Short Courses November 2009 - May 2010 - West Dean College

WINTER SCHOOLVisual storytellingRobert RaceIsobel SmithNew for our winter 2009/10 programme is an exciting group ofcourses that explore storytelling through different arts and crafts:automata, puppet making, illustration, puzzles, pop-up art andcrocheted/knitted toys.Included over the four days arecourses of two, three and four days inlength. Each course is stand alone butwith the opportunity to share ideasand experiences with those on othercourses and with extra activities asfollows:A short illustrated talk by alltutors is organised on twoevenings which includes twopuppet shows.Greg Mosse, our principal writingtutor, will hold a short session oncreating structure to your story.To help you choose the right course,please use the categories below:Beginners anyone new to the subject orthose who have not practised for a whileIntermediate those with some experience inthe subject, eg been on a beginners courseAdvanced established practitioners in thesubject – amateur and professionalSuitable for all courses that are delivered tosuit any level of experienceWorkshop displays of students’work at the end of each course.Do come and take part in this excitingnew venture with both established andnew tutors to West Dean.Shadow puppet theatreNovember 30–December 22D0834 | £184 | NEWSuitable for allExplore the magic of shadow theatre andpuppetry – an ancient but ever evolvingtradition – as you create your own story,miniature theatre, sets and puppets usingmainly recycled materials.ELEANOR GLOVERPop-up paper extravaganzaNovember 30–December 22D0835 | £184 | NEWSuitable for allReview pop-up paper engineeringtechniques and forms, work through arange of fundamental tasks to understandthe genre’s underlying concepts andproduce a pop-up book of your own designand invention.PAUL JOHNSONMaking hand-knitted and crochetedtoysNovember 30–December 33D0836 | £262 | NEWIntermediateBe inspired to create your own characterfultoy using pure Shetland wool 4-ply yarn.You develop a clear understanding of theconstruction and design of knitted orcrocheted toys as you adapt a basic pattern,then learn sewing up and finishing skillsand stuff your doll with organic wool fleece.LUCINDA GUYDigital video productionNovember 30–December 33D0837 | £262 | NEWBeginnersGain an understanding of how to produce adigital video from start to finish. Beginningwith an initial idea, move through all theproduction stages of making a video as youcreate a short script then continue withcamera work and basic editing, includingsound editing.ANITA MAKRISKey to course codesWE Weekend Fri eve to Sun pmLW long weekend (Thu/Fri eve to Sun/Mon pm)2D 2 day course 5D 5 day course3D 3 day course 6D 6 day course4D 4 day course 9D 9 day courseSpecialist courses eg. PW, WF, SS, CG, IGas describedSculptural jigsaw puzzles inhardwoodNovember 30–December 44D0838 | £339 | NEWSuitable for allExplore, design and make non-traditionaljigsaw puzzles in British hardwood. Usingan electric fretsaw and hand tools, youproduce a single-layered puzzle beforeprogressing to a more complex one whichmight incorporate multiple layers, usea variety of woods or have a textured orpolished surface to enhance the beauty ofthe wood.PHILIPPINE SOWERBYSimple automataNovember 30–December 44D0839 | £350Suitable for allMake a balancing toy as an introductionto materials and tools, and then developdesigns for an automaton, to be madeprincipally in wood using basic skills. Youlearn about simple ways of producingmechanical movement and are encouragedto use reclaimed, recycled, interestingmaterials. The tutor’s own work and hiscollection of automata and books providefurther inspiration.ROBERT RACEMake a puppet and bring it to lifeNovember 30–December 44D0840 | £356 | NEWBeginners/IntermediateMeet Pinkle’s Puppet Circus, then embarkon your own journey of devising, makingand performing with small hand androd puppets on the Gravy Boat PuppetTheatre stage in the end-of-course show.Inspired by research gathered fromsource materials and eclectic music, youthen start modelling, create an armature,assemble, sew, paint and attach hair to yourpuppet. Basic puppetry techniques are alsoexplored.ISOBEL SMITHPictures and prose – the art ofillustrationNovember 30–December 44D0841 | £339 | NEWSuitable for allExperience the complete process ofillustrating a text of your choice – afavourite poem, piece of prose or children’sbook, for example. This course takesyou on a journey from rough drawingsto storyboarding, gathering references,character development, making a dummybook and looking for and working with apublisher. Depending on your progress youmay also begin final artwork.CLIFF WRIGHTMaking a luminous willow sculptureDecember 2–42D0842 | £194 | NEWSuitable for allWorking with willow and tissue paper,learn simple and efficient methods forconstructing your own sculptures forparties after dark and explore variousmethods for illuminating and decoratingthem.ELEANOR GLOVERPaul Johnson26 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 71 for accommodation costs | Short Courses November 2009–May 20100844 4994408 | short.courses@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk27