Activities and workshops from the 2013 edition of the fair
The Affordable Art Fair’s Education Programme will be returning with an action-packed, arty activity-filled array of free artist-led workshops, talks and our ever popular Kids’ Activity Packs to help you (yes – you, not just children!) unleash your creative spirit.
There’s something for all ages and abilities and it’s a great way to learn a bit more about the way different types of art are produced, as well as being a lot of fun, and you get to take home your very own masterpiece!
Workshops at the Affordable Art Fair Battersea Autumn Collection 2013
All great art is born of the metropolis – Ezra Pound
ART & THE CITY
This autumn the Affordable Art Fair’s Education Programme is exploring the relationship between art and our built environment. Join in with the fun, friendly, free series of activities and be inspired!
The Education Space is open throughout the fair. Join in one of the free workshops and talks or drop in anytime to get creative. Kids aged 15 and under can also take part in our ‘Tomorrow’s City’ competition by picking up an entry sheet and inventing their fabulous buildings of the future.
We Built This City: A collaborative city sculpture
Explore space, form, architecture and construction in this 3D workshop with Artyard. Build a part of the giant metropolitan scene and add to our continually changing installation. This workshop is especially good for children, encouraging them to consider construction – both sculptural and architectural.
Thursday & Friday 1.30pm
Saturday & Sunday 3.30pm
This Town Is Made of Many Things: Cityscape collage workshop
Be guided by expert tutors from the Independent Art School as they show us how to create in a whole new way using recycled magazines, maps, photos and more to form your artwork – suitable for all ages & no drawing required!
Keeping Things In Perspective: Drawing workshop
Ever wondered how the Renaissance artists drew three-dimensional depth and space so well? Then this workshop is for you! Tutors from the Independent Art School will be on hand to show you how easy it is to draw in 3d using a few simple tips. A great workshop for older kids and adults.
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE SPONSORED BY BIC
How do artists come up with ideas? What drives them to create? How do they start? For the answers to these questions and more drop in on the artist in residence to chat to an artist at work and watch as their artwork unfolds. Our artist in residence is using BIC Cristal Pens, which each draw for two kilometres!
Beside the Education Space daily, throughout the duration of the fair
KIDS’ ACTIVITY PACKS
Come by the Education Space to pick up a complimentary Kids Pack, crammed with Art & the City themed activities to entertain them.
THE PRINT STUDIO
The ever popular printmaking workshops with Artichoke are back!
Pop along to the Print Studio and learn how to make a drypoint print. Create a window scene to add to the city silhouette or your own mini masterpiece to take home with you!
Suitable for all ages.
Thursday, Friday & Saturday 12, 2 & 4pm
Sunday 12 & 2pm
All workshops are free of charge and operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please note children must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult; they cannot be left in the activity spaces or workshops.
Artichoke is a professional printmaking studio gallery based in London for over 20 years. Specializing in intaglio, relief and lithography techniques their artists are established printmakers who exhibit and sell nationally and internationally. Artichoke is committed to publishing, promoting, making and teaching printmaking to all.
An independent studio based in South West London, Artyard Handmade provide a wide variety of art and craft workshops that nurture creativity and hand making skills. Offering adult workshops from fine art to sewing, contemporary quilting to life drawing and fabulously inspiring kids’ holiday workshops and term classes for children all ages enjoy.
Independent Art School
The Independent Art School are the UK’s leading provider of independent art education, with a network of over 800 experienced and talented Artist Tutors. They provide high quality art education for children and adults through a specialist personal art tuition service and a range of innovative art short courses.