find us. mac birmingham is situated only a few minutes from the City Centre. Located in Cannon Hill Park, opposite the County Cricket ground on Edgbaston Road, off Pershore Road (A441) and Bristol Road (A38). mac birmingham is easily accessible using all the major city road routes and is served by a number of buses from the City Centre including 1, 35, 45, 47, 62 and 63. You can find us by walking through Edgbaston Mill or driving along Queens Ride, where there is a large free car park and bicycle stands.
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Apr/Aug Learning & Participation: Explore, learn & discover. Summer Programme 2012 Mon 23 Apr - Sun 22 July Sales & Information 0121 446 3232 www.macarts.co.uk
Our programme sees more courses than ever with new offerings such as Sing Up and Summer Ballroom, and let’s not forget trusted favourites, Wheelwork and Zumba. This summer we also introduce a programme of work for the Next Generation if you are aged 12-24 or know someone in that age range, please see pages 31-32 to find out about some of the exciting opportunities that we’ll be offering in the coming months.
Beginners Try something new. Learn all about the subject and develop basic skills and knowledge. Improvers Develop skills, knowledge and practice. Advanced Develop independent learning and practice with support from the Artist Tutor and available resources.
Time
Level
Age
Tutor
Price
Mon 23 Apr
10am–1pm
All
18+
Helen Tarr
£95 (£80)
See it, Draw it, Paint it! (VA02)
Mon 23 Apr
1-3pm
All
18+
Sally Delaney
£80 (£66)
Explore Feltmaking (TE01)
Mon 23 Apr
1-3pm
Beg/Imp
18+
Emma Jackson
£72 (£62)
Jewellery Workshop (JE04)
Mon 9 Jan
1-3pm
Imp
18
Nick Greenhough
£92 (£79)
Exposure I: Digital Photography (DM01)
Mon 11 Jun
1.15-3.15pm
Beg
18+
David Rann
£50 (£43)
Exposure II: Digital Photography (DM02)
Mon 11 Jun
3.30-5.30pm
Imp
18+
David Rann
£50(£43)
Film & Digital Media
Sing Up (CH10)
Mon 23 Apr
4.30–5.30pm
Beg
7-13 yrs
Carol Clarke
£35
Wellbeing
Pilates (WB06)
Mon 23 Apr
5-6pm
Beg
18+
Sammy Marella
£77 (£66)
PhotoSocial (YP06)
Mon 23 Apr
6-7.45pm
All levels
13-17 yrs
Kate Green
£85
Young People
Sing Up (PE04)
Mon 23 Apr
6-8pm
Beg
18+
Carol Clarke
£80 (£68)
Zumba® (WB02)
Mon 23 Apr
6.15-7.15pm
Beg
16+
Olga Grey
£5.50 (£4.50)
Children & Family
Pilates (WB07)
Mon 23 Apr
6.15-7.15pm
Imp
18+
Sammy Marella
£77 (£66)
Dance Mash Up (CH13)
Mon 23 Apr
6.30-7.30pm
Beg/Imp
6-12 yrs
Katie Inns
£55
Half Term
Summer Ballroom (DA07)
Mon 11 Jun
6.30-8.30pm
Beg/Imp
16+
Amy Baker
£77 (£66)
The Drawing Board (VA03)
Mon 23 Apr
7-9pm
All levels
16+
Paul Bartlett
£80 (£66)
Introduction to Ceramics (CE01)
Mon 23 Apr
7-9pm
Beg
18+
Sue Lilleman
£89 (£75)
Introduction to Alexander Technique (WB01)
Mon 23 Apr
7-8.30pm
Beg
18+
Lisa Harrison
£77 (£66)
Introduction to Jewellery (JE01)
Mon 23 Apr
7-9pm
Beg
18+
Nick Greenhough
£92 (£79)
Writing Outdoors (WR95)
Mon 23 Apr
7-9pm
Beg/Imp
18+
Mandy Ross
£78 (£68)
Stand Up Comedy (PE03)
Mon 23 Apr
7-9pm
Beg
18+
James Cook
£80 (£68)
Explore Textiles (TE02)
Mon 23 Apr
7.30-9.30pm
Beg/Imp
18+
Emma Jackson
£72 (£62)
Flamenco Level 2 (DA02)
Mon 23 Apr
7.30-8.30pm
Imp
18+
Stephanie Ratkai
£77 (£66)
The Songwriting Circle (MU01)
Mon 23 Apr
7.30-9.30pm
Beg/Imp
16+
Dan Whitehouse
£77 (£66)
PhotoSocial (DM13)
Mon 23 Apr
8-9.30pm
Beg/Imp
16+
Kate Green
£99 (£85)
Flamenco Level 1 (DA01)
Mon 23 Apr
8.30-9.30pm
Beg
18+
Stephanie Ratkai
£77 (£66)
Contents Visual Arts Performing Arts
Short Courses Education Artist Pass
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All courses run from w/c Mon 23 Apr – w/c Mon 16 Jul 2012. Each course runs over 13 weeks and includes a break for half term unless otherwise stated. Please see www.macarts.co.uk for details. Half Term runs from Mon 4 Jun – Sun 10 Jun.
Info www.macarts.co.uk 0121 446 3232
Practical Visual Enquiry (VA01) Afternoon
Evening
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If you are unsure of course levels the information below will offer some helpful advice. For further information please contact Sales and Information on 0121 446 3232.
Monday
Welcome
The frost has melted, spring has sprung and New Year Resolutions seem like a distant memory, which can only mean one thing - the heat wave is on its way. While waiting with bated breath for its arrival why not keep yourself busy with a course at mac birmingham?
Start Date
Morning
Timetable
Intro
Course
2
Start Date
Time
Level
Age
Tutor
Price
Figurative Sculpture (SC01)
Tue 24 Apr
10am-12pm
Beg/Imp
18+
Paul Brown
£100 (£88)
Watercolours (VA05)
Tue 24 Apr
10am–12.30pm
Beg
18+
Sally Delaney
£95 (£80)
Ceramic Form: Natural Inspiration (CE03)
Tue 24 Apr
10.15am-12.15pm
Beg/Imp
18+
Sue Dyer
£89 (£75)
Jewellery for Trade (JE11)
Tue 24 Apr
10.15am-12.15pm
Adv
18+
Naomi Sheppard
£47 (£40)
Costume Jewellery (JE05)
Tue 12 Jun
10.15am-12.15pm
Imp
18+
Naomi Sheppard
£47 (£40)
Cultural Ceramics: Islamic Ceramics (CE05)
Tue 24 Apr
1-3pm
Beg/Imp
18+
Sue Dyer
£89 (£75)
Introduction to Jewellery (JE02)
Tue 24 Apr
1-3pm
Beg
18+
Naomi Sheppard
Natural Forms: Drawing & Painting (VA04)
Tue 24 Apr
1.30-3.30pm
All levels
18+
Play Piano (MU12)
Tue 24 Apr
4pm- 8pm
All levels
Play Violin (MU11)
Tue 24 Apr
5-8pm
Dhol Drum (MU03)
Tue 24 Apr
Jewellery: Open Studio (JE10)
Start Date
Time
Level
Age
Tutor
Price
Introduction to Ceramics (CE08)
Wed 25 Apr
10am-12pm
Beg
16+
Sue Lilleman
£89 (£75)
From Paper to Fabric (TE04)
Wed 25 Apr
10am-12pm
Beg/Imp
18+
Emma Jackson
£72 (£62)
Jewellery Workshop (JE06)
Wed 25 Apr
10.15am-12.45pm
Imp
18+
Nick Greenhough
£107 (£92)
Gentle Hatha Yoga (WB09)
Wed 25 Apr
11-12.30pm
Beg
18+
Jill Woodman
£77 (£66)
Jewellery Workshop (JE07)
Wed 25 Apr
1-3pm
Imp
18+
Nick Greenhough
£92 (£79)
Constructed Textiles (TE05)
Wed 25 Apr
1-3pm
Beg/Imp
18+
Emma Jackson
£72 (£62)
£92 (£79)
Introduction to Life Drawing Techniques (VA11)
Wed 25 Apr
1.30-3.30pm
All levels
16+
Paul Bartlett
£86 (£77)
Paul Bartlett
£80 (£66)
Silver Lens (DM12)
Wed 25 Apr
3.30-5.30pm
Beg/Imp
50+
