Art Club for home educators aged 12 to 16

Looking closely is where creativity begins. Join us for a series of inspiring monthly art sessions designed especially for home educated young people aged 12 to 16. Taking inspiration from the exhibition Living Labyrinths: Art & Fungi and RAMM’s permanent collections, each two-hour workshop invites young artists to explore the museum through observation, discussion, drawing and creative experimentation. The activities are tailored specifically for this age group by supporting them to develop more sustained observational studies, independent thinking and personal artistic responses. The Art Club encourages young people to use observation and technical drawing as a starting point for developing their own ideas and artistic responses. Through sketchbook work, mixed media and a range of creative processes, discover how artists use looking, questioning and making to explore the world around them. Sessions include time in the galleries alongside practical studio activities, helping young people develop confidence in observation, creative thinking and self-expression. Sessions are led by Liese Webley, an artist and art educator who has many years experience working with children and young people. The sessions provide a fun, welcoming and supportive environment where every child is encouraged to explore, experiment and develop their own creative voice. Suitable for complete beginners as well as young people who already enjoy making art. Adults are welcome to drop off and collect at the end of the session where appropriate. Parents and carers are also welcome to stay if their child would benefit from additional support, including SEND. Book your place here Art Club Autumn Programme · 29 September – Curious Creatures – Drawing from the Sladen’s Study Gallery · 13 October – Hidden Networks – Inspired by the exhibition Living Labyrinths · 24 November – Fantastic Fungi – inspired by the exhibition Living Labyrinths- Colour, texture and imagination. · 8 December – Patterns Through Time – Inspired by RAMM’s Decorative Arts and World Cultures Collections All sessions run from 10.30am to 12.30pm in Meeting Room B. Each session will explore a different subject or technique, so why not book the whole series and enjoy a season of creative discovery at RAMM? Recommended kit list – please bring this along to all the sessions: An A4 sketchbook or cartridge paper A selection of drawing pencils (HB–4B is ideal) A pencil sharpener A soft or putty rubber Any additional art materials used during the workshops will be provided. For more information please email Liese at Liese@liesewebley.com Information about accessibility is available on our Access page.