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SUMMARY:Character Heads in Clay Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Character Heads in Clay Workshop with Paul Brown RBSA. \nDesign and sculpt your own characterful face in clay. Using a variety of sculpting techniques\, learn to create features and expressions with a range of tools and modelling methods. \nAge group and abilities to be taught         \n\n18 years and above\nIdeal for beginners and experienced artists\n\nCourse aims and skills/knowledge to be taught \n\nLearn the basic sculpting methods to create a head and features in clay\nLearn how to handle clay\, creating a simple block shape onto which sculpt a head and face\nLearn how to use a range of sculpting tools and techniques to create features\, texture\, and expression\n\nCourse outline for the day\n\nMorning activity \n\nIntroduction and examples\nCreate basic shapes in clay\nBegin to build up simple features and expressions\n\nAfternoon activity \n\nReview progress\nRefine features\, look at embossing and texture\nDiscussion as to possibilities for hollowing and firing work\n\nWhat you need to bring with you:\n\nReference images of friends\, family\, and any other inspirational images of faces\nPlastic box\, tray\, or board for transportation of finished work\nPlastic bags\nApron\nAny pottery sculpting tools\n\nWhat we will provide:\n\nWooden boards\nClay\nSculpting tools\nRange of stamps for embossing/creating texture\nExamples of tutor’s work for reference\n\nMethods of assessing outcomes\n\nFeedback from tutor\nGroup discussion\nCompletion of evaluation form\n\nBooking information\n\nTo book please use the ticketing system below. Alternatively\, please call the Gallery on 0121 236 4353 during opening hours to book over the phone. Bookings can also be made in person at the Gallery.\nBooking is essential. Payment in full is required at the time of booking to secure a place.\nPayments are non-transferable and non-refundable.\nPlaces are limited to 10 people per workshop unless stated otherwise. Allocation will take place on a first-come first-served basis.\nAll workshops run from 11.00am – 4.00pm with a 40 minute lunch break\, unless otherwise stated. Tea and coffee will be provided\, participants need to provide their own lunch.\nPlease inform the RBSA Gallery when booking of any health conditions or additional needs as some workshops might not be suitable.\nA valid student ID must be provided to receive a student discount.\n\nCancellation Policy\n\nIf you\, the customer cancels your booked workshop\, we are unable to offer you a refund.\nTransfers to an alternative workshop may be possible depending on the circumstance and is at the discretion of the RBSA Gallery.\nIn the event of under-subscription\, workshops may be cancelled or re-arranged. We will give you as much notice as possible if this happens and you will be able to transfer to another course or receive a full refund. The RBSA is unable to refund additional expenses\, such as travel and accommodation.\nIf you are booked on a workshop and do not attend on the day\, a refund will not be given.\n\nContinual Professional Development (CPD) and Copyright\n\nWe welcome bookings from people attending for Continual Professional Development (CPD). However\, our workshops are not designed as CPD. If your employer is paying for the course or you require more details about what you expect from the course\, please contact the Gallery in advance before booking.\nThe workshop content and any information provided (e.g. handouts\, guidance notes\, etc.) are the intellectual property of the artist delivering the workshop. They should not be used or reproduced without permission from the artist (e.g. copying handouts to use in any classes workshop attendees might deliver themselves afterwards). \n\nOther information \n\nThe workshop will take place in the RBSA Gallery\, floor 1. The space will be closed to visitors and will only be used by workshop attendees. However\, staff and volunteers will need to walk through the space at various points in the day to access the staff office\, which is located on the same floor.\nAttendees can leave their materials in the workshop space during their breaks but the RBSA will not be responsible for any loss or damages.\nPlease bring a packed lunch. Alternatively\, there are a number of cafés and sandwich shops within walking distance of the Gallery.\nPlease bring an old shirt or apron to help protect your clothing.\nThe continuous redevelopment work in the city centre has caused increased traffic\, delays\, and diversions in and around the City Centre. Therefore\, please allow yourself plenty of travel time\, plan your route\, and check your parking arrangements.\nIf you are travelling by car\, please ensure your car is clean air zone compliant\, or charges may occur.
URL:https://rbsa.org.uk/event/character-heads-clay-workshop/
LOCATION:Gallery 1
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
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SUMMARY:Next Generation RBSA 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Next Generation RBSA programme is triennial opportunity open to early-career visual artists based within easy reach of the RBSA Gallery in Birmingham. Through the programme\, the Society is offering a small number of artists the opportunity to enjoy the benefits a three-year free membership of the Society. \nIn contrast to the Society’s previous Graduate Artists programme\, this new scheme reflects the multitude of ways in which people begin their artistic journeys\, and the Society actively encouraged self-taught artists to apply for the programme\, alongside those who have completed arts-related courses at university. \nThe Next Generation RBSA Exhibition comprises work by applicants who\, following interviews\, were selected to show a collection of their artwork. From this group\, those chosen by the RBSA Council will be offered full Membership benefits\, including multiple exhibition opportunities at the RBSA Gallery each year\, a solo show space\, expert guidance and tutoring\, inclusion in Society activities\, and valuable invitations to networking events. They will achieve the prestige of having NGRBSA letters after their name for the duration of their tenure and\, at the end of the three years\, will be supported in completing an application to become part of the Society’s Membership. \nVisitors to the exhibition will be able to view prospective Next Generation artists’ work and read their statements prior to the Council selecting the first cohort of Next Generation RBSA Artists. \nExhibition closes: Saturday 12 September 5.00pm \nImage: Ross McCormick\, An Act Of Contention
URL:https://rbsa.org.uk/event/gnext-generation-rbsa-2026/
LOCATION:Galleries 1 & 2
CATEGORIES:Forthcoming
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
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SUMMARY:Guild of Aviation Artists - Defence of the Realm
DESCRIPTION:The Guild of Aviation Artists was established in 1971\, and it is recognised throughout the world as the premier society for the promotion of aviation art. Its principal aim is to promote aviation art in all its forms\, and to encourage interest in the genre by artists and non-artists alike. \nAmongst the founder members of the Guild was the famous wildlife artist\, David Shepherd\, who was in fact an aviation artist before he became famous for his wildlife work. Other famous past members include the late artists Terence Cuneo\, Keith Shackleton\, Roy Cross\, and Roy Huxley (the latter two being most renowned for their Airfix and Matchbox cover art). \nThe Guild’s current membership stands at around 260 in the UK\, and the work of members\, both past and present\, is to be found in not only private collections around the world\, but in many corporate and governmental locations. In particular\, the majority of paintings to be found in the likes of the RAF Club and messes of airbases were most probably produced by Guild members. \nToday\, amongst the membership of the Guild\, are to be found ex-service personnel who have rekindled their association with military aviation through their artwork. \nThis new exhibition\, Defence of the Realm\, will feature some 180 aviation paintings\, the majority of which will follow\, and portray\, the defence of the realm theme. \nThe opening day of the exhibition\, 15 September\, will be Battle of Britain day itself. A VIP opening ceremony (by Invitation only) will be held at the RBSA Gallery Monday 14 September\, when President of the Royal Air Force Association\, Air Marshal Sir Baz North\, will be attending as guest VIP to open the show. \nThe Guild has agreed to donate part of the commission on any sales at the exhibition to the Royal Air Force Association in recognition of those that have served –  and those who continue to do so. \nExhibition closes: Saturday 26 September 5.00pm \nImage: Robert Calow\, Defence Of The Realm (detail)
URL:https://rbsa.org.uk/event/guild-of-aviation-artists-defence-realm/
LOCATION:Galleries 1 & 2
CATEGORIES:Forthcoming
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