Overview
Join our free, online Continuing Professional Development (CPD) session for teachers and educators in all key stages to explore the vibrant and emotionally charged world of Howard Hodgkin’s printmaking practice. Inspired by the upcoming retrospective exhibition, participants will explore how Hodgkin depicted moments and memories through bold, abstract forms, offering a rich lens through which to engage students with art.
Hodgkin was renowned for his intense paintings and prints, which, despite their abstract nature, aimed to evoke specific memories or feelings. His work often blurs the line between representation and abstract form, using vivid colours and expressive brushstrokes to capture fleeting moments and intimate experiences.
Participants will be greeted by the Learning Team, have a short introduction to our exciting upcoming exhibition and schools programme. Then, you will see a visual printmaking demonstration led by artist-practitioner Lauren Veevers. Lauren has designed a printing activity to equip teachers with tools to engage students with the exhibition and broader artistic concepts – all from your classroom, resourced with a school-friendly budget and everyday repurposed objects!
Lauren Veevers is a London-based illustrator, animator, and arts educator/facilitator. Her diverse practice encompasses printmaking, ceramics, film, and woodwork, frequently blending playful characters with narratives and storytelling. Beyond her personal work, Lauren actively collaborates with various community groups to deliver exciting and engaging arts workshops.