Year 10 Artist workshop
On Friday 24th March, GCSE Art students were invited by The Museum of Making to work alongside London based Artist Denzel Currie. Students started off the day with a tour around the museum where they got to explore artefacts and learn about the history of Derby's silk mill. After lunch, we met local Artist Abigail Wastie and learnt about her artwork and how she makes a living as an artist selling her work and delivering workshops from her home.
Students then got to listen to a talk by Denzel Currie where he introduced the students to his artwork of rug tufting and customised bags, his background and how he makes a living as an Artist. Students were able to watch a demonstration using hand tools and an electric tufting gun (This was very exciting!). Following this, students were able to produce their own piece of work using the hand tools and were gifted all the equipment and materials to take home after the workshop to continue with their design. Students were also given the opportunity to work closely with the artist and have a go on the tufting gun to create a larger piece of work.
The artist and museum staff all commented on how polite and how well our students conducted themselves throughout the day. They also couldn't believe how talented our students were!! The staff member accompanying them felt extremely proud to represent Derby Cathedral School with such an amazing group of students!
Museum of Making Trip
