embrace arts creative learning guide 2014 - 15

Informal courses and workshops in the creative arts for everyone

CreativeLearning

September 2014 – March 2015

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The University of Leicester’s arts centre – open to all

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Welcome to creative learning at Embrace Arts for 2014 – 2015

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756creative learning sessions

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1468hours of creative learning

61 days!

Drop in art classes – one exclusively for University of Leicester students and staff

Over 15 years’ experience delivering creative courses and workshops

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Contents

The cost of basic materials is included in the price, unless otherwise stated.

Visit www.embracearts.co.uk or contact us for more details on any course or workshop.

Biographies of all our tutors can also be found on our website.

Dancepages 17 – 19

Children and familypages 13 – 16

Visual artpages 4 – 9

Sculpture and Potterypage 12

Creative learning planner ........ 26 – 28

How to book ..................... inside cover

How to find us .....................back page

Explore, create, connectpage 9 – 10

Musicpages 10 – 11

Art historypage 20 – 21

Jewellery making and craftspages 24 – 25

Words

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Photographypages 25

Image cover: ‘Self-portrait in the Studio’ by Greg Harris (www.greg-artist.com)

Our thanks to all the learners, tutors and artists for kindly giving us permission to use images of their work and quote their comments.

Every effort has been made to ensure all information is correct at the time of printing. However, we reserve the right to make amendments as necessary.

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The art of drawing Mondays, 10am – 1pm 6 October – 15 December 2014 (not 20 October) Tutor: Geoff Beasley £128 / £65 for 10 sessions

A creative approach to develop your drawing skills through a wide range of techniques and styles using pencil, fineliner, charcoal and pastel.

Portraiture Mondays, 10am – 12.30pm 12 January – 23 March 2015 (not 16 February) Tutor: Geoff Beasley £128 / £65 for 10 sessions

Deepen your understanding of portraiture through creative approaches to drawing and painting. Suitable for learners with some experience.

Visual art

Abstract painting Tuesdays, 1.30pm – 4.30pm11 November – 16 December 2014Tutor: Maria Collingham £70 / £40 for 6 sessions

Develop your skills and confidence to produce inspired abstract drawings and paintings using a range of approaches.

Abstract watercolourTuesdays, 1.30pm – 4.30pm24 February – 31 March 2015Tutor: Lois Gardner Sabet£70 / £40 for 6 sessions

Work with the basics of colour theory, using watercolours to develop varied expressive brush strokes that will lead to compositions and completed paintings.

Mixed Media Collage Tuesdays, 7pm – 9pm7 October – 16 December 2014 (not 21 October) Tutor: Stephen Coley £80 / £50 for 10 sessions

An exciting and creative journey into the eclectic and colourful world of mixed media collage art. Work with different materials from newspapers and magazines to textiles and paints.

Mary Parker and Barbara Guy

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Pen and ink artwork Tuesdays, 7pm – 9pm13 January – 24 March 2015 (not 17 February) Tutor: Stephen Coley £80 / £50 for 10 sessions

Explore the use of pen and ink within art. Push your artwork further and discover the work of other artists using this popular medium.

Art foundationsWednesdays, 10am – 12.30pmTutor: Peter Clayton£55 / £30 for 5 sessions

Explore a wide range of key fine art techniques to develop your artistic style.

The art of composition8 October – 5 November 2014

Learn the fundamentals to create strong picture compositions, by exploring shape, pattern and design.

The power of colour25 February – 25 March 2015

Explore the striking value of colour by learning to mix specific colour schemes and understanding the colour terminology.

Art and ideasWednesdays, 1pm – 4pmTutor: Peter Clayton£55 / £30 for 5 sessions

Learn more about the ideas behind the work of great artists and create a variety of drawings and paintings inspired by them.

Painting Stories8 October – 5 November 2014

Create stimulating work in a wide variety of media, using abstract and representational approaches to depict words and music.

From Picasso to Pop Art25 February – 25 March 2015

Create exciting paintings inspired by modern artists such as Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, George Braque and William Blake.

Maria Collingham

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Painting problemsWednesdays, 10am – 3pmTutor: Jenny Wright£120 / £60 for 6 sessions

For more experienced artists and beginners wishing to develop their skills and take risks.

A closer look12 November – 17 December 2014

View the world in close up and discover new insights and challenges in both abstract and representational painting.

Aspects of colour7 January – 11 February 2015

Discover the many aspects of colour that can reinvigorate a painting. Colour theories, together with random and intuitive methods, will be explored.

DrawnThursdays, 11am – 1pm15 January – 26 March 2015 (not 19 February)Tutor: Steph Knowles£80 / £50 for 10 sessions

Don’t let old habits and assumptions stop you getting the most out of your drawing. Whether you are stuck, rusty or simply don’t know where to start, this course is for anyone who wants to challenge and broaden their perception of drawing and invigorate their practice.

Problem and criticism Thursdays, 11am – 12.30pm(fortnightly) Tutor: Diane Hall £50 / £25 for 6 sessions

Join with other artists to develop your critical skills and become more confident in your ability to develop your own style. These friendly, supportive classes are devoted entirely to discussion and criticism of work created at home using your own materials. The six sessions are based around a focus and specific creative problems set by the tutor.

