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Jan 2009 - Aug 2009
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Index
Photography, Film, Sound, Music, Performance
Introduction to Film and Video Production for Artists
Vocal Improvisation/Sound Workshop
Fine Art, Applied Art, Craft, Art History
Colour – Moods, Methods and Practices
Intensive Untutored Life Drawing
Illustration Taster for Artists
Painted Furniture inspired by Charleston House
Advanced Acrylic Painting Techniques
Course Descriptions
Photography, Film, Sound, Music, Performance
| PHOTOGRAPHY- FAMILY LEARNING | [Top] | |
with Denise Felkin |
For age 5 – 16 plus a parent or guardian
A course for parents and children to enjoy together covering the very basic photography techniques, how to use the camera and its basic controls, use of light, taking photos and basic photo-editing techniques. Projects include using the basic camera and how to work with light.
Children must be accompanied by a parent and should provide any necessary photographic equipment (Camera or mobile phone camera)
Denise Felkin is a freelance creative photographic artist. She also teaches photography at City College Brighton & Hove and Evolution. She specialises in fine art, festival & events, travel and some commercial photography.
www.denisefelkin.com
Six Saturdays 11am-1pm
18 Oct 2008 – 22 Nov 2008
Green Room
28 Mar 2009 - 9 May 2009 [course cancelled]
Green Room
Price £65 per parent plus 1 child
additional children at £15 extra.
| ANALOGUE SOUND WORKSHOP |  |
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with Ian Helliwell |
A one day practical session focussing on analogue electronic music techniques using hands on tools and equipment. Each student will make tape loops, draw sound onto 16mm film, build a junior Theremin kit and rewire a walkie-talkie.
All materials provided.
Ian Helliwell has produced and developed music, super-8 films, electronic instruments, film and music programmes and light-show projections for concerts and club nights. Self- taught, operating alone and without funding, he has worked with second-hand and homemade equipment and produced over 40 short films. Since the start of the 1990s he has been making and modifying 9v circuitry, constructing a series of Hellitron tone generators to make the soundtracks to his super-8 films. www.ianhelliwell.co.uk
One Saturday 11am – 6pm
29 Nov 2008
Green Room
21 Mar 2009
Green Room
13 Jun 2009 [course cancelled]
Green Room
Price: £90/80 conc
| CREATIVE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY | ||
with Denise Felkin |
The course covers how to use the camera and its advanced controls, composition, lighting, photo-editing techniques and presentation. Projects will include natural light landscape photography and studio photography.
Students should provide own digital camera and may bring own laptops if available.
Denise Felkin is a freelance creative photographic artist. She also teaches photography at City College Brighton & Hove and Evolution. She specialises in fine art, festival & events, travel and some commercial photography.
www.denisefelkin.com
Six Saturdays 2-5pm
18 Oct 2008 – 22 Nov 2008
Red Room
28 Mar 2009 - 10 May 2009 (Not 11th Apr)
Red Room (except 25th May Green Room)
Price £75/£65 conc
| VIDEO ART WITH MOBILE PHONES | ||
with Alvaro Collar |
The digital revolution is forcing us to redefine artistic boundaries, and the popularization of digital recording devices, the development of web 2.0 and the success of on-line social networks are configuring a new language in which the moving image has a key role.
This workshop takes a practical approach to the development of video-art pieces made with mobile phone cameras and reflects on the genre in critical context. Participants should bring their own video mobile phone and its download cable or be able to do Bluetooth file transfer.
Alvaro Collar received his BA in Media Studies from Complutense University of Madrid. A successful video artist, he is the creator of pieces such as Centrifuge (2007) which won the First MovilFilmFest Best Original Idea prize or The Fifth Room (2005) which won the Movie Minute Cup and was selected to represent Spain at the UNICA World Minute Movie Cup 2006 in South Korea.
Weekend Course 10am-4 pm
8 and 9 Nov 2008 White Room
Price £95/90 conc
5 Saturdays 10am-4 pm
14 Feb 2009 - 14 Mar 2009
| AN INTRODUCTION TO FILM AND VIDEO PRODUCTION FOR ARTISTS | ||
with Martin Smith |
This weekend course is aimed at artists looking to take their first steps into video production and documenting their work. Learn the basic skills needed to produce a short film from script to screen. Ideal for those with little or no experience, looking to create professional short films using basic equipment and little money. The weekend covers the basic principles of script writing, image composition, working with the camera, editing techniques and special FX.
