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Do you want a scent tour, gallery treasure hunt, academic lecture on the Impressionists given by a published author, costume in art talk by a renowned costume historian or a sculpture workshop by a contemporary artist? Are you looking to create an experience for Holocaust Memorial Day, an object handling loan box or a staff training day? Get in touch to see how Amuse Yourself can tailor a bespoke experience especially for you.
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Stand Together Week, Holocaust Memorial Day, 2020. Child participating in The Eye as Witness Virtual Reality Experience. Watch our film here
Alternative tour of the National Gallery with interpretation by students from Wimbledon College of Fashion
Guest speaker for InSEA, at the International Symposium on Reform and Innovation of the Art Curriculum in Asian Schools, November 2020, hosted by East China Normal University
Treat your friends or colleagues to an experience of the Life Class - the historical tradition of drawing from the nude figure, with contemporary twists. We will bring our mobile ‘life drawing salon’ to your venue, including skilled model, tutor and materials. We are experts in creating a relaxed, informal environment in which to introduce the basics of life drawing, through quick-fire playful exercises and classic longer poses, with individual guidance. For more experienced groups, book a tutored life class to develop their skills in the comfort of their own home or office.
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Life Drawing Experience
This tour is currently unavailable but do speak to us about alternatives (both tours led by Richard Stemp are not available).
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VENETIAN MAGIC TOUR
Visit a few sites to understand the history and culture of this remarkable place, travelling short distances on foot and by boat, the practical solutions to living in one of the world’s most magical cities. Understand the history of the Venetian Republic as expressed in the appearance and meaning of the buildings around St Mark’s Square, focus on the Renaissance, and see how the Venetians became leaders in the arts of painting and architecture.
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FLORENTINE FROLICS TOUR
Explore the magic of Florence in two days including visits to the Uffizi, the Duomo, Officia Profumo - Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella and a traditional goldsmith’s workshop. Try our truffle farm and wine tasting experiences. We can create a personalised guidebook designed by Aral Etc. We also arrange exciting day tours led by our expert, licenced guides from Icona Toscana.
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Venetian Carnival Celebrations
Children’s tour of Florence with Icona Toscana
We ran this exciting experience for law firm Mishcon de Reya LLP, in association with Tali Krikler. Our brief was to link closely to the firm’s mission and values, exploring themes of curiosity, innovation and positive impact. We used everyday objects to creatively explore innovations and stories that have made an impact on the world. Taking inspiration from Tim Harford’s book Fifty Things That Made the Modern Economy, we selected five objects to display in museum archive boxes.
We developed three elements:
Object boxes. These were displayed in communal spaces for maximum impact to spark curiosity
Talking tables. Staff were invited by facilitators to explore, draw and discuss each of the objects in the boxes, during a relaxed, staff social event
In conversation event. The Undercover Economist, Tim Harford, made links to the objects in the boxes from his book, as part of a lunchtime event hosted by Mishcon Academy
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Curiosity & Innovation Boxes
Preparing the contents of the Curiosity Boxes for Mishcon de Reya’s staff social event
Be open to new ideas, think creatively, look for innovative solutions, neither bound by formality or constrained by convention… Mishcon de Reya’s mission statement
Take a private tour of your favourite London art gallery. Led by one of our art experts, choose a theme of your choice, let us suggest a theme, or select a highlights tour. We have a vast menu available and can tailor to your interests. Collections include the National Gallery, Tate Modern, Tate Britain, the National Portrait Gallery, the Wallace Collection and many more including smaller collections. Add a Mad Hatter’s Afternoon Tea package or champagne option for even more fun. Combine two visits either side of lunch, for the perfect day out. We also offer international tours of art galleries and museums.
We have so many tours to choose from, please get in touch to discover more.
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Lessons in Body Language workshop, National Gallery
Giving a tour to the queue outside the National Gallery’s exhibition Leonardo da Vinci: Painter at the Court of Milan
Giving a tour of the National Gallery in British Sign Language and spoken English
We support museums and schools to design and implement a creative curriculum. We draw on examples of best practice in the cultural sector to champion the benefits that art and culture bring to our lives. Caroline is an experienced judge for The Sandford Award which is managed by the Heritage Education Trust in partnership with Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln. The Trust is the only body in existence able to provide independent quality assurance to historic properties and collections which run education programmes.
