Sep 2019 – Jul 2020
Courses & Workshops
Prices fixed & concessions available until 20 July.
Ceramics & Sculpture / Painting, Drawing & Print / Jewellery & Glass Textiles & Crafts / Digital Arts & Film / Creative Writing & Literature Performance, Music & Dance / Health, Wellbeing & Fitness For Adults / For Young People / For Children / For Family macbirmingham.co.uk
Contents For Adults Ceramics & Sculpture
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Painting, Drawing & Print
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Jewellery & Glass
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Textiles & Crafts
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Digital Arts & Film
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Creative Writing & Literature
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Performance, Music & Dance
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Health, Wellbeing & Fitness
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For Children, Young People and Families Ceramics & Sculpture
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Painting, Drawing & Print
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Digital Arts & Film
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Performance, Music & Dance
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18 Short Courses Booking Information 20 Courses By Day 21 Holiday Courses
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Where To Find Us 27 Image (front cover) © Kate Green Photography
Creative learning - pass it on! When booking your course place, please consider adding a donation to help fund MAC summer school places for young people with the least opportunity to engage with the charity’s work. Our Creative Camps and Summer Schools are imagination-igniting courses for children and young people aged 6-17. Your donation will help MAC to offer opportunities for learning, fun and friendship during the summer holidays. MAC would like to say a huge thank you to every MAC student for their generous donations to date and to The Roughley Trust, The Grimmitt Trust and players of People’s Postcode Lottery through Postcode Culture Trust for their support of our subsidised summer camp places this year. 2
Prices fixed until 20 July. Concessions available.
Welcome
Welcome to our annual courses brochure for September 2019 to July 2020. Midlands Arts Centre is proud to host a wide range of courses, allowing you to try something new, develop an existing talent or spend time doing something creative as a family. Our courses are not formal programmes so there are no exams, no tests and no stress! We want to support anyone and everyone to develop their creative side at their own pace. To fit in with all schedules and paces of life, we offer 3 types of courses:
Term Courses, Short Courses & Holiday Courses Term Courses
These run for 12 weeks per academic season, unless otherwise stated. You can find details of all term courses in this brochure. Term
Start Date
Courses break for Half Term week
End Date
Autumn
Week commencing Monday 9 September
Week commencing Monday 28 October
Week commencing Monday 2 December
Spring
Week commencing Monday 6 January
Week commencing Week commencing Monday 17 February Monday 30 March
Summer
Week commencing Monday 20 April
Week commencing Monday 25 May
Week commencing Monday 13 July
Short Courses SC If you’re looking to try out something new, or can’t commit 12 weeks of your time, our short courses are for you. See page 18-19 for listings of upcoming short courses. For full details please visit our website. Look out for the Short Course sticker throughout the brochure too!
Holiday Courses These include a range of courses aimed at children, families and young people that take place every school holiday, and can help solve your childcare needs. See page 25, and visit our website for more details. MAC Save-a-Space Scheme You can reserve a space on one of our courses by putting down a £30 deposit. We don’t charge an administration fee or interest amount for this service. All you need to do is pay the outstanding balance 3 weeks prior to the start of that course. Don’t worry, we’ll remind you! If you decide not to go ahead on that course, your deposit will be saved on your account for 6 months so you can spend it on a film, performance or event of your choice.* *After this time your deposit will become a kind donation to MAC to help us in our charitable work connecting everyone with art. MAC is a registered charity no. 528979
For our full programme and to book online visit macbirmingham.co.uk/courses
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Picking The Right Course There are a number of factors that might help you to decide which course is for you. Age Guidance Our courses and workshops have been developed and planned with specific age ranges in mind, so we ask you that keep to those suggested. Experience Levels Beginner
For complete novices, you will develop basic skills and knowledge, and no previous experience is expected.
Beginner/Improver
Suitable for beginners or those with limited or rusty previous experience.
Improver
Develop your existing skills, knowledge and practice, and begin to explore more complex techniques.
Improver/Advanced Perfect for those who still find more complex techniques a bit difficult, and are looking to refine their skills. Advanced
Develop your independent learning and practice, with support and guidance from our tutors and resources. Ideal for those who are confident in their skills, but occasionally appreciate a second pair of eyes to advise.
Family Courses Our family courses are the perfect way to spend some quality time with your children, doing something that you can both enjoy. Accessibility We strive to make all of our courses suitable for people with disabilities, though practical considerations may apply. If you have any questions or specific needs you would like to discuss, please don’t hesitate to get in touch and we’ll make adjustments where possible. If you require a carer to provide support to take part in an activity, a complimentary ticket must be booked. MAC is completely wheelchair accessible, and further details about our accessible features and services can be found online or from our Sales and Information team, in various formats. Artist Pass Experienced and confident working alone? Continue your practice independently and develop your artistic skills with access to our workshops and studios beyond scheduled class times. Please visit macbirmingham.co.uk/artist-pass for more information about how to apply.
If you are aged 16+ you may be able to enroll on some courses if you have a parent or guardian with you. Please contact us to discuss your particular needs.
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Prices fixed until 20 July. Concessions available.
Term Courses These run for 12 weeks per academic season, unless otherwise stated.
Coloured Clays, Porcelain and Basic Mould Making Fri, 10.30am - 1pm | CE95 Fri, 1.30pm - 4pm | CE101 Beginner/Improver Level | From £176
For Adults
Develop your ceramic skills, explore clay, porcelain and mould making techniques.
Please note all courses are 18+ unless otherwise stated
Contemporary Ceramics
Ceramics & Sculpture The price of basic materials is included.
Introduction to Ceramics Mon, 7.30pm - 9.30pm | CE01 Wed, 10am - 12pm | CE08 Thu, 10am - 12pm | CE02 Beginner Level | From £162
NEW Thu, 6.30pm - 9pm | CE106 Beginner Level | From £176 Learn basic making techniques in clay including coiling, throwing and slab pots.
Ceramics: Introduction to Handbuilding
Mon, 10am - 12.30pm | CE14 Beginner/Improver Level | From £176 Explore the versatility of clay as a material, through traditional hand-building techniques such as coiling, slab work and press moulding.
Ceramics Workshop
Wed, 7.30pm - 9:30pm | CE07 Beginner/Improver Level | From £162 Develop and broaden your knowledge of ceramics through set exercises and demonstrations.
Explore Ceramics: Clay, Porcelain & Mould Making Thu, 3pm - 5.30pm | CE102 Improver/Advanced Level | From £176
Develop your ceramic skills, explore clay, porcelain and mould making techniques.
Thu, 12.30pm - 2.30pm | CE94 Beginner/Improver Level | From £162 Explore and experiment with exciting ceramic processes that will teach you to realise your own design ideas.
