summer school 2012

SUMMER SCHOOL

Schoolof

Arts

11 - 18AUGUST

2012

About the School of ArtsThe School of Arts was established in 1886, and today remains central to the Malverncampus of South Worcestershire College. We offer a contemporary programme enriched by the inclusion of the traditional Art and Crafts areas from our heritage. OurSummer School for adults is well-established, friendly and taught by professional artists.

The College is situated at the foot of the hills, in the Victorian Spa town of Malvern. If youare visiting for a summer break, Malvern is an ideal base for exploring the Heart of England. There is a good range of accommodation in the area and the Tourist Information Centre (01684 892289) will be happy to assist visitors with bookings, and advise on other local attractions.

Summer School caters for many different interests. Classes range from short half daysthrough to 2 day events; and we have included a timetable on P16 to help you chooseand plan. Current students can extend their studies, and others may come as a holidaytreat. Teachers find the Summer School useful for inspiring new ideas, and for many people it gives a chance to try something new.

We have a large car park and are within walking distance of the local train station. Ourrefectory offers a variety of hot and cold lunchtime meals, and drinks and snacks duringthe day.

Enjoy browsing the booklet. For postal bookings please use the form on page 17, and aninformation pack including a map and any material requirements will be sent to you -you may wish to enquire about the materials before you enrol. We look forward to meeting you in the summer.

For those wishing to continue with part-time Art & Craft activities, we offer approximately100 classes per term and are introducing residential weekends, starting in November2012. For details about these or our BTEC Art & Design, Access to Art and City & GuildsEmbroidery programmes, please contact us on:

01684 565351

Caroline Park, Head of School of Arts

Contents

A Journey Into Colour 2

Abstract Painting 2

Anatomy for Artists 2

Botanical Illustration 2

Flower Painting 3

Introduction to Oils 3

Life Drawing with Expression 3

Life Drawing with Rhythm & Flow 3

Mounting, Framing & Presentation 4

Painterley Printmaking 4

Pastel Still Life 4

Portrait Painting 4

The Magic of Sketchbooks 5

Traditional Illustration 5

Watercolour Workshops 6

Bookbinding Workshops 7

Calligraphy Workshops 7

Clay Day 8

Kiln Fired Glass 8

Papermaking 8

Silver Jewellery 8

Stained Glass 9

Art History 10

Local History - People and Places 10

Wildlife Gardening 10

Morning Meditation 11

Trace Your Family Tree 11

Sculpture Workshops 12

Contemporary Machine Embroidery 13

Country Style Bunting 13

Feltmaking & Natural Fabrics 13

Layer & Stitched 14

Shibori Dyeing 14

The Mystery of the Disappearing 9-patch 14

Upcycled Blue Jeans Bag 14

Timetable 16

Booking Form 17

Art

Crafts

Lectures

Lifestyle & Leisure

Sculpture

Textiles

Timetable & Booking Form

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Art

Brian Gorst is an experienced tutor who gained his MFAfrom the Graduate School of Figurative Art, New York.

This one day workshop uses digital presentations, mixed-media exercises and interactive activities to explorecolour theory and its application in art and design.On a voyage of discovery you will be introduced to theelements of hue, value and intensity, understand thefunction of the colour wheel and explore colour mixing,colour relationships, emotion and colour.

This enjoyable course is appropriate for students who work inoils, acrylics, watercolour, mixed media or an applied artsactivity.

Wed 15 August, 10am - 4.30pm Ref: MSUN100 Price: £48

Marianne Ryan is a practising artist specialising inpainting and drawing. She trained at Goldsmiths College,London and now teaches both privately and in ArtColleges.

During this workshop students will investigate a number ofdifferent starting points for non-representational work,with colour being of primary importance.A brief presentation of abstract paintings will inspirediscussion of possibilities.

Some experience would be helpful, but you do not needto be a practising painter. You are welcome to bring anymedium and by the end of day you will be able toproduce an abstract painting.

