Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Wolverhampton Art Gallery
Lichfield Street
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV1 1DU
England

Website

Gallery home page

www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves

Events

www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events

Exhibitions

www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/exhibitions

E-mail

ArtGallery@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Telephone

01902 552055

Fax

01902 552053

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Wolverhampton Art Gallery
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Wolverhampton Art Gallery aims to provide a friendly, accessible and inclusive environment for visitors to explore art, at their leisure.

The Art Gallery has two large galleries decorated to reflect the Georgian and Victorian artworks on display and designed to engage visitors with the historical themes relevant to the artworks displayed. The award winning Sensing Sculpture gallery offers a sensory experience of traditional and contemporary sculptures, designed for audiences with visual impairment and without.

As well as these permanent exhibitions the gallery also hosts an exciting programme of temporary exhibitions, workshops, talks and other events.

A new extension includes a bright new reception area and two unusual triangular galleries. The new spaces house Wolverhampton’s extensive Pop Art Collection and provides additional space for special exhibitions of both contemporary and traditional art.

Venue Type:

Gallery

Opening hours

Mon-Sat 10.00-17.00

Closed: Sun & Bank Holidays

Admission charges

FREE

General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Information point provided
  • Pre-booking service for groups
  • Toilets
  • Cafeteria
  • Refreshments
  • Restaurant
  • Shop
Children and families
  • Activities for pre-school children
  • Events and resources for children and families
  • Baby changing facilities
Disability access
  • Braille information and/or interpretation
  • Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
  • Large print information and/or interpretation
  • Sign language interpretation available
  • Touch exhibits
  • Toilets for disabled
  • Wheelchair access to all public areas
Schools services and facilities
  • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
  • Primary school education service available
  • Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
  • Secondary school education service available
  • Education facilities available
  • Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Research and adult learning
  • Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
  • Research facilities for academics
  • Study facilities
Commercial and hire services
  • Facilities for private functions and events
  • Meeting room available

Wolverhampton Art Gallery
Lichfield Street
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV1 1DU
England

Website

Gallery home page

www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves

Events

www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events

Exhibitions

www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/exhibitions

E-mail

ArtGallery@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Telephone

01902 552055

Fax

01902 552053

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Highlights of our art collections include pieces that examine the modern phase of the conflict in Northern Ireland, one of the largest collections of Pop Art outside of London and exquisite Georgian paintings from the 1700s. Extensive collections not on display but accessible through the new resource centre, include geology and archaeology.

Collection details

Archaeology, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, World Cultures

Key artists and exhibits

  • Andy Warhol
  • 'Jackie'
  • Peter Blake
  • 'Beach Boys'
  • David Hockney
  • Conrad Atkinson
  • Rita Duffy
  • Willie Doherty
  • Anthony Haughey
  • 1960s Pop Culture

Collections services

  • Object identification and/or written enquiry service
  • Public access available to collections information
  • Specialist publications on collections available
  • Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

Wolverhampton Art Gallery
Lichfield Street
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV1 1DU
England

Website

Gallery home page

www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves

Events

www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events

Exhibitions

www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/exhibitions

E-mail

ArtGallery@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Telephone

01902 552055

Fax

01902 552053

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Exhibition details are listed below, you may need to scroll down to see them all.
The Joy of Making

The Joy of Making

11 February — 14 April 2012

The Joy of Making is a celebration of traditional hand making processes explored through objects from our collection. Intricate baskets are shown alongside colourful Polish folk paper cut designs, needlework samplers, dolls and toys.

These objects have inspired community groups through our Arts and Social Care programme and their creations are displayed alongside our collection. Plus, a new installation adds a contemporary twist to the exhibition.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Kitchen Garden

Kitchen Garden

18 February — 28 April 2012

Kitchen Garden brings you a delightful range of handmade items that capture the British love of homemaking, cooking and gardening.

