Introduce your students to the vibrant world of modern art with our new "Discover and Create" workshops.
Our workshops are part of the exciting exhibition, ‘Peggy Guggenheim: Petersfield to Palazzo.’ Peggy Guggenheim was an influential art collector who played a key role in supporting many famous modern artists. This exhibition features works from the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice, Tate, and The Hepworth Wakefield , showcasing artists such as Jean Arp, Max Ernst, Henry Moore, Rita Kernn-Larsen, Roland Penrose and Yves Tanguy.
Workshops are adaptable to suit all Key Stages and can be tailored to meet your needs.
Looking for a self led school visit? - find out more here.
What the Workshops Include:
Each session begins with a focused tour highlighting key works from the exhibition, followed by a hands-on creative workshop in our dedicated learning space where students will have the chance to undertake their own artistic exploration.
Workshop Options:
Surrealist Collage:
Taking inspiration from Roland Penrose, students can create their own surrealist collage in response to their visit, or a topic of their choice.
Creative Sculpture:
After observing sculpture by Henry Moore and Jean Arp students will get to work with clay to create their own masterpieces inspired by nature.
Exquisite Corpses:
Take part in this surrealist parlor game creating unique creations inspired by the works of Yves Tanguy and Rita Kernn-Larsen.
Surrealist Poetry:
Discover the world of surrealist poetry. Students will blend imagination with reality in a playful and mysterious ways to create pictures with words. Inspired by the likes of David Gascoyne and Emily Coleman your students will create their own piece of playful verse in a unique and interactive way.
What to Expect:
Warm Welcome: Your group will be greeted by our friendly learning team who will introduce the museum and outline the day’s activities.
Engaging Tour: A guided tour of the exhibition with opportunities for observation, sketching, and thought-provoking discussion tailored to your chosen workshop.
Creative Workshop: Back in the Learning Space, students will engage in a hands-on art activity led by an experienced educator. Using a variety of materials, each student will create their own artwork to take back to school.
Details:
Group Size: Up to 36 students (no minimum required) – up to 4 workshops per day.
Duration: 90 minutes
Cost: £3.00 per student (minimum charge of £45.00) + VAT.
Thanks to The Arts Society Petersfield, a number of free workshops are available please email to find out more.
How to Book:
To check availability and book your visit, please email education@petersfieldmuseum.co.uk or call 01730 262601.
We look forward to inspiring your students with the wonders of modern art!
You can also book your own self led visit to the exhibition. Find out more details here.