APHRODITE CREATIVE WRITING & DRAWING WORKSHOP

Two-day practical sessions in the Ashmolean Learning Studio, with a visit to the Aphrodite exhibition

Booking is essential.

Please note tickets are coming shortly.


With Kate Innes, Museum Educator & Author and Helen Garrett, Artist

A two-day workshop inspired by objects in the Aphrodite exhibition and the myths of Aphrodite.

In the exhibition galleries, participants will respond imaginatively to the artefacts and artworks with drawing and creative writing.

This will be developed in the workshop, producing images using natural materials, poetry and prose to explore the essence of the goddess.

 

Painted fresco of the birth of Adonis
Late Cypriot carved female figurine with bird-face nursing a child Late Bronze Age

Be inspired by myths including the birth of Adonis (left fresco) and ancient objects like this little Cypriot female figurine with a bird-face, nursing a child

 

All materials provided.

 

This event is part of our Love & Legacy season of events.


BOOKING

Two-day weekend workshop in the Ashmolean Learning Studio

Tickets are £270 for the two days. Booking is essential.

Tickets coming soon.

If you have any questions, please email us at publicprogrammes@ashmus.ox.ac.uk