The exhibition will feature an array of craft from sleek and functional to rustic and decorative with lots of fun and clever craft solutions for everyday spaces.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Where

Bilston Craft Gallery

Admission

Free

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/bilston/exhibitions/004833.html

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Contemporary Collection

25 February — 9 June 2012

Providing an insight into the artworks that feature in Wolverhampton’s contemporary collection, this exhibition explores the diverse selection of work that has been collected with various funding sources including the Contemporary Art Society.

Committed to developing the collection of contemporary artwork, the Gallery continues to purchase new work that provokes discussion and prompts debate through a variety of media.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/exhibitions/004795.html

Craft Shop New Year Showcase

Craft Shop New Year Showcase

17 January — 10 March 2012 *on now

Bring in the new year and treat yourself with some beautiful handmade craft, including woven scarves and ties by Nick Ozanne, jewellery with delicately embossed words by Alys Power and hand-turned wooden vessels by Shrewsbury based artist Rowan Bailey.

If you are looking for the perfect gift for Valentine's Day we have a great selection of craft work for the woman or man in your life!

Our showcase also includes a range of hats by milliner Karen Henriksen (as seen in Vogue magazine!), just the ticket to keep the chill away.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Where

Bilston Craft Gallery

Admission

Free

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/bilston/exhibitions/004830.html

selection of contemporary photographs

International Print Exhibition

17 March — 19 May 2012

A selection of contemporary photographs from the Society’s 2011 exhibition shown in collaboration with the University of Wolverhampton’s School of Art & Design.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/exhibitions/004798.html

Northern Ireland Collection

The Northern Ireland Collection

19 November 2011 — 24 March 2012 *on now

This unique collection of challenging works return in a new display featuring the series Troubled Land by Paul Graham which shows the changing landscape of Northern Ireland.

Through the on going research and discussion around these themes, the gallery is committed to developing this collection in order to record the history of the conflict and artist’s responses to the past and present political climate in the region.

Joyce & Norman by Susie Rea

Super Vivere by Susie Rea

14 January — 14 April 2012 *on now

These photographic portraits explore the lives of brothers and sisters in the UK and Europe who are over the age of 90. The artist examines how these remarkable individuals understand and experience their survival into old age.

Some portraits are poignant and inspiring, others are humorous. The exhibition as a whole presents a compelling and emotive viewing experience.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/exhibitions/004793.html

Poster for Munich Olympic Games 1972

Olympic Pop

12 October 2011 — 28 April 2012 *on now

To celebrating the exciting run up to the 2012 Olympic Games a selection of posters designed by a variety of Pop artists will be on display.

Originally created for the 1972 Olympic Games held in Munich posters by David Hockney, Allen Jones and Tom Wesselman will be on show.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Wolverhampton Art Gallery
Lichfield Street
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV1 1DU
England

Website

Gallery home page

www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves

Events

www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events

Exhibitions

www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/exhibitions

E-mail

ArtGallery@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Telephone

01902 552055

Fax

01902 552053

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.
Make your mark

Make your Mark

9 February 2012

Join our regular creative sessions for under 5s, parents and carers, discover our fantastic collection and meeting other budding your artists! Takes place on the second and fourth Thursday of each month during term time.

Suitable for

  • 0-4
  • Especially for children

When

10:30am-12pm

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Admission

Booking required, £1.50 per child with a discount for brothers and sisters. To book please call 01902 550060.

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events/004302.html?category=737&name=Family

Medal

Family Focus: Medals

11 February 2012

Bring along your grown-ups and explore our collection in a hands-on workshop.
11am-12pm and 1pm-2pm

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

11am-2pm

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Admission

Free, booking advised, please call 01902 550060.

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events/004242.html?category=737&name=Family

Bird picture

Handmade Demonstrations

11 February 2012

A variety of handmade techniques will be demonstrated throughout the duration of the exhibition. Free, just drop in.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

11am-2pm

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events/004786.html?category=739&name=Special%20Events

Bird drawing

Valentine’s Workshop for Men

11 February 2012

An opportunity for men to get crafty and create a valentine’s card using paper cutting and printing techniques.

