National Gallery: Art on Your Doorstep: Family Art Club at Oakwell Hall

Bring the National Gallery to life with these fun, hands-on art workshops inspired by paintings in the Art on Your Doorstep exhibition.

Children will explore famous paintings, learn simple techniques used by wellknown artists, and create their own artwork using a variety of materials. Sessions are practical, creative and designed to encourage observation, imagination and confidence.

Age group: 612 years
Group size: Maximum 15 children per session plus accompanying adults
Venue: The Barn, Visitor Centre Courtyard, Oakwell Hall

Dates & Times
Thursdays in August: 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th
Sessions:

11am 12 noon
1pm 2pm

Session Themes

Thursday 6 August

Claude Monet Impressionism
Explore how short strokes placed next to each other blend when viewed from a distance. Create an impressionist-style artwork using oil pastels.
Joseph Wright of Derby Chiaroscuro
Discover dramatic light and dark contrasts using charcoal to create bold drawings.

Thursday 13 August

Philip de Koninck Landscapes & Perspective
Learn how artists create depth and distance in landscapes using pencil.
Vincent Van Gogh - Wheatfield-Inspired Art
Create a swirling, expressive version of an Oakwell scene using oil pastels.

Thursday 20 August

John Constables The Hay Wain
Close-up landscape sketching inspired by Oakwells surroundings using pencil.
Hans Holbein Portraits
Think about what tells your story. Design a portrait showing your favourite objects and interests using mixed materials.

Thursday 27 August

Hans Holbein Women & Animals
Explore symbols and meanings. Draw a selfportrait including animals or objects that represent who you are using mixed materials.
Henri Rousseau Layered Nature
Use repeated shapes and shades of the same colour to build up a natural scene with oil pastels.

All materials are provided. Sessions are suitable for beginners and no previous art experience is needed.
Booking essential spaces are limited. Children must be accompanied.