On Tuesday 21^st January the 5^th Form artists spent the day in Bristol carrying out research for their current exam themes.

We had a morning print workshop with Victoria Willmott in her dynamic collective studio at Centrespace in the heart of the city. The pupils responded to her ideas and materials with alacrity and all came away with some impressive outcomes which will undoubtedly be used as a starting point for their practical work. The studio space is very interesting as it not only houses artists. There were ceramicists, illustrators, printers, model makers, tailors and so many more spread out over the warehouse’s three floors. It was a wonderful insight for the pupils into the working practices of creatives.

After lunch we headed off to the cathedral for some visual recording and appreciation of the city’s architecture. The inspiring city caught the imagination of the pupils as we walked up the hill to the RWA. There was a Banksy mural on the wall which many had not seen before as well as all the other graffiti that dominates the city.

At the RWA we had a well informed tour by one of their guides who showed us around the current two exhibitions on Migration and African Social art. The pupils recorded their thoughts and jotted down plenty from which to work on.

Our last stop was the Bristol City Museum and Gallery. Pupils used this time to observe the animals, Ancient art of Mesopotamia and Egypt, the ceramics of Asia, Victorian art and again some Banksy. All in all it was a very productive day.

Seamus Harkness - Art Teacher

Flickr album: 5th Form Art Workshop & Trip to Bristol Galleries - 21st January 2020 | Height: auto | Theme: Default

5th form artists had a day gathering inspiration. Meeting & speaking to artists at Centre Space was a fantastic opportunity for them. Many thanks to @vlwillmott for arranging this. @KSBPhotos pic.twitter.com/8QeciOXUtR

— Art Department (@KSBArtDept) January 21, 2020