Free, just drop in.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

10am-2pm

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events/004787.html?category=738&name=Adult

Valentine's card

Crafty Crafters

13 February 2012

Get into craft in our half term workshop inspired by the exhibition The Joy of Making. Create a special Valentine gift for someone you admire.

Two sessions 11am - 12pm & 1pm - 2pm

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

11am-2pm

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events/004206.html?category=737&name=Family

Valentine's Picture Frame

Half Term Workshops

14 February 2012

Decorate a card picture frame with decoupage roses, lovebirds and hearts for the one you love using textured papers and fabrics. Tuesdays: 10.30am - 12pm & 1:30 - 3pm.

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 7-10
  • Especially for children

When

10:30am-3pm

Where

Bilston Craft Gallery

Admission

Booking is essential - £2 per child - please contact the Gallery on 01902 552507 to secure a place.

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/bilston/events/004834.html?category=737&name=Family

Medal

Cast a Medal

15 February 2012

The Art of Medals and create your very own commemorative medal. Contact the gallery on 01902 550060 to secure your place. Two sessions 10.00am - 12.00pm and 1pm - 3pm.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

10am-3pm

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events/003983.html?category=737&name=Family

Half Term Workshops

Half Term Workshops

15 February 2012

Discover the world of embroidery with artist Claire Diamond and learn simple stitching techniques to create your own door-sign. Wednesdays: 10.30am - 12pm & 1:30 - 3pm

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 7-10
  • Especially for children

When

10:30am-3pm

Where

Bilston Craft Gallery

Admission

Booking is essential - £2 per child - please contact the Gallery on 01902 552507 to secure a place.

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/bilston/events/004834.html?category=737&name=Family

Poster for Munich Olympic Games

Talk with Greg Sylvester

15 February 2012

Join Greg Sylvester as he talks about his career at the Special Olympics, carrying the Olympic torch for the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games and community work helping people to get involved with sport.

Free, just drop in.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

12-12:30pm

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events/004792.html?category=738&name=Adult

Clay Tiles Workshop

Half Term Workshops

16 February 2012

Drop in and design and make your own textured clay tile before decorating it with colourful paints and collage materials.Thursdays are our drop-in days; pop in anytime between 10:15am-12:15pm or 1:30-3:30pm.

Suitable for

  • 7-10
  • 5-6
  • Especially for children

When

10:30am-3pm

Where

Bilston Craft Gallery

Admission

£2

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/bilston/events/004834.html?category=737&name=Family

Medal

Cast a Medal

17 February 2012

Two sessions 10am - 12pm and 1pm - 3pm. £3 per child, booking essential. Be inspired by the medals in our new exhibition The Art of Medals and create your very own commemorative medal.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

10am-3pm

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Admission

Contact the gallery on 01902 550060 to secure your place.

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events/004826.html?category=737&name=Family

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Reception of the War Wounded in Wolverhampton

17 February 2012

Discover the vital role played by Wolverhampton's hospitals in the treatment of wounded soldiers in both the First and Second World Wars.

Join retired Wolverhampton nurse Roy Stallard to find out more in this illustrated talk. Free talk. No booking required, just drop in.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

2-3pm

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events/004778.html?category=738&name=Adult

Army Stop and Search, Warrenpoint by Paul Graham

Art Speaking: Northern Ireland Collection

18 February 2012

This unique collection of challenging works return in a new display featuring the series Troubled Land by Paul Graham which shows the changing landscape of Northern Ireland.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

1pm-

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events/004814.html?category=737&name=Family

Textiles

Textile Group: Practical session

22 February 2012

Come along and share knowledge, skills, and ideas with other makers whilst working on personal projects.

Explore aspects of professional development and learn how to prepare work for galleries and exhibitions. Exclusive workshops, presentations and demonstrations are also organised for Textile Group members.