Engaging Children in the Arts
Caroline recently spoke at a conference for the International Society for Education through Art, on the theme Engaging Children in the Arts – Participation and Evaluation. She shared her former experience as director Takeover Day, Kids in Museums, curator Take One Picture, National Gallery and evaluation consultant, Royal Opera House Engaging Children in the Arts
Caroline explains What kids can teach us about art in the National Gallery podcast, episode 42, 0:11:53 What kids can teach us about art
Caroline speaks to For Arts’ Sake - an interview podcast with museum people - On Teaching Adults & Learning from Kids On teaching from adults and learning from kids
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Leading a creative workshop at the Museum of London, for Kids in Museums
Takeover Day Scotland, Kids in Museums, with Fiona Hyslop (far left), Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Fair Work and Culture
Sculptures created by young mothers - inspired by The Madonna of the Pinks ('La Madonna dei Garofani'), Raphael, about 1506-7, National Gallery
The London Art Scene
Gallery Tour & Exclusive Studio Visit
In the capable hands of your expert guide, take a half day tour of London’s most significant commercial galleries in Mayfair or the East End, or choose the cutting-edge galleries of South London. Learn about the city’s current art scene, discover emerging artists and explore buzzing areas of the city. Includes a studio visit with one of London’s most exciting collectable artists.
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The studio of artist Judith Brenner
Paint palette from artist Judith Brenner’s studio
Plan an unforgettable celebration for the art lover in your life. We create bespoke parties for children and adults. We can arrange a tour of Florence, a creative workshop, an edible history tour and interactive storytelling from Greek myths to Horrible Histories. Large scale or small, here are a few of our favourite themes.
• Mystery Museum Tour
• Museum Treasure Hunt
• Tate Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
• Tudor Banquet
We can provide
Gift bags, scent sachets linked to paintings, invitations, drawing activities, guide books and trails, stickers, postcards and party masks…
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Madame de Pompadour (1721–1764), Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson c.1758, François Boucher, National Galleries of Scotland
Image by author and illustrator James Mayhew, inspired by Madame de Pompadour at her Tambour Frame, François-Hubert Drouais, 1763-4, National Gallery
Enhance corporate wellbeing or treat friends to a nourishing ‘slow art’ experience. Focus on the proven impact on happiness and wellbeing or productivity, focus and communication in the workplace. In response to artworks from world-class collections, engage with art in a meaningful way through mindfulness practices, slow looking exercises, short led meditations, group work and play. Let us bring the experience to your own venue, or combine with a gallery visit. Our mindful sessions are led by mindful art experts, Limina Collective.
Mindful Museums - How can meditation and awareness practices in museums bring us deeper connection, understanding and joy?
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Mindful Museums with Limina Collective, image courtesy of Maria-Alejandra Huicho
Mindfulness Tour of the British Museum with Limina Collective
We work with Kenny Wax Productions to create exciting history and art experiences for the smash hit musical SIX.
DIVORCED. BEHEADED. LIVE. IN CONCERT!
From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a 75 minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red.
House of Holbein Art Tour
Join us for a fantastic SIX themed art tour at London’s National Portrait Gallery. Bursting at the corset, these portraits have riffs to ruffle your ruffs and shimmies to shake up your chemise and a whole lot of HER-story! Explore the Queens through the eyes of artists including the studio of Hans Holbein and see how these Queens dressed to impress. Then indulge your senses with a Queen’s cocktail before seeing the Queens live on stage at the Arts Theatre.
Find out more about our House of Holbein Art Tour at the National Portrait in our exciting vlog featuring some of the Queens!
And see the SIX flashmob at the Tower of London here.
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Due to the current closure of the National Portrait Gallery, the House of Holbein Art Tour is presented as a virtual tour.
“Hamilton for the 16th century and a great thing for Tudor history” - Lucy Worsley, Chief Curator, Historic Royal Palaces
London Cast of SIX the Musical, image courtesy of Idil Sulkan
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Looking for a truly unique birthday surprise or gift for your friends and family? Looking to impress your corporate clients? There’s something for everyone – explore our original bespoke events, led by our expert art lecturers and creative practitioners.
If you love art, museums and galleries then explore your inner muse with our highly skilled, passionate team of museum and gallery experts. We will unlock stories that will excite you and inspire your curiosity and creativity. Whatever your interests, we will take you on an engaging, fun and stimulating tour of famous museums and galleries. There’s something for everyone to discover and we can tailor talks to suit your tastes.
Experiences are led by leading lecturers, art historians, contemporary artists, designers and creative practitioners.
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Our gift vouchers are presented in a traditional or a contemporary style
Museums and galleries can be boring. Or they can be magical, eye-opening and exhilarating. That’s where we come in. We bring experience, flair, creativity and commitment.
We are a museums, galleries and heritage learning and engagement consultancy, specialising in:
• Project Management
• Teaching, Lecturing and Training
• Strategy Development
Project Management
We curate, manage and evaluate engaging and inspiring projects for visitors of all ages.
Teaching, Lecturing and Training
We deliver inspiring lectures and exceptional participatory experiences with the experts. We train staff and volunteers to deliver sessions.
Strategy Development
We support the sector to use arts and culture to affect positive social impact and engage and inspire audiences. We help organisations to plan their future learning and engagement strategy.
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Talk & Draw session, Rembrandt’s Belshazzar’s Feast, 1636-8, National Gallery
Discussing Jean de Dinteville and Georges de Selve ('The Ambassadors'), 1533, National Gallery