Constructing Form and Surface Decoration Wed, 2pm - 4.30pm | CE11 All Levels | From £176
Develop hand building construction techniques and explore surface decoration through pattern and texture.
Ceramic Forms: Natural Inspiration
Tue, 10.15am - 12.15pm | CE03 Tue, 1pm - 3pm | CE89 Beginner/Improver Level | From £168 This course will cover basic techniques such as thumb pot, coiling and slab building using natural forms and patterns as inspiration. NEW Ceramic Sculpture Tue, 1pm - 3pm | SC04 All Levels | From £162 Learn to realise your own ideas with clay and other contemporary materials. NEW Ceramic Portraiture & Figurative Sculpture
Tue, 7pm - 9pm | SC02 Beginner/Improver Level | From £162 Working directly from a life model, explore traditional and contemporary ways to sculpt ceramic portraitures and the human figure in clay.
For our full programme and to book online visit macbirmingham.co.uk/courses
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Painting, Drawing & Print
Figurative Sculpture Tue, 10am - 12pm | SC01 All Levels | From £162
Working directly from a life model, explore traditional and contemporary ways to sculpt the human figure in clay.
Introduction to Wheelwork for Beginners
NEW
Tue, 6.30pm - 9pm | CE105 Beginner Level | From £198
Learn basic techniques including clay preparation to create cylinders, bowls and more complex forms, then glazing and firing your work.
Wheelwork for Beginners Fri, 2pm - 4pm | CE103 Beginner Level | From £178
Learn basic techniques including clay preparation to create cylinders, bowls and more complex forms, then glazing and firing your work.
Wheelwork
Learn the basic techniques of throwing and turning forms on the potter’s wheel, an ancient tool which has been used to create objects of great beauty and practicality.
Mon, 1pm - 6pm | SC832 Beginner/Improver Level | From £40
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14 Oct 2019, 17 Feb + 25 May 2020 Explore your own projects and extend your ceramic knowledge, or simply spend a relaxing day being creative in the ceramics studio. NEW Introduction to Mosaics Wed, 6.30pm - 9pm | CE104 Beginner Level | From £178 Learn the art of creating beautiful mosaics in this practical course. 6
Art In Context
Mon, 1.30pm - 4pm | VA43 All Levels | From £146 A project-based class that encourages deeper research into a subject matter or artist that will inspire your creative thinking and develop your painting, drawing and mixed media skills.
Art Appreciation
Tue, 7pm - 9.30pm | VA47 Beginner/Improver Level | From £123 An introduction to key periods in western art history for those who wish to gain an insight into important developments and discoveries in the world of art.
Introduction to Experimental Drawing & Painting Techniques Fri, 4pm - 6pm | VA08 Beginner/Improver Level | From £125
Fri, 10am - 12pm | CE10 Fri, 7pm - 9pm | CE09 Beginner/Improver Level | From £178
Ceramics Open Studio Days
The price of basic materials is included.
Prices fixed until 20 July. Concessions available.
Explore experimental drawing and painting techniques.
Introduction to Art Techniques Wed, 6.30pm - 9.30pm | VA06 Thu, 10am - 12.30pm | VA07 Beginner Level | From £150
An introduction to the different art techniques and skills used in drawing and painting taught through personal projects to develop each individual student’s own style and approach.
Practical Visual Enquiry Mon, 10am - 1pm | VA01 All Levels | From £146
Project-based classes to inspire your creative thinking and develop your painting, drawing and mixed media skills.
See it, Draw it, Paint it! Mon, 4.30pm - 6.30pm | VA02 Beginner Level | From £125
Learn basic skills such as drawing and colour mixing and explore ways of recording through observation and imagination.
Drawing & Painting Nature Tue, 1.30pm - 3.30pm | VA84 Beginner/Improver Level | From £125
Using a mixture of media develop your own themes based on observation of natural forms within still–life, figure and MAC’s surrounding landscape.
Painting and Drawing Inspired by Music Mon, 6.30pm - 9pm | VA44 All Levels | From £137
Introduction To Portraiture Drawing Sat, 1pm - 3pm | VA48 Beginner Level | From £126
Improve your artist’s eye and develop your understanding and interpretation of form and tone to produce detailed portraits.
Cinematic Portraiture Sat, 3.30pm - 6pm | DM109 All Levels | 6 weeks | From £56
Develop an understanding of how narrative and cinema brings portraits to life in this unique course where you make observational drawings from the silver screen.
Contemporary Portraiture Thu, 1.30pm - 3.30pm | VA13 Improver Level | From £126
Explore how music can inspire and influence your creativity.
Working directly from a life model, explore traditional and contemporary portraiture.
Watercolours
Introduction to Photorealism Techniques
Tue, 10am - 12.30pm | VA05 Fri, 1pm - 3.30pm | VA83 Beginner Level | From £139 An introduction to the materials and techniques required to produce exciting watercolours including drawing, composition and colour-mixing.
Introduction to Oil Painting Techniques Wed, 10am - 12.30pm | VA93 Beginner Level | From £173
Learn how to paint successfully with oil paints. This course will cover themes such as portraiture, still life, a Master copy painting and landscapes.
Drawing Techniques
Mon, 7pm - 9pm | VA03 Beginner/Improver Level | From £125 Develop your drawing and observational skills while exploring the art of working with graphite pencils, charcoal pencils, pastel pencils and coloured/water soluble pencils.
Wed, 6.30pm - 9pm | VA92 All Levels | From £132
Learn the art of photorealism and produce a photorealistic portrait, developing your interpretation of form and tone bringing your portrait to life with meticulous detail. NEW Friday Evening Life Drawing and Painting with Paul Bartlett Fri, 6.45pm - 9.45pm | VA10 Improver Level | From £146
Build on your observation, drawing, and painting skills with the support of an experienced professional artist.
Life Drawing
Sat, 9.30am - 12.30pm | VA12 All Levels | From £146 Learn how to use scale, proportion and composition to draw the human form working directly from a life model.
For our full programme and to book online visit macbirmingham.co.uk/courses
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Life Drawing Techniques Wed, 1.30pm - 3.30pm | VA11 Improver Level | From £146
Working directly from a life model, be guided through set exercises and experiments to explore the different techniques that may be used to interpret the human form.
Life Drawing & Painting Studio Days for Improvers SC Sun, 10am - 4pm | SC391 Improver Level | From £33
Autumn: 29 Sep, 20 Oct + 1 Dec 2019 Spring: 26 Jan, 23 Feb + 29 Mar 2020 Summer: 26 Apr, 24 May + 28 Jun 2020 A fantastic opportunity for experienced students and artists to further their drawing and painting in response to an unclothed life model holding a whole day pose.
