Early years art session
Nurturing creativity through hands-on experiences
Free
Please book a ticket for your children only. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
This is a family workshop for adults and children to take part in together. No lone adults will be permitted.
Maximum 3 children per adult. Maximum 1 adult per child. This is to allow for a suitable ratio of children and adults on each workshop.
About
Welcome to the Gallery! Come and explore our art studio together. Take a closer look at a painting with artist Abi Horn and discover playful opportunities.
The session is designed to promote curiosity and creativity through open-ended, sensory possibilities suitable for a mixed early years age group. Experiment with a range of materials and techniques, from paint and expressive mark making, to light projection and loose parts play.
During the session, children must be accompanied by a parent or carer.
After the session, you are welcome to enjoy your packed lunch in the Social Space of the Roden Centre for Creative Learning.
Your artist
Abi Horn is an artist and designer for children. She is inspired by the pedagogy of Reggio Emilia schools, and The Fluxus art movement.
Her practice involves providing thoughtful prompts and materials to spark motivation and explore big ideas. She invites children to investigate through exploration of materials, creative process and critical thinking.
Abi has a degree in theatre, an MA in Inclusive Arts Practice, and a Post Graduate certificate in Early Education. She has exhibited work at Modern Art Oxford, Somerset House, and regularly works with Young V&A Museum and Theatre Royal Brighton, among others.