Description:
The Dorman Museum houses the largest collection of objects by Victorian industrial designer Christopher Dresser, and the largest collection of local Linthorpe Art Pottery, of which Dresser was Art Superintendent for some time. This arty workshop will build students appreciation for this cutting-edge designer who had close ties to our locality. Students will get up close to his work in our Dresser and Linthorpe galleries and explore Dresser’s inspirations, using nature and symmetry as jumping off points for their own fantastic designs and stencilled wallpaper prints.
Key learning outcomes:
Students will learn about the work of this nationally renowned designer and get to see a huge range of his work. Students improve their mastery of art and design techniques and are encouraged to see the value in using their own sketchbooks.
Main learning approaches:
Independent learning
Creative learning