2 October – 11 December 2014

9 October – 18 December 2014

8 January – 19 March 2015


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Painting and drawing themes Thursdays, 2pm – 4.30pm Tutor: Leila Houston£100 / £50 for 10 sessions

Extraordinary plants9 October – 18 December 2014 (not 23 October)

Discover new techniques and tricks to draw and paint complex and captivating structures of plants: flowers, shells, leaves, fruits or vegetables.

Exciting effects15 January – 26 March 2015 (not 19 February)

Use popular subjects from life, figures and landscapes to create exhilarating drawing and painting effects with a variety of brushes, paper and perspectives.

Investigating drawingThursdays, 7pm – 9pm9 October – 18 December 2014 (not 23 October)Tutor: Steph Knowles£80 / £50 for 10 sessions

Improve your powers of observation, develop your quality of line and use of tone, and explore the dynamics of composition in this course for anyone who wants to draw, whatever their level of experience.

Botanical drawing and painting Fridays, 10am – 1pmTutor: Georgia Danvers £70 / £40 for 6 sessions

Create work exploring your love of nature with art. Develop your skills in drawing and watercolour techniques from the starting process to the final painting.

14 November – 19 December 2014

30 January – 13 March 2015 (not 20 February)

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Wednesdays, 6.30pm – 8.30pmTutor: Diane Hall£60 / £30 for 5 sessions

Relationships and proportions 15 October – 12 November 2014 Explore ways to interpret relationships and proportions between forms effectively, without losing the freshness of expression.

Catching vitality18 February – 18 March 2015

Emphasise the muscles and tensions of the body as the model takes up poses for simple tasks, such as lifting, holding and reaching for items.

Fridays, 2pm – 4.30pmTutor: Scott Bridgwood£128 / £65 for 10 sessions

Total life drawing 3 October – 12 December 2014 (not 24 October)

Refine your life drawing skills and express yourself by exploring a wide variety of media and techniques.

Light and colour 16 January – 27 March 2015 (not 20 February)

Explore the use of colour and colour mixing widely, both flesh tones and as a general means of expression.

Shapes and proportions Saturdays, 10am – 3.30pm Tutor: Diane Hall£40 / £22

Focus on observing the proportions of the body and how the shapes, mass, solidity and energy of the human form can be expressed in exciting ways.

25 October 201431 January 201521 March 2015

Saturdays, 10am – 3.30pm Tutor: Scott Bridgwood£40 / £22

Portraiture

Have insight into the making of portraits, studying and drawing a life model in innovative ways. Use tried and tested methods to learn how to look at and depict the portrait step by step. Suitable for all levels of ability.

4 October 2014

Scott Bridgwood

Life drawing

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A more accessible and flexible approach to learning to suit you

■ Open to all levels of experience

■ Adults with a disability particularly welcome

■ Pay as you go or book a number of sessions at once – it’s up to you

■ Cost per session: £8 (£4 concessions).

Adventures in artTuesdays, 10am – 12pm

A broad course based on the theme of natural items, designed for those who wish to find ways into art. Visual images and objects will be provided to inspire a variety of approaches using all sorts of materials.

30 September – 4 November 2014 Maria Collingham

11 November – 16 December 2014 Grey Gibson

13 January – 17 February 2015 Austin Orwin

24 February – 31 March 2015 Steph Knowles

Explore, create, connect

The pace of the course was spot on“ ”

Still life: focus on white Saturday 29 November 2014, 10am – 4pm Tutor: Maria Collingham £40 / £22

Develop confidence and observation skills to tackle the representation of white objects on a white background.

Masterclass

Push the boundaries of life drawing to produce expressive works of art. For those who wish to take their skills to the next level.

22 November 2014

For absolute beginners

Gain the know-how and confidence to create your own life drawings, using a variety of media and having one-to-one teaching.

28 February 2015

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Nineteen degrees presentsWednesdays, 6pm – 8pm

£5 per session

These drop-in workshops are aimed at anyone interested in learning a new art form in two hours. For each workshop you will take home a creation as taught by artists specialist in their field.

■ Exploring Collage with Ellen Kemad

■ Illustration Typography with Raj Mohanalal

■ Playing with Felt with Jade Webb

■ The Art of Papercutting & Concertina Books with Rachel Marsden

19 November – 10 December 2014

21 January – 11 February 2015

Music Singing for funMondays, 1.30pm – 3.30pm£75 / £38 for 11 sessionsTutor: John Gull

Enjoy being part of a friendly group where the emphasis is on having fun – a healthy tonic for budding vocalists. Ideal for all ages, whether you already love to sing or want to find your voice. Explore a repertoire of songs in a wide variety of styles and traditions, including musicals, popular classics, folk songs, part songs and comedy items. The singing is mainly in unison, with some simple part-singing, mainly learnt by ear, depending on the ability and number of participants. No musical knowledge necessary.

29 September – 15 December 2014 (not 20 October)


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Jazz performanceMondays, 7.15pm – 9.15pmTutor: Richard Everitt£70 / £35 for 10 sessions

Gain confidence in your ability to improvise and develop your performance skills through a better understanding of scales, modes and chords. For anyone with an interest in jazz and reasonable proficiency on a musical instrument. To take full part in all aspects of the course you will need to read music or chord symbols, but those who play by ear are also welcome.

