Art day out: Henry Moore Studios and Gardens, Perry Green, Hertfordshire
Dates: Wednesday 5 August
Time: 10:45-17:00
Venue: Henry Moore Studios and Gardens – Perry Green, Hertfordshire (info below)
No of sessions: 1
No. of students: 10
Tutor: Mario Lautier Vella
Image above: Julian Osley
| Course fee: | £70 |
Take a trip to Perry Green and the Hertfordshire home, studios and gardens of the imminent British sculptor Henry Moore (1896-1986) – be inspired by his work and surroundings on special guided tours, plus a visit to the new Sheep Field Barn gallery space.
Spread over 70 acres, enjoy time with Moore’s incredible outdoor sculptures plus take a trip around Moore’s family home and a look at his work spaces.
Our day out also includes the new exhibition, Henry Moore: The Shelter Drawings – a series of work inspired by Londoners sheltering in Underground stations during the World War II.
Our course begins when will meet at the Henry Moore Studios and Gardens in Perry Green at 10.45am ahead of our 11am entrance. Once there we will enjoy a guided tour of Hoglands, Moore’s former home. We’ll then have the rest of the day to enjoy the site, visiting studio spaces and exhibitions plus sketch outdoors (weather permitting), with plenty of 1-2-1 tuition available.
>> Find out more about the Henry Moore Studios and Gardens
Please note
- The course fee doesn’t include your travel to and from the Henry Moore Foundation or your entrance ticket. More details will be provided upon request or your time of booking. For more info about the Henry Moore Foundation including ticket prices, please go to: https://henry-moore.org/studios-and-gardens/
- The day will involve a lot of walking and being outdoors – only attend if you’re able to walk / stand for a long duration and prepared to be outdoors / sketch outdoors
Course level: Intermediate / advanced; drawing and painting experience useful- if you’re a newcomer to art, we recommend you do our Learn to draw course first.
Course materials: You will need a sketchbook and a charged phone / camera to take photos whilst on the research trip. Please email us for more info.
Your course tutor: Mario Lautier-Vella is a qualified art tutor and professional cross-disciplinary artist, with drawing and painting including pastel work, being a key part of his practice. His work can be found in collections across the UK, Malta, the Netherlands, Australia, Canada and the USA. Find out more
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