All equipment needed is provided but students are encouraged to bring any equipment they would like to use, or about which they would like to ask questions. A DVD will be supplied of the finished film produced.
Martin Smith is a local film–maker and has been commissioned to work all over Brighton and the South East, France, and Spain. An experienced tutor, he has been working for the last four years with adults and young people to create short, low budget films.
Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm
6 and 7 Dec 2009
Green Room
6 and 7 Jun 2009
Green Room
Price: £85/£75 conc
| VOCAL IMPROVISATION/SOUND WORKSHOP |  |
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with Bunty |
Three sessions will be used to explore improvisation using the voice as an experimental sound tool. The group will work together to develop and explore vocal expression using raw voice and electronics. You will have the opportunity to play by putting your voice through loop pedals and fx units to find different ways to generate vocal sounds. You can attend all three sessions or just one to gain some experience of vocal looping and group improv. All materials provided.
Kassia Zermon AKA Bunty received her BA (hons) in Music and Visual art from The University of Brighton in 2005.She has since become a successful solo artist , performing improvised experimental vocal looping sets; creating music live using only one mic and fx pedals. Bunty is an experienced improviser having collaborated with Carnival collective, Vole, Lyrikool Lipz (midlands beatbox champion) to name a few. She curates multimedia events throughout the country as part of the Beatabet collective and most recently produced a vocal looping show conducting a choir, dancers, film, and audience participation in a church setting.
3 Mondays 6pm –7pm
10 Nov 2008 – 24 Nov 2008
White Room
16 Mar 2009 – 30 Mar 2009
White Room
Price: £20/15 conc
| PERFORMANCE ART SCHOOL | |
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with Victoria Melody |
Gain the knowledge and confidence to make performance art. Working alongside Victoria Melody she will guide you through the fundamentals whilst creating an entertaining but challenging environment. You will make up to six different performances or work on one that will be developed through out the course. Sessions feature The Live Art Developments-Performance Pack, documentation, site-specific, performance for camera, fitting a performance into a given theme, and performance in a public space. Basic materials are provided.
Victoria Melody makes site-specific and audience participatory performances and video works. She has been commissioned and shown internationally. She is based in Brighton and is supported by Arts Council South East and Basement Art Productions South East. She is currently partaking in two artist residencies and making a new performance which will have its debut at The Study Gallery of Modern Art.
6 Wednesdays 7pm – 9pm
18 Feb 2009 – 25 Mar 2009
White Room
Price: £70/£60 conc
Fine Art, Applied Art, Craft, Art History
| DRAWING FOR BEGINNERS | ||
with Marion Charles |
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A supportive and inspirational course for absolute beginners or those in desperate need of refresher! This course introduces the essential concepts and techniques of drawing including: line, tone, shape, space, composition, volume and texture and students will learn to work in a variety of media. Basic materials provided.
Marion Charles trained at Goldsmiths and Wimbledon Schools of Art in sculpture, with intensive study from the model. She is currently working on wall-based 3D pieces that take their starting point from life drawing. www.marioncharles.net
8 Thursdays 6:30 – 8:30pm
5 Feb 2009 – 26 Mar 2009
Green Room
23 Apr 2009 - 11 Jun 2009
Green Room
Price: £75/£65 conc
| COLOUR – MOODS, METHODS AND PRACTICES | |
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with Theresa Sundt |
A practical and theoretical course looking at the nature of colour and its impact on experience from the theory, science and psychology of colour to creative ways of working with colour in artistic practice. This course will include discussions, background theory and lots of hands on creative work with colour using a wide range media. Basic materials provided.
Theresa Sundt has been professionally involved with colour through teaching and art, mainly textiles and illustration. Her contagious enthusiasm for colour broadened with a Colour Therapy diploma and for the last ten years she has been lecturing internationally on Colour Awareness for the corporative world, schools and holistic practices. Her book ‘the Art of Colour Therapy’, with her unique approach on this subject including a CD with the Colour Album by Firebush was recently published.
www.color-discovery.com
Seven Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:30pm
28 Oct 2008 – 9 Dec 2008
Green Room
10 Feb 2009 – Mar 24 2009
Green Room
2 Jun 2009 – 14 July 2009
Green Room
Price: £70/£60 conc
| UNTUTORED LIFE DRAWING | ||||
facilitated by Marion Charles |
A friendly and professional environment in which to develop your work, using a range of models and poses. You should have some prior experience in working from life. Please bring your own materials.