29 September – 1 December 2014


GuitarWednesdaysTutor: Ketan Patel£58 for 10 sessions

Learn in a friendly group setting with a strong emphasis on ensemble playing. No previous musical knowledge is required for the beginner level. The improver level is suitable for players with approximately two years’ experience who can already read music. You will need to bring your own nylon-strung guitar, footstool and course book – please ask us for details.

8 October – 17 December 2014 (not 22 October)


Acoustic for beginners 5.30pm – 6.30pm

Acoustic improvers6.30pm – 7.30pm

Classical for beginners7.30pm – 8.30pm

Rishii Chowdhury

Classical improvers

8.30pm – 9.30pmYou are advised to take the beginner course for 30 weeks before moving on to the improver level.

Yo-Tabla!Fridays, 6.30pm – 7.30pm20 February – 27 March 2015Tutor: Rishii Chowdhury£40 / £25 for 6 sessions

Focused on wellbeing, Yo-Tabla! provides an all-round approach to learning this beautiful Indian classical hand drum. You will also practice basic yoga, breathing and meditation to complete your learning.

There will be a Yo-Tabla! Taster day workshop on Saturday 13 December 2014, 10am-4pm, £40 / £22

Sax from scratchSunday 1 March 2015 10am – 3pmTutor: Ian Hill £40 / £22

Try something different and experience the wonderful world of the saxophone, developing your own sound. The course is aimed at absolute beginners, but all are welcome. Instruments provided.

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Experiments in sculptureTutor: Austin Orwin£100 / £50 for 10 sessions

Develop ideas and experiment with form, initially through drawing and maquette making, before scaling up to create a finished sculptural piece. Learn a range of sculptural techniques through an ambitious approach to object making.

You can choose to do this course on a Monday or Thursday, 6.30pm – 9pm.





Sculptural Ceramics Thursdays 10am – 12.30pmTutor: Austin Orwin £100 / £50 for 10 sessions

Work in a variety of sculptural techniques with a range of clays, considering form, space, shadow, balance and surface.



Get a head in sculptureSaturday 7 March 2015 10am – 4pm Tutor: Austin Orwin £40 / £22

Create your own miniature head in a day. Use the technique of direct plaster modelling and work on an armature to understand the stages of building up and refining the character head.

Sculpture and pottery Suitable for both beginners and those with previous experience looking to develop their practice.

Austin Orwin

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Course for under 4 years

Kimble’s music and movementWednesdays, 2pm – 2.45pmTutor: Alison Bacon£30 for 10 sessions

Sing and play games using musical instruments and colourful props to stimulate creativity and encourage learning. Fun filled experience for children and grown-ups alike.


21 January – 1 April 2015 (not 18 February)

Course for under 4 years

Tiny dancerWednesdays, 3pm – 4pmTutor: Alison Bacon£30 for 10 sessions

A fun and friendly dance class specially designed for children under 4 years and their parents / carers. Dance, move, sing and play together, using all kinds of music and props, including the popular ‘stretchy band’ (provided). No special equipment or clothing necessary.


21 January – 1 April 2015 (not 18 February)

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Book Kimble’s music and movement and Tiny dancer for £50 or Book any two for £50

Explore your creative side with our brilliant artists, fab materials and exciting activities, take part and have fun in our lovely theatre and studios. Let us know if you have any special requirements and we’ll do our best to make your visit a special one.

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Workshops for 4 – 7 years

Tiny theatre makersTutor: Hannah Torrance£20

Use art and drama to learn new things while having fun. Tell your favourite stories with props and puppets, all in one day.

I want my hat backMonday 20 October 2014 10am – 2pm

Where the wild things areMonday 16 February 2015 10am – 2pm

No peas for NellieSaturday 28 March 2015 10am – 2pm

Workshops for 12 – 17 years

Yo-Tabla! Wednesday, 10am – 2pmTutor: Rishii Chowdhury£20

Learn and feel confident playing basic tabla patterns and phrases. Appreciate Indian classical music and its impact on wellbeing. Fun approach to learning the tabla completed with yoga and breathing techniques.

22 October 2014

18 February 2015

Workshops for 10+ years and adults

Christmas all wrapped upSaturdays, 10am – 1pmTutor: Kat Iliffe£20 for 2 sessions

Festive family fun learning activity to make Christmas crafts. Create your own decorations, cards, labels and wrapping paper to wrap your loved ones’ gifts.

29 November and 13 December 2014

Book all three for £50

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Arts Award’s unique qualifications support young people to develop as artists and arts leaders.

Arts Award offers young people an inspiring arts journey. Each path can take a different direction – from fashion to film-making, from dance to design, from photography to poetry.

Arts Award is available at 5 different levels. For young people aged 7 to 25 years old there are the Discover and Explore levels, and Bronze, Silver and Gold for those aged 11 to 25 years old.

� Free drop-in Arts Award sessions fortnightly on Monday 4.30 – 6.30pm

� Discounts to ‘go and see‘ shows at Embrace Arts

Awesome Young Artists

We run fun and accessible activities throughout the year for children with disabilities and their families. Sessions include inclusive dance workshops, multisensory theatre, music and visual arts and crafts activities. Our experiences team programme Short Arts Breaks, working with specialist artists and companies to create fun, engaging and safe activities in our fully accessible arts centre.

