Related Events
Saturday 9th February 1.00 – 2pm
Specialist talk and tour by Chloë Sayer
Joint Chloë Sayer, Britain’s expert in Mexican Arts and Crafts and specialist curator of this exhibition as she provides a background and context to the wonderful pieces within the ¡Viva Mexico! exhibition.
Free
Monday 7th April 1.30 – 4pm
Family workshop
Sculpting with card and paper – Vanessa Card of Horse & Bamboo Theatre
Create sculpture inspired by the ¡Viva Mexico! exhibition.
Workshops suitable for familes with children aged 7years+
Price £1 per child – adults free
Booking essential – NB All children must be accompanied by an adult
Please wear old clothes or bring an apron
Wednesday 9th April 1.30 – 4pm
Family workshop
Clay modelling workshop – Vanessa Card of Horse & Bamboo Theatre
Make artefacts inspired by the ¡Viva Mexico! exhibition.
Workshops suitable for familes with children aged 7years+
Price £1 per child – adults free
Booking essential – NB All children must be accompanied by an adult
Please wear old clothes or bring an apron
Wednesday 20th February 1.30 – 3.30pm
Wednesday 26th March 10 am – 12 pm
Monday 14th April 1.30 – 3.30pm
Mexican Art
Be inspired by the ¡Viva Mexico! exhibition and make crafts on a Mexican theme to take home.
Suitable for children aged 4-10 years
Price £1.80 per child – adults free
Booking essential – NB all children must be accompanied by an adult
Previous Events
¡Viva Mexico! Family Friendly Activities - October Half Term 22 October, 24 October, 26 October 11am-1pm and 2-4pm Museum of Lancashire
Working with professional artists come along and explore the exhibition and have the opportunity to create something of your own to take away and keep.
Themes 22 October – Art Activities
24 October – Mexican Masks
26 October – Day of the Dead
Session is free but pre-booking is required.
¡Viva Mexico! Family Friendly Art Activities – When Saturday Comes
29 September, 27 October, 24 November 12.30 – 3.30pm
Drop-in family art activities linking to the ¡Viva Mexico! exhibition. Work with professional artists to create something on a Mexican arts and crafts theme to take home with you.
Free drop in session, no booking necessary
Wray Fair 7th May 2007
An opportunity to meet Tiburcio & Israel Soteno, ceramic artists from Metepec Mexico, before they commence their residency at Green Close Studios where they will be creating a new artwork in response to their understanding of the specific culture and identity of the Lune Valley, and participating in a series of schools workshops.
Wray Village, Lune Valley, Lancashire.
Wray Village 2007 Scarecrow Festival
Mexican Film Season 11th May – 1st June 2007
The Dukes Theatre and Cinema Lancaster
The Dukes Theatre and Cinema, Moor Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1QE
Tel: 01524 598500
www.dukes-lancaster.org
Specialist talk by Chloë Sayer 12th May 1pm
Lancaster City Museum
The talk is free and will last for about an hour.
Lancaster City Museum, Market Square, Lancaster LA1 1HT
Telephone: 01524 64637
Email: Lancaster.citymuseum@mus.lancscc.gov.uk
Guided tour of the exhibition by collector & curator Chloë Sayer
14th May 11.30am
Lancaster City Museum
Join Chloë Sayer as she talks through her collection, which is on display in the exhibition.
This event is free and will last for about an hour.
Lancaster City Museum, Market Square, Lancaster LA1 1HT
Telephone: 01524 64637
Email: Lancaster.citymuseum@mus.lancscc.gov.uk
Mexican sculpture workshop
Saturday 19 May, 11.00-17.00
British Museum Studio, Clore Education Centre
A unique opportunity to take part in a workshop led by Mexican ceramic artist Tiburcio Soteno and his son Israel. Soteno makes elaborate clay sculptures known as ‘trees of life’. Includes a viewing of some of Soteno’s pieces from the Museum’s collection.
Materials provided. (15 places)
£20, BM Members and concessions £15
To book contact The British Museum Box Office on +44 (0)20 7323 8181 or email: boxoffice@thebritishmuseum.ac.uk
www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk
Meet the artists at the Museum 25th May 10am - 5pm
Lancaster City Museum
Mexican ceramic artists Tiburcio & Israel Soteno will be working in the gallery demonstrating their specialist making techniques to the public.
Lancaster City Museum, Market Square, Lancaster LA1 1HT
Telephone: 01524 64637
Email: Lancaster.citymuseum@mus.lancscc.gov.uk
¡Viva Mexico! Professional Development Days for Artists
Saturday 26th May & Saturday 9th June 2007
Two days of creative professional development for artists and ceramicists. Working with Specialists Chloë Sayer, Tiburcio & Israel Soteno, Sue Flowers (Green Close Studios) and Sue Ashworth, (Lancashire Museums). Artists will have the opportunity to learn directly from artists, ceramicists, curators and collectors about the specific context of Mexican art and craft. Both days will include practical creative making sessions. Subsidised cost £50 for two full days including lunch. Contact the studios for further information.
015242-21233
info@greenclosestudios.co.uk
Book early limited places (15)
Saturday 26th 10am–6pm Meet at Lancaster City Museum.
Saturday 9th June 10am-4pm Meet at Green Close Studios.
Wrayflix 26th May 8pm
A community film screening of Frida (15)
Wray Village Hall doors open 7.30pm
The film profiles the chaotic and inspiring life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and her turbulent relationship with her partner Mexican muralist Diego Riviera.
Soft drinks & light refreshments available. If you would like to bring your own Wine/beer, glasses will be provided.
Tickets: £3 each
CONTACT FOR BOOKINGS: Janet Dixon 015242 21699
Lecture by specialist curator of ¡Viva Mexico! Chloë Sayer
27th May 2007, 7pm
Melling Village Institute.
No booking necessary, turn up at the door, entrance £1.
Contact Green Close Studios for further details: 015242-21233
info@greenclosestudios.co.uk
¡Viva Mexico! Family Friendly Art Workshops at Lancaster City Museum
2nd June, 7th July & 4th August 10.30am – 3.30pm
Working with professional artists come along and explore the exhibition and have the opportunity to create something of your own to take home and keep.
Artists will be working with puppets, masks and mixed media.
Free drop-in sessions no booking necessary.
Lancaster City Museum, Market Square, Lancaster LA1 1HT
Telephone: 01524 64637
Email: Lancaster.citymuseum@mus.lancscc.gov.uk
Bowland Festival: Bowland to Mexico
Ceramic Trees of Life
16h June 2007 10am – 4pm
Ceramic art workshop at Green Close Studios led by environmental artist Sue Flowers. Cost £10 each.
To book by phone Tel: 01200 – 420301
www.bowlandfestival.co.uk