Michael Clifford
£99 (£85)
6+/adult
Tristan Hall
£132 (£118)
Evening Play Drums (MU07)
Wed 25 Apr
5-7.30pm
All levels
8+/adult
Tim James
£132 (£118)
All Levels
6+/adult
Diane Hiley
£ 132 (£118)
Raft Film and Theatre (CH17)
Wed 25 Apr
5.15-6.45pm
All levels
8-12yrs
Reel Access
£75
6.30-7.30pm
Beg
8+/adult
Harjinder Matharu
£86 (£75)
Group Guitar (CH01)
Wed 25 Apr
5.30-6.30pm
Beg
6-14yrs
Gary Williams
£66
Tue 24 Apr
6.30-9pm
Adv
18+
Naomi Sheppard
£107 (£92)
Tai Chi (WB03)
Wed 25 Apr
6-7pm
Beg
18+
Phil Shelton
£77 (£66)
Hatha Yoga (WB10)
Tue 24 Apr
7-8.30pm
Beg/Imp
18+
Simon Hunt
£77 (£66)
Group Guitar (MU06)
Wed 25 Apr
6.30-7.30pm
Beg
16+
Gary Williams
£77 (£66)
The Writers’ Reading Group (WR01)
Tue 24 Apr
7-9pm
Beg/Imp
18+
Polly Wright
£42 (£34)
Devise, Improvise, Perform (PE02)
Wed 25 Apr
6.30-8pm
Beg
18+
Kerry Downing
£78 (£68)
Figurative Sculpture (SC02)
Tue 24 Apr
7-9pm
Beg/Imp
18+
Paul Brown
£100 (£88)
Raft Film and Theatre (YP07)
Wed 25 Apr
6.45-8.45pm
All levels
13-19yrs
Reel Access
£85
Introduction to Music Technology (DM05)
Tue 24 Apr
7-9pm
All levels
16+
Matt Fisher
£50 (£43)
Tap Dance (DA04)
Wed 25 Apr
7-8pm
Beg/Imp
18+
Katie Inns
£77 (£66)
Music Technology 2 (DM06)
Tue 12 Jun
7-9pm
All levels
16+
Matt Fisher
£50 (£43)
Tabla (MU05)
Wed 25 Apr
7-8pm
Beg/Imp
8+/adult
Sarvar Sabri
£86 (£75)
The Writers’ Reading Group (WR04)
Tue 1 May
7-9pm
Imp
18+
Polly Wright
£42 (£34)
Introduction to Jewellery (JE03)
Wed 25 Apr
7-9pm
Beg
18+
Nick Greenhough
£92 (£79)
Ceramic Form: Natural Inspiration (CE04)
Tue 24 Apr
7-9pm
Beg/Imp
18+
Sue Dyer
£89 (£75)
The Art of Short Film Making (DM10)
Wed 25 Apr
7-9pm
Beg/Imp
18+
Michael Clifford
£99 (£85)
Soft Jewellery and Felted Accessories (TE03)
Tue 24 Apr
7.30-9.30pm
Beg/Imp
18+
Emma Jackson
£72 (£62)
Introduction to Art Techniques (VA06)
Wed 25 Apr
7-9pm
Beg
16+
Helen Tarr
£80 (£66)
Tabla (MU04)
Tue 24 Apr
7.30-8.30pm
Beg/Imp
8+/adult
Harjinder Matharu
£86 (£75)
Tai Chi (WB30)
Wed 25 Apr
7.15-8.15pm
Imp/Adv
18+
Phil Shelton
£77 (£66)
Pranayama Yoga (WB14)
Tue 24 Apr
8-9.30pm
All levels
18+
Roger Vincent
£77 (£66)
Ceramics Workshop (CE07)
Wed 25 Apr
7-9pm
Beg/Imp
16+
Sue Lilleman
£89 (£75)
The Songwriting Circle + (MU02)
Wed 25 Apr
7.30-9.30pm
Imp/Adv
16+
Dan Whitehouse
£77 (£66)
Play Guitar (MU09)
Wed 25 Apr
7.30-9.30pm
All Levels
8+/adult
Gary Williams
£132 (£118)
Jazz Dance (DA03)
Wed 25 Apr
8-9.15pm
Beg/Imp
16+
Katie Inns
£77 (£66)
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
3
Wednesday
Tuesday
Course
Course Morning
Afternoon
4
Start Date
Time
Level
Age
Tutor
Price (£)
Hatha Yoga (WB12)
Thu 26 Apr
10-11.30am
Beg/Imp
18+
Simon Hunt
£77 (£66)
Introduction to Art Techniques (VA07)
Thu 26 Apr
10am–12pm
Beg
16+
Sally Delaney
£80 (£66)
Introduction to Ceramics (CE02)
Thu 26 Apr
10am-12pm
Beg
18+
Sue Lilleman
£89 (£75)
Morning
Afternoon
Course
Start Date
Time
Level
Age
Tutor
Price
Tai Chi Qi Gong (WB04)
Fri 27 Apr
10-11.30am
Beg
18+
Yanyan Yang
£77 (£66)
Experiment: Drawing & Painting (VA08)
Fri 27 Apr
10am-12pm
Beg/Imp
16+
Kevin Ryan
£80 (£66)
Wheelwork (CE10)
Fri 27 Apr
10am-12pm
Beg/Imp
18+
David Wicks
£96 (£82)
Mould-Making (CE11)
Fri 15 June
1-3pm
Beg/Imp
16+
Sue Dyer
£45 (£37)
Ceramics Workshop (CE06)
Thu 26 Apr
1-3pm
Beg/Imp
16+
Sue Lilleman
£89 (£75)
Coloured Porcelain (CE12)
Fri 27 Apr
1-3pm
Beg/Imp
16+
Sue Dyer
£45 (£37)
Hatha Yoga (WB11)
Thu 26 Apr
1-2.30pm
Beg/Imp
18+
Simon Hunt
£77 (£66)
Iyengar Yoga (WB17)
Fri 27 Apr
6-7.15pm
Beg
18+
Natalie Cliff
£77 (£55) / £7 (£5)
Contemporary Jewellery (JE08)
Thu 26 Apr
1-3pm
Beg/Imp
18+
Naomi Sheppard
£92 (£79)
Photoshop Skills 2 (DM09)
Fri 27 Apr
6-8pm
Imp
18+
Pam Ginn
£99 (£85)
Contemporary Portraiture (VA13)
Thu 26 Apr
1.30-3.30pm
Beg/Imp
18+
Paul Bartlett
£86 (£77)
Astanga Yoga (WB16)
Fri 27 Apr
6.30-8pm
All levels
18+
Robin Aurora
£77 (£66)
Sculptural Form (SC04)
Thu 26 Apr
1-3pm
Beg
18+
Paul Brown
£100 (£88)
Life Drawing and Painting (VA10)
Fri 27 Apr
6.45-9.45pm
Adv
16+
Paul Bartlett
£88 (£77) / £8 (£7)
Play Piano (MU13)
Thu 26 Apr
4-8pm
All levels
6+ adult
Tristan Hall
£132 (£118)
Tai Chi Fan (WB05)
Fri 27 Apr
7-9pm
Beg
18+
Yanyan Yang
£85 (£74)
Portfolio: Visual Arts (YP01)
Thu 26 Apr
4.30-6.30pm
All levels
13-18yrs
Kevin Ryan
£78
Wheelwork (CE09)
Fri 27 Apr
7-9pm
Beg/Imp
18+
David Wicks
£96 (£82)
Iyengar Yoga (WB18)
Fri 27 Apr
7.30-9pm
Imp
18+
Natalie Cliff
£77 (£55) / £7 (£5)
Introduction to Photoshop Skills (DM08)
Thu 26 Apr
5-7pm
Beg
18+
Pamela Ginn
£99 (£85)
Play Drums (MU08)
Thu 26 Apr
5-7.30pm
All levels
8+ adult
Tim James
£132 (£118)
Astanga Yoga (WB15)
Thu 26 Apr
5.30-7pm
All levels
18+
Robin Aurora
£77 (£66)
Pilates (WB08)
Thu 26 Apr
6-7pm
All levels
18+
Nick Collins
£7 (£5) / £77 (£55)
Zumba® (WB21)
Thu 26 Apr
6.15-7.15pm
Imp/Adv
16+
Olga Grey
£5.50 (£4.50)
Shakespeare Now (PE01)
Thu 3 May
6.30-8pm
Beg
16+
Katerina Pushkin
£70 (£60)
Talk Film (DM11)
Thu 3 May
6.30-9.30pm
Beg/Imp
18+
Michael Clifford
£99 (£85)
Experiment: Drawing & Painting (VA09)
Thu 26 Apr
7-9pm
Adv
16+
Kevin Ryan
£80 (£66)
Sculptural Form (SC03)
Thu 26 Apr
7-9pm
Imp/Adv
18+
Paul Brown
£100 (£88)
Contemporary Jewellery (JE09)
Thu 26 Apr
7-9pm
Beg/Imp
18+
Naomi Sheppard
£92 (£79)
Musicianship & Improvisation (MU15)
Thu 26 Apr
7-9pm
Imp/Adv
16+
Mike Hurley
£120 (£118)
Hatha Yoga (WB13)
Thu 26 Apr
7-8.30pm
Beg/Imp
18+
Simon Hunt
£7 (£5) / £77 (£55)
Dynamic Power Yoga (WB19)
Thu 26 Apr
7-8.30pm
All levels
18+
Nick Collins
£7 (£5) / £77 (£55)
Introduction to Web Design (DM03)
Thu 26 Apr
7.15-9.15pm
Beg
16+
John Bell
£50 (£43)
Animate (DM04)
Thu 15 Jun
7.15-9.15pm
Beg
16+
John Bell
£50 (£43)
Mixed Media Textiles (TE06)
Thu 26 Apr
7.30-9.30pm
Beg/imp
18+
Emma Jackson
£72 (£62)
Evening
5
Friday
Thursday
Course
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All courses run from w/c Mon 23 Apr – w/c Mon 16 Jul 2012. Each course runs over 13 weeks and includes a break for half term unless otherwise stated. Please see www.macarts.co.uk for details. Half Term runs from Mon 4 Jun – Sun 10 Jun.