Marion Charles trained at Goldsmiths and Wimbledon Schools of Art in sculpture, with intensive study from the model. She is currently working on wall-based 3D pieces that take their starting point from life drawing. www.marioncharles.net
Eight Saturdays 11am-1pm
18 Oct 2008 – 13 Dec 2008 (not 8 Nov)
White Room
7 Feb 2009 – 28 Mar 2009
White Room
25 Apr 2009 –13 Jun 2009
White Room
Price: £55/£45 conc
| TUTORED LIFE DRAWING | |
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with Juliet Kac |
Learn and develop key drawing skills such as proportion, tone, structure, gesture and colour, using a wide range of approaches and materials. There is individual tuition for all levels and we also look at and discuss life drawing in an art historical context.
Students provide materials - bring A2 paper and pencils to first meeting
Juliet Kac is a professional portrait painter and works extensively from the model. With an MFA in Fine Art from Auckland University and a PhD from The University of Brighton on the relationship between music and painting, she currently teaches oil painting, life drawing and portraiture.
www.phoenixarts.org/artists/artists_julietkac.htm
Eight Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm
21 Oct 2008 – 9 Dec 2008
White Room
10 Feb 2009 – 31 Mar 2009
White Room
28 Apr 2009 – 15 Jun 2009 [course cancelled]
White Room
Price: £75/£65 conc
| INTENSIVE UNTUTORED LIFE DRAWING | ||||
facilitated by Rod Hook |
A four-day intensive life drawing session. This is an opportunity to rapidly develop your drawing skills, generally aimed at those with some experience in life drawing.
Please bring your own materials.
Tuesday – Friday, 10am – 4pm
9 Dec 2008 – 12 Dec 2008
Red Room
31 Mar 2009 – 3rd Apr 2009
White Room
Price: £75/£65 conc
| FINE ART COURSE | |
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with Rachel Cohen |
A one-year course introducing a range of fine art media and techniques, with an ongoing focus on drawing. Suitable for all levels, including beginners and is good preparation for a foundation course. Each term uses observational drawing as a starting point for project work in a range of media including: painting, sculpture, printmaking and mixed media.
Some materials are included and a materials list is provided at the first session. Fees shown are per term and students may join any term (£20 discount available for 1 year paid in advance). Join either Wednesday evening or Thursday morning session.
Dinah Kelly received her BA in fine art from Ruskin School of Drawing. A studio member of Phoenix, her work is influenced by Islamic art and architecture. She is an artist educator currently working with Victoria and Albert Museum, Courtauld Institute, Pallant House, and Orleans House Gallery.
www.phoenixarts.org/artists/artists_dinahkelly.htm
Rachel Cohen works with drawing and painting, photography, animation and site-specific installation. She organises workshops and courses and residencies involving public participation. Recent projects include Bookmarks at Jubilee Library, and Chinese Whispers, a drawing experiment in collaboration with scientists at Sussex University.
www.rachelcohen.co.uk
10 Wednesdays 6:30 – 9:30pm
24 Sep 2008– 3 Dec 2008 (not 29 Oct)
Green Room
21 Jan 2009 – 3 Apr 2009 (not 18 Feb)
Green Room
22 Apr 2009 – 1 July 2009 (not 27 May)
Green Room
10 Thursdays 9:30am –12:30pm
25 Sep 2008 – 4 Dec 2008 (not 30 Oct)
Green Room
22 Jan 2009 – 4 Apr 2009 (not 19 Feb)
Green Room
23 Apr 2009 – 2 July 2009 (not 28 May)
Green Room
Price: £120/£100 conc per term
| PORTFOLIO COURSE | |
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with Rachel Cohen and |
A one-year course offering a complete project each term. Suitable for students with some experience, or who have completed the Fine Art Course, or who wish to compile portfolios for college courses. Personal research outside of sessions is expected.
