become Young Designers of the Year

This Sunday is the first of several when the Design Museum is running special workshops for kids to give them a chance at design. Categories include products, fashion, furniture, architecture and graphics. Designs created at each workshop will be photographed and the most exciting will be exhibited on the museum’s website. These workshops will also be running on 10th, 17th and 24th February.

The Museum runs different themed workshops for kids each month so do check the website for more details.

Workshops are £4 per child and accompanying adults are £8.50, these prices include entry to exhibitions. The workshops are suitable for children aged from 5 to 11 and booking is essential on 020 7940 8783.

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26
Jan 08

Family Day Out to see the Henry Moore at Kew Gardens

This exhibition strikes me as the perfect day out for the family – the kids will have loads of space to charge around and everyone can enjoy a bit of culture at the same time. (I am a bit of an art lover so this event particularly appeals to me.)

Twenty-eight of Henry Moore’s sculptures have been sited around Kew Gardens and it is the first exhibition of its kind in London. All the sculptures are huge and intended to be placed outdoors. It is a great way of bringing art to life for kids:

Moore at Kew provides a unique opportunity to witness how the changing light, weather and surrounding foliage affect sculpture throughout the seasons.

Moore at Kew runs until 30 March 2008. The Gardens are open every day from 9.30am to 4.15pm. Adults – £12.25, Concessions – £10.25, Children under 17 (to be accompanied by an adult) – FREE

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22
Jan 08

Family Days Out: New Event for Artistic Teens in London

Keeping Teenagers amused on holiday is no mean feat, so I was pleased to read about “New on the Scene” which takes place at the Courtauld Gallery.

It is an all day painting workshop for teenagers (13 to 18yrs) where they explore the world of Manet, Degas and others. They look at the way in which the invention of photography kickstarted artists’ preoccupation with modern life.

The best bit is when they can put their newfound knowledge to use by creating their own artwork.

Nearest Tube: Temple/Charing Cross
Saturdays 10.30am to 4pm
£10 each (booking advisable)
Tel 020 7845 4600 or email familyandlearningbookings@somersethouse.org.uk

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