Adult Workshops, Talks and Tours Saturday Life Drawing
Clock Tower Tours
Saturdays: 7 Sept, 19 Oct, 9 Nov*, 7 Dec, 4 Jan, 8 Feb* / 11am-4pm Art Gallery Education Room £34 (£30 when booking 3 plus sessions) / Pre-book
Every first Saturday: 7 Sep, 5 Oct, 2 Nov, 7 Dec, 4 Jan, 1 Feb 10.30am or 11.30am / SeaCity £6.50 / Pre-book
Climb the 200 steps of Southampton’s iconic Clock Tower; discover its fascinating history and enjoy the fantastic views. Participants must be 12yrs+, fit and wear sensible shoes.
Brian Reynolds leads our relaxed monthly life drawing sessions suitable for any ability. You are welcome to bring materials but we can supply the basics. *Please note Nov and Feb will be a full day pose.
Short Course: Introduction to Drawing
Saturdays: 21 Sept, 28 Sept, 5 Oct, 12 Oct / 2-4.30pm / Art Gallery Education Room / £65 for all four sessions / Pre-book
Start at the beginning and get to grips with shape, line, tone and then tackle a simple still life using soft pencils, charcoal, chalk and ink. All welcome and all materials provided
Intro to Sculpting with Wire Sat 5 Oct / 10am-12.30pm / Art Gallery Education Room / £24 Pre-book
Gingerbread Men and MORE
Sat 7 Dec / 10.30am-1pm / Tudor House / £20 includes entry to the house / Pre-book
Back by popular demand! Whether you missed out last year or would like to develop your stitching skills, join Caroline Misselbrook at this fun and festive craft workshop. Make a gorgeous felt gingerbread man or choose from a range of other festive designs. All welcome and all materials provided.
Tour & Tea at Tudor House Sundays 29 Sep, 23 Feb 2-4pm / Tudor House / £8 Pre-book
Enjoy a morning learning the skills to manipulate wire into a figure with sculptor Liza Morgan.
Discover the wonderful history of the museum that spans over 800 years, visiting hidden areas. Enjoy a cream tea whilst taking in views of the beautiful garden. One hour tour, including steep staircases.
Wire Reindeer
Sat 16 Nov / 10am-12.30pm Art Gallery Education Room £24 / Pre-book
Enjoy a morning getting to grips with wire sculpture and make a decorative deer for your home! Led by sculptor Liza Morgan. All levels of experience welcome and all materials provided.
Beaded Wire Decorations
Sat 30 Nov / 10.30am-1pm Tudor House / £20 / Pre-book
Join Kate Mitchell to create simple yet exquisite tree decorations using jewellery wire and beads; perfect to give as a gift. All welcome and all materials provided, including patterns so you can continue crafting at home.
Festive Wreath Workshop
Sun 8 Dec / 10.30am-1pm Tudor House / £25 includes entry to the house / Pre-book
Artist Linn O’Carroll will guide you to create one of these stunning decorations. Work on a wire frame using natural materials to develop your own unique festive door wreaths. All welcome and all materials provided.
Southampton’s Creative Talent - Cover illustration Emily Wall is a recent graduate of Solent University’s Illustration course, she uses both traditional and digital media in her work with an emphasis on bold shapes and bright colours. www.emilywallillustration.co.uk
Friday Touch Tours: Visitors with visual impairments Fridays: 29 Nov, 17 Jan 10.30am-12.30pm / Art Gallery FREE / Pre-book: 023 8083 2810
Art educator Jo Bressloff leads our Touch Tours exploring our collections and exhibitions, making art accessible to visually impaired audiences. Please call for more information.
History Study Day: Southampton- Tales of the Unexpected Sat 28 Sep / Tudor House 10am-4pm / £28 (+£6 lunch offer) Pre-book
Join a host of experts and delve into the strange comings-and-goings of Southampton in yesteryear. Discover tales of murders, ghosts and eccentrics. Tea, coffee and biscuits are included and a special lunch offer is available from the cafe.