Henry Moore Foundation - British Red Cross open day at Perry Green

If you haven't been to the Henry Moore Foundation in Perry Green yet, then you must go along to their British Red Cross open day on Sunday 10th July.
Set in beautiful open grounds around his recently renovated house, Moore's sculptures are a wonder of art and engineering. If you have small children, plan to stick to the outside areas and let them explore these beautiful, tactile artworks, some of which share a field with herds of sheep! Older children can enjoy learning all about Moore's techniques and processes in his wonderfully intimate studios.

Perry Green is situated near Much Hadham, between Bishops Stortford and Ware in Hertfordshire.

More details can be found in the following links:

http://redcross.org.uk/Get-involved/Events/Open-Gardens/South-East/The-Henry-Moore-Foundation

http://henry-moore.org/pg/visiting/special-events-2001-visitor-season

Gail.x


Photo borrowed from http://www.corpus.cam.ac.uk. I hope they don't mind as it's to support a very good cause!

Summer art activities - Tate St Ives

If you're planning to visit St Ives this summer, you should check out the range of family activities on offer at Tate. Pre-schoolers can take part in 'Hands in Art', a weekly drop in creative session. 'Super Sundays' is a session for all the family. Best of all, the activities are free! Tate St Ives is situated right on Porthmeor beach. You can also follow the Barbara Hepworth trail at her studio in the town.
http://www.tate.org.uk/families/events/stives/

Kernow Bys Vyken!

Gailx

May/June half term workshops - Printmaking

I will be running two workshops this half term. They are both printmaking workshops, one for children aged 5-8 years, and the other for 9-12 years. To book, email me at info@gailashton.co.uk

Printmaking

Weds 1st June 2011
10am-12noon: ages 5-8 years (max workshop size: 6)
1pm - 3pm: ages 9-12 years (max workshop size: 7)
£12.00 per person
Refreshments included (or bring a snack)
Workshops held in Bishops Stortford

Plate Portraits!

Couldn't resist posting this pic of my daughter and her friend, who decided to put their picnic plates to good use!

Tate Kids art detectives

I found this great game on the Tate Kids website. Become an art detective, and find out about a famous artist and their work.
http://kids.tate.org.uk/games/art-detective/

Easter Workshop

Finally! After a month of holidays and chocolate and lost camera software and general dizziness, here are the pictures of the Easter art workshop!

We had a great time over the two days. The weather was fab on Monday, and everybody
sportingly stuck it out on a cool and windy Tuesday. The eggs looked beautiful, a great effort from both children and grown ups. There were some very creative results - 3D butterflies, multicoloured layered flowers and lots of glitter! Every finished giant egg was rewarded with a little shiny chocolate egg.

Hope you all had a lovely Easter holiday, not long til half term now....that reminds me, next holiday workshop details coming soon!

Gailx