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Art with Upcycled Materials for Beginners/​Improvers — Part-time

Course outline

This course will appeal to students who are interested in using alternative materials and methods to create art. It is suitable for both beginners and improvers.

We will use a range of recycled media and various techniques, and several finished pieces will be produced. Emphasis will be on students’ developing and exploring their own interests in the projects. Reference will be made to the work of past and contemporary artists.

Topics:

  • Making and using your own drawing tools
  • Collage
  • Constructing reliefs
  • Constructing sculpture


You can view the fantastic creative works of our students on our Creative Showcase website below.

View showcase

How to apply for this course

Apply now and if you need to pay any course fees, or provide evidence if you wish to claim a fee reduction, we will contact you to let you know how to do this.

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Location Date / time Fees / reductions
The Training Centre
Unit 2 Lillington Rd
Bulwell
Nottingham
NG6 8HJ

Start: Monday 17th April 2023

End: Monday 22nd May 2023

Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm

Tuition fees may be waived if you are in receipt of certain benefits or have a low income. Please see our Adult and Community Learning Courses page to see if you can claim a fee reduction.

Tuition fee: £112.50

Beginners

Course code: C040505 / Q040506

The Training Centre
Unit 2 Lillington Rd
Bulwell
Nottingham
NG6 8HJ

Start: Monday 5th June 2023

End: Monday 3rd July 2023

Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm

Tuition fees may be waived if you are in receipt of certain benefits or have a low income. Please see our Adult and Community Learning Courses page to see if you can claim a fee reduction.

Tuition fee: £112.50

Improvers

Course code: C040508 / Q040509

Qualification

No qualification awarded.
Level Other
Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements but a good standard of English is required.
Teaching & assessment

Tutors will give regular verbal and written feedback. You will be required to complete an Individual learning plan (ILPs) encouraged to set your own personal targets as part of this course.
Progression

There may be opportunities to progress onto other courses both in the community and at Nottingham college sites. The course tutor can discuss appropriate opportunities if you wish to further your learning in this subject area.
Additional information

You can read more about community courses and your individual Learning Plan in our Guidance for Community Learners booklet.

Tutor: Zoe Collishaw