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Family drop-in: Form and Lens

Drop in any time between 10:00–12:00 and 13:00–15:00

Henry Moore Institute, Leeds

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This interactive workshop for families explores the fascinating interplay between sculpture and photography.

Engage in hands-on sculptural activities and photographic processes, learning how these two art forms can complement and enhance one another.

Inspired by our current exhibition Sculpture Photographed, we’ll look at how light, space, and perspective influence the perception of sculptural forms.

Portrait photo of artist Hannah Platt, who is sat sideways on a chair with framed photos on the wall behind her.

About the artist

This workshop is being run by Hannah Platt, a photographer and artist based in Leeds.

Shining a light on the joy and humour that sits at the core of Yorkshire and beyond, Hannah captures the history and change in northern cities and towns in a cheeky and charming way.

Since graduating from Leeds Arts University (BA (Hons) in Photography, 2014), she has since developed her photography style and book-making practice.

hannahplatt.com

Free, no booking necessary

This event is free of charge and no booking is required, just drop in any time between 10:00–12:00 and 14:00–16:00

Suitable for families with children aged 5+. This is an intergenerational workshop – we encourage creativity in all ages! Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop.

 

Accessibility

The workshop will take place in the Studio, our new workshop space on the second floor of the building.

We want to make it as easy as possible for all to attend, so please get in touch if you have any access needs that you would like to discuss before the workshop.

Accessibility

Step-free entrance

Our accessible entrance is on Cookridge Street, with a lift (doors 100cm wide) bringing you onto the ground floor of the building.

Internal lift

There is an internal passenger lift (doors 72cm wide) to all floors of the building.

Pushchairs & bags

You can store pushchairs and bags in the Studio for the whole event. We also have lockers on the basement level, suitable for bags and smaller items.

Toilets

The Studio has its own toilet facilities, including one fully accessible superloo (self-contained cubicle with a toilet and sink) and two additional gender-neutral superloos.

Baby-changing facilities

There are baby-changing facilities within the Studio’s toilets. Additional baby-changing facilities are located on the basement level, within one of our gender-neutral superloos.

Quiet space

The Studio has a dedicated quiet space for those needing a break from noisy activities.

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Getting here

Christmas opening dates

Our galleries will be closed 24 – 26 December, and 29 December – 1 January.

The library and archive are closed 24 December – 2 January.

Henry Moore Institute

74 The Headrow
Leeds
LS1 3AH
United Kingdom

T:  01132 467 467
E:  institute@henry-moore.org

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