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Demonstrations/Workshops/Talks
Family Friendly!
Kids bored during the holidays? The RBSA run family friendly workshops that are designed to put an end to their boredom. Make sure that you book early to avoid disappointment! To book any of the events please call: 0121 2364353 or email: louise@rbsa.org.uk
'Me, myself and I'
A series of Children's Portrait Summer Workshops
with Emily Porter Salmon RBSA
In each session Emily will help you to make gorgeous portraits
using lots of dazzling materials such as sweet packets, glitter, paint and of course there will be lots of cutting and sticking.
All you need to bring is a photograph of yourself or someone whose portrait you would like to paint. Emily uses words in her work so bring along any favourite poems you would like to include in your work, maybe one you have written yourself!
The sessions are:
Monday 28 July 11.00am -1.00pm
Monday 4 August 11.00am -1.00pm
Monday 11 August 11.00am -1.00pm
Monday 18 August 11.00am -1.00pm
Suitable for ages 5 and over (all children must be accompanied by an adult) £6 per child
Adult Workshops
The RBSA run a range of workshops that coincide with the gallery's exhibitions. They are designed to introduce new techniques to newcomers and to develop the skills of those who already have previous experience. To book any of the events please call: 0121 2364353 or email: louise@rbsa.org.uk
Free Demonstrations(no need to book)
Saturday 31 May 11.00am -1.00pm
Demonstration with Ron Law RBSA
Ron will be demonstrating landscapes
in ink, watercolour and pencil.
Saturday 14 June 11.00am - 1.00pm
Demonstration with Austin Moseley RBSA
Austin creates a Black Country scene using
oil and palette knives.
Saturday 14 June 2.00pm -4.00pm
Demonstration in pastels with Marylane Barfield PPRBSA
Marylane will take you through the process of creating
a landscape scene from beginning to completion.
Saturday 21 June 11.00am - 2.00pm
Demonstration in portraiture with Ron Jones RBSA
A join in session - Ron will combine free portraits
with a teaching session so bring along pencils, pastels and
watercolours and paper have a go yourself.
If you would like to be a sitter please book a session for your portrait by contacting the gallery on 0121 236 4353. Anyone wishing to
have a go at portraiture does not need to book just come along.
Saturday 28 June 11.00am -1.00pm
Demonstration with Brian Steventon RBSA
Brian will be demonstration landscapes using
acrylic on board.
Saturday 28 June 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Demonstration with Maggie Humphry RBSA
Maggie demonstrates her techniques in drawing.
Saturday 12 July
Portrait demonstrations with Simon Davis RBSA 11.00am - 1.00pm
and David Gleeson RBSA 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Simon Davies and David Gleeson are eminent portraiture artists
and undertake commissions on a regular basis.
Please enquire at the gallery for further information.
13 July 2008
Trip to Tate Liverpool
Gustav Klimt: Painting, Design and Modern Life in Vienna 1900.
Coach £15 + Ticket. Adult £8, Concessions £6, Tate Members Free.
Booking through:
Joanne Powell RBSA (Friends Co-ordinator)
Poolhouse Farm, Hockley Brook Lane, Belbroughton, Worcestershire. DY9 0AG.
01562 730041
Cheques made payable to RBSA.
RBSA Open Portrait Exhibition
Saturday 2 August 11.00am - 4.00pm
Portrait workshop with Emily Porter Salmon RBSA
Inspired by the session leader's own work, you will have the opportunity to experiment with portraiture using different media incorporating text into your image in an effort to bring another dimension to the representation of your sitter's personality.
Please bring a small collection of good quality (non-flash!) photographs of your chosen sitter, along with any poems or pieces of text you feel reflect the person in question.
£33 (£25 for Friends of the RBSA)
Suitable for adults aged 16 and over.
RBSA Summer School 2008
This year we are extending our Summer School and introducing several new courses. The Summer School will be held at the RBSA Gallery, where the first floor exhibition space will be set aside for workshops. All the courses are led by RBSA members with substantial experience of teaching.
For further information about the Summer School courses, including lists of materials students will require and details of firing arangements for clay workshops, please download the course outlines below. To book a place contact Louise on 0121 236 4353 or louise@rbsa.org.uk. Card payments may be made over the telephone or post a cheque with a covering note. Places in each workshop will be limited to 10 students so allocation will take place on a first come first served basis, subject to receipt of full, non-refundable, payment. Workshops run from 10.30am to 4.30pm each day with an hour break for lunch: please bring your own lunch or eat out around St Paul’s Square. Hot and cold drinks may be purchased in our self-service cafe.
