Art and Literacy
The Language of Landscapes
Sir Watkin Williams Wynn was one of the richest landowners in 18th century Wales. As a patron of the arts he encouraged Paul Sandby to join him on a tour of North Wales. Consequently, a series of prints of the Welsh landscape was created. Original artworks will be on display.
Harlech Castle in an aquatint by Paul Sandby
Workshops will be available for pupils to investigate the landscape journey through a guided tour of the exhibition and through completing a series of detailed sketches. Creative writing skills will also be developed as pupils 'jump into the picture' and tell their own story.
Dates: September October 2006
Time: 10am or 1pm. (2 hour session)
Suitable: Key Stage 1 (year 2) and Key Stage 2
Venue: Wrexham Museum
Full Day Alternative
Wrexham Museum and Wrexham Arts Centre have collaborated together to produce a full day option. Why not book 'The Language of Landscapes' workshop and then visit Wrexham Arts Centre to compare Luci Melegari's modern interpretation of the same views? Luci Melegari is a professional printmaker who has revisited the sites that Sandby captured. A printmaking workshop inspired by the landscape work of the artist is available at Wrexham arts Centre. Contact either venue for the full day activity or contact Honor at Wrexham Arts Centre for printmaking session on 01978 292093. Charges £1.25 per venue per pupil.
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