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Grayson Perry: Who do you think you are? Creating an identity vase.

Grayson Perry: The Pre-Therapy Years
GCSE and A level Workshop: 2 hours
Max 16 students £160 + VAT
Exhibition runs: Fri 24 Jan – Mon 25 May, 2020

Starting with a gallery tour of the exhibition, students will explore the formative influences and early work of Grayson Perry, focusing on themes of identity and portraiture. Inspired by Perry’s use of drawn line, ‘ready-made’ pattern and personal iconography they will then create their own surface designs and apply them to small ready-fired ceramic vases. This practical workshop will take place in our spacious art studio with all materials supplied.
Students will:

• See the work of a world famous artist and learn about their early influences
• Explore their own sense of identity and how to represent this visually
• Develop their drawing skills and awareness of composition
• Develop their understanding of working onto a 3-D form

Grayson Perry has always courted controversy, ‘going with the line of most resistance’ to explore gender, identity, sexual fetishism and religious and political iconography.
Please be aware that this exhibition, showing his early work as an angry young man, contains sexually explicit images and depictions of religion that some may find offensive. Equally these works present an opportunity for discussion and debate.
You are very welcome to view the exhibition before finalising a provisional school booking. Please contact Jane Shearn to arrange a free sneak preview before committing to bringing a group.

To Book or Discuss:
Email learning@holburne.org 
Phone: 01225 388568

Image credit: Self portrait cracked and warped c. 1985 Glazed ceramic, Private Collection, Photography Todd-White Art Photography © Grayson Perry Courtesy the artist and Victoria Miro, London/Venice

Life Drawing workshops for GCSE & A Level students

Taking Inspiration from our permanent collection students will:

• Extend their observational drawing skills through a fully tutored life drawing session.
• Develop a deeper understanding of art history and the influence of classical antiquity on later art forms

Standard 2 hour Life Drawing workshops can be booked at any time (subject to availability).

£160 + VAT 2 hour workshop Maximum 16 pupils

Permanent Collection and Temporary Exhibitions

Our stunning collection is a great way to expose students to a broad range of media: paintings, portrait miniatures, sculpture, ceramics, silver and textiles. We’re renowned for our eighteenth century paintings by such famous artists as Gainsborough, Ramsay, Stubbs, Raeburn and Zoffany. Students can broaden their knowledge and find endless inspiration for their own portfolios.

We also have a programme of high profile temporary exhibitions, often drawing on national and international collections, plus interventions by contemporary artists and can offer workshops linked to these. Please call to discuss how we might tailor a workshop to meet your requirements. We can also arrange life drawing sessions at the Museum for your students, please see above for details..

Our workshops can also be adapted for small groups of pupils with special educational needs, giving added emphasis to sensory experience.

Self-led visits are also available: pupils and teachers have free entry but booking is still essential. Please call 01225 388568 to book.

Please see Visit Guidelines for further information to help plan your visit.

To Discuss or to Book
Contact us 01225 388568 or email learning@holburne.org

Artsmark is the creative quality standard for schools and education settings, awarded by Arts Council England, recognising their commitment to high quality arts and cultural education.
The Holburne Museum is proud to be supporting schools and education settings on their Artsmark journey, inspiring children and young people to create, experience, and participate in great arts and culture.

If you’re working towards or considering Artsmark please see further information