Collage and mixed media: expressive colour
All levels welcome.
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- Course Code: VH863
- Dates: 02/07/24 - 30/07/24
- Time: 14:00 - 17:00
- Taught: Tue, Daytime
- Duration: 5 sessions (over 5 weeks)
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Ute Kreyman
Course Code: VH863
Choose a start date
Duration: 5 sessions (over 5 weeks)
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What is the course about?
You will explore a range of mixed media and collage materials and experiment with the effects of colour to develop a personal approach to expressing your own ideas. A short introduction to colour theory is included. Every session will begin with an introduction to a specific mini project.
What will we cover?
- Exploring mixed media processes
- Developing and working from personal ideas
- Using a wide range of collage materials
- Explore texture and pattern
- Colour theory, introductory level.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Use colour to express ideas and themes
- Use mixed media processes
- Use a range of different approaches to collage
- Develop ideas from different sources
- Respond to a given theme.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This short course is introductory level, suitable for all levels.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Through demonstrations, practical activities, some visual research, talks/presentations, group discussions, individual tuition and feedback. You will be encouraged to research and record ideas outside of sessions.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Basic materials are included in the course fee. An A4 sketchbook would be useful.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
- Mixed media drawing and collage
- Contemporary collage and mixed media
- Introduction to collage and mixed media
There are a range of times and dates on offer for these courses.
Ute works in sculpture, drawing, photography and print. She exhibits in the UK and abroad, including shows in Janus Avivson- Paris, Gallery Unwahr- Berlin, The Watermans Art Centre, National Trust, The Round Chapel- London, St Pancras Chambers and studio1.1.london. She is interested in 'Art and Landscape' and has collaborated with other artists in this area. Residencies and public art include ‘SelfScapes’ in Dalby Forest, an artistic research project with catalyst funding from York St John University; Hurlingham and Chelsea School - ACAVA;Winton School- The Esmée Fairbairn Charitable Trust. Publications: Kate Wilson, Drawing and Painting Materials and Techniques, 2015; The E list,Winter.No 55. Work reviews include: Time Out by Martin Herbert; Catalogue Essay by Tom Mc Carthy. Ute worked as Trustee member of Shoreditch Town Hall Trust and as gallery curator, Tram Depot Gallery. Ute has over 10 years of experience teaching in Further and Adult Education, on the Art and Design Foundation Diploma; Developing Art Practice; EDAM and The City Lit interior design course, specialising in sculpture - 3D, drawing and colour. Qualifications: MAFA and PGCE
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
