School livestream practical sessions
Online practical art sessions for schools
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The National Gallery is introducing a series of online practical art sessions for schools led by artist educators.
Sessions are live but can be paused or have a delayed start to accommodate lesson times.
Teachers will have access to a recording of the session for up to 1 month following the workshop.
Sessions will be hosted on Vimeo and a link will be sent in the preceding week.
Prices
UK schools: Free
Overseas schools: Free
What to expect?
- One-hour livestream art class delivered by two Artist Educators
- The use of Padlet to share work with other schools in real time
- Receive supporting resources with suggestions of further exploration
- List of materials also shared once you have booked your ticket
How to book
To sign up please email schoolbookings@nationalgallery.org.uk with 'School livestream' in the subject line.
Please include the following details in your email:
- School name
- School post code
- Lead teacher name
- Lead teacher email
- Year group(s) attending session
- Number of classes attending
- Approximate number of students
The first two sessions are outlined below:
Sessions
October
Date & Time: 16 October, 10:30 – 11:30am
NG Art School Live: Mark Making and Colour, Radical Harmonies
Age: KS3 & KS4 (Suggested)
About:
Delve into the mark-making and colour explorations of the Neo-Impressionists. In this interactive workshop, we will take inspiration from the graphic works featured in our Radical Harmony exhibition. Together, we will uncover some of the drawing techniques that shaped the Neo-Impressionist revolution in painting.
The session will begin by creating monochrome studies, focusing on line, tone, and form. From there, students will progress into colour, experimenting with different ways to build up a series of expressive works. Along the way, we will reference George Seurat’s striking monochrome figurative drawings, as well as the vibrant, dynamic pieces of Henry van de Velde and Johan Thorn Prikker.
This session is designed to introduce practical approaches you can take away and develop further in the classroom.
Your tutors:
Joanna Conybeare and Bethan Durie
November
Date & Time: 4 November 10:30 – 11:30
NG Art School Live: Duccio: Sculptural Spaces
Age: KS2 & KS3 (Suggested)
About:
In this creative session we will be exploring Duccio’s painted spaces, and following British sculptor Sir Anthony Caro’s lead, create our own sculptural spaces. Using everyday materials, we will transform flat pieces into imaginative 3D environments, taking shapes, spaces and gestures from Duccio’s compositions.
Your tutors:
Bethan Durie and Emily Motto