October Gallery Education
at October Gallery
Free Youth Art Group (age14-24)
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CPD Training Workshop
Artist’s Eye: Rethinking Portraiture in the Classroom
Monday, 14th October, 2024
4.30 – 6.30 pm
Tickets: £8 (booking essential)
Join us for an engaging CPD session tailored for art educators. Led by artist Kelly Frank, this hands-on workshop explores innovative portrait techniques, guiding participants through the entire creative process, from sitter direction to composition and curation. Inspired by the exhibition in the gallery space Alexis Peskine: Forest Figures, the session offers practical tools and strategies to help students approach portraiture with fresh, artist-centred methodologies.
Book your spot here
Please email Esther directly if you are based at a Beacon School and would like to attend: Esther@octobergallery.co.uk
Family Art Day
Saturday 19th October 2024
10am-12pm
October Gallery, Ground Floor
Free, drop- in open to families with children of all ages
Join us for Family Art Day as part of the Bloomsbury Festival 2024. Explore the Alexis Peskine's intriguing portraits in his new exhibition Forest Figures, through a series of games. Then get hands-on with some making inspired by the artworks around you.
Our family sessions are FREE and open to children of all ages with their families.
More information here or contact:
Youth Collective
Monday 21st October 2024
4:30pm - 6:30pm
October Gallery, Ground Floor
Join us for a creative workshop led by Youth Collective member Alex Robison, highlighting collaboration as a vital tool for enhancing your career in the arts. Through a group animation project, participants will explore how working together can open up new opportunities. Gaining valuable insights into growing artistic practice and uncovering fresh paths for creative development. Don’t miss this exciting chance to connect and elevate your work!
The OG Youth Collective usually meet on the first and last Monday of every month. Bring a friend and enjoy a relaxing evening in the gallery, make some art and catch up after the weekend.
Free drop in for young people from 14 - 24 years old.
If you would like to find out more about the group; other work experience and volunteering opportunities within our education programme, email Esther Adesigbin: Esther@octobergallery.co.uk
