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Events at the RWA, Bristol's Oldest Art Gallery
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Gallery Tour
Every Tuesday
Free Tuesday tours of the current exhibitions
Wilhelmina Barns-Graham and the Artists of St Ives
14 Mar–24 May 2020
Our spring season presents two exhibitions respectively exploring the work of Wilhelmina Barns-Graham and her peers
Scribble and Sketch
Multiple dates
A free morning of fun and informal art and drawing activities for children
Brain Art Exhibition
11 Mar 20 – 12 Apr 20
An exhibition of painting and sculpture about the brain, made by community groups and schools in the Southwest
Wilhelmina Barns-Graham Prints
14 Mar 20 - 12 April 20
An exhibition featuring limited edition prints by Wilhelmina Barns-Graham
Introduction to Life Drawing
3 May 2020
Be guided through a range of approaches to the life model with exercises to help improve your observational skills
Meet the Artist: Wendy Elia
4 April 2020
Meet the Artist - Wendy Elia
Travel Painting for Lifelong Learning
4 Apr 2020
FREE Drop-in painting workshop for adults - no experience necessary, just come and enjoy getting creative
Junior Drawing School - Printing Imaginary Lands
7 Apr 2020
A fun and imaginative printing workshop for kids inspired by abstract paintings
Junior Drawing School - Abstract Painting Masterclass
7 Apr 2020
A masterclass in abstract painting for children aged 9-13 inspired by landscapes from reality and fiction
Junior Drawing School - Portrait or Still Life Collage
8 Apr 2020
Layer papers and paint to create your collage portrait or still life - go as big as you dare!
Junior Drawing School - Travel Dioramas
15 Apr 2020
Enjoy making miniature detailed scenes in this "Let's Make Art" diorama workshop
Secret Postcard Exhibition
Online from 15 - 25 June 2020
Place your bids! Postcard sized artworks by leading artists from across the country. Free entry
Secret Postcard Auction
Online from 15 - 25 June 2020
Your chance to purchase unique works of art by leading figures from the art world from as little as £40
Art History Day School: Travelling Southwest – The St Ives Artists
09 May 2020
Discover more about refugee artists and the impact of their lives and work upon British Art
Spring After Hours at the RWA
21 May 2020
Grab your friends (and your free drink) and enjoy three exhibitions after hours
Sculpture Inspired by Travel - Free Family Workshop
23 May 2020
Anything goes when making abstract sculpture. FREE Family Workshop with
Let's Make Art
!
Streets Ahead: Bristol Street Art 2020
6 Jun–23 Aug 2020
Streets Ahead: Bristol Street Art 2020 looks forward to the future of street art and the exciting new directions today’s artists are heading in
Word On The Street
25 Jun 2020
Explore street art and the 'urban word' in this poetry workshop - all abilities welcome
ITALIAN HOLIDAY - Locating a Personal Practice in Landscape
04 Jul - 12 Jul 2020
8 day
An 8-day residential creative holiday in Tuscany, led by artist and President of the RWA, Stewart Geddes.
Junior Drawing School - Graffiti Style Oil Painting
22 Jul 2020
Learn traditional oil painting techniques with graffiti wording as the starting point
Junior Drawing School - Maximise! Make Enormous Art
28 Jul 2020
Learn to use an old gridding technique to upscale your pictures. Get ready for some brainbending!
Making Your Mark - Free Family Graffiti Workshop
20 Aug 2020
Enjoy drawing with coloured chalks all over the RWA forecourt! Fun for all the family. FREE
Experimentation and Technique
20 Apr 2020
Discover experimental drawing techniques in structured sessions that are both fun and challenging
Figuration to Abstraction
1 Jun 2020
Explore your imagination and creativity and discover your personal language of abstraction.
Portrait and Figure Drawing
20 Apr 2020
Practical guidance to help you improve your composition, accuracy and observation
Old Master Techniques
21 Apr 2020
Recreate works by the old masters. Prepare the canvas, create sketches and transfer drawings to canvas with paint
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