Mon 13 August, 10am - 4.30pmRef: MSUN102 Price: £48

Brian Gorst is a practising artist who studied artisticanatomy at the Graduate School of Figurative Art, NewYork.

Over two days, students will unlock the hidden secrets ofthe human skeleton; discover the form andcharacteristics of all the main muscle groups; and learnhow anatomical understanding can aid more expressive,creative and inventive figure drawings.

The course is aimed at artists, illustrators, students andanyone with an interest in how the figure works. We willwork from the life model, the human skeleton and theCollege’s impressive collection of plaster statuary.Sat 11 & Sun 12 August, 10am - 4.30pmRef: MSUN104 Price: £95

Elizabeth Beattie is a practising artist and experiencedtutor with an honours degree in Fine Art and a doctoratein History of Art. She has exhibited in the UK and Ireland.

Explore the beauty of flowers, plants and foliage tocreate botanical illustrations from direct observation.

Beginning with observational drawing, composition andexperimentation with a range of materials, students willprogress onto a single illustration in a chosen medium orcreate a number of works from different viewpoints.

Demonstrations will be given with reference to majorhistorical and contemporary works of art. The workshopaims to provide a friendly and supportive learningenvironment. Suitable for all levels of ability frombeginners to more experienced artists.

Fri 17 August, 10am - 4.30pmRef: MSUN118 Price: £55

A Journey into Colour

Abstract Painting

Anatomy for Artists

Botanical Illustration

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Art

Kim Williams is an experienced tutor whose paintingsand charcoal drawings, specialising in flowers, interiorsand the landscape, are exhibited internationally.

Over two days students will be shown the process ofcreating an impressive flower painting in either oils oracrylics. Students will select and arrange flowers into asuitably lit composition and be guided through theprocesses of initial lay-in and under-painting to thefinished picture.

During the course, Kim will also give an informative talkand slideshow on her own flower paintings, detailing hermethods and procedures, and relating these to the greatstill life and flower painters of the past.

Mon 13 & Tues 14 August, 10am - 4.30pmRef: MSUN133 Price: £92

Brian Gorst is a practising artist who gained his MFA inNew York and now exhibits and sells work in oils.

This is a practical workshop exploring the main qualities,uses and techniques of this most versatile of mediums.

With expert advice on tools, materials and paintingsurfaces, students will progress through projects focussingon: wet-into-wet blending, Impressionistic colour, and theuse of transparent colours (glazing).

Suitable for beginners and those wishing to improve theirskills.


Julia Beard graduated with a Fine Art Degree fromCheltenham School of Art. She is an experiencedteacher who has exhibited work at various galleriesincluding the Royal Academy.

This stimulating two day workshop will explore the humanform. The emphasis will be on an expressive and intuitiveapproach to life drawing.

Students will be introduced to a variety of enjoyabletechniques and exercises to improve freedom withindrawing.

Mon 13 & Tues 14 August, 10am - 4.30pmRef: MSUN146 Price: £110

Guy Woodford has run life drawing classes here formany years, and his expertise as a sculptor adds gentleemphasis to the 3D qualities of the human figure.

The human figure is an ideal subject for expandingpowers of observation, understanding of form and thedevelopment of drawing.

This day will feature two models; working in short andlonger poses designed to stretch your life drawing skills.

You will be encouraged to work big and bold. Choice of medium is up to you - beginners may wish tostay with pencil, others may opt for charcoal, conté orpen and wash.

Sat 18 August, 10am - 4.30pm Ref: MSUN147 Price: £55

Flower Painting Life Drawing with Expression

Life Drawing with Rhythm & FlowIntroduction to Oils

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Art

Brian Gorst is a practising artist who has over fifteenyears experience in framing and curating exhibitions. Hisadvice and guidance on how to present students’ workhas often proved invaluable.

This one day workshop covers all the practicalities ofpresenting art works including cutting window mounts,selecting mouldings and mount board, glass cutting,some decorative frame finishes and preparing a portfoliofor interview.

A must for all art students!

Sat 18 August, 10am - 4.30pmRef: MSUN152 Price: £48

Issy Lammas trained as a Painter/Printmaker atHarrogate and Cheltenham, and works in a variety ofmediums. She is keen to encourage less toxic forms ofprintmaking and loves experimenting with newapproaches.

Explore the rich diversity of images that can be producedusing simple equipment and oil-based printing inks. Enjoythe spontaneous approach of monotypes and theflexibility of monoprinting, and discover the secrets ofpainterly printmaking.

This workshop is suitable for beginners and experiencedartists wanting to develop their skills.

Wed 15 August, 10am - 4.30pmRef: MSUN155 Price: £52

Frida Moores is an experienced Malvern campus tutor.She trained at Camberwell School of Art and LondonUniversity, and is a practising artist working in a range ofmedia.

Students will be given the opportunity in this workshop toexplore the beautiful medium of pastels - using either oilor soft pastels, students will create a beautiful still life.

Suitable for all abilities.

Sun 12 August, 10am - 4.30pmRef: MSUN158 Price: £50

Marianne Ryan is an experienced tutor and practisingartist with a particular interest in portraiture.

During this course students will focus on the structure ofthe head, drawing it from a number of different angles.Following this they will practice capturing a likeness.

Freedom and expression will be encouraged throughoutand there will be two different models over two days.

The course is suitable for both beginners and those withsome experience. Students may work in the medium oftheir choice (e.g. acrylics, oils, pastels, charcoal)

Wed 15 & Thur 16 August, 10am - 4.30pmRef: MSUN162 Price: £105

Mounting, Framing & Presentation

Portrait PaintingPainterley Printmaking

Pastel Still Life

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Brian Gorst is an internationally exhibited artist andexperienced tutor. As a practising artist, Brian has foundsketching and the use of sketchbooks to be the essenceof good practice.

This one day course looks at how working in sketchbookscan train the observing eye and the drawing hand togive greater flight to expression and feeling; and serve asan engine to thought and ideas.

Students will look at examples of the sketchbook work ofpractising artists and designers; explore various drawingmaterials and tackle a number of sketching projectsthroughout the day.

Materials, including sketchbooks, can be purchasedduring the workshop.

Thurs 16 August, 10am - 4.30pmRef: MSUN178 Price: £45

Marianne Ryan is a practising artist specialising inpainting and drawing, who has worked as an illustrator.She trained at Goldsmiths College, London.

Focussing on traditional illustration with emphasis on theillustrator’s art rather than the use of lettering or typeface,students will be introduced to the characteristics of keyillustrators’ work.

Following exercises in design, drawing and paintingstudents will be able to create detailed work, usingwatercolour, gouache, pen, ink or other suitable media.

Your personal illustration could be a book jacket, CDcover, bookmark, greetings card, illumination orillustration for prose or poetry.

Sat 11 & Sun 12 August, 10am - 4.30pmRef: MSUN182 Price: £96

Art

The Magic of Sketchbooks

Traditional Illustration

Access to Art

Are you 19 or over and would like to

study Art at a Higher Level?

If so, our established Access to Art course is

for you

Equivalent to 3 A-Levels

Entry by portfolio - no qualifications required

2 days a week over one year

Ideal preparation for Higher Education, career

change or to develop art skills and confidence.

Contact us for details on 01684 565351

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Art

Frida Moores is an experienced Malvern campus tutor.She trained at Camberwell School of Art and LondonUniversity and is a practising artist who works in a range ofmedia including watercolour. Her Summer Schoolworkshops are always a popular choice whether you area beginner or more experienced watercolour painter.Classes can be taken individually or students might like towork their way through all four!

Have a Splash!This one day workshop is suitable for anyone who wouldlike to dip their paintbrush in watercolour for the first timeor for watercolour artists who would benefit from a dayloosening up and splashing about.

Frida will introduce you to the qualities of this enjoyablemedium and show you how to control its sometimesunruly behaviour.