Illustration Techniques Tue, 6.30pm - 9pm | VA46 All Levels | From £125
Learn traditional illustration techniques that will see you create an image or painting based on your favourite piece of text from a book, novel or poem.
Relief Printmaking
Thu, 6.30pm - 9.30pm | VA14 Beginner/Improver Level | From £146 Learn a variety of relief printmaking techniques that don’t require a press.
Explore Photomontage Sun, 10am - 4pm | SC869 All Levels | From £40
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Autumn: 6 Oct, 10 Nov + 8 Dec 2019 Spring: 19 Jan, 16 Feb + 22 Mar 2020 Summer: 19 Apr, 17 May + 21 Jun 2020 Learn about photomontage, the art of creating designs from found images. Create your own handcrafted designs while unwinding and socialising with others.
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Prices fixed until 20 July. Concessions available.
Jewellery & Glass The price of materials is not included on these courses; some materials will incur a variable charge.
Introduction to Jewellery Mon, 6.30pm - 9pm | JE01 Wed, 6.30pm - 9pm | JE03 Beginner Level | From £154
Learn basic techniques, including soldering, saw piercing and filing and make jewellery from your own designs.
Jewellery Making
Tue, 1pm - 3.30pm | JE90 Thu, 1pm - 3.30pm | JE101 Thu, 6.30pm - 9pm | JE89 Beginner/Improver Level | From £154 Learn jewellery making skills and techniques including sawing, forming, soldering and enamelling and create and develop your own designs.
Jewellery Making for Improvers Tue, 10am - 12.30pm | JE08 Improver/Advanced Level | From £154
Learn further jewellery techniques to extend and develop your skills, incorporating these into your own design projects.
Jewellery Workshop
Mon, 1pm - 3.30pm | JE04 Wed, 10am - 12.30pm | JE06 Improver/Advanced Level | From £154 Extend and develop your skills while working on individual projects. Try processes such as granulation, or casting techniques using wax and resin.
Jewellery Inspired by Nature Fri, 10am - 12pm | JE102 All Levels | From £154
Design and make your own nature themed jewellery. Learn how to cut, heat, pattern, solder and polish metal to create unique pieces of jewellery inspired by nature.
Jewellery: Open Studio
Tue, 6.30pm - 9pm | JE95 Wed, 1pm - 3.30pm | JE07 Thu, 10am - 12.30pm | JE93 Improver/Advanced Level | From £154
Textiles & Crafts The price of most materials is included in these courses, however some materials will incur an additional charge.
A great opportunity for those who have an existing knowledge of jewellery making to work independently and refine their skills with support from the Artist Tutor.
Explore Feltmaking
Stained Glass Beginners
An introduction to traditional and contemporary felt making with an opportunity to experiment with a range of fibres, fabric and wool to create functional and decorative pieces.
Learn the techniques of copper foiled (Tiffany) stained glass including glass cutting, grinding and soldering.
Explore Textiles
Stained Glass for Beginners & Improvers
A practical introduction to designing and making textiles using a range of techniques such as batik, screenprinting and felt making.
Mon, 1pm - 3pm | VA90 Mon, 7pm - 9pm | VA91 Beginner Level | From £162
Wed, 10am - 12pm | VA101 Beginner/Improver Level | From £162
Learn the techniques of copper foiled (Tiffany) stained glass including glass cutting, grinding and soldering.
Stained Glass for Improvers & Advanced Mon, 10am - 12pm | VA85 Improver/Advanced Level | From £162
Design and make your own copper foiled stained glass pieces on this course for students with some previous experience.
Mon, 1pm - 3pm | TE01 Tue, 6.30pm - 8.30pm | TE21 Beginner/Improver Level | From £131
Mon, 7pm - 9pm | TE02 Beginner Level | From £131
NEW Pattern, Play and Make: Textile Screenprinting Tue, 1.30pm - 4.30pm | TE101 Beginner/Improver Level | From £152
Explore the process of textile design by learning various ways to screenprint and print using heat transfer dyes in the heat press. Learn about simple repeating patterns and how to achieve them through easy hand and digital methods and print, sew and stitch to make your fabric into a bag, a cushion or a product of your choice.
Textiles: Surface Decoration Wed, 1pm - 3pm | TE07 Beginner/Improver Level | From £131
Create interesting textile surface decoration taking inspiration from flora, fauna and foliage including sea shells, flowers, seed heads, insects and more.
For our full programme and to book online visit macbirmingham.co.uk/courses
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Colour Your Cloth
Wed, 3pm - 5pm | TE102 Beginner/Improver Level | From £131 This new course is designed for those ‘dyeing’ to experiment with dyes and explore interesting and varied dyeing techniques.
Textile Design & Screenprinting With Dyes Wed, 6pm - 9pm | TE23 Beginner/Improver Level | From £152
Explore the process of creating screenprint designs using stencil and direct application techniques, experimenting with print paste and thickened dyes to create your own unique textiles.
From Paper to Fabric
Wed, 9.30am - 12pm | TE04 Beginner/Improver Level | From £145 Introducing block and screenprinting and machine embroidery, this course offers a practical exploration into surface design.
Mixed Media Textiles
Thu, 7.30pm – 9.30pm | TE06 Beginner/Improver Level | From £131 Exploring processes such as batik, collage, silk, paper making and printing, this course will place an emphasis on raising surfaces and 3D elements.
Exploring Fibres: Carding, Spinning & Peg Loom Weaving
NEW
Fri, 10am - 12pm | TE105 All Levels | From £131
Experiment with a range of fibres and wool to create functional and decorative pieces through carding, spinning and weaving on a peg loom.
NEW Introduction to Sewing and Dressmaking Fri, 6.30pm - 9pm | TE103 All Levels | From £145
Learn how to use a sewing machine and use it for dressmaking and sewing techniques, before putting them to practice by making a simple top, dress or jumpsuit. NEW MAC Textile Club SC Sat, 10am - 4pm | SC196 Improver/Advanced Level | From £31 Autumn: 5 Oct + 30 Nov 2019 Spring: 8 Feb + 4 Apr 2020 Summer: 9 May + 4 Jul 2020 Explore your own projects and extend your knowledge of textile art forms and techniques with the support of MAC Textiles Tutors.
Digital Arts & Film PhotoSocial: Photographers Group Mon, 1.30pm - 3.15pm | DM22 Beginner/Improver Level | From £136 Mon, 6pm - 7.45pm | DM101 All Levels | From £136 A general interest group for photography enthusiasts to share their skills, knowledge and passion for taking photographs.
