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?
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
