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Hands On Event: Artists In Conversation + Speaking in Tongues Workshop

Thursday 2 July

Quick summary

Price
Free - booking essential
Running time
6:30pm - 8pm
Venue
  • Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art

Additional information

Event description

Join us on Thursday 2nd July to hear from several artists whose work is currently on display as part of the Hands On: Pedagogy, Practice, Research exhibition.

The event will start with a series of short artist presentations within the gallery that highlight the interrelationships between the experience of teaching arts-based pedagogy, art making and creative practice research.

This will be followed by a mini “hands on” creative workshop led by Speaking in Tongues – Dr Fiona Larkin, Natalie Gale and Hannah Gawne.

The event will draw to a close with a roundtable discussion where speakers and audience are invited to share their own perspectives and experiences.

  • Free parking is available on site
  • Refreshments provided

 

About the exhibition

Hands On: Pedagogy, Practice, Research celebrates University of Sunderland’s bold approach to world leading contemporary Fine Art education and cultivating the connections between pedagogy, art making and creative practice research.

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Image credit: Image: Fiona Larkin, I love the bones of you (detail), 2026, ink on paper and black and white photocopy, 29.7 x 21cm. Courtesy of the artist.

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