Wed 25 September
NGV International
The Ways of Making program series offers an opportunity for educators to explore the ideas and creative processes of artists and designers in the NGV Collection to learn practical skills for the classroom.
In September, join NGV educators and artist Kenny Pittock for a day of play-inspired creativity. Begin the day with a tour of the Collection with experiential learning activities that encourage playful interactions. Enjoy an artist talk with Kenny Pittock about his work, creative practice and finding humour in everyday life. In the afternoon, join Kenny for a series of lively drawing activities in the Gallery followed by a practical, still-life sculpture workshop in the studio full of tips, tricks and fun for teachers of all skill levels. Materials that are readily available (or easily substituted) will be used in the program to ensure educators can immediately integrate workshop ideas into classroom teaching.
This program is suitable for teachers and educators of art across all year levels.
All materials are supplied. Morning Tea and lunch are included, please indicate dietary requirements when booking.
Cost: $180
Duration: 9:45am–4pm
Learning Objectives:
- Gain an understanding of themes, concepts and ideas of works of art or design.
- Identify play-based learning activities to use in creating and responding to art.
- Develop practical skills and techniques for artmaking activities in the gallery and the classroom.
AITSL Standards:
- 2.1 Apply knowledge of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area to develop engaging teaching activities.
- 3.3 Select and use relevant teaching strategies to develop knowledge, skills, problem solving and critical and creative thinking.
- 6.2 Participate in learning to update knowledge and practice, targeted to professional needs and school and/or system priorities.
- 7.4 Participate in professional and community networks and forums to broaden knowledge and improve practice.
About the artist
Kenny Pittock is an artist based in Narrm/Melbourne who works with ceramics, painting and drawing to playfully critique the seemingly mundane, often using humour as entry point to discussing topics such as anxiety, both on a personal level as well as on a global scale. Pittock has held solo exhibitions in Italy, Singapore and New Zealand, as well as in many public institutions throughout Australia. Pittock’s artworks are included in many public collections including Bendigo Art Gallery, Artbank, the University of Queensland and the National Gallery of Victoria. Pittock is represented by MARS Gallery, Melbourne, and Olsen Gallery, Sydney.