Suitable for

  • 18+
  • Not suitable for children

When

10am-12pm

Where

Bilston Craft Gallery

Admission

£2 per session, to include refreshments

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/bilston/events/002461.html?category=738&name=Adult

Make your mark event

Make your Mark

23 February 2012

Join our regular creative sessions for under 5s, parents and carers, discover our fantastic collection and meet other budding young artists!

Takes place on Thursday 2nd & 4th of each month during term time.

Suitable for

  • 0-4
  • Especially for children

When

10:30am-12pm

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Admission

Booking required, £2 per child with a discount for brothers and sisters.

To book please call 01902 552055.

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events/004263.html?category=737&name=Family

Bird picture

Recycled Accessories

25 February 2012

Explore creative ways to make pretty things with recycled materials - paper jewellery, rag brooches and hair ornaments.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

10am-1pm

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events/004788.html?category=738&name=Adult

Cafe

Tea and Talk

1 March 2012

Join us in the cafe for a look at some of the diverse objects in our collection. Refreshments to be purchased separately.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

3-3:30pm

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events/004804.html?category=738&name=Adult

Art 4 Kids

Art 4 Kids: Paint and plant a pot

3 March 2012

Get creative at our free monthly club for budding young artists.
Free, just drop-in. Ages 11 and under.

Suitable for

  • 7-10
  • 5-6
  • 0-4
  • Especially for children

When

11am-1pm

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Admission

Free

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events/004390.html?category=737&name=Family

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Gallery Tours

3 March 2012

Join us for an informal tour of the Gallery. Find out about the history of the building and Wolverhampton’s world renowned collections.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

12-3pm

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events/004800.html?category=738&name=Adult

Make your mark

Make your Mark

8 March 2012

Join our regular creative sessions for under 5s, parents and carers, discover our fantastic collection and meeting other budding your artists!

Takes place on the second and fourth Thursday of each month during term time.

Suitable for

  • 0-4
  • Especially for children

When

10:30am-12pm

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Admission

Takes place on the second and fourth Thursday of each month during term time. Booking required, £2 per child with a discount for brothers and sisters.

To book please call 01902 552055.

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events/004264.html?category=737&name=Family

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Victorian Pantomine

16 March 2012

Join us to explore the history of Wolverhampton in this series of illustrated talks. Free talk. No booking required, just drop in.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

2-3pm

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events/004812.html?category=737&name=Family

Basket

Art Speaking

17 March 2012

Audio described tours of exhibitions for people with visual impairment.

The Joy of Making is a celebration of traditional hand making processes explored through objects from our collection. Intricate baskets are shown alongside colourful Polish folk paper cut designs, needlework samplers, dolls and toys.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

1-2pm

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events/004815.html?category=737&name=Family

Enamel plate

Decorative Enamels Workshop

17 March 2012

Explore methods to cut and shape fine metal, then use enamel to add decoration to make your own colourful, unique piece. Cost: £29 (Advance booking required)

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

11am-3pm

Where

Bilston Craft Gallery

Admission

£29

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/bilston/events/004809.html?category=738&name=Adult

Valentine's card

Kantha Stitches Embroidery

17 March 2012

Originating from Bengal, this hand embroidery technique uses layers of fine materials to create beautiful designs.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

10am-2pm

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Admission

£12, booking required. Alternatively call the gallery on 01902 552055, or call into the venue.

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events/004789.html?category=739&name=Special%20Events

Make your mark

Make your Mark

22 March 2012

Join our regular creative sessions for under 5s, parents and carers, discover our fantastic collection and meeting other budding your artists!

Takes place on the second and fourth Thursday of each month during term time.

Suitable for

  • 0-4
  • Especially for children

When

10:30am-12pm

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Admission

Booking required, £1.50 per child with a discount for brothers and sisters.

To book please call 01902 550060.

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events/004267.html?category=737&name=Family

Super Vivere exhibition

Super Vivere Exhibition Tour

28 March 2012

An exhibition tour with a discussion about wellbeing and survival. Examining siblings over the age of 90, the talk will explore genetics and lifestyles.

