Special Opening Hours

Good Friday and Easter Monday: Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery will be open 10am–5pm on Friday 18 April and Monday 21 April.
24–27 April: Some rooms in the Manor will be closed at times for events during the Ealing Book Festival.
Please see the opening hours page and the Festival programme for full details.

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2023

4 May 2023
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Pitzhanger Late: Sculpting the Everyday

2023

4 May 2023
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Pitzhanger Late: Sculpting the Everyday

Overview

Join artist Johanna Tagada Hoffbeck for a playful sculpture session inspired by her practice and the sculptures of Anthony Caro. Use your experience of the world around you to create miniature sculptures using an array of simple techniques and everyday materials including: foil, paper, cardboard, wire and air-drying clay.

Caro is known for his use of unconventional materials such as scrap metal, wood, and found objects, that challenged traditional ideas about sculpture and its materials. His work is characterised by its bold use of colour and sense of movement and balance. We will explore Caro’s approach to sculpture-making, working through addition to bring together found materials like pieces of a puzzle, to create our own abstract sculptures.

Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a complete beginner, come and experiment with new materials and techniques as we explore Caro’s influence on contemporary sculpture.

About the artist

Johanna Tagada Hoffbeck (b.1990, Strasbourg, France) is a painter, transdisciplinary artist and cultural practitioner artist based in rural Oxfordshire. Her practice, composed of painting, drawing, installation, sculpture, film, photography and writing, often conceals ecological messages, rendered in soft and delicate methods. In several of her projects, interaction with the environment and others plays a central role.

Solo and duo exhibitions include Dreaming About Tomorrow at Nidi Gallery,Tokyo and Caring & Tender at Terrace Square Photo,Tokyo. Books on her practice have been published by InOtherWords Imprint, Chose Commune and Jane & Jeremy. In 2014, Johanna founded the positive and collaborative cultural project Poetic Pastel. In 2018, the artist co-founded the publication series Journal du Thé – Contemporary Tea Culture. In 2021 she founded The Gardening Drawing Club. Johanna is leading a one-year project at Camden Art Centre involving arts, gardening and learning.

Website: johannatagada.net

Instagram: @johannatagada

Please note

  • All materials are provided.
  • This is a drop-in workshop from 6.00 – 8.00 pm. Booking does not guarantee access to the workshop and spaces will be available on a first-come-first-served basis.
  • Booking allows access to Pitzhanger Manor and Anthony Caro: The Inspiration of Architecture.

About Pitzhanger Lates

Every Thursday, experience the enchanting ambience of Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery with FREE admission starting from 5 pm. Join us for a diverse range of events, including engaging art workshops, captivating concerts, serene yoga sessions, and insightful talks by acclaimed artists. Visit our website to see what’s on, and plan your visit today.

Enquires

Please contact pitzhanger@pitzhanger.org.uk for more information.

Date and Time

Thursday 4 May 2023
6.00 pm – 8.00 pm

Venue

Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ

Tickets

Free

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Contact Us

Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ

Ticketing, Opening Hours and Tour Enquiries: foh@pitzhanger.org.uk
Retail Enquires: retail@pitzhanger.org.uk

Reception: 020 3985 8888
Venue Hire: 020 3994 0966
Office: 020 3994 0967

Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00
First Thursday of the month: 10:00 - 20:00
Monday - Tuesday: Closed
Bank Holidays: 10:00 - 17:00

Last admissions one hour before closing

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