25 Oct — 29 Oct 2016
The Exchange & Off Site
Ever wondered what art might have to do with Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics?
Find out in one of our six STEAM-themed activity sessions for children and families, delivered in collaboration with Penlee House Gallery & Museum.
Events at The Exchange take place in The Engine Room, events at Penlee take place in the coach house
WORKSHOPS
Tue 25 Oct
Experimental Drawing with Catherine Haines
Experience experimental drawing using the techniques of Wilhelmina Barns-Graham. Learn how to draw multiple views, as Wilhelmina says herself: ‘from above, through and all round, as a bird flies, a total experience’.
The Engine Room, The Exchange, Penzance
13.30 – 15.30, for 7 – 11 year olds, £4.50
Wed 26 Oct
The Chemigram Laboratory with Peter Lower
A technique, which lends itself to experimentation, crossing photography, painting and etching.
The Coach House, Penlee House, Penzance
13.30 – 15.30, for ages 12+, £4.50
Thu 27 Oct
Balancing Colour with Alice Ellis-Bray
Colour, shape and kinetics – put them together and what do you get? Find out in this thought-provoking practical workshop.
The Coach House, Penlee House, Penzance
10.00 – 12.00, for 7 – 11 year olds, £4.50
Fri 28 Oct
Investigating Indigo with Sarah Johnson
An opportunity to learn about indigo and explore traditional dyeing techniques producing different shades and wonderful patterns. Please wear old clothes.
The Engine Room, The Exchange, Penzance
13.30 – 15.30, for 7 – 11 year olds, £4.50
Sat 29 Oct
Hydrophone Workshop with Dominick Allen
Try your hand at making and testing a microphone designed to be used underwater.
The Coach House, Penlee House, Penzance
10.00 – 12.00, Family workshop, £4.50
Sat 29 Oct
Lino Printing with Adrian Holmes: A BIG DRAW event!
Cornwall has a great history of inventors and inventions. Come and illustrate some of these marvelous inventions using lino print.
The Engine Room, The Exchange, Penzance
13.30 – 15.30, Family workshop, £4.50
BOOKING
Advance booking essential for all workshops.
To book workshops taking place at Penlee Coach House, please call 01736 363625
To book workshops taking place at The Exchange see our events on Eventbrite:
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Open: TUE - SAT, 10.00 - 17.00
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