These photographic portraits explore the lives of brothers and sisters in the UK and Europe who are over the age of 90. The artist examines how these remarkable individuals understand and experience their survival into old age.

Some portraits are poignant and inspiring, others are humorous. The exhibition as a whole presents a compelling and emotive viewing experience.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

12:30-1pm

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events/004794.html?category=738&name=Adult

Show & Tell

Textile Group: Show & Tell

28 March 2012

Come along and share knowledge, skills, and ideas with other makers whilst working on personal projects.

Explore aspects of professional development and learn how to prepare work for galleries and exhibitions. Exclusive workshops, presentations and demonstrations are also organised for Textile Group members.

Suitable for

  • 18+
  • Not suitable for children

When

10am-12pm

Where

Bilston Craft Gallery

Admission

£2 per session, to include refreshments

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/bilston/events/002461.html?category=738&name=Adult

Cake stand

Handmade & Vintage Wedding Fair

30 March 2012

Makers from across the UK will be selling and promoting high quality handmade and vintage products such as jewellery, millinery, stationary and decoration. Also services such as wedding photography, venues and cake designers.

A fashion show of wedding gowns will take place and a vintage hair salon will give demonstrations of styles. Afternoon tea will be served in the café.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

11am-4pm

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events/004817.html?category=737&name=Family

Apron

Designer Aprons Workshop

4 April 2012

Suitable for beginners and intermeadiate stitchers; materials provided but please bring along any fabrics you would like to include.

Suitable for

  • 18+
  • Not suitable for children

When

10am-4pm

Where

Bilston Craft Gallery

Admission

£35 (Advance booking required)

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/bilston/events/004810.html?category=738&name=Adult

Magic Lanterns

5 April 2012

Join us in the cafe for a look at some of the diverse objects in our collection. Refreshments to be purchased separately.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

3-3:30pm

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events/004805.html?category=738&name=Adult

Art 4 Kids

Art 4 Kids: Vehicles from Bottles

7 April 2012

Come along to our free monthly Art 4 Kids Club on the first Saturday of every month to create your own work of art inspired by the exhibitions in the gallery.

Suitable for children 11 years and under. Children 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Suitable for

  • 7-10
  • 5-6
  • 0-4
  • Especially for children

When

11am-1pm

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Admission

Free, just drop-in.

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events/002761.html?category=737&name=Family

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Gallery Tours

7 April 2012

Join us for an informal tour of the Gallery. Find out about the history of the building and Wolverhampton’s world renowned collections.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

12-3pm

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events/004801.html?category=738&name=Adult

FlashbackXIII  by Nicola Dale

Crafty Crafters

9 April 2012

Create amazing pop-ups inspired by our exhibition The Joy of Making. Two sessions 11am – 12pm and 1pm - 2pm. Free, drop-in. Suitable for ages 5 - 12 years. Children under 12 must be accompanies by an adult.

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 7-10
  • Especially for children

When

11am-2pm

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events/004304.html?category=737&name=Family

Family photo

Family Photos

11 April 2012

Create a family photo in this special Easter workshop. How many of your family members or friends can you bring along and fit in?

Suitable for ages 5 - 12 years. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

11am-1pm

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events/004014.html?category=737&name=Family

Crafty Crafters

Crafty Crafters

13 April 2012

Make a cosey for your egg-animals just in time for Easter. Suitable for ages 5 - 12 years. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 7-10
  • Especially for children

When

11am-1pm

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Admission

£3 per child, drop-in

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events/004551.html?category=737&name=Family

Basket

Free-weaving

14 April 2012

Experiment and create a basket from contemporary materials such as copper wire and fishing line.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

10am-1pm

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Admission

£8, booking required. Alternatively call the gallery on 01902 552055, or call into the venue.

