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Contents About the Artists’ Village 1 Exhibitions programme 4 Self-Guided visits 5 Tours 6 Workshops 7 Special educational needs 10 Teachers 11 Adult learning 13 Watts Academy 14 Facilities 15 Booking 16
Book now wattsgallery.org.uk/learn 01483 901 805 schools@wattsgallery.org.uk Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village Down Lane, Compton, Surrey, GU3 1DQ
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WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE Inspire cross-curricular learning through art, architecture, design and the environment at Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village. A visit will support learning objectives in the national curriculum, post-14 exam syllabuses and contribute to students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. G F Watts was a famous Victorian artist, social and environmental commentator. He moved from London to Compton in Surrey with his wife, Mary Watts where the architect, Sir Ernest George, built a house for them in the Arts & Crafts style. Mary developed her practice as a craftswoman and designer and George continued painting and making sculpture. In the next few years, a chapel, gallery and working pottery were built, creating a thriving centre for contemporary art and design and employment for local people. They passionately believed that art was for everyone and that it could change lives. They helped young and emerging artists, taught art and design to people with little access to it, built a gallery for local people to enjoy and created public sculptures and monuments such as Postman’s Park in London. 1
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Watts Studios OPENING in the new year See the restored studio of G F Watts with original paintings, tools and materials. Visit the Mary Watts Gallery for displays of sculpture, design, pottery and painting with tactile exhibits and films. The Compton Gallery includes film, portraits and artefacts on the history of G F and Mary Watts in the local area. Explore the making processes of G F Watts through digital trails on tablets, see conservation work in progress and create drawings, paintings and sculpture in the studio.
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Watts Chapel An Arts & Crafts style Grade I-listed building designed and built by Mary Watts, covered with patterns and symbols inspired by nature and crosscultural themes. Mary involved the local community in making the decorative terracotta tiles and unusual painted interior. Explore the symbolism, discover the story of how local people were involved in the project and create pottery, design and architectural models in the studio. Watts Gallery Opened in 1904 to display art by the famous Victorian artist, G F Watts (1817-1904), it includes 100 paintings on permanent display including portraits, landscapes, symbolic and social realist paintings. A sculpture gallery displays small studies and large maquettes and the archive includes drawings, photographs and diaries. Explore the social and environmental ideas Watts cared about from women’s rights and poverty to pollution and the protection of birds. Greek myths and legends, portraits, famous Victorians, public art and art & design techniques are just some of the other themes to be explored. 3
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Exhibitions 2015 - 2016 The Art of Bedlam: Richard Dadd 16 June – 1 November 2015 Visit the most ambitious exhibition of Dadd’s work for decades. Richard Dadd (1817-1886) was an exact contemporary of G F Watts. They were both students at the Royal Academy, admirers of the Parthenon Marbles and travelled abroad in the 1840s. The exhibition features brilliant works of incredibly detailed fairy lands, including Dadd’s masterpiece, The Fairy Feller’s Master-Stroke, generously lent by Tate. The De Morgan Collection From 4 August 2015 The Watts Gallery display of The De Morgan Collection features ceramics and oil paintings from William De Morgan (1839-1917) and Evelyn De Morgan (1855-1919). The De Morgans were close friends of the Wattses, and key figures of the Arts & Crafts Movement. The remarkable ceramics and oil paintings, on loan from the De Morgan Foundation, will provide an insight into their working relationships and reveal their extraordinary talents in multiple mediums. Brothers in Art: Drawings by Watts and Leighton 17 November 2015 – 19 February 2016 Friends for forty years, G F Watts and Frederic Leighton enjoyed one of the Victorian era’s longest and most productive artistic partnerships. Although both were celebrated painters, drawing was the skill they most admired in one another. Their drawings are imaginative records of their artistic ideals and reveal the pair’s extraordinary technical ability. Showcasing some never-before-seen masterpieces, this exhibition will bring Watts’s and Leighton’s finest drawings together for the first time.
