Art and Design
The
Mercer Art Gallery hosts a variety of exhibitions throughout each year, offering a fantastic opportunity for pupils to engage with different visual art forms.
Investigating Portraits
Trial our new workshop, linking to our current exhibition
Face to Face.
Pupils will investigate all aspects of portraits on show in the
current exhibitions.
- What materials were used to make the portrait?
- Who made it?
- Who does it feature?
- What are they doing? Thinking? Feeling?
The workshop is a real chance for pupils to engage with teh works on show, learn about the variety of art materials and the inspirationi behind the pictures.
Workshops cost £50 per class (£45 for schools in the Harrogate district) and last 2 hours.
Investigating Art
Ages: All age groups, content will be adapted to suit.
Venue: Mercer Art Gallery
Timings: 2 hours
Cost: £45 but free to 1 pilot school. First come, first served.
Dates: by arrangement.
Using the art on show, pupils will learn about different techniques and styles, before being inspired to make their own interpretations in a different medium.
Art trolley
Book a slot to use our new art resources trolley full of all kinds of art materials and investigative equipment to help pupils explore the art on show at the gallery.
Booking details:
Simply say that you would like to use it during your visit and we'll make sure it is fully stocked up
.
To book:
To book an exhibition visit, workshops or use of the resources please ring
01423 556188 or
email us.
Times and level of content
We will adapt timings and content to suit your pupils' needs and knowledge.
Class size
Please note the maximum group size is 35 pupils.
Paying
If a charging event, all bookings will receive an invoice shortly afterwards. A deposit of 40% will be retained if the booking is cancelled less than three weeks before the session date.This is charged in order to cover our costs when cancelling the session leader at short notice.
Before a visit
We always recommend a preliminary visit, which can be made anytime, free of charge.