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Start Date
Time
Level
Age
Tutor
Price
Capoeira for Children (CH11)
Sat 28 Apr
10-11am
Beg
6-12yrs
Vicky Hawkesford
£55
Tai Chi (WB20)
Sat 28 Apr
2.30-4pm
Beg
18+
Yanyan Yang
£77 (£66)
Creative Drama (CH05)
Sat 28 Apr
10-11.30am
Beg
5-9yrs
Lucy Hodgson
£66
smART (CH08)
Sat 28 Apr
10-11.30am
Beg
4-7yrs
Louisa Brown
£66
The Art of Computer Games and Animation (YP04)
Sat 28 Apr
10am-12pm
All levels
11-17yrs
Chris Hamilton
Pottery Club (CH06)
Sat 28 Apr
10am-12pm
All levels
6-12yrs
Art Explorers (CH07)
Sat 28 Apr
10am-12pm
Beg
6-12yrs
Life Drawing (VA12)
Sat 28 Apr
10am-1pm
All levels
Capoeira for Children (CH12)
Sat 28 Apr
11am-12pm
Devise, Improvise, Perform (YP02)
Sat 28 Apr
Mothers and Daughters Creative
Sat 28 Apr
Course
Start Date
Time
Level
Age
Tutor
Price
Twinkle Toes First Steps (CH15)
Sun 29 Apr
10-11am
Beg/Imp
3-5yrs
Katie Inns
£55
Twinkle Toes Next Steps (CH16)
Sun 29 Apr
11am-12pm
Beg/Imp
6-8yrs
Katie Inns
£55
Guitar Together (FA01)
Sun 29 Apr
2.30-3.30pm
All levels
6+ Accom
Kit Robertshaw
£112 (£76) *
Group Guitar (CH02)
Sun 29 Apr
3.30-4pm
Beg
6-10yrs
Kit Robertshaw
£40
£85
Group Guitar (CH20)
Sun 29 Apr
4-4.30pm
Beg
11-14yrs
Kit Robertshaw
£40
Kate Tilley
£66
Play Guitar (MU10)
Sun 29 Apr
4.30-7.30pm
All levels
6+/adult
Kit Robertshaw
£132 (£118)
Paul Brown
£76
Bharatanatyam (CH14)
Sun 29 Apr
5-6pm
Beg/Imp
6-12yrs
Chitraleka Bolar
£55
16+
Sally Delaney
£100 (£88)
Imp
6-12yrs
Vicky Hawkesford
£55
11.30am-1pm
Beg
10-13yrs
Lucy Hodgson
£66
12-1pm
Beg/Imp
4+ +Accom
Sonia Sabri
£95 (£51)
Indian Dance (FA05)
7
Company
* £112 one adult & one child (£76 for additional child)
1
Digital DJing and Music Production (YP05)
Sat 28 Apr
12.30-2.30pm
All levels
11-17yrs
Carla Brown
£85
Family Pottery (FA02)
Sat 28 Apr
12.30-2.30pm
All levels
6-12 +Accom
Kate Tilley
£125 (£65) *
Kathak (DA06)
Sat 28 Apr
1-2pm
Beg/Imp
8+
Sonia Sabri Company
£77 (£66)
Capoeira (DA08)
Sat 28 Apr
1-2pm
Beg/Imp
16+
Vicky Hawkesford
£77 (£66)
Digital DJing and Music Production (DM07)
Sat 28 Apr
3-5pm
All levels
18+
Carla Brown
£99 (£85)
1 £95 one adult & one child (£51 for additional child) * £125 one adult & one child (£65 for additional child)
Sunday
Saturday
Course
Artist Pass Make mac birmingham your creative destination with our flexible Artist Pass scheme, offering affordable access to our Dance, Music and Visual Art and Design studios. Develop your individual ideas and practise using our excellent new facilities. mac birmingham’s Artist Pass provides an opportunity for creative individuals who are experienced and confident in their own practice to work without guidance in our studio spaces. Those with less experience who are interested in what the pass scheme has to offer can, after taking a course in discussion with their Artist Tutor, be recommended to apply to the scheme.
All successful Passholders must attend an induction before using the studios. A limited number of passes for Jewellery, Painting & Drawing, Sculpture, Textiles, Music & Performance Studios are available and, following a successful application process, will be issued on a first come first served basis. Application forms can be downloaded from mac birmingham website and are available at the Sales and Information desk.
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Start Date
Time
Level
Age
Tutor
Price
Open Studio: Life Drawing & Painting (VA99)
Sun 29 Apr
10am-4pm
Imp/Adv
16+
Paul Bartlett
£18 (£12)
Introduction to Costume Jewellery (JE98)
Sat 12 May &
10am-4pm
Beg
18+
Naomi Sheppard
£65 (£55)
Sun 13 May Inspirations (VWR99)
Sun 13 May
10am-4pm
Beg/Imp
18+
Polly Wright + Jo Feldwick
£26 (£22)
Textiles: Open Studio (TE98)
Sun 13 May
10am-4pm
Beg/Imp
16+
Emma Jackson
£18 (£12)
Writing Our Lives: Creative Journalling (WR97)
Sat 19 May
10am-4pm
Beg/Imp
18+
Jo Skelt
£26 (£22)
Introduction to Jewellery (JE99)
Sat 19 May &
10am-4pm
Beg
18+
Nick Greenhough
£55 (£48)
Sun 20 May Sculptural Vessels (TE100)
Sat 26 May & Sun 27 May
10am-4pm
Beg/Imp
16+
Emma Jackson
£55 (£48)
Open Studio: Life Drawing & Painting (VA98)
Sun 27 May
10am-4pm
Imp/Adv
16+
Paul Bartlett
£18 (£12)
Ceramics: Open Studio
Tue 5 Jun
10am-4pm
Beg/Imp
16+
Sue Dyer
Wheelwork Weekend
Sat 9 Jun &
Sat 16 Jun &
Course
Start Date
Time
Level
Age
Tutor
Price
Kings & Queens Takeover Day (ADV01)
Mon 4 Jun
10.30am,
All levels
2-5yrs + Accom
John Godbold
£6 (£4.50)
12.30pm & 2.30pm Family Textiles (FA01)
Fri 8 Jun
10am-3pm
All levels
6-11yrs + Accom
Emma Jackson
£12.50 (£7.50)
Art Play (EY02; EY03; EY04; EY05)
Tue 5 Jun Fri 8 Jun
10-11am
All levels
2-5yrs + Accom
Annie Murphy
£6 (£4.50) / £20 for all 4
Family Pottery (FA02)
Wed 6 Jun
10am-3pm
All levels
6-11yrs + Accom
Kate Tilley
£12.50 (£7.50)
Animate (HT04)
Wed 6 Jun
10am-4pm
Beg/Imp
14-19yrs
John Bell
£15
Frantic Rambling (HT03)
Wed 6 Jun -
10am-4pm
Beg/Imp
14-24yrs
LCB + Jodi Ann
£30
Fri 8 Jun
Bickley
Make and Curate! (HT05)
Wed 6 Jun Fri 8 Jun
10am-4pm
Beg/Imp
14-24yrs
Kevin Ryan
£40
£18 (£12)
Family Drawing & Painting (FA03)
Thu 7 Jun
10am-3pm
All levels
6-11yrs + Accom
Kevin Ryan
£12.50 (£7.50)
Gallery Explorers (HT01)
Thu 7 Jun
10am-3pm
All levels
6-11yrs
Paul Brown
£10
Immersive Theatre (HT10)
Thu 7 Jun &
10am-4pm
Beg/Imp
14-19
Katerina Pushkin
£22
10am-3pm
All levels
6-11yrs
Paul Brown
£10
10am-4pm
Beg/Imp
18+
David Wicks
£40 (£32)
10am-4pm
Beg/Imp
16+
Emma Jackson
£55 (£48)
Sun 10 Jun Expressive Wax Resist (TE99)
Half Term
Short Courses
Course
Fri 8 Jun Nature Explorers (HT02)
Sun 17 Jun Open Studio: Life Drawing & Painting (VA97)
Sun 17 Jun
10am-4pm
Imp/Adv
16+
Paul Bartlett
£18 (£12)
Writing Our Lives: Creative Journalling (WR96)
Sat 30 Jun
10am-4pm
Beg/Imp
18+
Jo Skelt
£26 (£22)
Textiles: Open Studio (TE97)
Sun 1 Jul
10am-4pm
Beg/Imp
16+
Emma Jackson
£18 (£12)
Inspirations (VWR98)
Sun 8 Jul
10am-4pm
Beg/Imp
18+
Polly Wright +
£26 (£22)
Fri 8 Jun
Jo Feldwick Alexander Technique - A Walker’s Guide
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Sat 14 Jul &
10am-6pm
Sun 15 Jul
10am-4pm
Beg
18+
Lisa Harrison
£55 (£48)
10
Visual Arts
Develop creative ideas through drawing, painting and mixed media.