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events/004790.html?category=739&name=Special%20Events

London 2012 Olympics

Sporty Pop Pictograms

16 April 2012

Two sessions 11am - 12pm and 1pm - 2pm

Free, drop in

Begin the countdown to the London 2012 Olympics and create some sporty pictograms of your very own inspired by our exhibiton Olympic Posters: Pop and Publicity.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

11am-2pm

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events/003419.html?category=737&name=Family

Olympic design

Post a POP Postcard

18 April 2012

Free, drop-in

Create a postcard with your own Olympic design using collage. Will it be abstract or feature your favourite sport?

Remember to include a personal message before you post to someone special!

For ages 5-12 years, children 11 and under must be accompanies by an adult.

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 7-10

When

11am-1pm

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events/004827.html?category=737&name=Family

Canal Scene

Local Canal Tales

20 April 2012

Join us to explore the history of Wolverhampton in this series of illustrated talks.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

2-3pm

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Admission

Free talk. No booking required, just drop in.

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events/004813.html?category=737&name=Family

Olympic POP Poster

Olympic POP Poster

20 April 2012

For ages 5 -12, all children aged 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Free, drop-in

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 7-10

When

11am-1pm

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Art Speaking: Contemporary Collection

21 April 2012

Providing an insight into the artworks that feature in Wolverhampton’s contemporary collection, this exhibition explores the diverse selection of work that has been collected with various funding sources including the Contemporary Art Society.

Committed to developing the collection of contemporary artwork, the Gallery continues to purchase new work that provokes discussion and prompts debate through a variety of media.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

1-2pm

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events/004816.html?category=737&name=Family

Textiles

Textile Group: Content

25 April 2012

Come along and share knowledge, skills, and ideas with other makers whilst working on personal projects.

Explore aspects of professional development and learn how to prepare work for galleries and exhibitions. Exclusive workshops, presentations and demonstrations are also organised for Textile Group members.

Suitable for

  • 18+
  • Not suitable for children

When

10am-12pm

Where

Bilston Craft Gallery

Admission

£2 per session, to include refreshments

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/bilston/events/002461.html?category=738&name=Adult

Art 4 Kids

Make your Mark

26 April 2012

Join our regular creative sessions for under 5s, parents and carers, discover our fantastic collection and meeting other budding your artists!

Takes place on the second and fourth Thursday of each month during term time.

Suitable for

  • 0-4
  • Especially for children

When

10:30am-12pm

Where

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Admission

Booking required, £1.50 per child with a discount for brothers and sisters.

To book please call 01902 550060.

Wolverhampton Art Gallery
Lichfield Street
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV1 1DU
England

Website

Gallery home page

www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves

Events

www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events

Exhibitions

www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/exhibitions

E-mail

ArtGallery@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Telephone

01902 552055

Fax

01902 552053

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.
Digital and online resources

Creation

This CD-ROM features a large selection of works from Wolverhampton Art Gallery with associated contextual information and educational interpretation. This is intended to introduce teachers to how artworks can be used in the classroom according to the national curriculum requirements. Internet links and a glossary are also provided, as are examples of animations created by pupils and inspired by the artworks.

Creator

  • Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Publisher

  • Wolverhampton Arts and Museums Service

How to obtain

Contact Wolverhampton Art Gallery on 01902 552055 and speak to the Access and Interpretation Officer or the Creation Support Officer.

Get Moving

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/shop

Animation gives children a strong sense of control: they get to create their own characters and make them do whatever they like. It is great for introducing students to the idea of concept in artwork and to storytelling. The content can be shaped by their life experiences and can work as a medium to express their feelings.
Animation can be used to improve literacy skills and to develop team-working skills. Producing animation may involve many processes: storyboarding, scripting, developing characters, creating the animated figures, recording vocals etc. These processes can be used to improve reading, writing and listening skills.
Because producing animation can be very time consuming

Creator

  • Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Publisher

  • Wolverhampton Art Gallery

How to obtain

You can order this catalogue online by using our order form (via the URL).
A member of the retail team will then contact you to confirm postage costs and payment method.
We expect your order to be with you within 7 days from taking your payment.
Alternatively please call Wolverhampton Arts and Museums shop directly to place your order on 01902 550060.
£5.00 + p&p.

