Led by learning officers Andy and Kate, each session explores a different theme or period of history; from the rampaging Romans to the terrible Tudors through fun activities, crafts and quizzes and with a local focus. Designed for 7-12 yrs. Book online
The perfect online course for any child interested in art. These fun and creative online sessions led by local artist Ali Eales, cover artists, art movements and themes, through drawing challenges, games and projects! This course is aimed at 7-11 yrs, although children of other ages may enjoy it and adults accompanying their children are welcome to participate in the fun! Book online
Pioneering Women Artists in the Collection: Part Two
Artist and art historian Abi Kremer explores three pioneering women from Southampton's Collection in these fascinating online talks.
Gillian Ayres / Wednesday 24 February / 7pm / £6.00 / Book online
Maggi Hambling / Wednesday 3 March / 7pm / £6.00 / Book online
Fiona Rae / Wednesday 10 March / 7pm / £6.00 / Book online
Image credit: Gillian Ayres, Hinba, 1978, oil on canvas. © the artist
Discover Les Fauves with Ali Eales! Named in French as 'wild beasts,' this fascinating group of early 20th century artists' work emphasised strong colour and painterliness over the more representational qualities of the Impressionists. Book online
Tuesday 23 February / 7pm / Online / From £4.50
Drawing on recent discoveries during her work as the Southampton Stories Writer in Residence, Dr Nazneen Ahmed will compare the ways in which the religious festival of Muharram on the docks in the nineteenth century and Muslim seafarer burial processions in Southampton were reported. Also, she will share findings from a recent project she has been developing with Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery and Muslim Council Southampton. Book online
To celebrate 2021’s International Women’s Day theme, #ChooseToChallenge, join Becky Sharp to discover how women throughout history have challenged the barriers that were put in their way in this accessible online talk. Book online
For all the parents with children at home at the moment, you may find some of these fun, creative and free education resources really useful.
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