Shop Local - Brutalist Architecture - NORCO House Collage Workshop

Grampian Hospitals Art Trust (GHAT) is an award-winning charity that exists to enhance the wellbeing of all who spend time in NHS Grampian or associated Health and Social Care facilities by providing access to quality arts experiences.At GHAT we are driven by our passion for professional art and its ability to significantly improve the wellbeing and mental health of people experiencing challenging times in their lives within their healthcare journey.

Grampian Hospitals Art Trust

Join a fun and informative mixed media collage workshop facilitated by artist and chartered town planner Karen Maxted.

Join a fun and informative mixed media collage workshop facilitated by artist and chartered town planner Karen Maxted to explore and interpret the history and architecture of Norco House in Aberdeen. <a href="https://www.karenmaxted.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.karenmaxted.com/</a><a href="https://www.karenmaxted.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>The workshops are over two evenings via ZOOM, from 6.30 – 9pm on Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st October.You will need to sign up for both workshops via Eventbrite.Over two evenings, we will explore, through collaging, drawing, and printing, the built form of the building, its function, how the site has changed over time, think about the brutalist movement Norco House’s design embodies and consider the cultural, social and economic links to Aberdeen. Using a variety of found and non-specialist materials we will create, cut, tear, reassemble and overlay drawings from a series of exercises to create works which tell the story of Norco House.Workshops are suitable for both beginners or the more experienced.Materials you'll need:•	Paper (A4 white)•	Surface for collage (can be A4 white paper but can equally be more experimental – e.g. old book cover, map etc)•	Tracing paper (several sheets A4 or equivalent)•	glue or tape (preferably pritt stick or similar)•	a craft knife or scissors (you may also want to use a cutting mat or a chopping board would also work) : thread (dark colour) and a threadable needle•	collaging materials - such as a variety from: coloured paper, card, newspapers, magazines, photos, maps, packaging greetings cards etc,•	Pen / pencil (variety of colours useful)•	Cardboard (thick – small pieces from packaging boxes are ideal)•	Paintbrush•	Poster paint / kids paint / acrylics – 3 colours of your choice (Poundland sell £1 acrylic paints)•	Water pot / cup and something to mix paint on e.g. plate•	Print out of images which will be provided.

Shop Local - Brutalist Architecture - NORCO House Collage Workshop

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