Dive in and enjoy!

Tues 14 August, 10am - 4.30pmRef: MSUN139 Price: £50

One Day WondersThis workshop will show you how to produce a wonderfulwatercolour painting in a day - amaze yourself and yourfriends!

Frida will provide a range of stimulating subject matter asinspiration (from cakes to crabs!)

She will teach you glazing techniques and her specialmethod for an easily obtainable painting in a day.

Produce a stunning picture good enough to eat.


Summer Flowers

Working in a studio full of beautiful summer flowers, youwill enjoy learning to observe and capture their colours,shapes and forms.

Watercolour is an ideal medium for flower painting withits clarity of colour, flowing nature and translucentproperties.

Preserve this summer forever.5Wed 15 August, 10am - 4.30pmRef: MSUN175 Price: £50

The Landscape

Join Frida to learn a simple approach to landscapepainting and apply this to working outside in the stunningsetting of the Malvern Hills.

If it rains, students will be able to produce their landscapepictures working in a studio setting.


Watercolour Workshops

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Anna Yevtukh studied art and bookbinding in theUkraine and has been making unusual creative bookssince 1998. She is a member of the Society ofBookbinders and the local Guild of Designer Craftsmen.

Orthodox Style BindingAnna will introduce traditional full-leather OrthodoxBinding and show you the different skills involved in thisprocess. Students will create a cover design and learnhow to make and attach traditional fasteners. This one day workshop is designed for experiencedbookbinders but beginners are also welcome.Sat 11 August, 10am - 4.30pmRef: MSUN117 Price: £52

Book Shaped Leather BoxDuring this workshop students will learn how to create anobject of art - a leather box with a soul. Anna will showstudents her creative work and teach them the skills todesign and make a box that looks just like a book to takehome with them.

This one day workshop is suitable for beginners and thosewith more experience.Sun 12 August, 10am - 4.30pmRef: MSUN113 Price: £52

Crossed Structure Leather BindingIn this workshop, Anna will lead students through makinga Basic Crossed Structure Binding, a full leather notebookwith clean-cut edges. The covers of this book becomepart of the sewing structure and interlock with each otherfrom front to back.

Discover how to sew folds of paper onto the cover strapsto create your very own handmade book.Suitable for beginners and those with more experience.Sat 18 August 10am - 4.30pmRef: MSUN114 Price: £50

Bookbinding Workshops Calligraphy Workshops

Elizabeth Beattie is an experienced teacher andcalligrapher who has exhibited her work in the UK andIreland. She is a member of the Calligraphy and LetteringArts Society and is a Fine Art graduate with a doctoratein History of Art.

Calligraphy for BeginnersWorking in a friendly group setting, this workshop willprovide an introduction to Calligraphy. Guidance will begiven according to individual need, and the Italic style willbe used to teach calligraphic fluency. There will bedemonstrations of tools and materials used as well asadvice on techniques for design and layout of text.

Students will produce a piece of Calligraphy inspired bytext of their own choice.


Calligraphy for Beginners and ImproversProviding an in depth experience of Calligraphy includinggold in calligraphic design, this can be taken as a standalone class or as an extension to the one above.

Students will be introduced to the Foundational letteringstyle also known as Roundhand to produce a piece ofwork in poetry or prose.

Following a demonstration of gilding using techniques oflaying flat gold, students will be able to gild their ownchoice of letters based on medieval illumination.

A very ‘hands on’ experience in a friendly group setting!

Tues 14 August, 10am - 4.30pmRef: MSUN121 Price: £56

Crafts

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Crafts

Heather Barningham has established her own studioand developed her personal style including a range ofstoneware ceramics. She exhibits regularly and is amember of the Worcester Guild of Designer Craftsmen.

Enjoy a day exploring the versatility of clay whereHeather will provide design ideas and help you developyour own project.

Individual tuition will be given in both throwing (using thewheel) and hand building using coiling. Suitable forbeginners and those with some experience.

Fired items will be available for collection in the Autumnterm.