Paper-based and downloads

Archiving Place & Time-Education Pack

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/learning/resources/archiving

This education pack is a free downloadable resource for use by group leaders, teachers and visitors to the exhibition Archiving Place & Time: Contemporary Art Practice in Northern Ireland since the Belfast Agreement.
This resource provides:
• Artist biographies and points of note;
• Exhibition introduction;
• List of keywords and phrases linked to the
exhibition theme;
• A selection of ideas for activities designed to
engage visitors with themes in the exhibition;
• Multi-layered questions focussed around key
works;
• Colour reference images for questions.

Creator

  • Education Department at Millennium Court Arts Centre in Belfast with additional material by Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Publisher

  • Wolverhampton Art Gallery

How to obtain

Download from the URL for free

Junior Curators

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/learning/resources/junior_curators

Our Junior Curators resources have been designed for pupils in upper Key Stage 2.
A Junior Curators project can be carried out entirely in the classroom but would be greatly enhanced by a visit to a museum or gallery.
Pupils learn about what museum and gallery staff do during hands-on sessions including examining objects, researching and recording information about objects and by designing and creating an exhibition.
Information about a variety of museum objects is also provided which could be used to support other work in the Literacy or History curriculum.

Creator

  • Wolverhampton Arts+Musueums

Publisher

  • Wolverhampton Arts+Musueums

How to obtain

Download from the URL for free

The Northern Ireland Collection: An Education Resource

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/shop

Invaluable to Art & Design, History and Citizenship teachers at KS3 and above, this resource will also appeal to those wanting to find out more about the history of The Troubles and artistic responses to it.
We also anticipate the resource supporting teachers in FE who have to deliver units based on the key skills alongside the National Diploma, especially communication - using conflict as a subject for debate and issues.
The hardback box contains an A5 book along with 20 A5 themed activity cards.
The resource provides:
1. Points of note about the artists and their work, for teachers to use and adapt
2. A student overview of the modern-day Troubles, which moves quickly through key eve

Creator

  • Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Publisher

  • Wolverhampton Art Gallery

How to obtain

Price: £9.99 plus P&P
You can order this catalogue online using our order form (via the URL).
A member of the retail team will then contact you to confirm postage costs and payment method.
We expect your order to be with you within 7 days from taking your payment.
Alternatively please call Wolverhampton Arts and Museums shop directly to place your order on 01902 550060.

Resources

Raw to Refined DVD

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/shop

Watch three makers transform basic materials into beautiful contemporary craft objects.
Working in their own studios, the makers demonstrate glass blowing, coil pots and hammered metal vessels.
Carolyn Genders: Ceramist
Inspired by views around her home, Carolyn creates impressive finished craft pieces by sculpting basic shapes created from coils of clay.
Wayne Meeten: Silversmith
Greatly influenced by the time he spent studying and working in Japan, Wayne creates beautiful silver vessels using hammered metal techniques.
Stuart Akroyd: Contemporary Glass
Stuart makes beautiful glass shapes using traditional glass blowing methods. He uses plants and creatures in the ocean to give him

Creator

  • Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Publisher

  • Wolverhampton Art Gallery

How to obtain

Special Offer £6.00 (normally £10.00) inc p&p
You can order this catalogue online using our catalogue order form.
A member of the retail team will then contact you to confirm postage costs and payment method.
We expect your order to be with you within 7 days from taking your payment.
Alternatively please call Wolverhampton Arts and Museums shop directly to place your order on 01902 550060.

Wolverhampton Art Gallery
Lichfield Street
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV1 1DU
England

Website

Gallery home page

www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves

Events

www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events

Exhibitions

www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/exhibitions

E-mail

ArtGallery@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Telephone

01902 552055

Fax

01902 552053

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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