Some materials are included and a materials list is provided at the first session. Fees shown are per term and students may join any term (£20 discount available for 1 year paid in advance).
Rachel Cohen works with drawing and painting, photography, animation and site-specific installation. She organises workshops and courses and residencies involving public participation. Recent projects include Bookmarks at Jubilee Library, and Chinese Whispers, a drawing experiment in collaboration with scientists at Sussex University.
www.rachelcohen.co.uk
Dinah Kelly received her BA in fine art from Ruskin School of Drawing. A studio member of Phoenix, her work is influenced by Islamic art and architecture. She is an artist educator currently working with Victoria and Albert Museum, Courtauld Institute, Pallant House, and Orleans House Gallery.
www.phoenixarts.org/artists/artists_dinahkelly.htm
10 Fridays 9:30am –12:30pm
26 Sep 2008 – 5 Dec 2008 (not 31 Oct)
Green Room
23 Jan 2009 – 5 Apr 2009 (not 20 Feb)
Green Room
24 Apr 2009 – 3 July 2009 (not 29 May)
Green Room
Price: £120/£100 conc per term
| LIME FRESCO PAINTING | |
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with Andrew Gathercole |
Learn the local history, geology and techniques of fresco painting in a one-day practical workshop. Includes a demonstration and a guided hands on session, where you will learn to grind pigment, lay plaster and apply colour producing a completed fresco of your own. Please bring your own brushes-one pointed and one flat (Chinese are best); palette knives; tracing paper and designs; postcards or drawings (something geometric/decorative with a three tone palette is ideal). Designs can also be supplied.
Andrew Gathercole’s painting stems from his relationship to his environment and interest in local history. Trained at The University of Brighton he has extensively researched fresco and mural painting in the Sussex area.
One Sunday 10am – 5pm
15 Mar 2009
Green Room
5 July 2009
Green Room
Price: £60/£50 conc
| METAL JEWELLERY |  |
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with Emma Willcocks |
Learn a variety of jewellery making techniques including: cutting, soldering, polishing and texturing metal, to create individual copper and silver jewellery. For beginners and continuing students. Continuing students will be supported with individual projects to explore techniques such as stone setting, chain making or brooch making etc. Tools and basic materials provided; additional materials (i.e. Silver) will cost around £10 extra.
Emma Willcocks is a practicing jewellery designer and maker with over 15 years experience in the field. As a tutor her aim is to facilitate and inspire people from all backgrounds to discover their own potential using a practical and experimental approach to learning and creativity.
www.phoenixarts.org/artists/artists_emmawillcocks.htm
10 Mondays 7-9:30pm
29 Sep 2008 – 8 Dec 2008 (not 27 Oct) [course full]
Green Room
10 Mondays 7-9:30pm
19 Jan 2009 – 30 Mar 2009 (not 16 Feb) [course full]
Green Room
Price: £100/£90 conc
6 Mondays 7-9:30pm
8 Jun 2009 – 13 July 2009 [course full]
Green Room
Price: £60/£50 conc
| PUPPETRY FOR ARTISTS | ||||
with Isobel Smith |
A one day course to make a stick puppet based on your own drawing/painting. Then learn basic puppeteering techniques to make it come alive. Materials for making puppets and acrylic paints will be provided, if you have a preferred special medium please bring it along.
Isobel Smith studied design at Central St Martin's and Fine Art at University of Brighton. She ran Smile Maker design company, producing bespoke painted furniture, greetings cards and china tea sets. Isobel launched Gravy Boat Puppets in 2007, she is a puppet maker and puppeteer and performs regularly at Komedia and Jane Bom-Banes in Brighton. Currently she is converting a caravan into a touring puppet theatre.
One Sunday 10am-4pm
23 Nov 2008
Green Room
Price: £50/£40 conc
| ILLUSTRATION TASTER FOR ARTISTS | ||||
with Chris Gilvan Cartwright |
A five week practical and informative taster course run by an illustrator with twenty years of experience. For artists who would like to find out more about the various fields of illustration. Through set projects the students receive practical feedback on their artwork. The course will cover how to get commissions, find an agent and focus your work for freelance illustration. Basic materials are provided and a suggested materials list will be given out at the first session.