See it, Draw it, Paint it! VA02 Learn basic skills such as drawing and colour mixing and explore ways of recording through observation and imagination.
A guide to the differing art techniques and skills used in drawing and painting.
SHORT COURSE
Open Studio: Life Drawing & Painting
Experiment: Drawing & Painting
VA98 | Sun 27 May |10am–4pm (inc 1hr lunch) | £18 (£12)
Natural Forms: Drawing & Painting VA04 Explore natural forms to develop your own themes using a mixture of media. Tue | 1:30–3.30pm |£80 (£66) | All Levels
VA08 |Fri |10am – 12pm |£80 (£66) |Beg/Imp VA09 |Thu | 7- 9pm |£80 (£66) |Adv
Life Drawing & Painting VA10 Artists are invited to develop their artwork via long poses referring directly to a life model. Fri |6.45-9.45pm|£8 (£7) or £88 (£77)* |Adv
CE01| Mon| 7-9pm |£89 (£75) | Beg CE02 |Thu | 10am–12pm |£89 (£75) | Beg CE08 | Wed |10am–12pm | £89 (£75) | Beg
VA97 |Sun 17 Jun | 10am–4pm (inc 1hr lunch) | £18 (£12)
Exploring natural forms and historical references – look at how nature can inspire and be used to develop ceramics forms. CE03 |Tue |10.15am–12.15pm |£89 (£75) | Beg/Imp CE04 |Tue| 7-9pm |£89 (£75) | Beg/Imp
Cultural Ceramics: Islamic Ceramics CE05 Life Drawing VA12 Work directly from a life model; explore techniques that may be used to interpret the human form.
An introduction to Islamic ceramics and the decorative processes. Tuesday |1-3pm |£89 (£75) | Beg/Imp
Sat |10am – 1pm |£100 (£88) |All Levels
Ceramic Workshop
Contemporary Portraiture VA13
Develop and broaden your knowledge through set exercises and demonstrations,
Working directly from a life model, explore traditional and contemporary portraiture.
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The Drawing Board VA03
By investigating, embracing mistakes and taking risks, we consider the power of the medium to document, communicate, explore and develop emotional release.
Cover the basic making techniques in clay, including throwing and slab pot.
Natural Inspiration
Mon |1-3pm |£80 (£66) | All Levels
*Pay per session or purchase the full term at a discounted rate.
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Introduction to Ceramics
Wed| 1.30pm – 3.30pm |£86 (£77) | All Levels
VA99 | Sun 29 Apr | 10am–4pm (inc 1hr lunch) | £18 (£12)
Mon |7-9pm | £80 (£66) | All Levels
For all Drawing & Painting courses, please wear an apron and/or old clothes. Materials & process cost are not included in the course price. They can be purchased from mac birmingham with advice from the Artist tutor and in most cases will be explained in your first session.
Introduction to Art Techniques
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.
VA06 |Wed |7-9pm | £80 (£66) |Beg VA07 |Thu | 10am-12pm |£80 (£66) |Beg
Using pencils, graphite, charcoal and pastel, develop skills in line, form and composition with a variety of subjects.
Materials & Costs:
Be introduced to drawing, colour theory, colour-mixing and water colour techniques. Tue |10am–12.30pm| £95 (£80) | Beg
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Introduction to Life Drawing Techniques VA11
Mon |10am–1pm | £95 (£80) |All Levels
Drawing and Painting Ceramics Sculpture Textiles Jewellery
Watercolours VA05
Visual Arts
Visual Arts
Practical Visual Enquiry VA01
CE06 |Thu| 1-3pm | £89 (£75) | Beg/Imp CE07 |Wed | 7-9pm |£89 (£75) | Beg/Imp
Thu |1.30–3.30pm | £86 (£77) |Beg/Imp
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Textiles Explore Feltmaking TE01
Learn basic techniques of throwing and turning forms on the wheel alongside finishing techniques in decorating and glazing.
Experiment with a range of fibre, fabric and wool. Create tactile surfaces for stitch and dye and try more advanced techniques such as resists and nuno felting.
CE09 |Fri |7-9pm| £96 (£82) | Beg/Imp
Mon |1-3pm |£72 (£62) |Beg/Imp
Mould-Making CE11
Duration: 6 weeks | Start Date: Fri 15 Jun Coloured Porcelain CE12 Develop basic technique and explore the use of texture, colour and decorative processes that can be incorporated into porcelain before firing, such as agate, appliqué and marbling. Fri| 1-3pm | £45 (£37) |Beg/Imp
Duration: 6 weeks | Start Date: Fri 27 Apr
SHORT COURSE
Ceramics: Open Studio CE99
Artist Tutor Sue Dyer will be on hand to offer help and guidance, allowing you to explore your own projects and ideas, extend your ceramic knowledge or simply spend a relaxing day being creative in the Ceramics Studio. Tue 5 Jun |10am-4pm (inc. 1 hr for lunch)| £18 (£12) |Beg/Imp
SHORT COURSE
Wheelwork Weekend CE98
This intensive weekend introduces learners to the art of throwing on the potter’s wheel. The weekend will cover various techniques including composite constructions, demonstrations and the opportunity to make simple domestic wares. Sat 9 & Sun 10 Jun|10am-4pm (inc. 1 hr for lunch)| £40 (£32) |Beg/Imp
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Sculpture Figurative Sculpture Working directly from a live model, explore traditional and contemporary ways to sculpt the human figure in clay. SC01 | Tue |10am–12pm| £100 (£88) |Beg/Imp SC02 | Tue |7-9pm |£100 (£88) |Beg/Imp
Sculptural Form Working directly from a life model, use a variety of materials and techniques to expand ideas and concepts around the human form. SC03 | Thu | 7-9pm |£100 (£88) |Imp/Adv SC04 | Thu | 1-3pm | £100 (£88) |Beg
Please Note: Apron or old clothes required
Explore Textiles TE02
Mixed Media Textiles TE06
Develop your own designs using techniques such as batik, screen printing, feltmaking and embroidery.
Develop projects and try out new ideas by combining batik, screen-printing and dyeing processes with embroidery, wire; plastics and found objects.
Mon |7.30 – 9.30pm |£72 (£62)|Beg/Imp
Soft Jewellery and Felted Accessories TE03 Learn how to make a range of jewellery and accessories, while also discovering the art of seamless felting. Tue |7.30-9.30pm |£72 (£62) |Beg/Imp
From Paper to Fabric TE04 Introducing block-and-screen-printing and machine embroidery, this course offers a practical exploration into surface design. Wed |10am–12pm | £72 (£62) |Beg/Imp
Thu | 7.30–9.30pm | £72 (£62) | Beg/Imp
SHORT COURSE
Sculptural Vessels
Learn how to create 3D sculptured vessels using resists with natural native breed wools and silk fibres to create textured surfaces to the vessels. These fabulous textured felt and silk vessels’ surfaces can then be embellished with stitch or other decorative embellishments. Bring a sketch/notebook and a small variety of sewing & knitting yarns (fancy yarns & roving), buttons, beads, ribbon, shells or stones to embellish your vessels.
SHORT COURSE
Expressive Wax Resist
Experiment with wax, dye and scraffito on paper and fabric to make batik paintings or new surfaces which can be used in a range of projects. Day One will begin with producing technique samples, moving onto creating your own projects. Bring sketches/images you would like to work with and wear old clothes/an apron. TE99 |Sat 16 & Sun 17 Jun |10am–4pm (inc. 1h lunch) | £55 (£48) |Beg/Imp
SHORT COURSE
Textiles: Open Studio
Work on individual projects, extend and develop your existing skills or simply spend a relaxing day being creative in the Textiles Studio. Artist tutor Emma Jackson will be on hand to offer help & guidance; this is an untutored session and you will need some experience. TE98 |Sun 13 May |10am–4pm (inc. 1h lunch) | £18 (£12) |Beg/Imp TE97 |Sun 1 Jul|10am–4pm (inc. 1h lunch) | £18 (£12) |Beg/Imp
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Fri |1-3.30pm |£45 (£37) |Beg/Imp
Exploring processes such as batik, collage, silk, paper making and printing, this course will place an emphasis on raising surfaces and 3D elements. Wed | 1-3pm | £72 (£62) | Beg/Imp
CE10 |Fri |10am–12pm| £96 (£82) | Beg/Imp
Learn how to make simple press moulds and two-piece moulds to inspire you to create new and unusual forms. You might want to make practical pieces or create conceptual designs.
Constructed Textiles TE05
Visual Arts
Visual Arts
Wheelwork
TE100|Sat 26 & Sun 27 May |10am–4pm (inc. 1h lunch) | £55 (£48) |Beg/Imp
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Visual Arts
Jewellery: Open Studio
Costume Jewellery
Cover basic techniques, including soldering, saw piercing and filing and learn how to make your own jewellery designs.
Great for those who have an existing knowledge of jewellery. Work alone or expand skills with assistance from the Artist Tutor.
JE01 | Mon | 7-9pm | £92 (£79) |Beg
JE10 |Tue|6.30-9pm | £107 (£92) |Adv
Be inspired by film and theatre and explore costume, props, catwalk and elaborate jewellery. The emphasis will be less on detailed technique and more about realising large-scale design ideas – perfect for people with creative minds and big imaginations.
JE02 | Tue | 1-3pm| £92 (£79) |Beg JE03 |Wed| 7-9pm | £92 (£79) |Beg
Jewellery Workshop
JE04 | Mon | 1-3pm |£92 (£79) | Imp JE06 |Wed|10.15am–12.45pm |£107 (£92) | Imp JE07 |Wed| 1-3pm |£92 (£79) | Imp
Contemporary Jewellery Develop creative ideas and look at design making with a contemporary edge. JE08 | Thu | 1-3pm | £92 (£79) |Beg/Imp JE09 |Thu |7-9pm | £92 (£79) |Beg/Imp
Explore the early stages of jewellery production from basic design to metal work skills and look at the essential processes for developing a piece for trade. Areas covered include wax carving for casting, pricing guidance, mass production versus handmade work and handy hints on where to sell your work. JE11 |Tue |10.15am–12.15pm | £47 (£40) |Imp Duration: 6 Week Course| Start Date: Tue 24 Apr
JE05 | Tue |10.15am–12.15pm| £47 (£40) |Imp Duration: 6 Week Course | Start Date: Tue 12 Jun
During this course you will select a variety of books and poetry anthologies to discuss and explore, and through set tasks you will be encouraged to think about the writer’s style and subject choice. Books for this course will be purchased independently with advice from your Artist Tutor.
Explore the visual arts programme at mac birmingham and realise your potential to express your creative ideas in words and different visual techniques. Work with visual artist Jo Feldwick and writer Polly Wright to develop different techniques for building creative ideas.
WR01 |Tue | 7-9pm | £42 (£34) | Beg/Imp
VWR99| Sun 13 May|10am–4pm
WR04 |Tue | 7-9pm | £42 (£34) | Imp
(inc. 1hr lunch)| £26 (£22) |Beg/Imp
COURSE
Inspirations
Short Course Also Available: VWR98| Sun 8 Jul |10am-4pm SHORT COURSE
Introduction to Costume Jewellery
Be inspired by film and theatre and explore costume, props, catwalk and elaborate jewellery. JE98 |10am-4pm (inc. 1hr for lunch) | £65 (£55) | Sat 12 & Sun 13 May | Beg SHORT COURSE
The Writers’ Re ading Group sessions will ru n fortnightly, with two grou ps running on alternate week s. Each course runs for 6 week s. The selected books will be the same for the two groups . For start date s please see timetable .
Introduction to Jewellery
Cover basic techniques includings oldering, saw piercing and filing. JE99 | 10am-4pm (inc. 1hr for lunch) Sat 19 & Sun 20 May |£55 (£48) | Beg
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Writing Inspirations
SHORT
Writing Outdoors WR95 We’ll venture outdoors to write through spring dusk and summer evenings, taking inspiration from green shoots, rain, the river, the park and the city. With writer Mandy Ross of Secret City Arts. Mon|7-9pm|£78 (£68)|Beg/Imp
(inc. 1hr lunch)| £26 (£22) |Beg/Imp SHORT
COURSE
Writing Our Lives: Creative Journalling
Freeing your creativity. Sparking awareness, openness and insight. Feeling alive to the world. Writing a creative journal can bring personal insight, heightened awareness and everyday joy - and help other projects to flow. We’ll be exploring fresh, adventurous ways to write our lives. With Jo Skelt.
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Extend and develop skills whilst working on individual projects. Try processes such as granulation, or casting techniques using wax and resin.
Jewellery for Trade
Literature
The Writers’ Reading Group
Literature
Jewellery Introduction to Jewellery
WR97 |Sat 19 May |10am–4pm (inc. 1hr lunch)| £26 (£22) |Beg/Imp WR96 |Sat 30 Jun |10am–4pm (inc. 1hr lunch)| £26 (£22) |Beg/Imp
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Performing Arts Performance Dance Music
Shakespeare Now PE01 Using text and some of your favourite characters explore transferable techniques and develop monologues, and directing approaches all based around a playful and practical approach to Shakespeare. Thu 3 May | 6.30-8pm |£70 (£60) | Beg
Devise, Improvise, Perform PE02
Visual Arts
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Play Guitar
Meet and share ideas, skills and experiences with other songwriters. Topics include song structures, lyrics, inspiration, the business of songwriting and the immersion technique.
Explore effective practice and overall musicianship in different popular genres such as jazz, blues and rock. These new individual sessions will concentrate on the individual with an opportunity to try out some work in a group session towards the end of the term.
Learn the basics or develop your skills and knowledge further all while playing in a style of your choosing.
The Songwriting Circle MU01 Mon | 7.30–9.30pm |£77 (£66) | Beg/Imp
The Songwriting Circle + MU02 Wed|7.30–9.30pm |£77 (£66) |Imp /Adv
Wed |6.30-8pm|£78 (£68) |Beg
Stand Up Comedy PE03 Develop your own stand–up act with the option to perform before a paying audience. No previous experience required, just an open mind and sense of humour. Mon | 7-9pm |£80 (£68) | Beg
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Musicianship & Improvisation MU15
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Sing Up PE04
This course will help you to find your voice and project it with confidence. You may feel you can’t sing or you may be an established singer who wants to improve or gain confidence. No former musical knowledge is required. Mon |6-8pm|£42 (£33) |Beg Duration: 6 Weeks | Start Date: Mon 23 Apr
Thu| 7-9pm |£120 (£118) |Imp/Adv Note: This is not instrumental tuition. Learners need to be committed to regular practice and bring the instrument they play with them.
Dhol Drum MU03
Group Guitar MU06
The dhol drum is a large Indian drum played with sticks. Learn basic techniques and rhythms, and develop to a performance level.
Learn how to play the guitar from scratch in this exciting course for beginners.