Monday 14 - Friday 18 July
Making Abstract Art
Dennis Minchin RBSA
A five day course devoted to the understanding and deconstruction of twentieth century art through practical studio projects. Students will work on design, drawing, collage, and colour .
Tuition fee: £175 (£155 for Friends of the RBSA)
Download course outline
Monday 21 - Tuesday 22 July
The Portrait
John Davenport RBSA
This two day workshop aims to provide guidance through demonstrations, practical sessions, illustrated talks and one-to-one instruction in techniques that can help to obtain a likeness. Includes model’s fee for second day.
Tuition fee: £77 (£67 for Friends of the RBSA)
Download course outline
Wednesday 23 July
Printed Clay Surfaces for Beginners
Jo Connell RBSA
A one day course for up to seven students who would like to explore the potential of printing on clay. Students will be able to experiment with intaglio and mono print and see how clay is sensitive to impressions and fine textural detail.
Tuition fee: £51 (£44 for Friends of the RBSA)
Download course outline
Thursday 24 - Friday 25 July
Developing Handbuilding Skills
Jo Connell RBSA
A two day workshop, for up to seven students with some experience of clay work, exploring the use of coloured clays to create decorative textured surfaces, including laminating, stretching and texturing, appliqué, inlay and overlay.
Tuition fee: £102 (£88 for Friends of the RBSA)
Download course outline
Monday 28 July - Friday 1 August
Nature in Detail
Caroline Ali ARBSA
During this five day course we will be looking closely at a range of plants, insects and other natural forms examining ways in which we can record some of the details which often escape our notice.
Tuition fee: £175 (£155 for Friends of the RBSA)
Download course outline
Monday 4 - Tuesday 5 August
Printed and Layered Textiles
Stephanie Redfern RBSA
A two day workshop devoted to textiles. Experiment with free and loose painting of fabric, monoprinting and block printing and construct works with the resulting fabrics using mixed media and hand stitching.
Tuition fee: £72 (£62 Friends of the RBSA)
Download course outline
Wednesday 6 - Thursday 7 August
The Art of Portraiture
Paul Bartlett RBSA
Enjoy the opportunity to resolve work or be introduced to new and fascinating challenges via direct observation set-ups. Follow tutor instigated
projects or develop your prefered approach with the tutor’s help. Includes model on both days.
Tuition fee: £82 (£72 Friends of the RBSA)
Download course outline
Friday 8 August
Drypoint Portraits
Paul Hipkiss RBSA
An opportunity to experience the process of intaglio printing by producing dry-point images on polystyrene or metal and reproducing them using a press, using portraits drawn from life and from photographic reference.
Tuition fee: £36 (£31 Friends of the RBSA)
Download course outline
Monday 11 - Tuesday 12 August
Aspects of Still Life
David Walton RBSA
A two days workshop designed to improve students’ confidence in their drawing abilities through the use of techniques such as comparison, observation, measurement, analysis, simplification.
Tuition fee: £72 (£62 for Friends of the RBSA)
Download course outline
Wednesday 13 - Friday 15 August
Relief Printing
Paul Hipkiss RBSA
Three days to try several different relief printing methods including vinyl-cut, card print and collagraph and to discover alternative ways of introducing colour using stencils, soft rollers and monoprinting.
Tuition fee: £108 (£93 Friends of the RBSA)
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Monday 18 - Tuesday 19 August
Life Drawing
Paul Bartlett RBSA
A two day workshop with the emphasis on learning to draw what you see. Includes strategies for measurement and proportion and use of materials for tone, monochrome and full colour. Includes model on both days.
Tuition fee: £82 (£72 Friends of the RBSA)
Download course outline
Wednesday 20 - Friday 22 August
Mixed Media Landscapes
John Scott Martin RBSA
Three days to experiment with the interpretation of landscapes through mixed media techniques. Learn how to combine handmade papers and card with paint, ink and pastel to recreate the surfaces and textures of natural imagery.
Tuition fee: £108 (£93 Friends of the RBSA)
Download course outline
Thursday 28 - Friday 29 August
Experimental Drawing
Maggie Humphry RBSA
In this two day workshop students will be encouraged to loosen up and to work in different media. Try drawing in pencil, charcoal, coloured pencils, pen and ink, paint and mixed media.
Tuition fee: £72 (£62 Friends of the RBSA)
Download course outline
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