A weekly summer holiday creative workshop for a small group of secondary school students, offering them the opportunity to freely explore their potential in a home studio environment, with the support and guidance of experienced artist Tanya GG. Located in the Forest of Dean, within easy reach of public transport and local amenities.
Who
Secondary school students. Spaces limited. Support and guidance provided by artist Tanya GG, PPL insured and DBS certified.
When
Summer holidays; 5 weeks, 23rd July 2021 – 20th August 2021, every Friday.
Any time between 9.30am – 3pm, flexible times to suit students attending, for as long as they would like within that time. Students need to pre-book their intended time to ensure that the workshop functions within government guidelines, should they still be in place.
Before attending the workshops parent(s) and student are required to visit the studio for a free informal discussion and (optional) taster exercise. Contact by email – art@tanyagg.co.uk – to arrange your visit.
Where
At my home studio in the outskirts of Cinderford, Forest of Dean.
The studio is located in a securable back garden, out of sight of the road. At the front of our house we have stunning far reaching views of the river Severn. There is ample parking available along the road. There is a bus stop opposite the end of our drive, and the forest is within easy walking distance.
A 4.5 x 3.5 m cabin, the studio has one fixed workbench and two other moveable worktops, designed to be an adaptable creative space. It has north facing double doors which open out to the garden, along with an openable window to allow for ventilation during bad weather.
What
Time within the studio will be student-led, under the support and guidance of an experienced artist. The students will be encouraged to consider the studio as their own, giving them the opportunity to experience a working creative environment with the freedom to follow their interests. A wide variety of materials and techniques are available to explore. The use of mobile devices is banned within the studio, encouraging students to exist in the moment, exploring their own creative thoughts and ideas. There is the potential for collaborations within the studio, if desired by the students. The main aims are to;
- Expand on established creative skills
- Encourage new materials and techniques exploration, guided by the students’ interests
- Stimulate creative imagination and confidence
- Expand on understanding of arts industry options and current trends
- Establish sustainable explorations to continue with beyond the limits of the workshop
Materials and techniques available to experience include;
- Sculpture – stoneware clay, polymer clay, oil clay
- Printing – screen, lino, collagraph, kitchen lithography, stamping and using a portable press
- Drawing – Charcoal, graphite, colour pencils, pastels, pens, ink
- Painting – inks, watercolours, gouache, acrylics, oils
- Recycled and natural materials exploration
- Bookbinding
- Paper cutting and folding
- Textiles – sewing machine and hand stitching
- Photography and video editing
- Adobe Creative Suite; InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
- Animation Techniques – hand drawn, stop motion, zoetrope, cut out, flip book
- Puppetry – shadow, crankies, hand-held, worn
- Storytelling
How
Charged at a rate of £10 per hour, including materials. Students will need to bring their own drinks, snacks and packed lunch. Payment can be made at the time of booking by PayPal or Bacs transfer, or in cash on the day. Book by email – art@tanyagg.co.uk.
