Inspired by Colour!
Alan Birch has been working with curator Martyn Lucas at the Turnpike Gallery in Leigh in conjunction with an exhibition of prints by Gillian Ayres from the Alan Cristea Gallery in London. The vivid, life affirming prints have inspired both primary and secondary pupils to produced colourful relief prints. so far over 250 pupils have taken their doings, collages and prints away and with 4 more schools talking part next week, nearly 400 pupils will have printed.The show runs through May, so a visit is a must as the council have decided to change the role of the gallery, and the gallery may never see the like again. Sadly!
Quotes from teachers:
“ A brilliant workshop. Every aspect was really useful to inspire ideas of work we can do in school. Our children have learnt so much in one afternoon. Thank you so much
Yr 1 teacher.Christchurch School.” Leigh.
“A fantastic visit. The children have had the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills. Thank you for all your hard work.
Year 4 teacher All Saints School.” Goldborne.
“A fantastic visit. So many skills to build on. Thank you!”
Relief prints inspired by Gillian Ayres
Printing plate
Year 1 Printmaking workshop with Alan Birch
Relief prints inspired by Gillian Ayres
Relief prints inspired by Gillian Ayres
relief prints Year 3 with Alan Birch
School printmaking workshop with Alan Birch
School printmaking workshop with Alan Birch
Print and plates by Year 3 pupils at Turnpike Leigh
School printmaking workshop with Alan Birch
School printmaking workshop with Alan Birch
Plate and print Year 1 pupil at Turnpike Gallery Leigh
School printmaking workshop with Alan Birch
School printmaking workshop with Alan Birch