Lorna Prudden is an artist working in glass who makeskiln fired wall panels and bespoke items in her studio.

Suitable for beginners, and students who are alreadyexperienced in glass, this popular course will introduceyou to the contemporary techniques of working withfused glass.

Learn how to cut and prepare glass for fusing, in order tocreate a beautiful hanging panel or tile. Techniquesinclude experimenting with bullseye glass, frits andstringers, and entrapping metal within the fused glass.

Kiln firing will take place after the class and finishedprojects can be collected in the Autumn term.


Mon 13 August, 10am - 4.30pm Ref: MSUN144 Price: £60

Caroline Park is Head of Arts at the Malvern campus.She uses hand-made paper extensively both with herstudents and in her own mixed media work.

Making paper is great fun and the basic techniques areso easy that only ordinary household equipment isneeded. We will make a range of papers and explorethe effects created by embossing, laminating, colourmixing, creating pattern, and using additives in the pulp.The resulting handmade papers can be used for avariety of 2D, 3D, fine art or craft work purposes.

Materials will be supplied but students may like to bring insome more personal resources to create individual papers for their own artwork.


Belinda Gilbert has a Degree in Jewellery andSilversmithing from The School of Jewellery in Birmingham,and an award from the British Jewellers’ Association. Sheis an experienced Jeweller and teacher.

These classes are designed for anyone interested injewellery making. They are suitable for both beginnersand those with more experience. All aspects of thesubject will be introduced from design through to makinga piece of individual jewellery.

Silver is not included in the course fee but will beprovided at a reasonable cost.

Sat 11-Sun 12 August, 10am-4.30pm Ref: MSUN170 Price: £95

Wed 15-Thu 16 August, 10am-4.30pm Ref: MSUN169 Price: £95


Clay Day

Kiln Fired Glass

Papermaking

Silver Jewellery

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Crafts

Liz Huppert is an experienced tutor and Stained Glassartist using a Tiffany copper technique. Inspired by natureand embellished with coloured wire work and etching,her work takes on an intricate three dimensional quality.

This two day course will give beginners an introduction tothis interesting, varied and enjoyable craft. You will beintroduced to techniques such as copper foiling andleaded work, and the basics of design and glass cutting.You will design and make an appliqué panel and a smallcopper foiled panel to take home.

A limited amount of specialist materials are included inthe course fee. Extra materials will also be available at areasonable cost.

Fri 17 - Sat 18 August, 10am - 4.30pmRef: MSUN173 Price: £100

Stained GlassBTEC Art & Design

Level 2 & 3

GCSE and A-Level

equivalents

End of Year Exhibition

Be inspired by our fantasticrange of student art, craft &

design work

6 - 11 July 2012(closed Sunday)

10am - 3pm at the Malvern campus

To Join The Fun:

Phone 01684 565351 and ask for Celia Barradell,

Course Manager

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Lectures

Mandy Carwood studied Art History at the Barber Institute

and is an exceptional tutor with a passion for exploring art

history. These half day illustrated talks are fun and informative.

A Truly British Sensation: The Young British ArtistsTate Modern’s major exhibition this year will provide an overview

of, arguably, Britain’s most controversial artist - Damien Hirst. Join

the debate as we evaluate his oeuvre alongside his fellow YBAs:

Tracey Emin, Michael Landy, Marc Quinn, Sarah Lucas, Marcus

Harvey, Rachael Whiteread, Anya Galllaccio and Chris Ofili.

Mon 13 August, 10am - 1pm

Ref: MSUN122 Price: £25

“All the World’s a Stage”: Rubens and the Theatricality ofthe BaroqueFlesh, texture, vibrant colour, vivid violence, explicit action, raw

emotion and skillful lighting: no this isn’t a trailer for a blockbuster

movie - but a time of high drama and Rubens is its master. We

will explore the development of theatre alongside Rubens’

masterpieces with an emphasis on the Banqueting House: the

setting for Charles I’s masques, receptions and execution!