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Poetry in Beauty: The Pre-Raphaelite Art of Marie Spartali Stillman 1 March – 5 June 2016 Marie Spartali Stillman (1844–1927) was one of a small number of professional female artists working in the second half of the 19th century. She was an important presence in the Victorian art world of her time and closely affiliated with members of the Pre-Raphaelite circle. Poetry in Beauty, touring from the Delaware Art Museum, will display work showcasing her British Pre-Raphaelite training as well as the influence of Renaissance art, derived from the many years she lived and worked in Italy. 4
SELF GUIDED VISITS
Tuesday – Friday Free Pre-booking essential Explore the Artists’ Village to spark creative ideas. Visit the permanent collections, temporary exhibitions, architecture, monuments and woodlands. Bring your cameras and sketchbooks and use our teachers’ notes and students’ trails. Self-guided visits can be used to enhance spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and inspire projects in literacy, geography, science and citizenship. View our case studies online for ideas to use with your visit. 5
TOURS
1hr, £40 Maximum group size 30 Visit the Artists’ Village to develop students’ knowledge and understanding and ability to evaluate, analyse and communicate ideas in Art & Design, Design & Technology, History, Citizenship, Literacy and English. See portraits of famous Victorians; inspiring Art Nouveau design; paintings with political messages; Arts & Crafts architecture, ceramics, and textiles; dramatic sculpture; sketches, drawings and photographs and inspiring temporary exhibitions. ART DETECTIVE TOUR Recommended for KS 1 - 5 Discover exciting historical stories, famous people, artists’ materials, different art periods and styles and how artists communicate ideas. Popular themes for primary include Greek Myths and Legends, Portraiture, Significant People, Landscapes, Materials, and Victorian Life. Popular themes for secondary include Pre-Raphaelite Art, Political Art, Allegorical Painting, Art Techniques, and Portraiture. ARTIST’S APPRENTICE TOUR Recommended for KS 1 – 2 Explore the Artists’ Village with G F Watts as your guide. Become an artist’s apprentice and be inspired by stories about the famous people he painted, the materials he used and what inspired his work. DESIGN DETECTIVE TOUR Recommended for KS 3 – 5 Take a tour of the Artists’ Village to discover more about the Arts & Crafts design movement and Art Nouveau. Investigate architecture, typography, pattern, colour, materials, symbolism and cross cultural influences. Discover who designed and made the buildings around the Artists’ Village. Make a record of your design discoveries on digital tablets and in sketchbooks to take back to school. EXHIBITION TOUR Recommended for KS 3 – 5 Take a guided tour of our temporary exhibitions before the doors open to the public. See p. 4 for details of exhibitions. 6
WORKSHOPS 10.30am – 2.30pm including lunch break, £90 Maximum group size 30, except Pottery which is 15
Explore the Artists’ Village with museum professionals, artists or conservators in the morning, before taking part in practical activities in the afternoon. Develop students’ skills through workshops that extend their knowledge and understanding of topics through practical and contemporary applications. Workshops provide an intensive and inspiring opportunity to engage students’ interest and develop creative thinking, communication and analytical skills in History, Art & Design, English and Citizenship. ART, CRAFT & DESIGN Pottery
Available from September 2015 Recommended for KS 1 - 5 Discover the story of the Watts Chapel and how it was made by local people, including children. Explore the symbolism and patterns at Watts Chapel and the beautiful ceramics of Arts & Crafts artist, William De Morgan whilst gathering ideas for designs. See the pug mill and watch a professional potter demonstrate techniques before experimenting with clay in the Studio. Sculpture
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N New from January 2016 Recommended for KS 1 – 5 Investigate different kinds of sculpture in the Artists’ Village. Create sketches and maquettes and experiment with plaster and gesso, before making an individual or collaborative sculpture.
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Painting
New from January 2016 New Recommended for KS 2 – 5 G F Watts experimented with different kinds of painting. Visit his studio to explore his painting techniques and see paintings in the gallery, before stretching canvas and mixing pigments and oils to create colours, textures and paintings to take away. Paint outdoors in fine weather. Drawing
Available from September 2015 Recommended for KS 2 - 5 Experience what it was like to be an art student in the 19th century. See drawings by G F Watts and Mary Watts to explore different techniques. Make drawings of sculpture casts in the galleries and experiment with different drawing materials at easels in the Studio. Printmaking
Available from April 2016 New Recommended for KS 1 - 3 Discover how Victorian artists were inspired by nature by seeing paintings, drawings and ceramics by the Wattses and William and Evelyn De Morgan. Explore the outdoor landscape at Watts Studios and discover plants to draw and use in a printed artwork. Design
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New from January 2016 New Recommended for KS 2 – 5 Discover more out about the Arts & Crafts design movement and Art Nouveau style. See designs for bookplates, stamps, weathervanes, rugs, pots, jewellery, fireplaces and architecture. Explore natural and cultural influences from peacocks to Celtic knots and Egyptian art. Design and print your own calico bag, badge or bookplate. 8
WORKSHOPS 10.30am – 2.30pm including lunch break, £90 Maximum group size 30 HISTORY, LITERACY, ENGLISH, CITIZENSHIP Recreate the Picture
Available from September 2015 Recommended for KS 1 – 2 G F Watts was a famous portrait artist. Examine portraits of well-known Victorians including Florence Nightingale, before trying on replica clothes to re-enact the stories in the paintings. Create a photographic carte-de-visite to take back to school. A Local Study
New from January 2016 New Recommended for KS 2 - 5 Discover the lives of significant people who lived, worked at and visited Watts Gallery. Learn how a conservator uses detective skills to reveal the histories of objects. Investigate the diaries of Mary Watts, religious and cross-cultural symbolism in her work, oral histories of people who worked and lived nearby, maps, outdoor monuments, films and historical photographs. Use these to create an imaginative report or documentary film. Campaign
Available from September 2015 New Recommended for KS 2 - 5 Learn about the social, political, spiritual and environmental issues G F Watts made art about and how Victorians campaigned through art and words. Debate social and political questions, before making visual campaigns about contemporary issues that matter today.
