Learning with Art ~ getting involved in Coventry Cathedral Art

In conjunction with the Cathedral’s Jubilee Art Exhibition this coming Autumn, the Schools’ Team will be giving a week’s special attention to the following works of art:

10^th – 14^th September      Celebrate with us the sculpture of Sir Jacob Epstein (KS1, 2, 3, 4 & Sixth Form)

(Left) The eyes of the devil - from the wonderful St Michael and the Devil on the exterior wall of the Cathedral facing Coventry Cathedral.

17^th – 21^st September      Precious: Discover the story behind the Cathedral Pennies and be part of creating a Cathedral Sculpture of Pennies (EYFS/KS 1)

One of the pennies set into the marble floor to guide the choir to their places - this is just one small part of a wonderful story.

24^th – 28^th September      Take a closer look at the Sutherland Tapestry (KS1, 2, 3, 4 & Sixth Form)

Did you know that the image of 'man' standing between the feet of Christ in Sutherland's masterly Christ the King is 4 foot 8 inches tall. It puts the overall size of the tapestry into amazing perspective. 

1^st – 5^th October             Take a step back in time to learn about how The West Window was created (KS1, 2, 3, 4 & Sixth Form)

One of the Saints accompanied by angels in the Great West Window created by John Hullon - each was etched directly onto the glass in an expressionist style.

8^th – 12^th October            Phoenix Messy Art Week: Explore the Cathedral’s stained glass windows (KS 1 & 2)

The stained glass in Coventry Cathedral is a unique collection of inspirational art interwoven with stories of hope and vision.

15^th – 19^th October          Step back and get up close to The Baptistery Window (KS1, 2, 3, 4 & Sixth Form)

The Baptistery Window is the work of John Piper who's 195 dazzling panels are a dominating feature of the Cathedral - individually a contemporary work of art, collectively a masterpiece.

22^nd – 26^th October         Marvel at the detail of The Gethsemane Chapel (KS1, 2, 3, 4 & Sixth Form)

This striking image of The Gathsemane Chapel photographed during the Jubilee Flower Festival is an entry in the Cathedral's Creative Competition on Flickr submitted by Clive Hicks. See more of his work and other entries (and enter your own or your class' work) on :

http://www.flickr.com/groups/coventrycathedralcompetition/

Saturday 27^th October     Don’t miss Coventry Cathedral and The Herbert Art Gallery’s BIG DRAW (Fun for all the family).

One happy young man enjoying his small part in the BIG DRAW last year.

 

Please do get in touch if you would like to book a class or year group in for one or more of the weeks in September and October 2012.

If you have a particular focus for the autumn term but are uncertain as to how the art work at the Cathedral could fit in with what you are planning, or if you offer an Applied A-Level in Art and Design and would appreciate discussing the possibility of live briefs with/for your learners, please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss how we can fit a Cathedral programme into your scheme.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Anna Hill

Schools' Team (Monday & Tuesday)

Coventry Cathedral

Anna.Hill@coventrycathedral.org.uk

024 7652 1221