Tues 14 August, 10am - 1pm


William Blake: seeing the World in a Grain of SandBlake was a poet, illustrator, engraver, writer and painter - a

deeply mystical man who despised the rational age in which he

lived. His powerful imagination created a truly visionary world

only fully appreciated years after his death. Blake is one of our

most creative British artists. Join me as we delve into the unique

world of this true Ancient of Days.

Wed 15 August, 10am - 1pm


Burne-Jones: A Golden AgeBurne-Jones created a visual escape from the harsh realities of

the industrial urban reality. His knights, damsels and haunting

symbolism hark back to a ‘golden’ age. We will explore the

medieval and classical legends central to the works of this truly

imaginative, romantic and talented Birmingham artist.

Thurs 16 August, 10am - 1pm


Pamela Hurle is an experienced teacher of History and

Classics who has written books on the Malvern and Upton area.

Informal half day lectures of interest to visitors and locals.

Spirit of MalvernMalvern is a small town blessed with beauty and cultural

opportunity. Discover its contribution to education and the arts,

influencing world famous musicians, artists and writers from the

medieval period to the present day - William Langland through

Elgar, Shaw and C.S. Lewis.

Mon 13 August, 1.30 - 4.30pm


Portrait of MalvernExplore Malvern from prehistoric times to present day. Features

which have contributed to the town as we know it will be

highlighted against a background of national history.

Tues 14 August, 1.30 - 4.30pm


Tracing the History of Your Old HouseDiscover a wide variety of documentary sources for researching

the history of houses. These will be explained and evaluated and

you can applythem to unearth the secrets of your own home.

Wed 15 August, 1.30 - 4.30pm


Gerald Dawe has a degree in Botany and was a senior

lecturer at Kingston University. His extensive work experience in

this field includes working at the National Wildflower Centre.

This afternoon will consist of a series of in depth short talks

exploring: bees (bumble, honey and solitary), butterflies and

moths, other insects, birds and wild plants in the garden.

Find out about wildflower seed germination problems and how

to avoid them, which species are easiest to establish, and the

definitively best plants to attract bees, butterflies and birds.

Thurs 16 August, 1.30 - 4.30pm


Art History Local History

Wildlife Gardening - The Birds & The Bees!

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Lifestyle & Leisure

Cathryn Smith has worked as a spiritual healer for anumber of years. She is a qualified reflexologist who usesyoga and meditation in her daily practice.

This morning meditation workshop is designed to relaxand nurture students with the help of crystals, essentialoils and music. The class will take you through gentlemeditation and breathing exercises to help ground andcentre your energies.

Students will enjoy a morning cherishing their inner selvesthrough the integration of the body, mind and spirit.

Sat 11 August, 10am - 1pmRef: MSUN151

Price: £25

Frank Townsend is an experienced genealogistrunning well-established courses at South WorcestershireCollege.

Genealogy on the InternetGenealogy is the second most popular topic on theinternet and there are many interesting sites waiting tobe explored. Frank will introduce students to the siteswhich are most useful for searching the relevant records.Students should have basic computer skills.


More Genealogy on the InternetStudents will explore more websites of use to FamilyHistorians. Record Office and Family History Society sitesare examined along with other sites of special interest.Most suitable for students who have attended theprevious course and have basic computer skills.


Trace Your Family Tree

Morning Meditation Recreational Art & Crafts

Life DrawingMosaic

Stained GlassBookbindingPrintmakingOil PaintingPortraiture

WatercolourJewellerySculpturePotteryUpholstery

Machine Embroidery

Violin Making

Available all year

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Sculpture

Guy Woodford is an experienced sculptor whooriginally trained in Figurative Sculpture and much of hisown work has been figurative. Over the 40 years he hasbeen teaching here, he has developed expertise in bothtraditional and contemporary approaches to sculpture,including woodcarving, stone carving, modelling,construction, subtractive processes and abstraction. Guyis well known for his own sculpture commissions andexhibitions and for the hundreds of students he hastaught successfully.

