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FREE multimedia holiday workshops from the BBC – In Salford

Published by Ian Jackson on March 12, 2010 17:22 in Course / Workshop. 0 Comments Tags: .

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Yes, its in Salford but that’s only down the road…

Beats Odyssey

This Spring BBC 21CC, the BBC Philharmonic and BBC Singers are giving young people the opportunity to participate in an innovative project to create music and animations for a final performance in BBC studios in London and Manchester.

During a series of workshops led by industry professionals, participants will work at the 21CC studios in London and Salford getting to grips with new creative skills as well as working remotely with young people in the other studio via video conferencing.

We have places for 120 young people aged 8-13 from local youth groups to take part in either the animation or the music production element of the project.

The dates are as follows:
Animation Group – 30 places in London and 30 places
in Salford 7-9 April 2010

Music Group – 30 places in London and 30 places
in Salford 13-15 April 2010

Both Groups – all young people
12 April 2010 (morning only)
16 April 2010 – Final Performance

If you would like your group to participate in this project please send an expression of interest to information21cc@bbc.co.uk by 12 March 2010. This must state your preferred location, number of young people you wish to take part and whether you are interested in the music or animation element.

bbc.co.uk/21cc
bbc.co.uk/orchestras/philharmonic
bbc.co.uk/singers

Published by Ian Jackson on March 12, 2010 17:22 in Course / Workshop. 0 Comments Tags: .

The Bluecoat Opens New Silkscreen Studio – 1 Mar 2010

Published by Ian Jackson on February 25, 2010 11:37 in Course / Workshop and News. Closed Tags: .

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THE BLUECOAT OPENS NEW SILKSCREEN STUDIO

Liverpool’s creative hub, the Bluecoat, opens a new silkscreen studio from Monday 1 March.

With a 40 year history of printmaking on-site, the Bluecoat has a wealth of experience in the art of print – adding to its rich heritage as a creative hub which engages people in the process of creating art.

In addition to producing prints and posters, the new silkscreen beds can be used to customise t-shirts, bags and cushion covers and will be used to decorate the aprons worn by staff in the Upstairs bistro at the Bluecoat.

Comprising two rooms, three silkscreen beds and an exposure cabinet, the studio can be hired by up to three users at a time.

Led by Print Studio Manager, Emma Gregory, the existing intaglio print studio has held a successful programme of workshops and courses for all abilities, from seasoned professionals to experimental amateurs, spawning the group of locally based printmakers, ‘Liverpool Illustrators.’

Bryan Biggs, Artistic Director at the Bluecoat said: “Printmaking has been a regular activity at the Bluecoat since 1968. Hundreds of people have learnt skills, mainly in etching, many of them as beginners, and the quality of prints produced has been outstanding. We are very excited to have a new screen printing facility, which will broaden our printmaking offer and enable even more people – professional artists as well as aspiring artists – to try their hand at one of the most satisfying art processes.”

The equipment for the studio is on loan from Liverpool John Moores University and has been funded with a grant from PH Holt Foundation.

For information on hiring the studios please contact Tickets and Information at the Bluecoat on 0151 702 5324 / info@thebluecoat.org.uk

Published by Ian Jackson on February 25, 2010 11:37 in Course / Workshop and News. Closed Tags: .

Manchester’s MA in Arts Management – Recruiting Now

Published by Ian Jackson on February 23, 2010 12:42 in Course / Workshop. Closed Tags: .

The University of Manchester’s MA in Arts Management, Policy and Practice is recruiting for its 2010 intake.

This vocational programme is designed for those wanting to develop their career in the arts and cultural sector. Through its balance of practical and theoretical content, the course has been designed to prepare graduates as managers and policy-makers, leaders and producers in a variety of branches of the arts, cultural and creative industries.

Continue reading ‘Manchester’s MA in Arts Management – Recruiting Now’

Published by Ian Jackson on February 23, 2010 12:42 in Course / Workshop. Closed Tags: .

Join Liverpool’s Global Ignite week event on March 4th

Published by Ian Jackson on February 22, 2010 18:59 in Course / Workshop and Talks. Closed Tags: .

ignite_logo_smallJoin Liverpool’s Global Ignite week event on March 4th

Come to Ignite Liverpool where presenters will share their personal and professional passions, using 20 slides that auto-advance every 15 seconds.

Presentations will be on the subjects of technology, social or political.

Ignite Liverpool Venue
Thursday, 04 March 2010
Time: 18:00 – 20:00
Location: Liverpool Art and Design Academy, Duckinfield Street, Liverpool.
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FREE – BOOK NOW
Either confirm via Facebook or via Ning (you will need to sign up to Ning to confirm)

Would you like to present???
If you do then it’s simple please submit a 50-100 word proposal by 24th February to ignite.liverpool@gmail.com and we will inform you if you have been chosen by Friday 26th February

Brought to you by How Why DIY

Published by Ian Jackson on February 22, 2010 18:59 in Course / Workshop and Talks. Closed Tags: .

Up For Arts – Free Communications Workshops

Published by Ian Jackson on February 19, 2010 12:11 in Course / Workshop. Closed Tags: .

Facebook, tweets, video, podcasting…
Learn how to use digital media to help promote your arts group.

If you are involved in a voluntary arts group you can receive free communications training from Media Trust as part of Up For Arts, run by Voluntary Arts England and BBC Radio Merseyside.
All workshops are FREE but places are limited so book quickly by calling The A Team at BBC Radio Merseyside: 0151 794 0984.