For more details on any of these please contact our Education and Outreach team – email: [email protected]

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.... or just drop in any time to explore our facilities, including

■ free children’s activities in our cosy cafe

■ children’s art library

■ exhibitions

■ and free live music and dance on Tuesday lunchtime Soundbites.

Check out our what’s on guide and website for

■ children’s theatre

■ The Spark Festival programme

■ comedy for children at the Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival

■ projects, and schools workshops

■ exhibition tours

■ and sessions tailored for children with disabilities.....

Find out morewww.embracearts.co.uk Contact us to find out about our school holiday workshops and summer schools....

Fully accessible changing facility available with hoist and height adjustable changing bed, baby change, buggy zone and we’ll warm your bottles for you.

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Dance

Belly danceMondaysTutor: Doe Demure

Learn the sensual flowing and rhythmic bumping hip motions of Raks Sharki (the proper name for belly dance) and discover how it uses the whole body. Originally practised by women to prepare the body for pregnancy and childbirth, this dance form tones the abdomen and lower back.

For beginners£36 for 6 sessions

Designed for complete beginners, this course taught by a professional belly dancer will really enhance your dancing skills.

29 September – 3 November 20147.30pm – 8.30pm

12 January – 16 February 2015 6.30pm – 7.30pm

Open class8.30pm – 9.30pm£70 / £35 for 12 sessions

Move on from the beginner’s course and have fun learning a variety of routines as a group in this energetic class.

29 September – 15 December 2014


Hula hoop danceMondaysTutor: Doe Demure£45 for 6 sessions

For beginners

This course covers all the basics, including hooping on the waist, before moving on to ‘off body’ tricks, hooping on different parts of the body and learning to dance with the hoop. Great exercise, fun and easier than you may think. Hula hoops provided.

29 September – 3 November 20146.30pm – 7.30pm

12 January – 16 February 2015 7.30pm – 8.30pm

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Intermediate

Move on from the beginner’s course to tackle combinations and simple routines to link moves together, making your hooping much smoother and really taking your dancing to the next level. Hula hoops provided.

10 November – 15 December 20146.30pm – 7.30pm

23 February – 30 March 20157.30pm – 8.30pm

Burlesque for beginnersMondays Tutor: Doe Demure£36 for 6 sessions

Feel like a million dollars as Doe Demure helps you discover your cheeky, saucy side. Learn about styles of walking, posing, glove removal, stocking removal, the use of props and some fun routines. You will need opera gloves and stockings (this will be discussed at the first session) – bring your high heels.

10 November – 15 December 2014 7.30pm – 8.30pm

23 February – 30 March 2015

6.30pm – 7.30pm

Latin American dance Tuesdays7 October – 9 December 201420 January – 24 March 2015Tutor: Maggie Munoz£65 / £35 for 10 sessions

For beginners6pm – 7.30pm

Get on your feet and have a go at this fun, energetic and exciting dance style. Improve your health, fitness and wellbeing. For adults interested in learning the basic skills, this informal course led by an experienced dance facilitator requires no specialist clothing or footwear.

Intermediate

7.45pm – 9.15pm

Enjoy Latin dance in its many forms and explore some of its more skilled aspects in styles such as salsa, merengue, cha cha cha, cumbia and reggaeton. This course is aimed at those with some experience of Latin American dance.

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Ballroom boogie Fridays, 6pm – 7pm 17 October – 19 December 2014Tutor: Alison Bacon £40 for 10 sessions

You’ve seen the TV show, now try it for yourself in this fun and friendly class that will teach you some basic ballroom steps and improve your fitness and well-being. Learn moves from the Jive, Charleston and others to create lively routines to music from around the world that can be enjoyed by everyone.

Nilima Devi

Storytelling with Kathak dance Fridays, 6.30pm – 8pm16 January – 13 February 2015Tutor: Nilima Devi £40 / £25 for 5 sessions

Express a story through mime, facial expressions and hand gestures, while creating rhythm with your feet and body movement with this traditional Indian classical dance style. Learn to improvise in a fun way and have the freedom to express your creativity.

Ballestics Fridays, 7pm – 8pm17 October – 19 December 2014Tutor: Alison Bacon £40 for 10 sessions

Be inspired by the principles of ballet, while you have a lot of fun. Using classically inspired popular music, stretch, bend and soar your way to a stronger, healthier, happier you.

Arts Bar

Arts Bar is a vibrant, contemporary café bar, the perfect place to meet with friends at any time of the day or evening.

You can enjoy our high quality coffees and teas, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks, including alcohol. We offer a range of hot and cold food, with all recipes devised by the University’s award-winning Executive Head Chef. You are guaranteed a warm welcome thanks to our friendly staff, who make the Arts Bar a great place to be.

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Art History

Understanding ArtTuesdays, 2pm – 3.30pmTutor: Alan Caine £65 / £35 for 10 sessions

Picasso, Braque, Mondrian and Nicholson 7 October – 9 December 2014

Explore paintings by each of the artists. What is the purpose of ‘abstract’ shapes, colours and images which they offer to us, and why are their paintings so highly regarded?

