A Sample Programme for Art

Year 9 & 11

The students to receive an introduction to the subject of porcelain manufacture and to have a short tour of the galleries after which they spend time in the galleries studying and sketching large pots and urns.

Then, under supervision in the search room, the students can have access to original archives and sketch / interpret for their own design. There is then the option for them to continue with their interpretive work during the afternoon or to take a factory tour.

The aim

To select objects, shapes or patterns that the students liked and to make short written notes by their drawings, explaining their thoughts and feelings. The information then to be developed into a ceramic piece, drawing, collage or painting.

Brief

To look at cultural influence, shape and form, paying particular attention to feet, flanges, handles and knobs.

The museum supplied:

Morning Activity:

• A short guided tour of the galleries where particular designs and influences were identified and sought. Time was then spent looking more closely at the collections and sketching in the galleries.

Afternoon activity:

• The students meet with factory operatives to have a hands on experience, pouring slip, making moulds, making flowers, painting blue on biscuit and having a go at gilding (albeit with paint).
• Photocopy examples of design through to production and finished article for students reference.

Price per child: £4.65

For further details please write to:

Amanda Savidge
Worcester Porcelain Museum
Severn Street
Worcester
WR1 2NE

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