BP Portrait Award: Next Generation Taster Sessions
Saturday 31 October 10am-1pm or 2– 5pm
Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Queen St, Edinburgh EH2 1JD
Get a taste for portraiture with these experimental sessions.
Meet artists Fraser Gray and BP Portrait Award winning artist Owen Normand for a guided tour of the BP Portrait Award 2015 exhibition, experiment with a range of media and techniques and connect with other young people.
There will be a chance to look at an artist’s sketchbooks and ask questions.
All materials are provided. Attend either session. No experience needed, only enthusiasm!
Places will be allocated on a first come basis.
Book your free place now email education@nationalgalleries.org or call 0131 624 6547
BP Portrait Award: Next Generation 2-day Winter School
Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 November 11am – 4pm
Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Queen St, Edinburgh EH2 1JD
Working with 2 artists, Fraser Gray and past BP Portrait Award winning artist Gareth Reid, you will creatively explore portrait painting techniques, from a life model. All materials are provided. Places are by written application only and will be offered to 14-19 year olds who demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment. You must attend both days.
If you live outside Edinburgh & the Lothians, you may apply for a travel bursary.
For enquiries and an application form please email education@nationalgalleries.org or call 0131 624 6547
· Professional Learning for Teachers: Experimental Drawing CPD
Friday 4 December 2015 1.30-4.30pm OR Saturday 5 December 2015 11am–4pm
Scottish National Portrait Gallery, FREE
‘If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary.’ Jim Rohn
These sessions take BP Portrait Award 2015 as a starting point to experiment with media and techniques, and challenge you to discover new ways of making marks, by risking the unusual. There will be time to discuss ideas for use in the classroom. Book Friday for a brief introductory session, or Saturday if you want more time to experiment. Places will be allocated on a first come basis. Book now education@nationalgalleries.org