Tue | 6.30–7.30pm |£86 (£75) | Beg
Tabla Originating from Northern India the tabla consists of two drums, treble and bass. Learn basic strokes, rhythm and speed control. MU04 |Tue |7.30–8.30pm | £86 (£75) | Beg/Imp MU05 |Wed|7–8pm | £86 (£75) | Beg/Imp
MU09 |Wed |7.30-9.30pm | £132 (£118) |All Levels MU10 |Sun |4.30-7.30pm | £132 (£118) |All Levels
Play Violin MU11 This course covers violin technique, reading and writing music, performance skills and aural training. Participants will be given the opportunity to take exams, if appropriate, and be expected to practise outside the lesson. Tue| 5-8pm |£132 (£118)| All Levels
Wed| 6.30–7.30pm |£77 (£66) |Beg
Play Piano Individual Music Sessions Sessions are tailored to suit the individual. Space: Music Studios 1-5
With an emphasis on inspiration and motivation, these sessions will focus on developing new skills and learning keyboard techniques.
Play Drums
MU12 |Tue|4-8pm |£132 (£118) |All Levels
This course will develop technique and coordination, whether you are an absolute beginner or simply looking to improve your skills.
MU13 | Thu |4-8pm |£132 (£118) |All Levels
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Develop new performance skills, have fun, build confidence and meet new people in the adult theatre workshop.
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MU07 |Wed|5-7.30pm | £132 (£118) |All Levels MU08 |Thu |5-7.30pm | £132 (£118) |All Levels
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Dance Flamenco Level 1 DA01
Kathak DA06
Concentrate on simpler more light-hearted forms of flamenco dance such as tangos, rumbas and fandangos.
Develop skill, ability and an understanding of this richly diverse north Indian dance style. Classes will look to create new dance pieces, inspired by other cultural references.
Mon| 8.30-9.30pm |£77 (£66) | Beg
Flamenco Level 2 DA02
Mon |7.30-8.30pm |£77 (£66) | Imp
Jazz Dance DA03 Exploring both classical jazz and street dance techniques this course is fun and energetic. Wed | 8-9.15pm | £77 (£66) |Beg/Imp
Tap Dance DA04 Learn basic tap movements and exercises that strengthen ankles, knees and hips. Wed | 7-8pm |£77 (£66) |Beg/Imp
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Capoeira DA08 Capoeira is an exciting Brazilian art form comprising martial arts, dance & acrobatics practised to music. This course is a great opportunity to have fun while learning the new skills and the different techniques. Learners will have opportunities to take exams if appropriate. Sat | 1-2pm |£77 (£66)| Beg/Imp
Summer Ballroom DA07
A combination of both ballroom and Latin styles including waltz, tango, foxtrot and quickstep, cha cha cha, samba, rumba and jive. Although this genre of dance does require a partner, in the early stages it is fine to learn dances on your own.
Wellbeing Zumba®
Explore the basics of Tai Chi and increase flexibility and suppleness whilst exercising the muscles. Tai Chi is practised for both its defence training and its health benefits.
Tai Chi
WB03 |Wed |6-7pm|£77 (£66) | Beg
Pilates
WB30 | Wed|7.15- 8.15pm|£77 (£66) | Imp/Adv WB20 |Sat| 2.30-4pm |£77 (£66) |Beg
By the end of the course, you will have learnt basic routines of each dance and be able to perform them to music, with some understanding of basic technique.
Tai Chi Qi Gong WB04 Through a low-impact mind-body series of movements you will learn relaxation techniques to keep fit and improve your wellbeing.
Mon|6.30-8.30pm|£77 (£66) |Beg/Imp
Fri|10-11.30am |£77 (£66) |Beg
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Tai Chi Fan WB05 Tai Chi Fan is a unique routine that uses various styles of Tai Chi movements and practising through the fan and music. The routine is easy to learn and offers graceful exercise that enhances co-ordination and provides a good workout.
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Build up a repertoire of choreographies, which will include more complicated forms of the dance such as bulerias, alegrias and soleá.
Sat| 1-2pm | £77 (£66) | Beg/Imp
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Fri |7-8.30pm |£85 (£74) |Beg
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Introduction to Alexander Technique WB01 Through a mixture of talks and practical activities in groups these sessions demonstrate how the principles of the technique can be applied to everyday life. Mon|7-8.30pm |£77 (£66) |Beg
SHORT COURSE
Alexander Technique - A Walker’s Guide
Hatha Yoga
Iyengar Yoga
Pilates combines strength, stretching, breathing and balance to focus upon developing flexibility and posture whilst supporting the spinal column.
Practise and explore meditation, develop asana practice (postures) and utilise pranayamas (breathing exercise).
Accessible to anyone, with regular practice, Iyengar Yoga increases suppleness, strength and stamina, improves posture and concentration and quietens the mind to promote well-being.
WB06 | Mon |5–6pm |£77 (£66) |Beg WB07 |Mon|6.15-7.15pm | £77 (£66) |Imp WB08 |Thu |6-7pm |£77 (£55) or £7 (£5)* |All Levels
* Pay per session or purchase the full term and pay a discounted rate.
Visual Arts Sat 14 & Sun 15 July |10am–6pm (Sun 10-4pm) (Inc.1hr lunch) |£55 (£48) |Beg
An introduction to Hatha Yoga for complete beginners, this course introduces a range of key postures, followed by seated breathing awareness practice and guided relaxation.
Zumba®
Wed |11-12.30pm |£77 (£66) |Beg
Party yourself into shape with this exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie burning dance.
*Pay per session or purchase the full term and pay a discounted rate
WB02 | Mon | 6.15–7.15pm |£60 (£50) or £5.50 (£4.50)* | Beg WB21 | Thu | 6.15-7.15pm |£60 (£50) or £5.50 (£4.50)* | Beg * Pay per session or purchase the full term and pay a discounted rate
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Gentle Hatha Yoga WB09
WB10 | Tue|7-8.30pm |£77 (£66) |Beg/Imp WB11 |Thu |1-2.30pm |£77 (£66) |Beg/Imp WB12 |Thu | 10-11.30am |£77 (£66) |Beg/Imp
WB17 | Fri |6-7.15pm |£77 (£55) or £7 (£5)* | Beg
WB13 |Thu| 7-8.30pm |£77 (£55) or £7 (£5)* |Beg/ Imp
WB18 |Fri |7.30-9pm |£77 (£55) or £7 (£5)* |Imp
Pranayama Yoga WB14
*Pay per session or purchase the full term and pay a discounted rate.
Through gentle stretches, relaxation techniques and breathing exercises master the art of relaxation, releasing tension from the body and calming the mind. Tue |8-9.30pm |£77 (£66) |All Levels
Dynamic Power Yoga WB19 An invigorating programme that draws on athletic Astanga and Sivananda styles of yoga. A dynamic class that is demanding but safe for all levels. Thu | 7-8.30pm |£77 (£55) or £7 (£5)* |All Levels
Astanga Yoga Seen as a meditation through movement, Astanga yoga is a great cardiovascular exercise that builds strength, flexibility, stamina and body tone. WB15 |Thu | 5.30–7pm | £77 (£66) |All Levels WB16 |Fri |6.30–8pm | £77 (£66) | All Levels
Note: Please bring yo mat and bloc ur own yoga k (if required for sitting co mfortably) to all Wellbeing cl asses. If you suffer from a medic al condition we recommend that you take advice from your doctor before doing any physical exer cise.
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Take part in a mixture of talks and practical activities to demonstrate how the principles of the Alexander technique can be applied to walking.
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Film & Media
Exposure I: Digital Photography DM01 Learn basic controls and techniques common to all types of digital cameras. Mon| 1.15–3.15pm |£50 (£43) | Beg
Photography Film Making Animation Web Design Music Technology Photography Film Making
Duration: 6 Weeks Start Date: Mon 11 Jun Exposure II: Digital Photography DM02
Mon|3.30-5.30pm |£50 (£43) | Imp
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PhotoSocial DM13
Explore everything photography, from camera phones to DSLRs, lighting and composition, editing and post-production, building a portfolio, photo book making, introduction to free book making software (blurb.co.uk) and sharing images via social media. Mon | 8-9.30pm |£99 (£85) |All Levels Note: Please bring along your digital camera, regardless of format or type.
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Introduction to Music Technology DM05
The Art of Short Film Making DM10
Use web graphic applications and creatively incorporate sound, video, images, text or even animation to a finished website.
Create your own sounds from scratch, source samples, produce effects and bring your music to life with use of software automation.