Matisse, Delaunay, Kandinsky and Schmidt-Rotluff20 January – 24 March 2015

Strong colour is basic to these artists (from France, Russia and Germany). Each of them consciously distorts shapes and colours to create paintings which are clearly a step removed from the normal appearance of things. Kandinsky also moves into shapes and lines which seem closer to music than to representation. What have they achieved, and how can we ‘read’ them?

Thursdays, 7.30pm – 9pm Tutor: Alan Caine

Art, fantasy and imagination: Chagall, Klee, surrealism 9 October – 11 December 2014 £65 / £35 for 10 sessions

Chagall and Klee created paintings where imagination and fantasy meet us. The surrealists offered images meant to stir our curiosity. Botticelli’s Divine Comedy and Goya’s Caprices are also included.

Early 20th century American painters 19 February – 26 March 2015 £40 / £20 for 6 sessions

A broad survey of artists from Thomas Eakins and George Bellows to Williem de Kooning. What interests them? What is the impact of their work? In what ways are they American?

Exploring artWednesdays, 10.30am – 12pmTutors: Miriam Gill and guests£65 / £35 for 10 sessions

Art of Russia and Central Europe1 October – 10 December 2014 (not 22 October)

Explore the development, richness and distinctive artistic tradition of Russia and Central Europe, and how this art relates to the local traditions and influences from east and west.

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Art of the Dutch Golden Age14 January – 25 March 2015 (not 18 February)

Learn about the visual richness, innovative subject-matter and emerging art market of Holland in the 17th century. Look at great artists such as Rembrandt and Vermeer in detail.

Art examinedWednesdays, 1pm – 3pmTutors: Miriam Gill and guests£40 / £25 for 5 sessions

The art of the Great War 1 October – 5 November 2014 (not 22 October)

Examine traditions of visual representation and avant-garde concerns in First World War Art. Discover how art was changed by the experience of war and the need to remember.

Hidden symbols in famous paintings25 February – 25 March 2015

Religious heresy, illicit drugs, forbidden love and political intrigue are often cited as coded elements in celebrated art works. Uncover hidden symbolism and evaluate attempts to solve the ‘mysteries’ of visual imagery.

The grand tour Thursdays, 2pm – 3.30pm13 November – 11 December 2014Tutor: Conny Bailey £40 / £25 for 5 sessions

Encounter an informal excursion through the history of cultural travel, and its impact to date.

History of architectureThursdays, 7.30pm – 9pm 29 January – 12 February 2015Tutor: John Clark £15 / £10 for 3 sessions

Discover how the great thirteenth-century cathedrals were built, who built them, the social context at the time, and their spiritual symbolism.

African ArtSunday 26 OctoberTutor: Malika Kraamer £15 / £10 or both for £20 / £15

Textile fashion in Africa10am – 1pm

Enjoy the stunning and fashion history and styles from different parts of Africa, and reflect on how these relate to Britain and the current global fashion trends.

Contemporary African Art1.30pm – 4.30pm

A fascinating insight into the work of contemporary artists from Africa, and how their work is perceived locally and internationally.

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Exploring South Asian fiction Tuesdays, 10am – 12pm 27 January – 10 March 2015 (not 17 February) Tutor: Farhana Shaikh £50 / £25 for 6 sessions

Discover emerging voices in South Asian fiction and explore the region’s diverse culture and landscape through some of its most talented writers.

Get started on creative writingTuesdays, 10.30am – 12.30pm11 November – 16 December 2014Tutor: Katie Sone £50 / £25 for 6 sessions

Encourage and develop your creative writing in an environment designed to bring out the creative writer in you.

Further creative writing Mondays, 10.30am – 12.30pm23 February – 30 March 2015 Tutor: Fiona Linday £50 / £25 for 6 sessions

For those writers embarked on a current creative writing project. Share, discuss and get feedback on your narrative to create a more polished piece of fiction.

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Writing School Leicester presents

Creative writing taster daySaturday 4 October 2014 11am – 5pm £40 / £22

Explore poetry, novel writing & memoir in these practical workshop sessions introducing the Writing School’s tutors.

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PerformanceImprovisational comedySaturday 1 November 2014 10am – 8:30pmTutor: Lyndi Smith£40 / £22

Learn the improvisation games, comedy and spontaneous skills made famous by ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ You will perform for a live audience at the end of the day!

What’s the story? Saturdays 17 January – 14 February 2015 10am – 12.30pm

21 February 2015, 4pm – 10pm (including showcase for Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival)Tutor: Kirsty Munro £60 / £30 for 6 sessions

Do you like funny stories? Come along and learn how to spin a good yarn and make people chuckle. These fun and practical sessions offer practical experience in comedy writing, acting, improvisation and performance techniques. There will be an opportunity to perform and show off your new-found skills at the end of the course in a special showcase. Open to all and complete beginners welcome.

Reading and thinking Tuesdays, 7pm – 9pm Tutor: Richard Gill £65 / £35 for 10 sessions

Wild America30 September – 9 December 2014 (not 21 October)

Explore 19th and 20th century American literature that encounters the extreme landscape and climate, and the place of the people in it.

Comic Writing13 January – 24 March 2015 (not 17 February)

Enjoy the spirit of comedy. Experience the lightness and genius of English writing that deals with human follies and foibles.

