Art & Design

There are 162 courses available.

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• Textiles Foundation

  Suitable for students wishing to progress onto a degree in textiles or a related subject, or just to study textiles in depth for a year. The course includes drawing; design skills; constructed, dyed, printed and embellished processes; and contextual studies. Interviews for 2012/2013 entry begin in February 2012. If you are interested in applying for the Textiles Foundation beginning in September 2012 please attend an Information Session on Tuesday May 15th at 5pm For further information please contact Alex Mayer at alex.mayer@morleycollege.ac.uk or 02074501843.

  Course dates:

  5 Sep 2011 – 3 Jul 2012

• Abstract Painting

  A practical introduction to exploring abstract painting through approaches, techniques and materials. You will have the opportunity to respond creatively to a range of source material including music, text, objects and images.

  Course dates:

  12 Jul 2012 – 19 Jul 2012

• Acrylic Portrait Painting from Life

  Create two acrylic portraits on canvas and board in a day - using a range of formal and experimental techniques/applications that will extend your knowledge of acrylic painting and colour mixing through intense observation of the head and features - referencing work from 20th century portrait painters.

  Course dates:

  26 Jul 2012

• Advanced Sculpture Workshop

  A sculpture workshop for experienced sculpture students/sculptors to develop individual projects and/or work from other sculpture classes. There will be technician support for use of all workshop equipment. All workshop materials or kiln firing will be charged for in addition to the workshop fee.

  Course dates:

  20 Apr 2012 – 6 Jul 2012

• Advanced Silk Screen Workshop

  If you are an experienced textile printer you will have the opportunity to use a well equipped, specialist studio to work on personal projects, with tutor expertise and support.

  Course dates:

  9 Jul 2012 – 11 Jul 2012

• An Introduction to Jewellery Making

  An exciting introduction into the art of jewellery making using precious and base metals. You will cover skills such as saw piercing, filing, soldering and polishing with the aim of creating at least three beautifully finished pieces of jewellery.

  Course dates:

  16 Jul 2012 – 18 Jul 2012

• An Introduction to Stone Setting

  Unravel the mysteries of setting cabochon and faceted stones. This evening course will give you an invaluable insight into rub over and flush settings. You will be able to incorporate these skills into simple rings. Suitable for students with a basic level of jewellery making skills.

  Course dates:

  9 Jul 2012 – 13 Jul 2012

• Art for Adults with Learning Disabilities

  Experiment with a wide range of materials to produce individual and collaborative pieces for exhibiting in enjoyable and productive classes. Enrolment by interview with Learning Support.

  Course dates:

  17 Apr 2012 – 26 Jun 2012

  24 Apr 2012 – 3 Jul 2012

• Beginners' Silk-Screen Printing

  Learn to stretch a screen, mix print pastes, prepare cloth and screen print open screens and stencils in a well equipped textile studio.

  Course dates:

  19 Jul 2012 – 21 Jul 2012

• Bookbinding: Beginners

  A formal textbook course about bookbinding giving a sound basis for advancing into design, conservation, historical and other related skills. It covers the production of pamphlet booklets, cased and library binding, with basic instruction on methods of gold tooling and lettering.

  Course dates:

  18 Apr 2012 – 4 Jul 2012

  18 Apr 2012 – 4 Jul 2012