Thu | 7.15-9.15pm |£50 (£43) | Beg
Tue|7-9pm |£50 (£43) | Beg
Duration: 6 Weeks | Start Date: Thu 26 Apr
Learn the techniques of film making and develop your own ideas, whilst receiving input from Bafta award winner Michael Clifford. All aspects of the process covered, from an idea on the page, to camera work and editing.
Duration: 6 Weeks | Start Date: Tue 24 Apr
Introduction to Photoshop Skills DM08
Music Technology II DM06
Learn all about creating designs and how to edit images.
Look at audio production in more depth while gaining an insight into advanced audio editing, midi programming and automation, and delve a little further into the mix and mastering process.
Thu | 5-7pm |£99 (£85) | Beg
Photoshop Skills II DM09
Tue|7-9pm |£50 (£43) |Imp
Expand your skills and explore editing techniques involving layers and creative filters and create innovative projects such as slide shows and photo montages.
Duration: 6 Weeks | Start Date: Tue 12 Jun
Fri | 6-8pm | £99 (£85) | Imp
Discover the basics of audio editing and MIDI sequencing and create your own beats and bass-lines, whilst covering turntablism and mixing techniques.
Animate DM04 Develop your basic technical and creative skills in iStop Motion and gain an understanding of both image and clay based animation. Thu|7.15-9.15pm |£50 (£43) |All Levels
Duration: 6 Weeks | Start Date: Thu 14 Jun
Digital DJing and Music Production DM07
Sat|3-5pm |£99 (£85) |All Levels
Note: Some courses require the use of your own equipment; please see where applicable.
Note: Attendees should have their own equipment, though a domestic video camera and computer are fine. Wed |7-9pm |£99 (£85) |Beg/Imp
Talk Film DM11 Led by Bafta Award winning filmmaker Michael Clifford, this course looks at all the workings of cinema. All classes will be accompanied by screenings of key films from the past and present. Thu|6.30-9.30pm |£99 (£85) |Beg/Imp NEW COURSE
Silver Lens DM12
In these sessions specially for those aged 50+ learn the techniques of film making and develop your own ideas, whilst receiving input from Bafta award winner Michael Clifford. Attendees should have their own equipment, though a domestic video camera and computer are fine. Wed|3.30-5.30pm |£99 (£85) |Beg/Imp
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Develop your technical, creative and visual skills via practical assignments, whilst widening your general understanding of the photographic medium.
Introduction to Web Design DM03
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Children & Family
Pottery Club CH06
Capoeira for Children
Twinkle Toes
Learn how to play the guitar from scratch, look at different musical notation and ways to approach the instrument and gain confidence playing as part of a group.
Explore the world of clay; learn all about different hand-building techniques and imaginative ways to decorate what’s made.
Capoeira is an exciting Brazilian art form comprising martial arts, dance and acrobatics practised to music. This course is a great opportunity to learn new skills and techniques. There will be an opportunity to take exams if appropriate.
Covering the early foundations of ballet technique and working to develop co-ordination, musicality and creative expression, the class will allow children to experience the first steps of ballet and will finish with a sharing for parents.
CH11 | Sat|10-11am |£55 |Beg |6-12yrs
Twinkle Toes First Steps CH15
CH12 | Sat|11am–12pm| £55 |Imp |6-12yrs
Sun | 10-11am | £55 |Beg/Imp |3-5yrs
Dance Mash Up CH13
Twinkle Toes Next Steps CH16
A fast-paced class incorporating street, freestyle, jazz and contemporary styles to popular music.
Sun | 11-12am | £55 |Beg/Imp |6-8yrs
CH01 | Wed | 5.30-6.30pm |£66 |Beg |6 –14yrs CH02 | Sun | 3.30-4pm |£40 |Beg |6 –10yrs
Pottery
CH20 |Sun |4-4.30pm |£40 |Beg |11-14yrs
Performance & Visual Arts Film & Theatre
Sing Up CH10
Visual Arts
Sing as part of a group, develop individual skills in vocal and listening techniques and have fun while you’re at it. Mon |4.30-5.30pm |£35|Beg |7-13yrs
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Creative Drama CH05 Unlock your creative imagination and explore a wide variety of drama techniques including improvisation, clowning and puppetry. Each performer will learn to work as a group, find new ways to express themselves physically and vocally, and create a performance to share.
Sat |10am–12pm |£66 |All Levels |6-12yrs
Art Explorers CH07 Working with a variety of materials and your imagination, make a host of creative pieces ranging from furry lions to mechanical robots. Sat|10am–12pm |£76 |Beg |6-12yrs
smART! CH08 With plenty of support and encouragement, take the opportunity to experiment with a wide range of 2D and 3D materials in a fun and friendly studio. You could choose to make a mosaic, clay lantern, or a decorative door plaque. Sat |10am–11.30am |£66 |Beg |4-7yrs
Mon|6.30-7.30pm |£55 |Beg/Imp |6-12yrs
Bharatanatyam CH14 This course offers a beautiful introduction to Bharatanatyam, a dance form from South India that encompasses emotion (BHA-va), music (RA-ga) and rhythm (TA-la). Explore classical movements working towards performing a creative dance piece. Sun| 5-6pm |£55 |Beg |6-12yrs
NEW COURSE
Raft Film and Theatre CH17
If your child is aged between 8-12 years and they are interested in film and drama then First Light Nominated RAFT may be a great way to get them involved. The course leads to a short film or piece of media. Children will learn new skills in filmmaking and theatre while pursuing creative ideas. For further information contact Laura or George info@reelaccess.org.uk
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Group Guitar
Children & Family
Children & Family
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Wed |5.15-6.45pm |£75 |All Levels |8-12yrs
Sat | 10-11.30am |£66 |Beg |5-9yrs
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This course offers a progressive look at playing, focusing on different musical notation and how to approach learning together. The aim will be to use an instrument as a bonding experience for both parent and child to learn, practise and play together.
Pottery
Sun |2.30-3.30pm |£112 (£76 for additional child) | All Levels | 6yrs+ plus accompanying adult
Together develop skill, posture and confidence as you combine and learn techniques from Indian classic Kathak, folk, contemporary and urban style, all set to modern Indian fusions.
June Half Term
Sat | 12-1pm | £95 (£51 for additional child) |Beg/Imp |4+
Early Years
Mothers and Daughters Creative Indian Dance FA05
Visual Arts Family Pottery FA02
Explore the world of clay together learning all about the different hand-building techniques and exciting ways to decorate your clay work. Sat |12.30-2.30pm | £125 (£65 for additional child) | All Levels | 6-12yrs plus accompanying adult
Family & Children
Art Play Join in the creative fun with a series of art workshops that encourage families to look at art in a new way together. Explore a different visual art form each day and learn different techniques and imaginative ways to use 2D and 3D materials. EY02 |Tue 5 Jun|10-11am |£6 (£4.50) |2-5yrs plus accompanying adult EY03 |Wed 6 Jun|10-11am |£6 (£4.50) |2-5yrs plus accompanying adult EY04 |Thu 7 Jun|10-11am |£6 (£4.50) |2-5yrs plus accompanying adult EY05 | Fri 8 Jun|10-11am |£6 (£4.50) |2-5yrs plus accompanying adult
Art Play Offe r Purchase all 4 sessions an d pay £20 for al l4 (1 adult & 1 child, additio nal places £6 pe r session. Sessi ons must be purc hased at the same time.)
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Dance Film & Theatre
Early Years
June Half Term
Children & Family
Guitar Together FA01
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Kings and Queens Takeover Day ADV01
Family Pottery FA02
Explorers at mac
In celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee join in with artist tutor John Godbold as he transforms your children into Kings and Queens. Using creative play, storytelling and stimulating environments, work with your children to explore both their and your imagination.
Explore the world of clay together learning all about the different hand-building techniques and exciting ways to decorate your clay work.
Explore mac birmingham, our artists, exhibitions and the surrounding environment to learn techniques, expand your imagination and make artwork to take home.
Note: For all family courses ticket price includes one adult and one child.
Family Drawing & Painting FA03 Come and have fun being creative in a relaxed learning atmosphere. Drop in for a day of practical activity exploring various elements of drawing and painting to create imaginative and exciting art work.
Visual Arts Family Textiles FA01
As a family work together to explore techniques such as batik, screen printing, felt making and embroidery and create pieces of art to share at home. Fri 8 Jun|10am-3pm (inc. 1hr lunch) |£12.50 for one child and adult (£7.50 for additional person)|6-11yrs plus accompanying adult
Gallery Explorers HT01 Thu 7 Jun| 10am-3pm (inc. 1hr lunch) |£10 |6-11yrs
Nature Explorers HT02 Fri 8 Jun|10am-3pm (inc. 1hr lunch) |£10
June Half Term
NEW Skills?
