Outdoor Environmental Art
Course
In Alston
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Alston
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Duration
4 Days
Discover imaginative 2-D and 3-D visual forms using the materials of nature by exploiting colour, pattern, texture, refraction using the energies light, balance, adhesion and cohesion. Learn to photograph outcomes effectively and artistically. Learn from the work of great environmental artists such as Andy Goldsworthy. Suitable for: Anyone interested in a direct artistically creative engagement with the materials of nature. Open to all levels of ability.
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About this course
Ability to walk along rough tracks and over styles for up to 2 miles return.
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Teachers and trainers (1)
Lionel Playford
Tutor
1997-99 MA Fine Art, Newcastle University 1988-91 BA Fine Art, Newcastle Polytechnic 1987-88 Foundation studies, Cumbria College of Art and Design 1994-95 Cert Adult Education, Newcastle College
Course programme
Explore the natural materials of the North Pennine landscape around Alston Moor by making 2-D and 3-D art works in –situ, then photograph and print the results. Study the works of celebrated British environmental artist Andy Goldsworthy for poetic visual inspiration and practical ideas for harnessing light and the weather. Open to all.
Outdoor Environmental Art