7-11 Saturday Art Club

Stanley Picker Gallery is excited to commence a new term of our popular Saturday Art Club, for children ages 7-11 from our local community who are enthusiastic about art and design.

The sessions will be led by a team of Kingston School of Art students and alumni, and complement the gallery’s current exhibition, . Through an immersive installation of moving image, print, filtration sculptures and sound, the show considers how our perception of contemporary environment and culture can be haunted by spectres of the past, and by hopes and visions of the future. Pausz’s research reflects upon transformations of local ecosystems, in particular the Hogsmill River that surrounds Stanley Picker Gallery, and flows alongside the Hogsmill Community Garden, who are partners for this exhibition and will be host to some activity.

Young artists will delve into the themes of the exhibition in fun and engaging ways – combining interactive games, making, drawing, and discussion – as they explore the practice and processes of contemporary artists and learn new techniques.

Parents are encouraged to drop their young people off and return at the end of the session, to see what has been going on and visit the exhibition together.

Gallery Location & Accessibility Stanley Picker Gallery is a full accessible venue, situated on a small island on the Hogsmill River, behind Kingston School of Art, an approx. 10-minute walk from Kingston Town Centre. We have free onsite parking. For directions visit www.stanleypickergallery.org/about/visit/

Please note that the main gallery lights will dimmed to afford clarity to the moving image pieces, which also have water-themed soundtracks. The journey between sites, and the majority of the garden, is step-free but has some uneven pathway. Members of our team will be on hand to offer support wherever needed, and if you wish to discuss access requirements further, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Sensory bags are available upon request.

Clothing
Our activities can be messy, and this term will include some garden-based exploration. Gloves will be provides, but we recommend wearing suitable clothing.

All materials are included

For further information, please contact Natalie Kay

Host or Publisher Stanley Picker Gallery