We're celebrating our 'Forbidden Territories: 100 Years of Surreal Landscapes' with a special day of activities on Saturday 16 August! Join us during our 'Summer of Surrealism' for a dreamy day of surreal fun, as we explore the exhibition through creative workshops and tours for all ages. Here's our full programme:
10.30am-12.30pm: Family Fun: Lively Leaves Clay Workshop with Aliyah Hussain
Come and create your own clay leaf using press moulds made by Aliyah from real foraged plants and imaginary botanical creations. You can press, paint and then take away what you make to put on display at home! Last entries at 12.15pm.
Free. Donations welcome.
Drop-in for as little or as long as you like.
10.30am-12.30pm: Exploring Surrealism: Creative Writing Workshop with Dr Rosemarie Corlett
Join Dr. Rosemarie Corlett, Plymouth's Laureate of Words, for an immersive creative writing workshop exploring the world of surrealism.
£15 per person. 18+
Please book in advance.
1-2pm: ‘In her dream a forest grew…’: a Forbidden Territories Tour with Judith Noble
Join artist and researcher Judith Noble for a special tour of the Forbidden Territories: 100 years of Surreal Landscapes exhibition as she explores the inner landscapes of Surrealism and its relationship with the occult, gender and spirituality. After the talk there will be a chance to chat informally with Judith and look at special surrealist tarot decks.
Standard £10. Members/Concessions £8.
Please book in advance.
2.30-3pm: Creative Creatures: Family Tour of Forbidden Territories
Forbidden Territories: 100 Years of Surreal Landscapes
Join us for a free family tour of Forbidden Territories: 100 Years of Surreal Landscapes. We'll be exploring the weird, fun and fantastic creatures that appear in the paintings and sculptures throughout the exhibition. This tour is for all ages.
Free. Donations welcome.
Please book in advance.
2.30-4.30pm: Surreal Seed Pods: Adult Clay Workshop with Aliyah Hussain
Come and join artist Aliyah Hussain to make your own surreal seed pod with air dry clay. Using a range of techniques such as pinching, coiling and press moulds Aliyah will guide you through the creative process, sharing insights into her artistic practice and the surrealist themes behind her work.
£15 per person. 18+
Please book in advance.
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