Constructing Memory - A Black History Month Workshop

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A0500 - Dates: 28/10/2023 - 28/10/2023 Times: 10:00 - 13:00

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Course Overview

Course Overview
Through investigation of personal and collective histories, this workshop will help you to develop the creative, sculptural and decorative possibilities of ceramics to create objects inspired by individual, family and community histories, memory and the act of commemoration.
On this course you will have the opportunity to develop clay hand building and surface decoration techniques. You will explore the creative possibilities of clay concentrating on building and assembling techniques and learn how to use a variety of decorative techniques such to apply texture and pattern.

Please note: Work produced on this day will be available for collection on Tuesday 21st November, 2:00-4:00pm. Work cannot be retained after this date.

Objectives

Objectives
Objective 1
Objective 1
Identify an artistic/cultural influence as a starting point for practical work.
Objective 1
Objective 2
Objective 2
Identify and apply 2 surface decoration techniques.
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Objective 3
Objective 3
Identify and apply 2 clay construction techniques.
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Objective 4
Objective 4
Compile a sketch/ notebook of ideas and visual inspirations
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Objective 5
Objective 5
n/a
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Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements
A genuine interest in the memory and commemoration of the anniversary of Windrush/ family or community memory.
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Equipment Required

Equipment Required
A photograph, text, document related to an individual, family or community memory.
Prosp User 9

What courses can I go on to?

What courses can I go on to?
Please see our website Idea Store - Learning for further information on a range of Visual Arts courses or speak with the tutor.
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What examination is there?

What examination is there?
At the beginning of the course an initial assessment takes place to identify your level of experience knowledge or current skills you will add to this at the end of the course.
The tutor will carry out informal assessments to check your understanding, there is no exam or test.
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How will I know I am making progress?

How will I know I am making progress?
Your tutor will give ongoing feedback, you will also assess your own progress during the session and at the end.
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Other Info

Other Info
An overall/apron to protect your clothes could be useful. A small sketchbook or notebooknwould also be helpful.
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Extra Support

Extra Support
If you have declared a learning difficulty, disability or support need please declare this at enrolment.
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A0500
Basil Olton
28/10/2023
28/10/2023
3.00 hrs per wk
1 weeks
£29.00 (tuition)
Tuition Fee
£29.00 (concessionary)
Conc Fee
£29.00 (overseas)
Overseas Fee
9
Shadwell Centre