May half-term
Art Studio family workshop
- Tuesday, 26 May 2026
- Wednesday, 27 May 2026
- Thursday, 28 May 2026
- 11 am - 1 pm (drop-in)
- 2 - 4 pm (drop-in)
Free
Places are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis. You may be asked to wait at busy times.
This is a family workshop for adults and children to take part in together. No lone adults will be permitted.
The Clore Art Studio is located in the Roden Centre for Creative Learning which can be accessed from Orange Street and Room 18.
About
Explore the exquisite textiles, prints and patterns adorning Zurbarán’s characters with artist and educator Alex Bowie. Collect textures from found objects and surfaces to design your own ‘fabric of saints’. Experiment with printing, painting and wax resist techniques, then add your artwork to a collaborative installation of life-size figures.
This workshop and all family activities this half-term are inspired by the exhibition Zurbarán. We encourage you to experiment, create and discover together in a fun, hands-on environment.
Your Artist
Alex Bowie is a Scottish visual artist with a background in socially engaged art, arts education, and the therapeutic use of the arts. Her practice explores colour, shape and materials. She joined the National Gallery in 2024 as an Art Road Trip Facilitator and now works as a Gallery Educator. Previously School Programme Manager at Dulwich Picture Gallery, Alex has also delivered creative projects for organisations including the Brixton Project, The Art Room, MacRobert Arts Centre, and The Citizens Theatre. She also manages the Power of Play project at Young V&A.