Family mindful mark making
Take inspiration from José María Velasco and join our family friendly mark-making sessions
Various dates
- Wednesday, 28 May 2025
- Thursday, 29 May 2025
11 am - 1 pm (drop-in)
Families, for all ages
About
Using a range of mark-making tools on coloured paper, tracing paper and reflective surfaces, we will pay close attention to texture and line in paintings from the Gallery, collecting moments, marks, and gestures. Find calm, peace, and balance through this restorative practice.
Image: José María Velasco’ Cardón, State of Oaxaca’, 1887, Museo Nacional de Arte, Mexico City © Reproducción autorizada por el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura, 2025 / photo: Francisco Kochen
Your artist
Emily Motto is a Gallery Educator at the National Gallery and an award-winning artist working in sculpture, installation, and drawing. She studied on the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design at Central Saint Martins and went on to study BFA Fine Art at the Ruskin School of Art, graduating in 2014.
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Creative sessions
May half-term
Family mindful mark making
Take inspiration from José María Velasco and join our family friendly mark-making sessions
Various dates
- Wednesday, 28 May 2025
- Thursday, 29 May 2025
11 am - 1 pm (drop-in)
Families, for all ages
Free, drop-in sessions
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
During busy times, you may be asked to wait or enjoy another activity in the meantime.