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The Art Club at The Shop
What is The Art Club?
The Art club is a weekly gathering for young people, which explores traditional and contemporary approaches to art making.
The emphasis of the workshops aims to develop personal creativity and an understanding of visual arts practice within a supported and nurturing environment.
The starting point for these explorations is often thematic or focuses on the practice of local and more widely recognised artists.
What kind of activities does The Art Club Cover?
The Art club provides the opportunity for young artists to explore a wide range of concepts, materials and processes. Art Club Members, following initial registration, are given their own personal sketchbook, which is used during and after the Art Club sessions. Sketchbooks are developed on a weekly basis alongside the introduction of mini and more substantial projects. Processes that are covered include painting and drawing, printing, experimental mark making, collage, plaster and sculpture, wirework, felt and papermaking, textiles and fashion.
The Art Club Facilitators
Nikki Goldup has recently completed and MPhil in Arts and Culture in Education at Cambridge University. Formerly the Head of Art at The Perse School for Girls (1998 – 2008) she now teaches on a freelance basis, producing collections of avant-garde costume for exhibition and performance. In addition, she provides consultation, research and facilitation of workshops in all areas of arts education. Her area of expertise is developing community based art projects and working with socially excluded groups including young parents. Nikki also sits on the editorial board for the International Journal for Arts Education and is a committee member of the 62 Group of Textile Artists.
Miriam Austin is a practicing artist and freelance arts educator. Having recently graduated from The University of Brighton with a BA in Fine Art Sculpture, she makes sculpture, installation and performance art, which is exhibited regularly in the UK. She currently works as a lecturer at the University for the Creative Arts in Epsom, Surrey. Miriam is also employed regularly on the Education programme at Ely Museum, where she runs creative educational workshops for primary and secondary groups. As coordinator of The Third Space project, run in association with the Harambee Centre Cambridge, she is currently developing a body of interdisciplinary work and a series of accompanying workshops for local schools. An associated member of the artist collective protoPLAY, Miriam is this years Artist in Residence at The Shop.
PREVIOUS KIDS EVENTS
HALF TERM WORKSHOP 28th October – 12–3pm
The Clothes Shop (part of the BIG DRAW project)
Bring a piece of old clothing which you no longer use (and can afford to paint over) and spend the afternoon creating a patterned and printed clothes shop. Step into paintings, create ‘wrong’ trousers, make paper dresses and make your mark on the footprint mural. Be photographed in your new outfit and become part of the window display!
A small fee will be charged for each child participating. This event is suitable for children aged 5 – 13. Please wear old clothes or bring an overall. Children must be supervised by an adult (who are welcome to join in!) Refreshments (squash and biscuits) will be included in the price. Please note that we have a maximum capacity of 40 for this event and may split it into two sections (12–1.30pm and 1.30–3pm) if numbers warrant.
ART DAY AT BROWNFIELDS
31st October - Brownfields Community Centre, Chesterton, 12 - 4pm.
Participants will be invited to work on a range of canvas sizes, in various media in order to explore notions of community and the environment in which they live. This event is open to all ages. We can re-reimburse public transport costs for volunteers. the resulting work will be displayed within the community centre.
JUNKY PUPPETS WORKSHOP
A Gomito Productions event for children aged 6-10.
A little bit of drama, a little bit of art. Using games, junk and a few simple art materials Gomito show you how to make puppets out of absolutely anything.
Places are limited so please register with Amelia beforehand - amelia@gomito.co.uk.
£3 entry - all junk provided!