Abstract SculptureAbstraction has been part of sculpture since its earlybeginnings. In this two day workshop you will make anabstract sculpture, big and bold. Using a chicken wirearmature, you will build up layers of durable plasterreinforced with scrim. Various tools and techniques willallow you to explore different surface treatments. In theprocess you will gain satisfaction and have lots of fun.


Fun SculptureThe approach of this workshop is to encourage studentsto discover their own ways of working and to be bold.It offers an opportunity to explore different materials andmany techniques - modelling, carving, casting, buildingdirect in plaster or cement, construction in wood,armature making and more. It is free-for-all day of yourchoice. You can briefly dip into a whole series oftechniques or alternatively concentrate on just one. The emphasis is on fun.


Have a BashThis is your opportunity to discover the rewards of carvingan exciting range of different materials; stone, wood,plaster, polystyrene, fibrebrick, insulation block, softmaterials, root vegetables and other surprise substances.Come and experience the joys of carving and have afinished body of work to take home at the end of theday. All the necessary tools are provided and the cost ofmaterials is included in the course fee. An ideal course forbeginners.


Sculpture for Painters You have the choice between a one day course (Friday17th) working on a portrait head or two days (Tuesday14th & Wednesday 15th)working on the whole figure, oryou may opt for both workshops.

Painters of the human form can benefit enormously fromstudying the same form in three dimensions. Working froma live model you will increase your understanding ofbasic anatomy and of the amazing flexibility of thehuman body - and the expressiveness of the face.

Clay is a highly malleable, infinitely flexible medium whichmeans that you can correct and refine the figure as yourthree dimensional grasp expands. When you return topainting you will find that you have a new insight into thehuman form.

Portrait (One day)Fri 17 August, 10am - 4.30pmRef: MSUN167 Price: £55

Human Form (Two days)Tues 14 & Wed 15 August, 10am - 4.30pmRef:MSUN166 Price: £110

Sculpture Workshops

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Textiles

Caroline Park is Head of Arts at the Malvern campus.She enjoys teaching free machine embroidery and uses itextensively in her own work because it is easy, quick andfun!

If you have never dared to use a machine for anythingother than traditional stitching, why not learn how to useit to draw and paint? Caroline will show you howmachine embroidery features in contemporary textilesand then introduce you to exciting techniques to try foryourself.

Suitable for anyone with basic sewing machine skills -machines will be provided but you are welcome to bringalong your own machine to discover what it can do.


Diana Sanderson is an inspiring and enthusiastic tutorat the Malvern campus who also exhibits and sells herwork. Her Summer School courses are well known for theirfriendly and informative atmosphere.

Come and discover ways to create your own uniquebunting decorated either with letters or fun images.

You will be guided through a range of techniques forappliqué using either a sewing machine and/or handstitching. A variety of different ways to finish the edges willbe explored before attaching your individual flags to aholding tape.

An exciting day creating your own personal bunting.

Mon 13 August, 10am - 4.30pm Ref: MSUN127 Price: £50

Helen Melvin is an experienced artist who creates feltthat both responds to the colour and textures of the naturalworld, and respects its integrity. Her techniques are foundedon ancient traditions and contemporary art, and she likes toencourage each student’s individual creativity as well asgiving a good grounding in skills.

Materials for all workshops are provided within the cost, andare naturally dyed. Helen also provides comprehensivenotes which students will find useful when working at home.

Eco TextilesEnjoy exploring ecological methods for patterning andcolouring fabrics. You will be able to use natural dyes, rustand organic indigo to create beautiful colours on naturaland recycled fabrics.


Felt & Fabric Tote BagsDesign and make an exciting, robust, textured bag usingpre felt, fabric and stitch. The process involves feltingaround a resist to make your bag, which can then bepersonally embellished.


Postcards from MalvernSpend a morning felting intense textured and colouredpieces and an afternoon machine stitching to createpostcard sized landscapes.