Exposure I: Digital Photography Mon, 3.30pm - 5.30pm | DM01 Beginner Level | 6 weeks | From £82
A fun and friendly course introducing digital camera basics for people with a fancy camera but little idea how to use it to its full potential.
Exposure II: Digital Photography Mon, 3.30pm - 5.30pm | DM02 Improver Level | 6 weeks | From £82
An ideal follow on from ‘Exposure I’, this course will deepen your understanding of your camera and teach you to take better photographs in a range of genres. 10 Prices fixed until 20 July. Concessions available.
Introduction to Photoshop Thu, 5pm - 7pm | DM08 Beginner/Improver Level | From £133
Learn how to use Photoshop image manipulation software for a range media related tasks such as transforming photographs and creating graphic design elements.
Short Takes: The Art of Short Film Making Wed, 7.30pm - 9.30pm | DM10 Beginner/Improver Level | From £137
Learn the techniques of film making and develop your own ideas, whilst receiving input from BAFTA award-winner Michael Clifford.
Exploring Experimental Film Making Mon, 7.30pm - 9.30pm | DM105 All Levels | From £131
Through screenings, discussion and practical film projects, deep dive into the alternative world of experimental film and video making, where narrative and drama may still exist but not quite as we know them from traditional cinema.
Talking Film
Thu, 7pm - 9.30pm | DM11 Beginner/Improver Level | From £104 Talk about films with other enthusiasts, watching and discussing clips of different films each week. Social Cinema trips form part of the course structure and the price includes 1 free cinema ticket plus a special discount to MAC cinema screenings for the duration of the course
Introduction to Digital Music Technology Tue, 7.30pm - 9.30pm | DM103 Beginner/Improver Level | From £145
Delve into digital music technology, learn how to use Logic Pro X, create your own digital music, learn re-mixing and digital music production techniques.
NEW Introduction to Creative Physical Computing & Electronics Thu, 7pm - 9pm | DM106 Beginner Level | From £157
Learn about Arduino, Raspberry Pi, coding, sensors, inputs and outputs, digital and analogue methods to create sound, light and movement in your art works and craft projects. NEW Illustration and Fri, 7.30pm - 9:30pm | DM108 All Levels | From £131
Animation
Led by a professional film maker, illustrator and animator you will learn how to create your own illustrations and animated loops. NEW Indie Comic Sat, 2pm - 5pm | DM107 All Levels | From £140
Creation
Learn the art of creating indie comics from character development, drawing and illustration, which software to use, and how to get your
Creative Writing & Literature Creative Writing Beginners Mon, 6pm - 8pm | WR10 Tue, 6.30pm - 8.30pm | WR105 Beginner Level | From £90
Learn how to use writing techniques to generate ideas and explore some of the genres in creative writing that you can take home and develop further.
Creative Writing Improvers Mon, 3pm - 5pm | WR11 Improver Level | From £90
Advance your writing, re-drafting and editing skills whilst gaining an understanding of how to become your own self-critic for continued development.
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Writing Children's Literature Mon, 10am - 12pm | WR102 Beginner Level | From £90
Learn how to write for all children’s age ranges with some useful tips and techniques for all writers to make their work the best it can be.
Writing Children's Literature Improvers Thu, 10am - 12pm | WR104 Improver Level | From £90
Advance your writing, re-drafting and editing skills whilst gaining an understanding of how to become your own self-critic for continued development.
Reading Group
Mon, 1pm - 3pm | WR101 Beginner Level | From £90 Designed for anyone who enjoys reading and enjoys talking about reading, whether it be the latest blockbuster, an old novel, a poem or a piece of writing found somewhere, sometime, and would like to meet other people who also love reading and talking about what they read.
Performance, Music & Dance Let Us Sing Group Class Mon, 6pm - 7.30pm | PE04 All Levels | From £104
Find your voice in a group setting and project it with confidence, whether you feel you can’t sing or you’re an established singer who wants to improve or gain confidence.
Let Us Sing Solo Class Mon, 7.30pm - 9pm | PE91 All Levels | From £104
Find your voice in a solo setting and project it with confidence, whether you feel you can’t sing or you’re an established singer who wants to improve or gain confidence.
Let Us Sing Showcase
Mon, 7.30pm - 9pm | £6 | 18+ yrs 2 Dec 2019, 30 Mar + 29 Jun 2020
The Songwriting Circle
Writers Reading Group
Mon, 7.30pm - 9.30pm | MU01 Wed, 7.30pm - 9.30pm | MU02 All Levels | From £102
Autumn: 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 4 Dec & 11 Dec Spring: 8 Jan, 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 26 Feb, 11 Mar & 25 Mar Summer: 22 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 17 Jun & 1 July
No knowledge of music theory is needed for this creative network where like-minded folks meet and share ideas... similar to the creative buzz and team spirit of being in a band, but for grown-ups and without the long journeys to gigs in a transit van.
Wed, 7pm - 9pm | WR12 Improver Level | From £56
This course combines a reading group with a writing course where published texts are used as models to develop creative writing skills.
The Songwriting Circle Showcase Wed, 7.30pm - 10pm | £6 | 18+ yrs 25 Nov 2019, 23 Mar + 6 Jul 2020
Stand Up Comedy
Mon, 7pm - 9pm | PE03 Beginner Level | From £104 Develop your own stand–up comedy act with the option to perform before a paying audience.
Stand Up Comedy Showcase
Mon/Sat, 7.30pm - 10pm | £6 | 16+ yrs 2 Dec 2019, 28 Mar + 18 Jul 2020 12 Prices fixed until 20 July. Concessions available.
Public Speaking
NEW Inclusive Dance Tue, 3.15pm - 5.15pm | DA101 All Levels | 6 weeks | From £59
Learn how to improve your confidence and assertiveness in public speaking.
Partner dancing with wheels, this introductory course is for people with and without physical disabilities who would like to learn how to dance together, and work on a range of fun dances and group choreography.
Wed, 6pm - 7pm | PE05 All Levels | From £90
Drama For Wellbeing
Wed, 7pm - 8.30pm | WB27 All Levels | From £107
Learn performance and relaxation techniques designed to develop your confidence in creativity and self-expression.
Drama for Wellbeing & Public Speaking Showcase Wed, 7pm - 8pm | £6 4 Dec 2019, 1 Apr + 15 Jul 2020
Dance For Fitness & Wellbeing
Tap Dance Beginners Tue, 6pm - 7pm | DA04 Beginner Level | From £108
Learn to tap dance by combining basic steps and sequences into short dance routines
Tap Dance Improvers Tue, 7pm - 8pm | DA10 Improver Level | From £108
Mon, 6pm - 7pm | DA27 Beginner Level | From £105
Develop your tap dancing skills further and learn more complicated routines.