February 27th: Producing Podcasts to tell your story
Podcasting offers a simple and effective method of getting your message across to thousands of people that visit your website. Learn about the software you need for recording and uploading your podcasts.
Venue: Tate, Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4BB
Time: 10am – 1pm.
Please note places are limited to 8 people.

March 6th: Maximise Social Media.
Facebook, Twitter and more. Get to grips with social media. Learn about the tools, concepts and best practice to get the most out of digital spaces.
Venue: The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX
Time: 10am – 1pm.
Please note places are limited to 15 people.

March 10th: Community Newswire (60-min opening session + bookable appointments.)
Find out what makes news, how journalists think, and an easy way to get your press release out nationally, regionally and locally. One to one help available for your press releases.
Venue: Performance Space, Hanover Street, BBC Radio Merseyside, Liverpool
Time: 10.30am-11.30am – What Makes News?  One on one sessions: 11.45 until 3.15.

March 11th: Introduction to digital photography.
How to use digital photography to promote your group.  Participants will develop a clear understanding of the photographic camera through practice.
Venue: The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX
Time: 10am – 1pm.
Please note places are limited to 8 people.

March 13th: Getting Your Message Across.
Communicate the right messages to the right audience, whether raising awareness about your activities, campaigning or updating current members with your latest news.
Venue: The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX
Time: 10am – 1pm.
Please note places are limited to 15 people.

March 20th: Writing for the Web.
Get a head start with our writing workshop for websites, learn how to write well for blogs, emails, newsletters, wall posts, tweets and get the right people following you.
Venue: Tate, Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4BB
Time: 10am – 1pm.
Please note places are limited to 15 people.

Published by Ian Jackson on February 19, 2010 12:11 in Course / Workshop. Closed Tags: .

Print Courses at the Bluecoat – A Few Places Left

Published by Ian Jackson on February 18, 2010 13:55 in Course / Workshop. Closed Tags: , .

There are just a  couple of places left on each of the following courses starting next week at the Bluecoat Print Studios

Tuesday 23 February – Tuesday 30 March 2010 evenings 6.00pm – 9.00pm
Short course in Safe Etching taught by Hannah Fray A.R.E.
£100/£95

This course will give you basic etching techniques allowing you to progress in the studio at your own pace subsequently. In addition to the safe etching skills you will be offered a chance to Drypoint with card and aluminium. You will print your own work using the Bluecoat’s press, thought to date from 1914 or thereabouts. Suitable for beginners. Based in the intaglio studio.

Wednesday 24 February – Wednesday 31 March 2010 evenings 6.00 – 9.00pm
Short course in Water Based Screen Printing taught by Jane Spencer
£120/115

Based in the new screen printing studio: this course will teach you basic stencil making techniques and how to prepare and expose your own screen to a photographically produced positive. You will learn all you need in order to carry on in the space working independently. Have a look at the space on line by following this link:  www.liverpoolprintmakers.blogspot.com. It’s really very special. Or find out more about your teacher: www.janespencer.co.uk.

Thursday 25 February – Thursday 25 March 2010 10.00am – 1.00pm
Short course (only five weeks) in Safe Photo-Etching taught by Tracy Hill (a.k.a. Griffin)
£92/87

This is an intermediate level course: it will work well for you if you have some etching experience. The course will focus on the use of photopolymer film to create photo-etchings. You can use computer-produced artworks, made in Photoshop for example, or photocopies of your own drawings as a starting point. Tracy teaches both etched and non-etch methods. Tracy runs Artlab; she is one of UCLAN’s print technicians (based in Preston) and an artist in her own right. See http://tracygriffinprint.co.uk/

If you would like to book a ticket please call 0151 702 5324.

www.thebluecoat.org.uk

Published by Ian Jackson on February 18, 2010 13:55 in Course / Workshop. Closed Tags: , .

Calligraphy at the Victoria Gallery Museum

Published by Ian Jackson on February 16, 2010 21:04 in Course / Workshop. Closed Tags: .

Free Chinese Calligraphy Workshops
Wednesday 24 February & Wednesday 24 March 2010 2.30 – 3.30pm.
Booking advisable via the University of Liverpool Victoria Gallery Museum, but places may be available on the day.
Meet in the foyer.
Local calligrapher Cathy Wu will lead this practical calligraphy session which will introduce participants to this ancient art. There will also be a chance to visit our ‘Strokes of the Brush’ exhibition, showcasing contemporary Chinese calligraphy.

Published by Ian Jackson on February 16, 2010 21:04 in Course / Workshop. Closed Tags: .

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with FREE Calligraphy workshops

Published by Ian Jackson on February 15, 2010 23:39 in Course / Workshop. Closed Tags: .

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with FREE Calligraphy workshops « Up For Arts.

Friday 19th and Saturday 20th February 2010

So, you might have thought that New Year had already been and gone, but on February 14th it’s Chinese New Year.  To welcome you to the year of the tiger, Up For Arts is giving you the chance to try your hand at the ancient art of Chinese Calligraphy free, with artist and calligrapher, Cathy Wu.

Where’s it happening?

Friday 19th February

10am – 1pm

Main entrance atrium, Royal Liverpool University Hospital

For patients, visitors, doctors and nurses alike!

Saturday 20th February

12:45pm – 4pm

Entrance to the market, St John’s Shopping Precinct.

Put your shopping bags down and dabble in something new.

Published by Ian Jackson on February 15, 2010 23:39 in Course / Workshop. Closed Tags: .