This course will be challenging and fun for all abilities and a good introduction to contemporary art practices for young people. For one-week students will be encouraged to use a variety of methods and materials in new and exciting ways. Each day students will be given a practical workshop in which to build confidence in the materials as well as being introduced to pivotal ideas and methods of making contemporary art. While drawing, sculpting and painting Students will be encouraged to experiment and produce their own unique sculptures and images.

Day 1

Introduction to physical drawing - Large drawings and introducing the idea of performance drawing

Collage- Introduction to Dada - Anti-Art

Day 2

Sculpture faces with clay

Sculpture face with added objects- mixed media sculpture ( wire /metal)

Day 3

Introduction to abstract painting- Painting with string/ shapes/ materials- action painting

Painting our large outlines -chance to students to paint on large scale with the whole group

Day 4

Sculpture workshop – Mixed Media

Working with string/ hanging objects/introduction to the idea of installation

Day 5

Mixed media workshop- students finish off their paintings with other

Materials- Introduction to artist working with mixed media. 

Finishing off our large images and displaying work for family and friends. 

Important information

Times

Signing in is from 9.20 and 9.25 each day in the Art Gallery and the summer workshops will start at 9.30. We finish at 15.30. You will need to be picked up promptly at 15.30, again from the Art Gallery. Parents and carers, if you have any problems and think that you may be late, please let us know by calling 01707 285327.

Drop off/collection

The drop-off point is the Art Gallery, and you can find this through our wayfinding app here. We suggest you park in one of the bays around the nearby Lindop Building for drop-off. You can drop off anytime between 9.20 and 9.25. Collection is promptly at 15.30 and there is free parking available on campus for 2 hours.

The programme

We have an exciting programme of activities planned. You will find out more about art and design courses and you will be meet practising artists or designers.  Each group will have an assistant art tutor with them for the whole time you are here, and you will meet them on your first morning.  They can help you with any concerns you have while you are here.

Enrolment

Parents/Guardians: When registering, please enrol with your own details. There is a field on the enrolment paperwork where you can enter your son or daughter's name and age.

Emergency contact

We need contact numbers so we can contact parents/carers at any time.  These details need to be confirmed on the form attached to the email. Should you need to contact us please phone the Short Course Office on 01707 285327. It is very important that we know in advance, if you cannot for any reason, be collected on time at the end of the day.

Clothing

For our Art Courses, please wear suitable and comfortable clothes as you may get messy and dirty (that is what art is all about!).  An overall, apron or large shirt would be ideal.

Food & drink

You will need to bring your own packed lunch. Water will be available during breaks and lunchtime.

Materials

All materials needed for all the summer schools will be provided by the University.

Medicine

If you need to bring any medication with you, please make sure it is clearly labelled with your child’s name and any instructions. These can be administered by us provided the medical permission form enclosed has been signed by a parent or carer and handed in on arrival on your first day.

Booking deadlines

Bookings for all Creative Arts Short Courses will be reviewed two weeks before the start date of each course. This will allow the Short Course team to determine whether a course has met the minimum number of students needed for the class to run. If a class has failed to recruit, the class will be re-scheduled and you will be informed. Where relevant you will be offered an alternative class. If the course has met minimum numbers, bookings will stay open until the course start date or until it has met maximum numbers.

We encourage you to book early before the deadline to avoid disappointment.

Bookings for all short courses need to be made online through our online booking system before a course commences. You cannot enrol or attend a class on the day the course starts.

Cancellations

If for any reason you change your mind about joining us after you have accepted the offer, you have a legal right to cancel your contract to study with us within 14 days. This cancellation period therefore ends at the end of 14 days after the day on which you accepted our offer. Find further details of our cancellation terms here.

Childcare vouchers

We now accept childcare vouchers. If you would like to pay by this method, please contact us via email or telephone, using the contact details below.

Contact us

If you wish to discuss this or any other creative art short course please contact the Short Course team on 01707 285327 or complete our short course enquiry form.