whitworth art gallery secondary learning programme 2011 - 2012

Secondary Learning @ the Whitworth

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Contents

Page 3 Contact Us Page 4-5 Bespoke Practical Workshops Page 6-7 Workshop: Drawing from Source Materials Page 8-9 Workshop: Experimental Printmaking Page 10-11 Workshop: Pattern and Process in Textiles Page 12-13 Workshop: Sculpture in the Environment Page 14-15 Workshop: Artists’ Books Page 16–17 FREE Exhibition Tours: The Knowledge Series Page 18-19 TACTILE Page 20-21 Self Guided Visits Page 22-23 Educator’s Evenings Page 24 Supporting Resources

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Contact us

Whitworth Art Gallery The University of Manchester Oxford Road Manchester M15 6ER t: 0161 275 8455 e: denise.bowler@manchester.ac.uk w: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/whitworth

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Discuss your ideas with creative practitioners prior to your visit

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Bespoke Practical Workshops

Select from one of the 5 workshops working with experienced creative practitioners: •  Using Sketchbooks •  Experimental Printmaking •  Pattern and Process in Textiles •  Sculpture in the Environment •  Artists’ Books

•  Maximum 20 students per workshop Cost: £90 half day, £180 full day

Workshops work well when they are tailored to fit into your curriculum or to develop new skills.  

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“If the Whitworth was a shop it would be like a market; very eclectic, open to everyone and enjoyable to go to!”

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Workshop: Drawing from Source Materials

•  Look at ideas, methods and approaches to works made by artists in our collections and exhibitions.

•  Focus on developing mark-making techniques including

automatic drawing, exploration of line, working at different speeds and the use of positive and negative space.

•  Develop sketchbooks using visual language, annotation and

creative responses to selected works

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Workshop: Experimental Printmaking

Research the collections and transform your drawings into prints.   Choose from: •  Multi-colour and intaglio printing •  Dry point engraving •  Perspex printing •  Mono-printing

“Pupils found that being out of the classroom

and being immersed in a professional location was inspiring, motivational and reflective.”

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Take part in a dynamic and extraordinary textile session.

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Workshop: Pattern and Process in Textiles

Research pattern, design and traditional and contemporary techniques and processes.   Choose from: •  Mark-making with stitch •  Experimenting with layers and textures •  Using the collections for research and contextual references

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Cyprien Gaillard, Obelisk, 2011  

Workshop: Sculpture in the Environment

Draw inspiration from the Whitworth Art Gallery’s sculptures sited in the grounds of the gallery and park. Work with an artist to look at the difference between 2D and 3D work. Students will: •  Take an idea on paper through to 3-dimensional form •  Consider the importance of location for sculpture •  Look at the decision-making process around selection of

materials

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Opportunities to make a variety of Artists’ Books  

Workshop: Artists’ Books

Look at different ways to create artists’ books using a range of techniques and materials. There are several designs to choose from. Use your personal book to record images and ideas from the current exhibition. Your artist book can be used as a sketchbook or displayed as an artwork.

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Elin O’Hara Slavick, Cyanotype of bark from an A-bombed Eucalyptus tree, 2008

FREE Exhibition Tours: The Knowledge Series

The Knowledge Series are tours provided by University undergraduates from a variety of courses The tours are developed in partnership with Learning and the Curatorial Team. The specialist undergraduates can offer unique, tailored insights into the exhibitions which are quirky and informative for Post-16 students. Please contact Denise Bowler to book a tour.

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Elizabeth Couzins Scott (Detail from TACTILE Handling Resource)  

TACTILE Explore the totally unique hands-on TACTILE resource as part of your visit to The Whitworth Art Gallery. Select from 11 contemporary textile maker, analyse inspiring techniques and approaches, and find out more about career paths.

“The Tactile experience was just amazing and so inspirational. Students who do not normally show much interest were totally absorbed! Just brilliant.”

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Self-Guided Visits

We want you to have the best possible visit. We can provide: •  Information on current and forthcoming exhibitions •  Advice on planning a visit •  Introductory Tours •  Resources It is advisable to book in advance.

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Educator’s Evenings

Educator’s Evenings are now part of the exhibition previews. Please sign up for these events as places will be limited. Join our e-mail contact list to be updated about forthcoming exhibitions. Contact Denise Bowler to book a place on 0161 275 8455 or via e-mail denise.bowler@manchester.ac.uk. These are opportunities to get an insider’s guide to our exhibitions.

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Free Exhibition Resources

•  Exhibition Educators’ Resources •  GCSE Research and Skills Development Days

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On-line Resources

Learning blog: http://whitworthlearningwordpress.com Textiles blog: http://textileswhitworth.wordpress.com W: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/whitworth