Dug-up in Kingston! Archeological workshop for children & families

During October half-term, Stanley Picker Gallery hosted a a free archeological object handling session for children and families led by MA Museum & Gallery students from Kingston School of Art in collaboration with artist Diana Puntar, who in the weeks previous guided them on an exploration of her offsite project, Chimera: An Alternative Kingston Heritage Trail.

Inspired by the spooky time of year, young archeologists explored a series of real and replica remains from the Roman Empire, excavated in Kingston upon Thames and beyond, including pottery, coins, and even ancient bones! Through creative activities, all were then invited to imagine what these objects might have been used for, consider the alternative history of the Borough, and learn how work in the main gallery, Through an Embodied Practice of Stillnessan immersive exhibition and film piece by artist Davinia-Ann Robinson, was made using clay dug from a local graveyard!

Faciliators: Grace Aubrey, Lorna Swannell Amalfitano, Yinou Zhang, Lauren Smith, Lara Band, and Caroline Dandes. Supported by Dr Helen Wickstead, Course Leader, Museum & Gallery Studies.

Biography

Museum and Gallery Studies MA at Kingston University will open new doors to both professional and research opportunities. Recent graduates have gone on to work in galleries and museums in the UK and across the world, with others progressing to PhD studies at a range of high-profile institutions. During the course, students participate in new exhibitions, cultural programming and community development and access our annual awards in Community Engagement and Outstanding Creative Practice, and feel empowered to pursue your own individual interests at the cutting-edge of creative practice. Through a blend of practical and theoretical learning, they experience collections, institutions, exhibitions and audiences, bringing your knowledge together with a bespoke research project on their chosen topic.