King Lear

Shakespeare and Leicester Saturday 31 January 2015 10am – 5pm Tutor: Ben Spiller £40 / £22

Take a closer look at two of Shakespeare’s plays that dramatise Richard III and Lear, two kings who met their fate in Leicester.

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Silver jewellery Fridays, 10am – 12.30pmTutor: Kate Bajic£120 / £80 for 10 sessions

For beginners17 October – 19 December 2014

An introduction to design techniques and methods for working in silver to create your own stunning, wearable pieces.

For improvers13 February – 24 April 2015 (not 3 April)

An opportunity to learn from a professional jeweller and develop a wide range of skills for working in silver.

Working in silverSaturday, 10am – 3.30pmTutor: Kate Bajic£60 / £40

Learn how to make your own pieces using techniques including soldering, sawing, hammering, drilling, doming and filing. Suitable for both beginners and improvers.

Rings and cufflinks22 November 2014

Earrings, pendants and pins7 March 2015

Abstract batikSaturday 18 October 2014 10am – 3.30pmTutor: Andrew Wynne £40 / £22

Experiment with creative and expressive contemporary batik, simple but effective painterly techniques on papers and fabrics using resists, discharge and dyes.

Decorating glass Saturday 18 October 2014 10am – 4pmTutor: Kat Christou £40 / £22

Learn the basics of glass fusing. You will be introduced to different ways of using glass and take part cutting and decorating small samples of glass ready to be fused in the kiln.

Jewellery making and crafts

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Block printed silk scarf Saturday 15 November 2014 10am – 1pmTutor: Linda Harding£20 / £10

Create your own beautiful and unique art silk scarf using vibrant dyes, add textural effects and patterns by printing with hand carved wooden blocks.

Fused glass jewellery Saturdays 24 January, 10am – 4pm and 31 January 2015, 10am – 12pmTutor: Kat Christou £40 / £22

Learn about fused glass to create beautiful jewellery. You will learn how to make an impressive selection of cufflinks, pendants, rings and earrings.

Kat Christou

Photography

Cyanotypes Saturday 15 November 2014 10am – 3pm £40 / £22

Discover one of the earliest forms of photography. Explore the Cyanotype process and make images on paper and fabric from your own photographs.

Pinhole photography Saturday 7 February 2015 10am – 3pm £40 / £22

Learn about the science of light, images, and pinholes, while making your own pinhole camera. Develop the photos you take in a darkroom and reverse them into positive prints.

Inspirational silk painting Saturday 28 March 2015 10am – 3.30pmTutor: Andrew Wynne £40 / £22

Use the traditional decorative textile techniques on silk with contemporary materials and processes. You will create several inspiring samples using resists and dyes.

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Monday The art of drawing Geoff Beasley 10am 1pm 06 October 2014 15 December 2014 4

Portraiture Geoff Beasley 10am 12.30pm 12 January 2015 23 March 2015 4

Tuesday Adventures in Art Guest tutors 10am 12pm 30 September 2014 31 March 2015 9

Mixed Media Collage Stephen Coley 7pm 9pm 07 October 2014 16 December 2014 4

Pen and ink artwork Stephen Coley 7pm 9pm 13 January 2015 24 March 2015 5

Abstract painting Maria Collingham 1.30pm 4.30pm 11 November 2014 16 December 2014 4

Abstract watercolour Lois Gardner Sabet 1.30pm 4.30pm 24 February 2015 31 March 2015 4

Wednesday Art foundations Peter Clayton 10am 12.30pm 08 October 2014 05 November 2014 5 25 February 2015 25 March 2015

Art and ideas Peter Clayton 1pm 4pm 08 October 2014 05 November 2014 5 25 February 2015 25 March 2015

Life drawing Diane Hall 6.30pm 8.30pm 15 October 2014 12 November 2014 8 18 February 2015 18 March 2015

Painting problems Jenny Wright 10am 3pm 12 November 2014 17 December 2014 6 07 January 2015 11 February 2015

Nineteen degrees Nineteen degrees 6pm 8pm 19 November 2014 10 December 2014 10 21 January 2015 11 February 2015

Thursday Problem and Criticism Diane Hall 11am 12.30pm 02 October 2014 11 December 2014 6 themes 09 October 2014 18 December 2014 08 January 2015 19 March 2015 15 January 2015 26 March 2015

Painting and drawing Leila Houston 2pm 4.30pm 09 October 2014 18 December 2014 7 themes 15 January 2015 26 March 2015

Investigating drawing Steph Knowles 7pm 9pm 09 October 2014 18 December 2014 7

Drawn Steph Knowles 11am 1pm 15 January 2015 26 March 2015 6

Friday Life drawing Scott Bridgwood 2pm 4.30pm 03 October 2014 12 December 2014 8 16 January 2015 27 March 2015

Botanical drawing and Georgia Danvers 10am 1pm 14 November 2014 19 December 2014 7 painting 30 January 2015 13 March 2015

Saturday Life drawing: Portraiture Scott Bridgwood 10am 3.30pm 04 October 2014 04 October 2014 8-9 Masterclass 22 November 2014 22 November 2014 For absolute beginners 28 February 2015 28 February 2015

Life Drawing: Diane Hall 10am 3.30pm 25 October 2014 25 October 2014 8 Shapes and proportions 31 January 2015 31 January 2015 21 March 2015 21 March 2015

