Art workshops for youngsters at Chesterfield Museum
Youngsters will have the opportunity to get their creative juices flowing in drawing workshops at Chesterfield Museum.
There will be two workshops run by local artists: one for 14 to 18 year olds on Saturday 11 February from 1pm to 3.30pm, and one for seven to 13 year olds on Monday 13 February from 10.30am to 1pm.
This is part of the Drawing Connections exhibition by the National Society of Graphic Fine Art that will be running at the popular Chesterfield Borough Council-run attraction until Saturday 1 April.
The workshops will include:
- Viewing the exhibition
- Introductory activities creating quick sketches
- Receiving guidance on using colour and tone
- Producing a self-portrait in a hat (for the younger group)
- Taking it in turns to pose and sketch from the figure (for the older group)
- Advice on how to develop this work further at home
Councillor Amanda Serjeant, Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet member for town centres and visitor economy, said:-
“This is a unique opportunity for creative children to develop their drawing skills.
“It’s nice to be able to offer children of such a wide range of ages the chance to get taught by some of the best in the country, while also learning about the history of art and artists in a more hands on approach.”
The workshops are free but places need to be booked in advance, spaces are limited to eight per session.
