Crafting with Optical Art
Crafting with Optical Art: Have fun experimenting with different crafts to create optical illusion art
Crafting with Optical Art
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Crafting with Optical Art
 
Have fun experimenting with different crafts to create optical illusion art, inspired by the dynamic ceramics of their Simplicity and Complexity exhibition.

What to expect:

You will explore crafting with a variety of media and techniques.
 
From making kaleidescopes, to pattern making or paper weaving, you will craft projects that will surprise and mesmerise!

What to take /wear:

This is a drop off session.
 
All materials are included and you get to visit the Simplicity and Complexity exhibition to be inspired.

Benefits:
Optical illusions create a sense of surprise, wonder, and curiosity.
 
Playing with the precision and rhythm of optical illusion art can encourage creative thinking, exploring fun and abstract ways to view pattern, colour and shapes differently.

Who is your tutor:

Libby Witney is an artist and founder of Magpie and Mob, a lifestyle brand which prioritises creativity and wellbeing.
 
As an artist with a background in teaching young people, Libby is keen to encourage all ages to explore the possibilities of art and craft.

Date: Sat 25 Jul

Time: 10am – 12pm
The base 

The Base opened on Friday 8 February 2019 in partnership with Greenham Trust and the Corn Exchange. It became a registered charity in 2022 (charity no. 1199188) and is dedicated to improving access to the arts whilst bringing quality visual art to the local area.

Situated in a purpose-built arts and craft building, The Base’s £1.7M venue was designed by Sutton Griffin Architects of Newbury.

The space comprises of a 110sqm gallery, artists’ studios and a workshop for participatory classes.

There is also a café facility managed by Honesty Café group.

Striving to be a flagship visual arts venue in West Berkshire, The Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year 54 exhibition launched the inaugural gallery programme.

Displaying some of the best wildlife photography from across the globe, the exhibition comprised of 100 photograph across 7 categories and is renowned for attracting millions of visitors around the world every year. 

The Base is also home to 8 visual artists and craft makers as well as Open Studios West Berkshire and North Hampshire, who present their annual INSIGHT exhibition at The Base every May. 

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