Chris Gilvan-Cartwright studied painting and illustration at Central St Martins and has an MA in Fine Art from University of Brighton. He exhibits internationally and regularly with three London galleries. He is a well known illustrator, commissions include: Sunday Times, Penguin Books, over twenty children's books and the logo for BBC Proms.
5 Thursdays 7pm-9pm
23 Oct 2008 – 20 Nov 2008
Green Room
Price: £70/£60 conc
| PAINTED FURNITURE INSPIRED BY CHARLESTON HOUSE | ||||
with Chris Gilvan Cartwright and Isobel Smith |
A weekend course guided and supported by professional artists and tutors. You will design artwork to decorate your own piece of furniture inspired by the Bloomsbury artists of Charleston House. Participants should bring their own small–medium sized piece of wooden furniture for decoration plus acrylic paints and brushes, all other materials supplied.
Chris Gilvan-Cartwright studied painting and illustration at Central St Martins and has an MA in Fine Art from University of Brighton. He exhibits internationally and regularly with three London galleries. He is a well known illustrator, commissions include: Sunday Times, Penguin Books, over twenty children's books and the logo for BBC Proms.
Isobel Smith studied design at Central St Martin's and Fine Art at University of Brighton. She ran Smile Maker design company, producing bespoke painted furniture, greetings cards and china tea sets. Isobel launched Gravy Boat Puppets in 2007, she is a puppet maker and puppeteer and performs regularly at Komedia and Jane Bom-Banes in Brighton. Currently she is converting a caravan into a touring puppet theatre.
One Weekend 10am-4pm
30 May 2009 and 31 May 2009 [course cancelled]
Green Room
Price: £90/£80 conc
| ADVANCED ACRYLIC PAINTING TECHNIQUES | ||||
with Chris Gilvan Cartwright |
Experiment with acrylic painting and learn a wide range of acrylic techniques and mediums. This is a practical course for artists wishing to extend their knowledge of acrylic painting processes and further their creative possibilities. Basic materials and the chance to try a range of specialized media are provided (please bring own acrylics and brushes if you have them).
Chris Gilvan-Cartwright studied painting and illustration at Central St Martins and has an MA in Fine Art from University of Brighton. He exhibits internationally and regularly with three London galleries. He is a well known illustrator, commissions include: Sunday Times, Penguin Books, over twenty children's books and the logo for BBC Proms.
5 Tuesdays 7pm-9pm
28 Apr 2009 – 26 May 2009
Green Room
Price: £95/£85 conc
| ART FROM BOOKS | ||||
with Rachel Cohen |
In this one-day workshop you will transform a book into a unique poetic and sculptural object. Use collage, construction, stitching, painting. You can choose to bring your own book, or pick one from a selection available. All other materials provided.
Rachel Cohen works with drawing and painting, photography, animation and site-specific installation. She organises workshops and courses and residencies involving public participation. Recent projects include Bookmarks at Jubilee Library, and Chinese Whispers, a drawing experiment in collaboration with scientists at Sussex University.
One Saturday 10am-4pm
7 Feb 2009
Green Room
Price: £50/£40 conc
| ART HISTORY IN PRACTICE | |
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with Rachel Cohen |
A six week course designed to increase understanding of the art of different historical eras by actively engaging with the ideas and techniques. Each 3 hour session will begin with a slide show and discussion on a movement or artist and continue with a practical exercise. Basic materials are provided.
Rachel Cohen works with drawing and painting, photography, animation and site-specific installation. She organises workshops and courses and residencies involving public participation. Recent projects include Bookmarks at Jubilee Library, and Chinese Whispers, a drawing experiment in collaboration with scientists at Sussex University.
| INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING | ||||
with Rachel Cohen |
This course introduces different techniques in printmaking, monoprint, linocut and collograph. Students will be encouraged to work from observation drawing. Basic materials are provided.
Rachel Cohen works with drawing and painting, photography, animation and site-specific installation. She organises workshops and courses and residencies involving public participation. Recent projects include Bookmarks at Jubilee Library, and Chinese Whispers, a drawing experiment in collaboration with scientists at Sussex University.
Six Thursdays 2-5pm
29 Jan 2009 – 12 Mar 2009 (not 19 Feb 2009)
Green Room
Price: £70/£60 conc