Families and Children

Children’s Courses

Brush Strokes

27 & 28 July, 11-4pm

Creative Studio & Galleries 1,8 & 9

Ages 6-12

(£35.50 for a two day course)

Ever wondered how painters create different textures, character and emotion in their work? Experiment with a range of portraiture and cityscape painting techniques inspired by Alice Neel: Painted Truths. Book now for this fun, two day artist-led painting course.

Hall of Fame

3 & 4 August, 11am-4pm

Creative Studio & Galleries 1,8 & 9

Ages 6-12

(£35.50 for a two day course)

Delve into the world of fame. Dress up and draw yourself in a range of different portraiture styles using materials inspired by artists including Alice Neel. Book now for this inspirational, two day artist–led drawing course.

Drawing Workshops
Most Saturdays throughout term-time, 11.30am-1pm
Creative Studio
(£10.00 per session, £75 for 8 sessions, £155 for 16 sessions, booking essential)
Ages 10-16
Book through Prince's Drawing School
+44 (0)203 326 2090

Calling all young artists. Take part in our new Saturday drawing workshops. Experienced artists will work with young people to expand and enrich their drawing skills whilst drawing from life and experimenting with a variety of media. All materials provided.

In association with The Prince’s Drawing School.

Make It Yours
(Suggested donation £1, avaliable from the Information Desk)
Be an art-detective for the day! Explore the Gallery with our do-it-yourself trail, complete with scrapbook, stickers and art materials.
For children aged 4-12.

Get Involved and Book
Email education@whitechapelgallery.org or
call +44 (0)20 7522 7888

Atelier Family Day

Saturday 17 July, 12-4pm

Creative Studio, Study Studio

& Gallery 3 (Free)

Have fun with your family in our artists studio. Dress up with costumes and pose with props. Draw and paint portraits of each other to take home. Come on a guided tour of Alice Neel: Painted Truths led by young people. All ages welcome, children to be accompanied by an adult.

The family day is part of the Engage Children's Art Day programme. Click here for more details

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