National Gallery: Art on Your Doorstep: Family Art Club

National Gallery: Art on Your Doorstep: Family Art Club at Oakwell HallBring the National Gallery to life with these fun, hands-on art workshops inspired by paintings in the Art on Your Doorstep exhibition.Children will explore famous paintings, learn simple techniques used by wellknown artists, and create their own artwork using a variety of materials. Sessions are practical, creative and designed to encourage observation, imagination and confidence.Age group: 612 years
Group size: Maximum 15 children per session plus accompanying adults
Venue: The Barn, Visitor Centre Courtyard, Oakwell HallDates & Times
Thursdays in August: 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th
Sessions:11am 12 noon
1pm 2pmSession ThemesThursday 6 AugustClaude Monet Impressionism
Explore how short strokes placed next to each other blend when viewed from a distance. Create an impressionist-style artwork using oil pastels.
Joseph Wright of Derby Chiaroscuro
Discover dramatic light and dark contrasts using charcoal to create bold drawings.Thursday 13 AugustPhilip de Koninck Landscapes & Perspective
Learn how artists create depth and distance in landscapes using pencil.
Vincent Van Gogh - Wheatfield-Inspired Art
Create a swirling, expressive version of an Oakwell scene using oil pastels.Thursday 20 AugustJohn Constables The Hay Wain
Close-up landscape sketching inspired by Oakwells surroundings using pencil.
Hans Holbein Portraits
Think about what tells your story. Design a portrait showing your favourite objects and interests using mixed materials.Thursday 27 AugustHans Holbein Women & Animals
Explore symbols and meanings. Draw a selfportrait including animals or objects that represent who you are using mixed materials.
Henri Rousseau Layered Nature
Use repeated shapes and shades of the same colour to build up a natural scene with oil pastels.All materials are provided. Sessions are suitable for beginners and no previous art experience is needed.
Booking essential spaces are limited. Children must be accompanied.