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SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS We welcome students with special educational needs. Staff are experienced at working with young people with learning and physical disabilities and special needs. All tours and workshops can be adapted. We also offer multi-sensory tours for students with visual impairments and PMLD. Come and meet our team for a tour of the Artists’ Village and to discuss ideas for your day.
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TEACHERS
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Professional development
Free, refreshments included. RSVP via schools@wattsgallery.org.uk
We plan bespoke training days for your department or whole school. Contact us to discuss your requirements and to develop ideas.
Wednesday 23 September 2015 5–7pm See previews of exhibitions including Brothers in Art, Poetry in Beauty, De Morgan Collection and Watts Studios, and share creative ideas to take back to school. Watch demonstrations and make use of networking to plan visits and projects. Watts Gallery is joining ARTiculation, the national project to get young people talking about art. Join us in this exciting initiative and help shape our plans. Wednesday 10 February 2016 5–7pm Be one of the first to visit the Clore Learning Space at Watts Studios, discovering the newly created and fully accessible creative facilities available for school visits. Listen to talks about upcoming exhibitions and discover new creative ideas to take back to school. Watch demonstrations and make use of networking to plan visits and projects. 11
Teachers receive 10% discount on adult short courses and practical evening classes. Contact the Learning Team to register for your discount. WATTS STUDIOS SUMMER SCHOOL
Tuesday 26 – Friday 29 July 2016 £160 Tea and coffee provided (excludes lunch, bring a packed lunch or eat in our Tea Shop) Participate in this one week summer school to get inspiration for new ways of working. Increase your knowledge of the history of art and design and learn practical art, craft and design skills from contemporary makers. Discover ways of using heritage collections imaginatively in your schemes of work and end the week with the Watts at Dusk social event and picnic.
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Adult Learning
Visit Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village to re-ignite your inspiration with imaginative and informative events in a relaxing setting • Unique creative workshops • Inspiring lectures and talks • Watts at Dusk late opening events • History of Art & Design short courses • Practical art evening courses • Artist’s Open Studios Surrey Primary and Secondary Teachers receive 10% discount on adult short courses and practical evening classes, with proof of ID. Contact the Learning Team to register for your discount.
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Workshops
Take part in exciting creative workshops with art and design professionals. Try new skills with printmaking, design, animation, fashion, painting, ceramics and more in monthly workshops and the annual 1-week summer school. The Art Forum
Interested in Art, Design and History? Join our fortnightly Art Forum to build skills and meet like-minded people. • • • • • • •
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Attend exhibition private views Take part in projects and workshops Write reviews and plan events Meet professionals working in the arts Learn about careers Work towards your Arts Awards Gain work experience as young volunteers Work towards your Duke of Edinburgh award
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FACILITIES The Clore Learning Space Opening in the new year
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An exceptional new fully accessible creative learning space with access to an outdoor terrace, woodlands and views, made possible by an award from the Clore Duffield Foundation. The Clore Learning Space boasts a purpose built studio for teaching and learning, outdoor learning space and a Conservation Studio. The Learning Studio accommodates a class of students for all kinds of activities and is equipped with easels, printing presses, sewing machines, modelling tools, projectors and digital tablets.
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The Foyle Pottery Studio
A unique building accommodating 15 students for pottery classes. Equipped with a kiln, pottery wheels and numerous carving and moulding tools, the studio is an inspiring space to work in with natural light and outdoor terrace.
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Surrounding the gallery and Watts Studios, the woodlands were a source of inspiration and wellbeing for G F and Mary Watts and the people they worked with. Here, the natural environment and historical monuments can be explored.
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The Old Pottery
Apprentice potters used to work in the Old Pottery and sell items they had made here. Today, the Old Pottery houses the Shop, Visitor Centre, Old Kiln groups space, Tea Shop and Watts Contemporary – a gallery exhibiting and selling work by contemporary artists.
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Indoor fully accessible lavatories are located at Watts Studios and Watts Gallery. There are two external lavatory blocks, one at the Gallery and one at Watts Studios.
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Lunch space
Schools can eat a picnic lunch outside in fine weather or in the Old Kiln or Clore Learning Space in poor weather. Parking
Mini-bus parking bays can be booked. There is a coach drop-off point at the gallery, with nearby parking on the Loseley Estate. 15
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BOOKING YOUR VISIT To book
01483 901 805 schools@wattsgallery.org.uk Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village, Down Lane, Compton, Surrey, GU3 1DQ All visits (including self-guided visits) must be booked at least three weeks in advance. Where possible, times of workshops and tours can be adapted to meet the needs of schools. CHARGES
Self-guided school group visits are free. There are costs for some activities. Prices include VAT. Cancellation charges apply when less than ten working days’ notice given. ACCESS
Watts Gallery and Watts Studios are fully wheelchair accessible. Students with special educational needs are welcome at Watts Gallery. Workshops and tours can be tailored to meet the needs of students. We also provide a special multi-sensory chapel tour which is suitable for students with visual impairments and PMLD. Please note that the walk to the chapel is quite steep. We advise all teachers to make a preliminary visit to meet with the learning team before bringing their class.
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