Get your week off to a good start dancing and moving for improved health and wellbeing.
Tap Dance Advanced
Dance For Wellbeing
Tue, 8pm - 9pm | DA11 Advanced Level | From £108
Wed, 11am - 1pm | DA25 All Levels | From £105 | 40+ yrs
Develop your tap dancing skills further and learn more complicated routines.
A weekly dance class for older adults who want to start dancing and moving for improved health and wellbeing.
Dance Showcase
Contemporary Dance
Group Guitar
Mon, 7pm - 8.10pm | DA09 Beginner Level | From £107
An introductory class with an emphasis on the Cunningham technique which is designed to create strength and flexibility of movement. NEW Learn to Tango Mon, 7pm - 8.30pm | DA28 Beginner Level | 6 weeks | From £59
Tue, 8pm - 9pm | £6 18 Nov 2019, 31 Mar + 14 Jul 2020
Wed, 6.30pm - 7.30pm | MU06 Beginner/Improver Level | From £121 Learn how to play the guitar from scratch or improve on your playing, look at different musical notation and ways to approach the instrument. Gain confidence playing as part of a group in this exciting course for beginners and improvers.
An introduction to the authentic social style of Argentine Tango. Learn the basics through the eight steps that make this dance so unique.
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Health, Wellbeing & Individual Music Lessons Fitness These are individual 30 min sessions with the tutor. You will receive 25 mins teaching and the remaining time for arrival and pack up, within the time slot indicated. The tutor teaches back-toback sessions, students should arrive 5 mins before their lesson to tune their instrument and late comers will lose lesson time. If the tutor is running more than 5 mins late make up time will be offered on another occasion.
Play Guitar
Wed, 4.30pm - 6.30pm | MU09 Wed, 7.30pm - 9pm | MU99 Sun, 10am - 2pm | MU10 All Levels | From £193 | 8+ yrs Learn the basics or develop your skills and knowledge further while playing in a style of your choosing.
Play Piano
Mon, 3.30pm - 8.30pm | MU98 Tue, 3.30pm - 8.30pm | MU12 Wed, 3.30pm - 8.30pm | MU95 Thu, 1pm - 8.30pm | MU13 Fri, 3.30pm - 8.30pm | MU97 All Levels | From £193 | 5+ yrs Learn piano in a style of your choosing to give a performance, pass an exam or simply play for pleasure.
Play Drums
Sat, 10.30am - 3pm | MU101 All Levels | From £176 | 4+ yrs Learn to play the drum kit so you can join a band, pass an exam or simply play for pleasure. NEW Play Steel Pan Sat, 4pm - 5pm | MU104 All Levels | From £99
Drums
Learn the techniques and rhythms of the Caribbean Steel Pans in this fun weekly course. In partnership with Services For Education. 14 Prices fixed until 20 July. Concessions available.
For yoga courses, participants should bring their own yoga mat. Please discuss any medical limitations with your instructor before the class.
Gentle Hatha Yoga
Tue, 11am - 12.30pm | WB09 Beginner Level | From £107 This gentle form of yoga exercise combines physical practice with meditation leading to a more relaxed state of being.
Hatha Yoga
Thu, 10am - 11.30am | WB12 Thu, 7pm - 8.30pm | WB13 All Levels | From £107 This yoga course combines meditation, postures and breathing techniques to develop a profound relaxation technique.
Iyengar Yoga
Mon, 6.30pm - 8pm | WB93 All Levels | From £107 A yoga practice based on classical Hatha Yoga, as developed by BKS Iyengar, with emphasis on precision and alignment in postures. NEW Iyengar Yoga for Fri, 11.30am - 12.30pm | WB103 Beginner Level | From £89
Beginners
Iyengar Yoga for Improvers Fri, 10am - 11.30am | WB17 Improver Level | From £107
Patanjali Ashtanga Yoga Thu, 5.30pm - 7pm | WB15 All Levels | From £107
Patanjali Ashtanga Yoga is a great cardiovascular exercise combining movement, meditation and breathing.
Pilates Beginners
Tue, 6.15pm - 7.10pm | WB08 Beginner Level | From £89 Learn the technique of Pilates which combines strength, stretching, breathing and balance to focus upon developing flexibility and posture.
Pilates Improvers
Tue, 7.15pm - 8.15pm | WB23 Improver Level | From £89 For those wanting a greater challenge or for people looking to progress from Beginner Pilates, this will introduce more challenging and technical exercises for the Classical Mat repertoire.
Tai Chi Beginners
Wed, 6pm - 7pm | WB30 Beginner Level | From £89 Learn the basics of Tai Chi and increase your flexibility and suppleness while experiencing meditation in movement.
Yang Tai Chi Improvers Thu, 3pm - 4.30pm | WB102 Thu, 11.30am - 1pm | WB96 Sat, 2.30pm - 4pm | WB25 Improver Level | From £107
An improvers course for students with a couple of years’ experience wishing to learn the Yang 24 step form and deepen their practice.
Yang Tai Chi Improvers 1 Thu, 3pm - 4.30pm | WB102 Improver Level | From £107
An enhanced improvers course for students with a couple of years’ experience wishing to learn the Yang 24 step form and deepen their practice.
Yang Tai Chi Advanced Thu, 10am - 11.30am | WB04 Advanced Level | From £107
An advanced course for students with several years’ experience wishing to refine and deepen their practice.
Tai Chi Improvers
Wed, 7pm - 8pm | WB03 Improver Level | From £89 Deepen your practice and understanding of Tai Chi with internal exercises to develop concentration and focus. For students who have completed the beginners course.
Yang Tai Chi Beginners Thu, 1pm - 2.30pm | WB88 Sat, 1pm - 2.30pm | WB20 Beginner Level | From £107
This ancient Chinese art combines movement, breath and concentration to improve your health and help you live longer. This class is for new students and those with less than two years’ experience.
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For Children, Young People and Families Important Information Our enhanced Safeguarding Policy recommends that we hold emergency contact details and information on health conditions for children attending our courses. For all learning and participation activities we require enrolment questions to be completed for children and young people under 18 years of age and for supported adults. You will be prompted to complete these questions when booking.
Ceramics & Sculpture Pottery Club
Sat, 10am - 12pm | CH06 All Levels | From £129 | 6-11 yrs Join the Pottery Club and explore the world of clay, learn all about different hand-building techniques and imaginative ways to decorate your clay creations.
Family Pottery
Sat, 12.30pm - 2.30pm | FA02 All Levels | From £162 (1 parent & 1 child) Additional person from £81 | 6-12 yrs + PG Explore the world of clay together and learn about different hand-building techniques and exciting ways to decorate your clay work.
