Workshops and activities at the spring 2013 fair

The Affordable Art Fair’s Education Programme will be returning with an action-packed arty activity filled array of free artist-led workshops, talks and our ever popular Kid’s Activity Packs to help you (yes – you, not just the children!) unleash your creative side.

The Education Space
You are welcome to pop along to the Education Space at any time to get creative, as well as take part in our daily artist-led workshops.

Workshops in the Education Space sponsored by Faber-Castell
Thursday 3pm
Creating abstract paintings through pattern
What is abstract painting? Looking through examples under expert guidance, be inspired to let loose and create your very own abstract painting using colour, pattern and shape.

Friday 3pm
Botanical Patterns:  Inspired by William Morris
Taking inspiration from plants and flowers, and the style of textile designer and artist William Morris, you will be guided through the process of creating your own beautiful, botanical patterns.

Saturday 3pm
Make your own Aboriginal Dream Painting
Explore the fascinating world of aboriginal paintings and learn about the meanings behind the marks and symbols used. Bring a recent dream or distant memory to life using pattern and shapes to design a visual story.

Sunday 3pm
Nature’s Patterns:  using nature’s patterns to inspire art
Butterfly wings, tree trunks, ripples in water…nature is full of patterns! Using Faber-Castell connector watercolour paints, you will be encouraged to devise your own nature-inspired pattern.

Faber-Castell Competition
In the Education Space we will have special competition sheets for you to grab and complete ‘The Park of Your Dreams’ and put your masterpiece up on the walls of the space to enter Faber-Castell’s competition to win a host of their art materials! Just pop along to the Education Space at any time to take part. For kids aged under 15.