Brief Description

This course is aimed at anyone who would like to know more about Baroque and Rococo art between approx.1600-1775. It will be an introduction to this period starting with the influences upon it. The course will focus essentially upon painting and sculpture. We will look at how the work evolved during this period in terms of colour, chiaroscuro, and elaborate decoration. Artists including, Caravaggio, Rubens, Vermeer and more will be studied each week so that students can gain an insight into how and why they were seen to be so important during this fast developing era.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have had the opportunity to:
• Interpret works of art.
• Discussing artworks with others
• Understand a little more about what Art History involves
• Meet like-minded people

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

None

For the first session you will need to bring:

A pen and notepad.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Enroll onto the next Art History course.

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief description

This course will run for 3 consecutive days; on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Have you ever wondered how glass is made and put together? Here is your chance to try a unique glass technique called ‘copperfoil,’ invented by Louis Comfort Tiffany which revolutionised the way that glass was made and put together. Small scale, delicate pieces can be made using this method in just a few days. You will need a steady hand and lots of patience to learn this technique, but the results will be well worth the effort!  You will create a unique and beautiful stained glass piece in just two days!

During the first part of the course we will concentrate upon working out suitable designs and colour scheme for a project.

The following will be studied during the course:

• Design skills
• Glass cutting methods
• Health & safety
• Brief history of glass/makers
• Copperfoil technique
• Soldering skills

You will learn how to create a design for a glass panel, cut glass, shape it using a grinding machine, copper foil it, and finally attach the fragments together using a soldering iron.

You will learn through demonstrations and discussion. You will be given the opportunity to create your own design so that you will understand how to design your own piece in the future, or use my template. By the end of the three days, you will make a fun decorative piece using coloured and textured glass.

FOR THE SESSION YOU WILL NEED TO BRING:

• Images for inspiration (essential)
• a pencil, a rubber and ruler (also available in centre)
• An apron, which is fabric or plastic coated
• A glass cutter (if you have one)
• An empty margarine pot
• 1 x A4 sheets of clear picture frame glass (Wilkinson’s clip frames are the best)
• a pair of scissors (also available in centre)
• a permanent silver/black pen
• Optional:Sequins, beads, buttons. Araldite or similar glue will be needed to affix these items to the glass
• Please also bring a packed lunch each day

EXTRA COSTS ON THE COURSE:

Tools and equipment will be provided.
Materials are NOT included in the course fee; There will be a fee of £20 to cover the costs of equipment and glass payable to the tutor on the first day.
Tools will be provided except the ones listed above which you will need to bring with you on the first day.

Other Information:

The tutor has two grinding machines and 3 soldering irons so this class will have limited numbers so that waiting times to use equipment is kept to a minimum.
The College will adhere to Covid health and safety rules during this workshop. Please wear a mask upon entry to the College and sanitize your hands regularly. Thank you.

Description:

This course is aimed at anyone who would like to know more about European painting between 1715–1886. I will introduce the main art movements during this period including the Romantics, the Pre-Raphaelites and Impressionism. Selected artists including – Monet, Millet, Turner and Frederick will be studied each week so that students can gain an insight into how the periods linked together, and why these particular artists and their works were so important during this era.

You will learn through a series of power point presentations, worksheets, video clips and great discussions!

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• Interpret a work of art.
• Enjoy discussing artworks with others
• Understand a little more about what Art History involves
• Meet like-minded people

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

None

For the first session you will need to bring:

A pen and notepad.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

From this course you may progress onto the Spring term course entitled ‘The Golden Age of European Art.’

The Adult Learn and Train team is also able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you. Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Description:

This course is aimed at anyone who would like to know more about European painting between 1715–1886. I will introduce the main art movements during this period including the Romantics, the Pre-Raphaelites and Impressionism. Selected artists including – Monet, Millet, Turner and Frederick will be studied each week so that students can gain an insight into how the periods linked together, and why these particular artists and their works were so important during this era.

You will learn through a series of power point presentations, worksheets, video clips and great discussions!

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• Interpret a work of art.
• Enjoy discussing artworks with others
• Understand a little more about what Art History involves
• Meet like-minded people

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

None

For the first session you will need to bring:

A pen and notepad.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

From this course you may progress onto the Spring term course entitled ‘The Golden Age of European Art.’

The Adult Learn and Train team is also able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you. Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Description:

This course is aimed at anyone who would like to know more about European painting between 1715–1886. I will introduce the main art movements during this period including the Romantics, the Pre-Raphaelites and Impressionism. Selected artists including – Monet, Millet, Turner and Frederick will be studied each week so that students can gain an insight into how the periods linked together, and why these particular artists and their works were so important during this era.

You will learn through a series of power point presentations, worksheets, video clips and great discussions!

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• Interpret a work of art.
• Enjoy discussing artworks with others
• Understand a little more about what Art History involves
• Meet like-minded people

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

None

For the first session you will need to bring:

A pen and notepad.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

From this course you may progress onto the Spring term course entitled ‘The Golden Age of European Art.’

The Adult Learn and Train team is also able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you. Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.