education

Focal Point Gallery runs a regular programme of events for adults, children and family groups to accompany exhibitions. These include artist’s talks and workshops, film screenings and drop-in events. Free exhibition tours can be arranged by gallery staff for school, college and community groups who book in advance.

The gallery provides interpretation materials for exhibitions including artist biographies and resumés, further reading and information on associated works and key themes. These can be made available in advance to school and college groups visiting the gallery.

We provide explanations and activities specifically for children and young people. Materials can also be made available for those with disabilities – please contact the gallery for more information.

Please use the links in this paragraph or the navigation bar at the top of the page to find out about workshops and events we've run in the past, our education policy and the facilities availlable.

current Education Programme

EVENTS

	THE HISTORIANS JULIAN WOOLLATT 12 JULY - 30 AUGUST 2008 EXHIBITION OPENING AND TALK FRIDAY 11 JULY 7.15 – 8.30 PM Please join us in the Gallery to celebrate the opening of the exhibition and a chance to meet the artist. Julian Woollatt will be giving an informal talk about the work between 8-8.30 PM. Admission free.

CHILDREN'S & FAMILY EVENTS

THE PHOTO STUDIO

THURSDAY 7 AUGUST

10 – 12.30 AM & 1.30 – 4 PM

ALL AGES (CHILDREN UNDER 11 TO BE ACCOMPANIED)

£2 CHARGE FOR EACH ASPIRING PHOTOGRAPHER

Come along to our drop-in studio where you can work with our artist tutor and photographer Judy Payne to take a portrait of yourself, your family or your friends. Be inspired by Julian Woollatt's work - there will be props but bring your own as well. You will use cable release, a digital SLR, studio lighting and backdrop. Your chosen photograph will be emailed to you.

POP ART PHOTOSHOP

WEDNESDAY 20 AUGUST

10 AM– 4.00PM : AGE 12-16

£15 PER PARTICIPANT (MATERIALS INCLUDED)

Work with digital artist Simon Cooper to learn the essentials of Photoshop to make Pop Art style images with layers, colours and filters. You will create your own design which will be printed onto a t-shirt to take home with you. (Please bring digital images to use, either on CD or memory stick). No experience needed. Booking essential.

CLUED UP!

SUMMER HOLIDAY MUSEUM AND GALLERY TRAIL

Test your detection skills using the Southend Museum and Gallery holiday trail leaflet over those long summer days.

To book your place or for further details, please call 01702 534108 or email focalpointgallery@southend.gov.uk . A limited number of concessionary places are available to Southend Borough Advantage Card D holders on each workshop.

	FAMILY PICTURES ROBIN GRIERSON 13 SEPTEMBER - 1 NOVEMBER 2008 EXHIBITION OPENING AND TALK SATURDAY 13 SEPTEMBER TIME 12 - 2 PM Please join us in the Gallery to celebrate the opening of the exhibition and a chance to meet the artist. Robin Grierson will be giving an informal talk about the work between 1-1.30pm. Admission free.

CHILDREN'S & FAMILY EVENTS

THE BIG DRAW

SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER

10AM - 4PM

ALL AGES (CHILDREN UNDER 8 TO BE ACCOMPANIED)

£1 CHARGE FOR TAKING PART

Artist Heidi Wigmore is leading our drop-in art session for the national Big Draw event with the theme of 'Notions of Home'. It's an experimental, collaborative drawing which extends out of the gallery and around the library, where the pencil never leaves the page, always handed on to the next person. Draw your idea of home and family; places that are important to you; add your written thoughts.

A limited number of concessionary places are available to Southend Borough Council Advantage card D holders on each workshop. For further details or to book a place, please call 01702 534108 or email focalpointgallery@southend.gov.uk.