Since the opening of the center in 2000 the main thrust has been education.
Teachers, students and other interested institutions in the surrounding
area have been invited to visit.Talks and slide shows have been given
both at the center and at local venues such as the Gweru Training College,
Shurugwi Primary School and Shurugwi Secondary School.
In December 2001 a Workshop for schoolchildren was held by student teachers
from Mkoba Teacher's Training College, Gweru in conjunction with local
resident artists John Michael (printmaking) and Clarence Albert (painting
& sculpture). The aim was to intoduce the children to new techniques,
including stone sculpture and the use of a printing press. Spending time
with practicing artists was a new experience for everybody involved, including
the parents.
In September 2002 students from Shurugwi Secondary School were attached
to the Art Centre for three weeks, which they spent creating sculpture
for their end of year Cambridge Exams.
Contact:
Surprise Art Centre, P.O.Box 238 Shurugwi, Zimbabwe
Tel/Fax: (263) - 54 - 21749
E-mail: utonga@global.co.zw
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