Workshops at Forgan!
Here at Forgan Arts Centre we run one off workshops as well as classes. These range from traditional activities such as Charchoal Drawing to new ideas like Skateboard Art or painting with light!
Theres plenty for anyone at any age to get stuck into at Forgan so why not have a look and see what takes your fancy?
6th May
An all-day workshop focusing on drawing with charcoal
from still life. In this class you will explore the use and
effects of charcoal through observational drawing; learning
composition, measuring, tonal values, material choice and
much more. All abilities are welcome with no experience
necessary. Materials are supplied. Please bring a packed
lunch. Tea and coffee are available at the Centre
SATURDAY 6 MAY I 10am – 3pm
Adults £45 I Members £36 I per workshop
Charcoal Drawing Workshop
Sofia Sita is an Italian illustrator. She studied
painting and Fine Arts in Milan and Editorial
Illustration in Bologna, where she specialised
in illustrations for magazines and education.
Learn the different book binding techniques
such as Occidental and Japanese binding in this
exciting and creative class. Using different colours
and textures of paper with simple stitching and
folding techniques, you can create a beautiful
hand-bound book to keep photographs, recipes,
sketches and secrets!
SATURDAY 6 MAY I 10am – 12pm
Adult £20 I Member £16 I Children 12+ (accompanied by paying adult) £8
Bookbinding Workshop
Paper Houses Workshop
Where would you like to live? Create your own unique
and quirky 3D Paper Houses with Suzanne Scott from
WhimSicAL LusH.
Suzanne is an artist and illustrator based in Dundee,
creating illustrations transformed into stationary, ceramics
and wearable art. Most recently Suzanne was one of the
artists for Dundee's fantastic Oor Wullie Bucket Trail.
Her illustrations have been cast in bronze, forming
Dundee’s Discovery Walk in Slessor Gardens, which are
part of the ongoing Dundee Waterfront Project.
Within the wide range of WhimSicAL LusH creations is a
collection of beautiful little paper houses and Suzanne
would like you to join her in creating one of your very own!
You will be guided in using your imagination in storytelling
through art as well as illustrating and constructing your
own paper house.
SATURDAY 6 MAY I 1pm – 3pm
Children 12+ £8 I Adults 18+ £10 I Introductory pricing
27th May
Illustration for Childrens Books
This one-day workshop is an introduction to different kinds
of illustrations you may use for children’s books. Looking at
and understanding narrative in children’s books, create your
illustrated zine or small book with your character creation
(with or without words). This tuition will prepare students for
working on future self-initiated projects. Please bring a
packed lunch. Tea and coffee are available at the Centre.
SATURDAY 27 May I 10am – 4pm
Adults £48 I Members £38 I Young persons aged 13 – 18 £30
Skate and Rejuvenate Workshop
Blair McCafferty of the Creature Emporium, has a
degree in Graphic Design and a passion for all things
skateboarding. Previously sponsored by Deathbox,
Converse, Jart Skateboards and Dephect skate brands,
Blair has campaigned for skateparks and facilities since
he was a young lad and recently had a hand in the
design, fund raising and build of Newport-on-Tay’s
skatepark. Working freelance, he describes himself as a
full time doodle monkey who likes to create cute graffiti
and fun street art.
In this all day workshop, Blair will be teaching you
how to recycle your old and broken skateboards
into wonderful works of art. Using your own ideas,
spray-paint and paint pens, he will help you create
a fun piece of art that’s out of this world!
SATURDAY 27 MAY 11am – 4pm I Age 10 – 18 I £30
9th June
With a background in medical and forensic photography, Kit Martin practices digital photography and alternative processes, primarily cyanotype. Currently working with Dundee Print Studio, she is an accomplished artist offering fun workshops for families at Forgan Arts.
Come and try out an old photographic technique from 1842, using the sun to expose prints. Kit will introduce you to printing cyanotypes in the sun using natural materials, without a
camera! Weather permitting, the workshop includes a short walk to forage for natural resources. All materials are included, although you may choose to bring feathers, foliage, lace etc. for your image
FRIDAY 9TH JUNE I 3.45pm – 5.45pm
Introductory price: Children 6+ £6 (with paying adult) I Children 12+ £8 I Adults £12
Sunprint Photography Workshop
(after school activity!)
10th June
An all-day workshop focusing on drawing with charcoal
from still life. In this class you will explore the use and
effects of charcoal through observational drawing; learning
composition, measuring, tonal values, material choice and
much more. All abilities are welcome with no experience
necessary. Materials are supplied. Please bring a packed
lunch. Tea and coffee are available at the Centre
SATURDAY 10th June I 10am – 3pm
Adults £45 I Members £36 I per workshop
Charcoal Drawing Workshop
An all-day workshop focusing on drawing with charcoal
Where would you like to live? Create your own unique
and quirky 3D Paper Houses with Suzanne Scott from
WhimSicAL LusH.
Suzanne is an artist and illustrator based in Dundee,
creating illustrations transformed into stationary, ceramics
and wearable art. Most recently Suzanne was one of the
artists for Dundee's fantastic Oor Wullie Bucket Trail.
Her illustrations have been cast in bronze, forming
Dundee’s Discovery Walk in Slessor Gardens, which are
part of the ongoing Dundee Waterfront Project.
Within the wide range of WhimSicAL LusH creations is a
collection of beautiful little paper houses and Suzanne
would like you to join her in creating one of your very own!
You will be guided in using your imagination in storytelling
through art as well as illustrating and constructing your
own paper house.
SATURDAY 10 JUNE I 1pm – 3pm
Children 12+ £8 I Adults 18+ £10 I Introductory pricing
Paper Houses Workshop
