Collage and mixed media: expressive colour
All levels welcome.
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- Course Code: VH863
- Dates: 25/06/25 - 23/07/25
- Time: 14:00 - 17:00
- Taught: Wed, 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?
In this course, you will be encouraged to explore different approaches to drawing including the use of colour, mixed media, collage, and simple mono print.
The course leads from a basic introduction to colour theory and how colour can influence a drawing over short, guided projects to the creation of individual drawing compositions. Play and the use of a personal sketchbook will be encouraged as a tool for discovery. The course includes references to contemporary artists’ works and one-off site visit, drawing on location.
What will we cover?
• Colour theory, introductory level
• Using different approaches to drawing, including collage and simple monoprint
• Experimenting with pigments from natural sources, such as plant-based inks.
• Exploring mixed media to develop drawings.
• Using a personal sketchbook to document ideas.
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?
- Contemporary collage projects
- Contemporary sketchbook mkixed media projects.
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.
