Resources for teachers
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Van Gogh by Althea McNish
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Struan by Peter McCulloch, 1962
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'tomotom' by Bernard Holdaway, 1966
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'Shirley Craven and Hull Traders - Revolutionary Post-War Fabrics and Furniture' can inspire great learning opportunities across the curriculum, from Foundation Stage upwards.
Shirley Craven and Hull Traders - Revolutionary Post-War Fabrics and Furniture exhibition
Venue: Ferens Art Gallery
Date: 3 October 2009 to 3 January 2010
Time: Monday to Saturday, 10am - 5pm Sunday, 1.30pm - 4.30pm
The exhibition will be supported by -
- resources for teachers to support their own self-led visits
- artist-led sessions in the gallery which groups can book
- practical ‘twilight sessions’ to get hands-on experience of screenprinting (primary school teachers only)
- practical ‘twilight sessions’ to explore the exhibition in more depth
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From September there are a number of resources, specifically designed for teachers of Key Stages 1, 2, 3, 4 and Further Education groups, which will be available on the My Learning website.
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On the My Learning website, you can download -
- background information on the exhibition, featured designers, specific works and related images
- suggestions for themes, ideas, techniques and processes which relate to the exhibition and which can be explored in school
- worksheets and activities to be used on a school visit to the exhibition
- suggestions for practical activity and extended project work back in school (primary school teachers)
- activities which make up schemes of work lasting approximately half a term, relating to the three artist-led session themes (secondary school and Further Education teachers)
Teaching resources explore the same three themes as the artist-led sessions.
Artist-led sessions
These half-day sessions take place within the exhibition and explore looking, thinking and making skills. All sessions are suitable for a whole class group. Dates and times of sessions can be arranged with individual schools. Please note there is a charge for primary schools of £2 per child, with a minimum charge of £30.
- Design inspiration
Looking at designs inspired by nature and the urban landscape, pupils will explore the design process from initial inspiration to creating a final ‘repeat pattern’ design
- Pattern and paint
Looking at the relationship between fabric design and fine art painting, pupils will explore how Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art inspired and influenced textile design. Pupils will have the opportunity to design their own painting-inspired patterns
- Design goes Pop!
Focusing on the furniture in the exhibition and some of the more Pop-inspired fabrics, this session will look at the ‘swinging 60's’ aesthetic and the fun of colour, pattern and shape in the home. Pupils will design their own contemporary interior which says as much about the noughties as Pop did about the 60s
Free activities
Rhythm and sound music session for nursery, pre-school and infant groups (up to seven years)
Date: Friday 16 October
Time: Sessions held between 10am - 3pm
Duration: One hour
Have fun with music, sound and movement in this session led by professional musician Kathy Seabrook. Inspired by colour and pattern, children will play with making sounds and rhythms in response to the textiles.
Hour-long slots are available for groups of up to 20 children plus parents or carers.
Twilight session for primary school teachers
Date: Wednesday 14 October
Time: 4pm - 5.30pm
An opportunity to look around the exhibition and explore some of the themes and curriculum links it inspires. The evening includes refreshments and a practical session using simple screen printing techniques which can be used back in the classroom. This session has a cross-curricular focus.
Twilight session for secondary school teachers
Date: Wednesday 21 October
Time: 4pm - 5.30pm
An opportunity to look around the exhibition and explore some of the themes and curriculum links it inspires. The evening includes refreshments. This session is most appropriate for art and design and design technology specialists.
For more information, or to book onto any of these sessions, please contact us.
More information on workshops and resources on the My Learning website (link opens in a new window)
Contact us
Hull Museums education team
Ferens Art Gallery
Hull City Council
Queen Victoria Square
Hull
HU1 3RA
Tel: 01482 318 733
