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OCTOBER
Art & Wellbeing: Labyrinth open every day
FREE, a path to peace and well-being is open in the museum garden. Assist your journey with a gentle guide, available to listen to on your own device.
Listen to the guide here >>
Mindful Drawing
Tuesday 13th October
10am-1pm
£22
Museum Year Pass Holders £18
“Drawing for no reason-in blissful ignorance-without intent or aim, and not a care in a world of dreams…” Alfred Munnings.
No experience necessary . You are warmly welcome to join these gentle sessions led by Jevan Watkins-Jones and spend time looking at and being inspired by the museum’s art and interiors. We encourage all those with less confidence to take part in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Some materials provided – please bring colouring pencils with you for this session.
Refreshments provided.
To watch & listen to
Recorded Talk: The Life and Work of Sir Alfred Munnings
Pre-recorded ONLINE event.
Marcia Whiting, Curatorial Associate, provides an overview of Alfred Munnings’ life and work.
You will be sent a link to play the film via Vimeo (installation not required). Recording lasts 41 minutes.
Recorded Four-part workshop series: Equestrian Art Basics with Jim Power
Join James Power for a four part series of pre-recorded ONLINE workshops to learn the basic steps needed to successfully draw and paint horses.
Session 1: Basics of Drawing the Horse
Session 2: Adding colour and form to the Horse
Session 3: Looking more closely at the horse’s head.
Session 4: Painting the horse’s head in oils.
Turf to Turf
The sport of Kings inspired the painter Sir Alfred Munnings to create some of his most well known paintings. See how these pictures were created and how they have travelled the globe, inspiring the artists of today. This short film was created in partnership with Art Historian, Christopher Garibaldi and the National Sporting Library and Museum, Virginia, USA.