Still life: focus on Maria Collingham 10am 4pm 29 November 2014 29 November 2014 9 white objects

Monday Singing for fun John Gull 1.30pm 3.30pm 29 September 2014 15 December 2014 10 12 January 2015 30 March 2015

Jazz performance Richard Everitt 7.15pm 9.15pm 29 September 2014 01 December 2014 11 12 January 2015 16 March 2015

Wednesday Guitar: Acoustic Ketan Patel 5.30pm 6.30pm 08 October 2014 17 December 2014 11 for beginners 14 January 2015 25 March 2015

Guitar: Acoustic Ketan Patel 6.30pm 7.30pm 08 October 2014 17 December 2014 11 improvers 14 January 2015 25 March 2015

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Wednesday Guitar: Classical Ketan Patel 7.30pm 8.30pm 08 October 2014 17 December 2014 11 for beginners 14 January 2015 25 March 2015

Guitar: Classical Ketan Patel 8.30pm 9.30pm 08 October 2014 17 December 2014 11 improvers 14 January 2015 25 March 2015

Friday Yo-Tabla! Rishii Chowdhury 6.30pm 7.30pm 20 February 2015 27 March 2015 11

Saturday Yo-Tabla! Rishii Chowdhury 10am 4pm 13 December 2014 13 December 2014 11

Sunday Sax from scratch Ian Hill 10am 3pm 01 March 2015 01 March 2015 11

Monday Experiments in sculpture Austin Orwin 6.30pm 9pm 06 October 2014 15 December 2014 12 12 January 2015 23 March 2015

Thursday Sculptural Ceramics Austin Orwin 10am 12.30pm 02 October 2014 11 December 2014 12 15 January 2015 26 March 2015

Experiments in sculpture Austin Orwin 6.30pm 9pm 02 October 2014 11 December 2014 12 15 January 2015 26 March 2015

Saturday Get a head in sculpture Austin Orwin 10am 4pm 07 March 2015 07 March 2015 12

Monday Tiny theatre makers Hannah Torrance 10am 2pm 20 October 2014 20 October 2014 13 16 February 2015 16 February 2015

Wednesday Kimble’s music and Alison Bacon 2pm 2.45pm 08 October 2014 17 December 2014 13 movement 21 January 2015 01 April 2015

Tiny dancer Alison Bacon 3pm 4pm 08 October 2014 17 December 2014 13 21 January 2015 01 April 2015

Yo-Tabla! Rishii Chowdhury 10am 2pm 22 October 2014 22 October 2014 14 18 February 2015 18 February 2015

Saturday Christmas all wrapped up Kat Iliffe 10am 1pm 29 November 2014 13 December 2014 14

Tiny theatre makers Hannah Torrance 10am 2pm 28 March 2015 28 March 2015 14

Monday Hula Hoop dance Doe Demure 6.30pm 7.30pm 29 September 2014 03 November 2014 17 for beginners 7.30pm 8.30pm 12 January 2015 16 February 2015

Belly dance for beginners Doe Demure 7.30pm 8.30pm 29 September 2014 03 November 2014 17 6.30pm 7.30pm 12 January 2015 16 February 2015

Belly dance open class Doe Demure 8.30pm 9.30pm 29 September 2014 15 December 2014 17 12 January 2015 30 March 2015

Hula hoop dance Doe Demure 6.30pm 7.30pm 10 November 2014 15 December 2014 18 intermediate 7.30pm 8.30pm 23 February 2015 30 March 2015

Burlesque for beginners Doe Demure 7.30pm 8.30pm 10 November 2014 15 December 2014 18 6.30pm 7.30pm 23 February 2015 30 March 2015

Tuesday Latin American dance Maggie Munoz 6pm 7.30pm 07 October 2014 09 December 2014 18 for beginners 20 January 2015 24 March 2015

Latin American dance Maggie Munoz 7.45pm 9.15pm 07 October 2014 09 December 2014 18 intermediate 20 January 2015 24 March 2015

Friday Ballroom boogie Alison Bacon 6pm 7pm 17 October 2014 19 December 2014 19

Ballestics Alison Bacon 7pm 8pm 17 October 2014 19 December 2014 19

Storytelling with Nilima Devi 6.30pm 8pm 16 January 2015 13 February 2015 19 Kathak dance


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Tuesday Understanding art Alan Caine 2pm 3.30pm 07 October 2014 09 December 2014 20 20 January 2015 24 March 2015

Wednesday Exploring art Miriam Gill 10.30am 12pm 01 October 2014 10 December 2014 20 and guests 14 January 2015 25 March 2015

Art examined Miriam Gill 1pm 3pm 01 October 2014 05 November 2014 21 and guests 25 February 2015 25 March 2015

Thursday Understanding art Alan Caine 7.30pm 9pm 09 October 2014 11 December 2014 20 19 February 2015 26 March 2015

The grand tour Conny Bailey 2pm 3.30pm 13 November 2014 11 December 2014 21

History of Architecture John Clark 7.30pm 9pm 29 January 2015 12 February 2015 21

Sunday Textile fashion in Africa Malika Kraamer 10am 1pm 26 October 2014 26 October 2014 21

Contemporary African Malika Kraamer 1.30pm 4.30pm 26 October 2014 26 October 2014 21 Art

