River Voices
Family Workshops

Saturday 30 April 2005, 10.30–12.30
Saturday 30 April 2005, 14.00–16.00
Saturday 7 May 2005, 10.30–12.30
Saturday 7 May 2005, 14.00–16.00
Saturday 14 May 2005, 10.30–12.30
Saturday 14 May 2005, 14.00–16.00

Artists Isa Suarez and Tracey Bush explore the Thames' moods and atmospheres through reference to the Turner Whistler Monet exhibition. Each session will look at a different aspect of the river. Book for any one or more sessions.

There are two sessions each day, 10.30–12.30 and 14.00–16.00. Each session comprises all the activities for that day.

Saturday 30 April: Playing with Water

Collect water from the river at Millbank Pier.
Photograph and draw the water's surface and currents.
Pour water into different vessels.
Make and play your own water instruments.

Saturday 7 May: Playing with Light

Create dappled light effects and noises to match them.
Draw and clap along to water patterns.
Make photograms using sunlight.

Saturday 14 May: Playing with Words

Explore river moods and atmospheres through poetry and calligraphy.
Draw and clap along to water patterns.
Dip litmus paper.
Explore different kinds of weather and pollution.

Tate Britain  Millbank Studio
£5
Booking required on 020 7887 3959.
For ages 8 - 12

Access for wheelchairs and pushchairs  

This event is related to the Turner Whistler Monet exhibition