Summer Holidays: A Brush with Nature Workshop
Create your own nature-inspired paintbrushes with artist Bryony Pritchard. Using foraged materials such as twigs, grasses and dried plants explore unique mark-making techniques and effects they bring to painting.
Please note this is a drop in session running throughout the day and suitable for all ages.
This workshop is designed as part of our summer holiday programme- Hocus Crocus
About Bryony Pritchard
Bryony Pritchard is an interdisciplinary artist with a background in visual arts and movement. Her work brings together participatory events, interactivity, play, performance, installation, sculpture, film and dance.
Bryony work as a creative practitioner and project coordinator with festivals, galleries, charities, organisations and education services. In these roles she explores her interests in creative learning.
@bryonypritchard
We aim to make our sessions as accessible as possible. Please email info@thackraymuseum.org for any access requirements or queries
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