Monday Further creative writing Fiona Linday 10.30am 12.30pm 23 February 2015 30 March 2015 22

Tuesday Reading and thinking Richard Gill 7pm 9pm 30 September 2014 09 December 2014 23 13 January 2015 24 March 2015

Get started on Katie Sone 10.30am 12.30pm 11 November 2014 16 December 2014 22 creative writing

Exploring South Farhana Shaikh 10am 12pm 27 January 2015 10 March 2015 22 Asian Fiction

Saturday Creative writing Writing School 11am 5pm 04 October 2014 04 October 2014 22 taster day Leicester

Shakespeare and Ben Spiller 10am 5pm 31 January 2015 31 January 2015 22 Leicester

Saturday Improvisational comedy Lyndi Smith 10am 8.30pm 01 November 2014 01 November 2014 23

What’s the story? Kirsty Munro 10am 4pm 17 January 2015 14 February 2015 23 12.30pm 10pm 21 February 2015 21 February 2015

Friday Silver jewellery Kate Bajic 10am 12.30pm 17 October 2014 19 December 2014 24 for beginners

Silver jewellery Kate Bajic 10am 12.30pm 13 February 2015 24 April 2015 24 for improvers

Saturday Abstract batik Andrew Wynne 10am 3.30pm 18 October 2014 18 October 2014 24

Decorating glass Kat Christou 10am 4pm 18 October 2014 18 October 2014 24

Block printed silk scarf Linda Harding 10am 1pm 15 November 2014 15 November 2014 25

Working in silver Kate Bajic 10am 3.30pm 22 November 2014 22 November 2014 24 Rings and cufflinks

Fused glass jewellery Kat Christou 10am 4pm 24 January 2015 31 January 2015 25 10am 12pm

Working in silver Kate Bajic 10am 3.30pm 07 March 2015 07 March 2015 25 Earrings, pendants and pins

Inspirational silk Andrew Wynne 10am 3.30pm 28 March 2015 28 March 2015 25 painting

Saturday Cyanotypes Leicester Lo-Fi 10am 3pm 15 November 2014 15 November 2014 25

Pinhole photography Leicester Lo-Fi 10am 3pm 07 February 2015 07 February 2015 25

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Go online available 24 hours a day at www.embracearts.co.uk.

Call us to pay by debit or credit card on (0116) 252 2455.

Pop in to see us and buy over the counter.

Post your completed downloaded booking form from our website, a cheque for the total made payable to ‘University of Leicester’ to Box Office, Embrace Arts, Richard Attenborough centre, PO Box 138, Lancaster Road, Leicester LE1 7HA.

Box office open 9.15am – 7.30pm, (closed Bank Holidays, 24 December – 4 January 2015).

Please note the course / workshop fee must be paid in full at the time of booking. Basic materials are provided but there may be some additional costs on certain practical courses.

Booking policy

Bookings are dealt with on a first-come, first-served basis and only on receipt of the full fee. Some of our courses / workshops are extremely popular and sell out quickly, so you are advised to book early. If the course / workshop you want is fully subscribed, your name can be added to a waiting list for cancellations. All bookings sent in advance by post will be treated equally regardless of the date we receive them, and opened on the day when bookings open in no particular order of priority.

Age guidance

Generally our courses / workshops are most suited to those aged 16+ years, unless they are children and family activities or otherwise stated. Younger people may be able to attend at the discretion of the tutor. Please contact us to discuss.

Book your place in advance and avoid the queues – we do not charge a booking fee, however you book

How to book

Cancellations

Occasionally some of our courses / workshops are cancelled due to low numbers. If this happens, you will be given a full refund. Wherever possible, we aim to let you know of a cancellation at least seven days before the course / workshop starts. If you have to cancel your booking for a course / workshop, we will refund the fee, less a 15% administration charge, provided you give us at least seven days’ notice by email or in writing. Details of our booking and cancellation policy are on our website.

Concessions

We offer concessions to:

■ people on income-related benefits such as job seeker’s allowance, disabled person’s tax credit and pensions credit guarantee;

■ those on non-income related benefits such as disability living allowance / personal independence payment, severe disability living allowance and incapacity benefit;

■ unwaged dependents of those in receipt of certain concessions; and

■ students in full-time education.

Full details are on our website. When booking, please let us know which concession you are claiming and provide proof of entitlement.

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Embrace Arts @embracearts

RNID Typetalk service: 18001 0116 252 2455

Buses: 47, 47a, 48, 48a, 80 / 80a

Car parking: After 6pm and at weekends – free at the Medical Sciences Building next door. Weekdays – pay and display on Lancaster Road and in Victoria Park (De Montfort Hall, entrance on Granville Road). Four spaces at Embrace Arts.

Cycle parking: at Embrace Arts and in front of the Medical Sciences Building.

If you need help in understanding this information, require a copy in Braille, larger print, on CD or audiotape, or would like a translator, please contact us. Access and inclusion are at the heart of our philosophy and we aim to provide a friendly, creative environment where disabled users can engage fully with all our activities. Embrace Arts is purpose built to enable access for everyone regardless of physical needs. While we are not able to provide all levels of support, we give free places to personal assistants of disabled learners attending courses and workshops.

Embrace Arts is the University of Leicester’s arts centre and part of the Institute of Lifelong Learning.

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