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Join exploratory sessions with an artist-sculptor to collect natural objects, create mini sculptures, and rearrange them collaboratively.
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Get matched →Join exploratory sessions with artist and sculptor Dr Ellie Barrett for children aged 3-5 and their accompanying adults. The program runs six sessions in the grounds and Learning Studios, focusing on collecting, making and rearranging found natural objects. Each session encourages micro-looking as a way of establishing ecological awareness while exploring three-dimensional form inspired by Henry Moore's practice.
Each session contains three elements: Collect (gather natural objects from the gardens), Make (transform collected objects into new sculptural works using embedding, covering and imprinting), and Rearrange (collaborate with other participants to create a pop-up archive of new sculptures through playful processes).
Entry is included in an annual ticket. This event is drop-in, so there is no need to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you already have an annual ticket, just come along on the day; if not, you can purchase one online or at the ticket desk.
Children must be accompanied by adults to ensure safe use of materials and collection of natural objects. Activities handle small natural objects such as shells and stones, which may be sharp. Child-safe scissors and tools will be provided. Please come dressed in clothes you don't mind getting mucky. Activities can be altered based on participant needs; speak to a member of staff to request adjustments.
Dr Ellie Barrett is a sculptor, practice-based researcher, writer, academic and artist-mother. She produces object-based artworks for exhibition and delivers socially engaged projects, advocating for artist-mothers using material engagement as a means of activating different circumstances and experiences as sites for making. This series connects with her ongoing research into intergenerational adult and child collaborative practice.
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