Education at Dulwich Picture Gallery
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Education at Dulwich Picture Gallery
Every day, every week, all year round, people of all ages get creative at Dulwich. From art fanatics to art phobics, toddlers to teens, families to senior citizens, there are opportunities at Dulwich Picture Gallery.
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Education at Dulwich Picture Gallery Some things you may like to know about... Practical Art Courses
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01 Group sizes for practical courses in the Art Studio are small, a maximum of 15 students. 02 All the art materials you need are provi ded. 03 Artist/tutors are experienced, friendly and in spiring people. 04 People of all abilities and ages are warmly welcomed. 05 Study Days and Lectures are informal and social. 06 You will always receive personal attention.
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Education at Dulwich Picture Gallery Adults Practical Art Courses
Perhaps you are an experienced artist. Perhaps you have never picked up a paintbrush. Whatever your ability you are warmly welcomed to our courses and Study Days. Find a time and type to suit you.
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Education at Dulwich Picture Gallery Adults Practical Art Courses Art Courses Overview
Year-round opportunities to develop creative skills with expert tuition in our Art Studio: watercolour painting; printing; sculpture; mosaic; life drawing; mixed media work; felt-making; historic painting techniques; paper-making; book-binding. Whether you prefer a one-day taster course, weekends, weekdays, an evening class or a weekly commitment, we have something for you. If you are registered unemployed, you could join our Friday Club. Saturday Art School Afternoons Art Classes Twilight Art Classes Summer Sketching Days Drawing the Figure One day 'Taster' Courses Four day Courses Watercolour Wednesdays The Club
Saturday Study Days
Spend the day with an international lecturer and art historian. These study days offer an opportunity for those too busy during the week to broaden their art historical knowledge. Both enthusiasts and those completely new to art attend these sociable and informal studies. Morning coffee and a buffet lunch are included.
Examples of courses: From Idol to Image: A History of Sculpture Making Sense of Modern Art: World War II to the 21st Century The Marriage of Art and Literature The Mystical and Spiritual in British Art The Art of Conflict
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The Contextual Lecture Series
A popular series concentrating on the wider social context in which art is made. Subjects include architecture, applied arts and the political, social, religious and scientific climate of the times. Eminent guest speakers enlighten and entertain. See our separate lecture series leaflet.
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Education at Dulwich Picture Gallery Teens Practical Art Courses
Whether you want to develop your exam portfolio or experiment with new and exciting materials, these courses offer something for everyone.
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Education at Dulwich Picture Gallery Teens Practical Art Courses Examples of courses: Mosaics Extend your exam portfolio in Wild for Watercolours a relaxed, sociable environment. Casting and Making Figures Put all your questions about art Portraits and Egg Tempera to experienced and approachable Textiles tutors. Tackle your own exam Life Drawing theme or experiment with 3-D Heads different techniques, materials All teenage participants are sent and approaches. invitations to our exhibition Join creative workshops to learn Private Views. new techniques with experienced artist tutors. Evening Art School
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Education at Dulwich Picture Gallery Children Practical Art Courses
We have lots of fun-filled creative workshops to get younger ones involved with art too.
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Education at Dulwich Picture Gallery Children Practical Art Courses Creative Workshops
Make, paint, draw, design create works of art every week in term time. Examples of courses: Body Language in Art Colour and Collagraph Felt Frenzy Papier-mâché Madness Adventures in Drawing
Holiday Workshops for 6 – 8s and 9 – 11s Art and crafts
Examples of courses: Spring Fever Fun in Felt Threading a Picture Mosaic Madness
Summer 3 Day Courses
Examples of courses: Making Masks Summer Sculpture Pencils and Prints Damsels in Distress and Knights in Shining Armour
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Architecture Week Family Day at Dulwich Picture Gallery
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Education at Dulwich Picture Gallery Families Practical Art Courses
These popular events are for children accompanied by an adult. Lots of fun for the whole family.
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Education at Dulwich Picture Gallery Families Practical Art Courses Artplay
Adults and children create art together. Free for families with a Gallery ticket. Monthly
Art in the Garden
Fabulous Family Drop-in workshops in the beautiful Gallery gardens. An established part of the summer holidays at Dulwich Picture Gallery. Bring a picnic, sit on the lawn and watch the artwork grow. Weekly Weather Permitting
Family Events
Delightful Family Days happen throughout the year. These may relate to our temporary exhibits or National Celebrations, such as The BIG DRAW or National Architecture Week. Also
Family Picture Trails Architecture Detective Trail Have Fun Art Pack for in or out of the Gallery Dulwich Picture Gallery Children's Art Books
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Education at Dulwich Picture Gallery And that’s not all Dulwich Picture Gallery also‌ Reaches out beyond the confines of the Gallery, taking art into many communities across South London. For details of Outreach projects see the Education section of the website at www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk. Contact Education on 020 8299 8731 or email outreach@dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk
Delivers corporate away-days combining tours and practical enrichment workshops with a meeting space and excellent catering. For information contact Education on 020 8299 8731 or email education@dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk
Offers a free Schools Programme of tours and studio workshops. Gallery artists and teachers can follow this up with an outreach visit to your school. For information and booking contact Education on 020 8299 8731 or email schools@dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk
Provides InSET Days for teachers tailor-made to school requirements. For information contact Education on 020 8299 8731 or email schools@dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk
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Education at Dulwich Picture Gallery And that’s still not all We also‌ Run bespoke architecture education sessions for all ages. For information contact Education on 020 8299 8731 or email education@dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk
Employ over 30 artists to work in different media on all our courses. For and special workshops contact Education on 020 8299 8731 or email education@dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk
Provide initial training and a programme of Continual Professional Development for adults keen to join our team of highly trained education volunteers, both guides and teachers. For information contact Education on 020 8299 8731 or email education@dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk
Offer a summer internship programme for enthusiastic GCSE and A Level students. For information contact Education on 020 8299 8731 or email education@dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk
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Education at Dulwich Picture Gallery And that’s still not all We also‌ Innovate programmes:
DiGIT is an interactive web based learning experience unique to Dulwich Picture Gallery. Using cutting-edge wireless technology and palmtop computers to introduce young people to fine art in a completely new way. For information contact Education on 020 8299 8731 or email education@dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk
Good Times: Art for Older People at Dulwich Picture Gallery is a radical programme to tackle isolation in the community. For information contact Education on 020 8299 8731 or email education@dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk
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Education at Dulwich Picture Gallery And did you know...
Almost one third of the visitors to Dulwich Picture Gallery come via the Education Department.
The Education Department has won 20 awards for Educational Excellence.
Information and Booking…
For current education courses and events please go to the “What's On” section of the gallery website at www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk Unless stated otherwise, booking is essential for all courses.
To book public programmes contact Education at courses@dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk Tel. 020 8299 8731 There are over 6000 Dulwich Picture Gallery Friends. The cost is modest and the benefits huge, so check it out on the website at www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk or ask at the Friends Desk in the gallery.
All funds from public courses are ploughed back into Education programmes.
Dulwich Picture Gallery is an independent gallery and receives no central government funding