Painting, Drawing & Print Art Explorers
Sat, 10am - 12pm | CH07 Beginner Level | From £121 | 6-11 yrs From mask making to papier mache, costume making to painting, students are able to explore and experiment with many different materials. 16 Prices fixed until 20 July. Concessions available.
Toddler Art
Tue, 11.15am - 12pm | FA11 + FA12 All Levels | 6 weeks | From £63 (1 parent & 1 child) | Additional person £31 2-5 yrs + PG Let your child set the pace as you explore sensory activities and crafts together to boost their imagination, and build social and practical skills.
Digital Arts & Film Digital Kids Saturday Club
Sat, 11am - 1pm | CH101 All Levels | 6 weeks | From £67 | 6-11 yrs Autumn: 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov & 23 Nov Spring: 11 Jan, 25 Jan, 8 Feb, 29 Feb, 14 Mar & 28 Mar Summer: 2 May, 16 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul & 19 Jul Learn to design, code and build digital art projects in this 6 week Saturday morning club, running on alternate weeks to allow children time to work on their projects in between sessions.
MAC Young Animators Club SC Sat, 2.30pm - 5.30pm | CSC02 All Levels | From £57 | 6 -11yrs
Autumn: 28 Sep, 26 Oct & 30 Nov 2019 Spring: 25 Jan, 29 Feb & 28 Mar 2020 Summer: 25 Apr, 23 May & Sat 27 Jun 2020 A monthly club for young animators to learn how to make stop frame animations including writing scripts, making sets and models, using specialist animation software and recording soundtracks. NEW The Art of Computer Sat, 11am - 1pm | YP102 All Levels | From £116 | 11-17 yrs
Games
Learn how to create art for computer games, learn how to draw and develop your characters and concepts in 2D and 3D.
NEW Drawing, Comics & Fri, 5.45pm - 7.15pm | YP103 All Levels | From £88 | 11-17 yrs
Animation
Learn how to design and create your own comic characters and story, learn drawing skills and work with 2D animation to bring your characters to life.
Young Filmmakers Club with Reel Access Wed, 6pm - 8pm | YP07 All Levels | From £95 | 11-18 yrs
Develop new skills in filmmaking and acting for screen and to pursue your own exciting, creative ideas.
Young Inventors Maker Lab
Fri, 6pm - 8pm | YP97 All Levels | 6 weeks | From £67 | 12-17 yrs Autumn: 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 8 Nov & 22 Nov Spring: 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 28 Feb, 13 Mar & 27 Mar Summer: 1 May, 15 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 3 Jul & 17 Jul Learn to invent, design, build and code creative electronic projects working with a leading industry professional.
Performance, Music & Dance Creative Drama
Sat, 10am - 11.30am | CH05 Beginner Level | From £85 | 5-9 yrs Unlock your creative imagination and explore a wide variety of drama techniques including improvisation, movement and voice.
Capoeira for Children
Musical Theatre
Sat, 2.30pm - 4.30pm | CH18 All Levels | From £101 | 6-12 yrs Re-create your favourite moments from musicals developing acting, dance and singing skills.
Relaxed Drama with Open Theatre Wed, 5pm - 6pm | PE101 All Levels | From £89 (1 parent/guardian & 1 child with autism or similar & 1 sibling) | 8-13 yrs Fun creative drama sessions for 8-13 year olds on the autistic spectrum or similar run by Open Theatre Company.
Making Theatre Juniors
Sat, 11.30am - 1pm | YP02 Beginner/Improver Level | From £95 | 10-13 yrs Ever wondered what acting and being on stage is like? This fun course will teach you the skills needed to create and perform contemporary theatre.
Individual Music Classes
These are available for children from 4 years. Please see page 14 for course details. NEW Play Dhol Drum Tue, 5pm - 6pm | MU102 Beginner/Improver Level | From £100 | 8-18 yrs Learn the techniques and rhythms of the traditional Punjabi Dhol drum. In partnership with Services For Education. NEW Play Steel Pan Drums Sat, 3pm - 4pm | MU103 All Levels | From £99 | 8-18 yrs Learn the techniques and rhythms of the Caribbean Steel Pans in this fun weekly course. In partnership with Services For Education.
Wed, 6pm - 7pm | CH11 Beginner/Improver Level | From £89 | 6-12 yrs Capoeira is an exciting Brazilian art form comprising martial arts, dance and acrobatics practised to music. For our full programme and to book online visit macbirmingham.co.uk/courses 17
Short Courses Not ready to commit to a 12-week course? From a day to a few weeks, our short courses are the perfect way to try something new. Look out for the SC sticker within this brochure for a taste of what’s available. With over 75 short courses coming up across all artistic categories this year, there’s something for everyone. Our short course programme is always changing and developing, so it’s best to check our website for further information, dates and times. macbirmingham.co.uk/courses Image, top right © Barbara Pianca Image, bottom right © Kate Green Photography
For Adults Ceramics & Sculpture
Creative Writing & Literature
Autumn Pottery Lanterns Christmas Pottery Decorations Egyptian Inspired Pottery Introduction to Ceramic Animal Sculptures Introduction to Ceramic Portraiture Pet Pottery Portraits Crackle Glazed Pottery Exploring Blue and White Ceramics Inspired by Indigo - Ceramics workshop Introduction to Ceramics Weekend Introduction to Mosaics Introduction to Wheelwork Wheelwork Weekend Islamic Ceramics Minoan Pottery Pots for Flowers Inspired by Japan
Introduction To Creative Writing Introduction to Writing Children’s Literature Life Writing Poetry and Poetic writing The Art of Letter Writing The Writing Factory Workshop
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Music, Performance & Dance Learn to Play World Percussion Improv for Beginners
Digital Arts & Film Introduction to Digital Photography Getting More from Your Digital Camera Long Exposure Photography: Painting With Light & Night Photography Podcast Production 360 Degree Film Making Short Documentary Film Making Wildlife Photography Digital Drawing
Health, Wellbeing & Fitness Celebrating Iyengar Yoga Taster Sessions Introduction to Tai Chi Taster Sessions Tai Chi for Arthritis & Rehabilitation Colour Yoga
Jewellery & Glass Introduction to Stained Glass Glass Fusing in a Microwave Introduction to Glass Applique Introduction to Jewellery Jewellery Weekend Workshop Animal Inspired Jewellery Electro Etched Copper Jewellery Keum-boo Silver Gilt Jewellery
Painting, Drawing & Print Introduction to Abstract Painting Techniques Introduction to Understanding Colour Introduction to Watercolours Old Master Drawing Techniques Painting a Head Introduction to Portraiture Drawing Introduction to Photorealism Film Poster Illustration Introduction to Oil Painting Printmaking from Life Fantasy Photorealism
Textiles & Crafts Basket Weaving Paper Decorations, Bunting & Garlands Papercraft Projects - Pop Up Cards Illustrative Stitch Giant Knitting Introduction to Free Motion Embroidery Introduction to Rag Rugging Textile Indian Treasures Textiles: Indigo Dye Workshop Textiles are Hot! Batik Make A Felt Bag Make a Felt Hat Vintage & Retro Screenprinting Design Weekend Workshop Introduction to Clothes Alterations Introduction to Pattern Cutting Introduction to Sewing MAC Sewing School Make a Vintage Style Dress
For Family Saturday Family Brick Challenge
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Booking Information When you’re ready to book simply visit our website macbirmingham.co.uk/courses or phone our Sales & Information Team on 0121 446 3232 To find your course quickly, make a note of the course code in this brochure (highlighted in colour). You can pop this code in the search bar on our website.