Students will benefit from having some knowledge offelting and will need a sewing machine which will allowfree form machine embroidery.


Contemporary Machine Embroidery Feltmaking & Natural Fabrics

Country Style Bunting

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Discover ways of layering fabrics and embellishing withstitch to create an explosion of colour and texture.

This workshop will help you in the understanding of colourcombinations; both opaque and transparent. Theeffective use of simple hand stitches will be explored tocreate sumptuous panels.

All materials are included in the cost of this course.


Sarah Fincken is a textile artist and experienced teacher.She incorporates a variety of textile techniques in her workspecialising in colour, dye and rich embellishment.

This course is designed to explore the delights of dyeing andstitching a Japanese fabric bowl using both traditional handand contemporary sewing techniques.

On day one explore textural stitching patterns beforemaking samples of hand wrapped parcels of fabrics anddyeing them in indigo dye. Take your work home to washand dry overnight.

Day two consists of using your prepared fabric to stitch andcreate your own unique bowl.

Mon 13 & Tues 14 August, 10am - 4.30pm Ref: MSUN168 Price: £95


Come and enjoy uncovering a patchwork mystery. How can a few simple but effective cuts into a basic 9-patch block create so many beautiful, complex andunique quilt tops?

You will be guided through a variety of alternatives tomake your individual quilt, and various techniques forquilting and finishing your project will be discovered.



Too many pairs of jeans? Bring a pair along and discovertechniques to ‘upcycle’ into a useful and unique deminbag.

You will be guided through a variety of ways toincorporate the pockets and other features of the jeansinto decorative and functional elements of a multipurposetote bag.

Tues 14 August, 10am - 4.30pm Ref: MSUN183 Price: £50

Layered & Stitched Explosive Embroidery

Textiles

The Mystery of the Disappearing 9-Patch

Shibori Dyeing & Japanese Fabric Bowl Upcycled Blue Jeans Bag

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The School of Arts

City & Guilds

The School of Arts has an excellent reputation in teaching City & Guilds Textiles courses.This year we are increasingour provision to includeother Art & Craft areas.

For details please contact Caroline Park 01684 584559

Tree by City & Guilds Embroidery student

Summer School Timetable

Saturday11 August

Sunday12 August

Monday13 August

Tuesday14 August

Wednesday15 August

Thursday16 August

Friday17 August

Saturday18 August

Anatomy for Artists

Morning Meditation

Patchwork

Traditional Illustration

Silver Jewellery

Abstract Sculpture

BookbindingOrthodox

Style

Kiln FiredGlass

Trace YourFamily Tree

Pastel Still Life

BookbindingBox-makingWorkshop

Have a Bash

Life Drawing with Expression

Flower Painting

Calligraphyfor beginners

Kiln Fired Glass

Shibori Dyeing

Watercolour -Landscape

CountryBunting

Sculpture for Painters -Human Form

Calligraphybeginners/improvers

UpcycledJeans

Local History:Portrait ofMalvern

Portrait Painting

Watercolour -Summer Flowers

A JourneyInto Colour

Silver Jewellery

Layer & Stitch

Felt Making:Postcards

Art History:Blake

Local History:House History

AbstractPainting

Magic ofSketchbooks

Fun Sculpture

Felt Making:Tote Bags

Watercolour -One DayWonders

Art History:Burne-Jones

Wildlife Gardening

Talk

Papermaking

Introductionto Oils

Botanical Illustration

Sculpture forPainters -

Potrait

Stained Glass

Felt Making:Eco Textiles

Local History:Spirit ofMalvern

Life Drawingwith Rhythm &

Flow

Mounting,Framing &

Presentation

Clay Day

Silver Jewellery

Bookbinding:Crossed Structure

Machine Embroidery

Trace YourFamily

Watercolour -Splash

Art History:YBA

Art History:Rubens

Painterly Printmaking

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For further information or to book your place, please contact:

South Worcestershire CollegeMalvern campus

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Printed on recycled paper using vegetable based ink.

summer school 2012

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