Art Gallery Events

Summer activities at Durham Art Gallery

Dates throughout the Summer Holidays 2010

11.00am - 1.00pm and 1.30pm-4.00pm

There are creative activities throughout the Summer holidays for all ages!

From illustration techniques to comic-book making, life drawing to imagined wild and winged creatures our free drop-in sessions will explore some of the techniques that illustrators use to influence their individual styles.

Download our events guides for more details.

Life Drawing for All Levels

Saturday 7 and Saturday 21 August

Two intensive days of workshops where you will work with a professional model and renowned local artist Barrie Ormsby to explore different techniques and approaches to drawing the figure. All materials will be provided.

Tutor and artist Barrie Ormsby works directly from the model and uses the figure in his compositions and murals.

His work can be viewed at www.bearparkartists.co.uk

Price £25 per session, please book in advance by visiting the dli or by calling 0191 3842214.

Mini Artists

Back by popular demand!

Art and Craft Sessions for Toddlers

10.30am - 11.45am

Incorporating messy play, the dli staff are running a series of sessions for toddlers aged 1-4 years old.

We provide a fun and safe environment for young children to create and experience new activities - Plus we do all the clearing up!

Aprons are provided and washable paints and glues are used, but old clothes are recommended.