Terms & Conditions
Our full terms and conditions are always available on our website and are published at our Sales and Information desk. When we make a sale by telephone we are always clear about our terms and conditions. A summary follows: • We do not, under any circumstances, offer a refund either before or during a course. • Exchanges can only be made at the start of the term, if capacity allows. • If an exchange cannot be facilitated, we do not offer a refund. • Any student disrupting learning for others may be asked to leave without refund. • Midlands Arts Centre reserves the right to withdraw particular programmes and to change both the tutor, pricing and make other minor changes to the content without prior warning. • Where a session is cancelled by MAC (e.g. tutor illness) we will attempt to reschedule that session (this may fall outside of the published term dates). • Where a session cannot be rescheduled a refund will be given on a pro rata basis.
Prices
Prices shown are for standard rates, these are fixed until 20 July 2019 whereafter they may be subject to change. Children’s course fees are already at a concessionary rate. Family course fees cover one adult and one child. The prices shown in brackets for those courses are for an additional adult or child place. MAC’s concession policy will be changing during Autumn 2019, please see the website for details.
Extra Considerations
Visual Arts – we recommend that participants (both adults and children) wear either old clothes or an apron for any visual arts course. The price of materials is included on all visual arts courses except jewellery, stained glass and some specific textile courses (which will be detailed separately). Health, Wellbeing & Fitness courses – please wear comfortable clothing to allow free movement. For yoga courses, participants should bring their own yoga mat. Further details are always included on the course web page.
Safeguarding
At MAC, we are proud of our track record of working with children and young people and want to make sure they experience high quality art in a secure environment. For any children and young people under the age of 18 or for any vulnerable adults or adults with disabilities, we require an enrolment form to be completed when booking onto a course. You will be prompted to answer these questions during the booking process.
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Courses By Day Monday
Page
Ceramics: Introduction to Handbuilding
10am
12.30pm
5
Writing Children’s Literature
10am
12pm
12
Stained Glass for Improvers & Advanced
10am
12pm
9
Practical Visual Enquiry
10am
1pm
6
Reading Group
1pm
3pm
12
Ceramics Open Studio Days
1pm
6pm
6
Jewellery Workshop
1pm
3.30pm
8
Stained Glass Beginners
1pm
3pm
9
Explore Feltmaking
1pm
3pm
9
Photo Social: Photographers Group
1.30pm
3.15pm
10
Art in Context
1.30pm
4pm
6
Creative Writing Improvers
3pm
5pm
11
Exposure I: Digital Photography
3.30pm
5.30pm
10
Exposure II: Digital Photography
3.30pm
5.30pm
10
Play Piano
3.30pm
8.30pm
14
See it, Draw it, Paint it!
4.30pm
6.30pm
7
Let Us Sing Group Class
6pm
7.30pm
12
PhotoSocial: Photographers Group Evening Session
6pm
7.45pm
10
Dance For Fitness & Wellbeing
6pm
7pm
13
Creative Writing Beginners
6pm
8pm
11
Iyengar Yoga
6.30pm
8pm
14
Introduction to Jewellery
6.30pm
9pm
8
Painting and Drawing Inspired by Music
6.30pm
9pm
7
Contemporary Dance
7pm
8.10pm
13
Learn to Tango
7pm
8.30pm
13
Stained Glass Beginners
7pm
9pm
9
Stand Up Comedy
7pm
9pm
12
Drawing Techniques
7pm
9pm
7
Explore Textiles
7pm
9pm
9
Let Us Sing Solo Class
7.30pm
9pm
12
Exploring Experimental Film Making
7.30pm
9.30pm
11
The Songwriting Circle
7.30pm
9.30pm
12
Introduction to Ceramics
7.30pm
9.30pm
5
Ceramic Forms: Natural Inspiration
10.15am
12.15pm
5
Jewellery Making for Improvers
10am
12.30pm
8
Watercolours
10am
12.30pm
7
Figurative Sculpture
10am
12pm
6
Gentle Hatha Yoga
11am
12.30pm
14
Tuesday
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Toddler Art
11.15am
12pm
16
Ceramic Sculpture
1pm
3pm
5
Jewellery Making
1pm
3.30pm
8
Ceramic Forms: Natural Inspiration
1pm
3pm
5
Drawing & Painting Nature
1.30pm
3.30pm
7
Pattern, Play and Make: Textile Screenprinting
1.30pm
4.30pm
9
Inclusive Dance
3.15pm
5.15pm
13
Play Piano
3.30pm
8.30pm
14
Play Dhol Drum
5pm
6pm
17
Tap Dance Beginners
6pm
7pm
13
Pilates Beginners
6.15pm
7.10pm
15
Creative Writing Beginners
6.30pm
8.30pm
11
Explore Feltmaking
6.30pm
8.30pm
9
Introduction to Wheelwork for Beginners
6.30pm
9pm
6
Jewellery: Open Studio
6.30pm
9pm
9
Illustration Techniques
6.30pm
9pm
8
Pilates Improvers
7.15pm
8.15pm
15
Tap Dance Improvers
7pm
8pm
13
Art Appreciation
7pm
9.30pm
6
Ceramic Portraiture & Figurative Sculpture
7pm
9pm
5
Introduction to Digital Music Technology
7.30pm
9.30pm
11
Tap Dance Advanced
8pm
9pm
13
From Paper to Fabric
9.30am
12pm
10
Introduction to Oil Painting Techniques
10am
12.30pm
7
Introduction to Ceramics
10am
12pm
5
Stained Glass for Beginners & Improvers
10am
12pm
9
Jewellery Workshop
10am
12.30pm
8
Dance For Wellbeing
11am
1pm
13
Jewellery: Open Studio
1pm
3.30pm
9
Textiles: Surface Decoration
1pm
3pm
9
Life Drawing Techniques
1.30pm
3.30pm
8
Constructing Form and Surface Decoration
2pm
4.30pm
5
Colour Your Cloth
3pm
5pm
10
Play Piano
3.30pm
8.30pm
14
Play Guitar
4.30pm
6.30pm
14
Relaxed Drama with Open Theatre
5pm
6pm