Visual Arts Computer Animation Music Production DJing Breakin Out
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Thu 7 Jun |10am-3pm (inc. 1hr lunch) |£12.50 for one child and adult (£7.50 for additional person) | 6-11yrs plus accompanying adult
Portfolio: Visual Arts YP01
Devise, Improvise, Perform YP02
Through a series of exciting projects, using drawing and painting media, explore formal elements such as composition, form, tone and texture.
Ever wondered what acting and being onstage is like? This workshop will give you an opportunity to be creative, develop new performance skills, have fun and build confidence.
The Art of Computer Games and Animation YP04 Take a creative step into animation and gaming, where, alongside traditional skills, you will develop ideas and create your own virtual characters.
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Mon 4 Jun |10–11am, 12.30-1.30pm & 2.303.30pm |£6 (£4.50) |2-5yrs plus accompanying adult
Wed 6 Jun| 10am-3pm (inc. 1hr lunch) |£12.50 for one child and adult (£7.50 for additional person) |6-11yrs plus accompanying adult
Young People
Young People
June Half Term
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Thu |4.30-6.30pm |£78 |All Levels |13-18yrs Sat |11.30am-1pm |£66 |Beg |10-13yrs
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Sat |10am–12pm |£85 |All Levels |11-17yrs
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Digital DJing and Music Production YP05
Animate HT04
PhotoSocial YP06
MC’s, poets, and wordsmiths unite and take over. Learn new writing skills, develop performance techniques and create your own pieces of writing which will be in a public sharing at mac birmingham on Fri 8 June at 4pm.
Explore the basic technical and creative skills in iStop Motion and gain an understanding of both image and clay based
Mon 6.00-7.45pm |£85 |All Levels |13-17yrs
Raft Film and Theatre YP07 If you are aged between 13-19 with a passion for film and drama then First Light Nominated RAFT could be for you. The group is always open to new members and during the weekly sessions will lead to a short film or piece of media. Join to learn new skills in filmmaking and theatre and pursue your own exciting creative ideas. For further information contact Laura or George info@reelaccess.org.uk Wed |6.45-8.45 pm |£85 |Al Levels |13-19yrs
Wed 6 - Fri 8 Jun|10am-4pm (inc. 1hr lunch)|£30 |14-24yrs |Beg/Imp
Make and Curate! HT05 As part of the Allotment project develop and create a piece of visual art work from scratch and work collectively to curate and exhibit the work in a 3 day exhibition. For more information on the Allotment project visit www.macarts.co.uk Wed 6 - Fri 8 Jun|10am-4pm (inc. 1hr lunch)|£40 |14-24yrs |Beg/Imp
For more information about the Allottment project please contact: allotment@macarts.co.uk or Sales & Information on 0121 446 3232 www.macarts.co.uk/event/allotment
Wed 6 Jun| 10am – 4pm (inc.1hr for lunch) |£15 |Beg/Imp |14-19yrs
Immersive Theatre HT10 A whirlwind introduction to sensory storytelling techniques, drawing on practitioners from Artaud to Punchdrunk. How can lighting, music, sound effects, projections, smells, tastes, tactile sensations and atmospheric effects provoke emotion? Are hi-tech digital technologies changing the way we tell stories in the theatre? Participants form an ensemble company, using sensory games and playful theatrical experimentation to devise a performance which places the audience at the heart of the story, immersing them in the world of the play. Thu 7 - Fri 8 Jun| 10am – 4pm (inc.1hr for lunch) |£22 |Beg/Imp |14-19yrs
Writing West Midlands in partnership with mac birmingham and Ideas Tap are seeking a core group of 10 young people aged 16-19yrs from the West Midlands to be engaged over five months to create and curate a one-day Future Poets Festival that is expected to reach over 500 young people live and 3,000 through its website. You must be available 9-11 Apr, 28 Apr, 19 May, 9 Jun, 23 Jul-4 Aug for skills workshops and training. Recruitment opens Thu 1 Mar and the deadline for submissions is Mon 2 Apr 2012. Future Poets Festival will be held on Saturday 4 Aug 12noon – 6pm at mac birmingham, Cannon Hill Park. Future Poets Festival is funded by Clore Duffield Foundation Literature and Poetry Awards, produced by Writing West Midlands and delivered in partnership with mac birmingham and Ideas Tap. For more info: http://futurepoetsfestival.com/
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Frantic Rambling HT03
Please bring along your digital camera, regardless of format or type.
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Future Poets Festival
Sat |12.30-2.30pm |£85 | All Levels |11-17yrs
Explore everything photography, from camera phones to DSLRs, lighting and composition, editing and postproduction, building a portfolio, photo book making, introduction to free book making software (blurb.co.uk) and sharing images via social media.
Next Generation
HALF TERM
Young People
These weekly sessions cover all the basics including turntablism, mixing and music production techniques, giving you some tricks and tunes, beats and blips for you to impress your mates.
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Information
Young People
mac birmingham is delighted to be an Arts Award Welcome Centre. We support both advisers and young people completing the Arts Award. We offer: Free exhibitions
Staff interviews for Gold Arts Awards
Our Artist Tutors can also support the evidence you need in order to complete the awards by signing documents or writing a short statement. For more information about how mac birmingham can support you during Arts Awards please contact learning@macarts.co.uk www.artswards.org.uk/centre/welcomemap.php
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COMING SOON Aug 2012 A celebration of urban culture at mac birmingham for the next generation, featuring chances to have a go at breakin’, streetdance, music video production, MCing & DJing skills, graffiti, street art and more... Plus watch out for events in our public spaces, including an Old School Hip Hop Jam curated by Birmingham’s freshest DJs, plus breakin’ demonstrations by the region’s best breakers and crews including mac birmingham’s own rising stars Brum Kids Crew
Clothing We strongly recommend that participants wear either old clothes or an apron for any visual arts course. Booking Early booking is recommended for all courses – mac birmingham reserves the right to cancel courses that do not reach the minimum number of bookings up to two days in advance. Yoga & Pilates Adults should bring their own yoga mat. Sales and Information is open for bookings in person: 10am – 9.45pm and by telephone 9am - 9.45pm daily. You can book online 24 hours a day at www.macarts.co.uk or you can enrol in person or by phone on 0121 446 3232.
Visitor Information If you miss a week or a number of weeks for any reason we won’t be able to issue a refund. Maximum Ratio For your comfort in Early Years and Family sessions, for every two children, at least one adult must be present. For Children and Family sessions, three children must be accompanied by at least one adult. Refunds and Exchanges mac birmingham does not offer refunds. In extenuating circumstances a credit note or exchange may be offered, but this will be subject to a written request made to the mac birmingham management team and is not guaranteed. Where an exchange or resale is possible, it will be subject to an administration charge. Admission Admission to events and classes are only permitted with a valid ticket. Proof of eligibility for concessions must be brought with you. mac birmingham reserves the right to make alterations to the advertised event, programme or casting without any obligation to refund money or exchange tickets. mac birmingham may cancel or abandon any course without notice and without liability for compensation or damage other than up to a full refund for the ticket price paid. Full terms and conditions can be downloaded from our website www.macarts.co.uk or you
may pick up a copy from Sales and Information.
What You Need For Your Course mac birmingham has a range of materials to meet your class needs – please discuss with the Artist Tutor leading your class directly. Children’s courses and workshops
Parents should take their children to the studio where the activity is being held and collect them promptly at the end of the session. No previous experience is required by children to take part in any of our workshops or courses. Where indicated, parents should remain with their children throughout. Ages
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Lunch For all-day workshops, children will be accompanied by Learner Support Workers at lunchtimes but lunch is not provided by mac birmingham.
Discounted group tickets
Venue and exhibition tours to Arts Awards Young People and advisors
Workshops There is a charge for finished pieces that includes clay, firing and glazing. Please allow up to three weeks for firing before collection and where possible please contact the Visual Arts technician to arrange a convenient appointment (tel: 0121 446 3229). Tutors will issue young people with a receipt for their work, which should be brought to mac birmingham when collecting work.
June Half Term
Feature: Arts Award
Courses and workshops have been developed and planned with specific age ranges in mind and we ask you to keep to those suggested. Materials
The cost of materials for visual arts courses for children is included in the fee. We do, however, sell a young person’s art pack which is available from the studio. For adult courses, we only supply basic materials and with tutor guidance learners should then provide their own. Some basic materials including paper are available for sale. Children must be accompanied by at least 34 one adult.
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