YOUNG PEOPLE

CREATIVES is a group for 16-19 year olds, giving young people the unique insight into how a museum works from within.

We meet on the FIRST THURSDAY of each month from 4-6pm in the Ashmolean's Learning Studio.

Food on arrival followed by an activity.

No cost for attending. Feel free to come to as many or as few meetings as you like.

Any questions? Take a look at our FAQs

To book your place email clare.cory@ashmus.ox.ac.uk

Exploring Portraits, 'Who catches your eye?!'

Thursday 7 February, 4-6pm

Work with artist Amanda Beck to create a colourful and energetic portrait working directly from the Ashmolean’s collections. Explore mark making and develop your own creative language in response to a portrait of your choice.

Jeff Koons & Ruskin School of Art

Thursday 7 March, 4-6pm

4-5pm Visit the JEFF KOONS exhibition. You can take photos in the exhibition.

5-6pm Meet students from Oxford University's Ruskin School of art; see examples of their work and find out about their experiences and inspiration.

Islamic Art & Design

Thursday 4 April, 4-6pm

Learn about the key features of Islamic art with a short gallery talk from curator Francesca Leoni. Create your own small sketchbook to take away using collage and drawing.