17
Tai Chi Beginners
6pm
7pm
15
Young Filmmakers Club with Reel Access
6pm
8pm
17
Capoeira for Children
6pm
7pm
17
Public Speaking
6pm
7pm
13
Textile Design & Screenprinting With Dyes
6pm
9pm
10
Wednesday
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Group Guitar
6.30pm
7.30pm
13
Introduction to Art Techniques
6.30pm
9.30pm
6
Introduction to Mosaics
6.30pm
9pm
6
Introduction to Jewellery
6.30pm
9pm
8
Introduction to Photorealism Techniques
6.30pm
9pm
7
Drama For Wellbeing
7pm
8.30pm
13
Tai Chi Improvers
7pm
8pm
15
Writers Reading Group
7pm
9pm
12
Short Takes: The Art of Short Film Making
7.30pm
9.30pm
11
The Songwriting Circle
7.30pm
9.30pm
12
Ceramics Workshop
7.30pm
9:30pm
5
Play Guitar
7.30pm
9pm
14
Thursday Yang Tai Chi Advanced
10am
11.30am
15
Hatha Yoga
10am
11.30am
14
Jewellery: Open Studio
10am
12.30pm
9
Introduction to Art Techniques
10am
12.30pm
6
Introduction to Ceramics
10am
12pm
5
Writing Children’s Literature Improvers
10am
12pm
12
Yang Tai Chi Improvers
11.30am
1pm
15
Contemporary Ceramics
12.30pm
2.30pm
5
Yang Tai Chi Beginners
1pm
2.30pm
15
Jewellery Making
1pm
3.30pm
8
Play Piano
1pm
8.30pm
14
Contemporary Portraiture
1.30pm
3.30pm
7
Explore Ceramics: Clay, Porcelain & Mould Making
3pm
5.30pm
5
Yang Tai Chi Improvers 1
3pm
4.30pm
15
Introduction to Photoshop
5pm
7pm
11
Patanjali Ashtanga Yoga
5.30pm
7pm
14
Relief Printmaking
6.30pm
9.30pm
8
Introduction to Ceramics
6.30pm
9pm
5
Jewellery Making
6.30pm
9pm
8
Hatha Yoga
7pm
8.30pm
14
Talking Film
7pm
9.30pm
11
Introduction to Creative Physical Computing & Electronics
7pm
9pm
11
Mixed Media Textiles
7.30pm
9.30pm
10
Iyengar Yoga for Improvers
10am
11.30am
14
Iyengar Yoga for Beginners
11.30am
12.30pm
14
Wheelwork
10am
12pm
6
Jewellery Inspired by Nature
10am
12pm
8
Friday
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Exploring Fibres Carding: Spinning & Peg Loom Weaving
10am
12pm
10
Coloured Clays, Porcelain and Basic Mould Making
10.30am
1pm
5
Watercolours
1pm
3.30pm
7
Coloured Clays, Porcelain and Basic Mould Making
1.30pm
4pm
5
Wheelwork for Beginners
2pm
4pm
6
Play Piano
3.30pm
8.30pm
14
Introduction to Experimental Drawing & Painting Techniques
4pm
6pm
6
Drawing, Comics & Animation
5.45pm
7.15pm
17
Young Inventors Maker Lab
6pm
8pm
17
Introduction to Sewing and Dressmaking
6.30pm
9pm
10
Friday Evening Life Drawing and Painting with Paul Bartlett
6.45pm
9.45pm
7
Wheelwork
7pm
9pm
6
Illustration and Animation
7.30pm
9:30pm
11
Life Drawing
9.30am
12.30pm
7
MAC Textile Club
10am
4pm
10
Art Explorers
10am
12pm
16
Pottery Club
10am
12pm
16
Creative Drama
10am
11.30am
17
Play Drums
10.30am
3pm
14
Digital Kids Saturday Club
11am
1pm
16
The Art of Computer Games
11am
1pm
16
Making Theatre Juniors
11.30am
1pm
17
Family Pottery
12.30pm
2.30pm
16
Introduction to Portraiture Drawing
1pm
3pm
7
Yang Tai Chi Beginners
1pm
2.30pm
15
Indie Comic Creation
2pm
5pm
11
Yang Tai Chi Improvers
2.30pm
4pm
15
MAC Young Animators Club
2.30pm
5.30pm
16
Musical Theatre
2.30pm
4.30pm
17
Play Steel Pan Drums
3pm
4pm
17
Cinematic Portraiture
3.30pm
6pm
7
Play Guitar
10am
2pm
14
Life Drawing & Painting Studio Days for Improvers
10am
4pm
8
Explore Photomontage
10am
4pm
8
Saturday
Sunday
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Holiday Courses Midlands Arts Centre offers a range of courses aimed at children, families and young people that take place every school holiday.
Creative Camps Offer intensive learning experiences across a variety of art forms. They run from 2-5 days, 10am-3pm including a 1-hour lunch break. For ages 6-11 years.
Summer Schools Offer young people the opportunity to learn new skills while working on a creative project. They run from a day to a week. For ages 12-17 years. Image © Adrian Burrows
Children are fully supervised at all times by experienced DBS-checked staff.
Family Courses A perfect opportunity for you and your child to learn more about each other as well as to develop a shared interest in an art form. From a couple of hours to a day. For ages 6-11 years plus parent/carer. Additional children and adults welcome for additional fee.
1 day short courses Image © Kate Green Photography
A dynamic programme of fun one day courses for children and young people aged 6-17.
Early drop off, late pick up We know families have differing needs so we’ve structured optional add-on elements to help busy parents. We offer 4 additional hours of supervised childcare which fit around the course or camp, so that your child’s day runs from 8.30am – 5.30pm (flexible drop-off and collection times within these hours). During these hours we offer further fun activities and entertainment for your child including film-screenings and games, allowing them extra time with their friends. For our full programme and to book online visit macbirmingham.co.uk/courses 25 25
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Access MAC is committed to offering a welcoming and accessible environment in which everyone can feel comfortable. We want to take any worry or difficulty out of your visit, so that you can focus on having a great time. You can find full details (including an audio guide) about all of our accessible facilities and services at macbirmingham.co.uk/access, or physical copies can be picked up from our Sales & Information desk.
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