Introduction to the art of collecting
Course
In London
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Courtauld Institute of Art
Course London / Classroom-based£ 195 VAT inc. -
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
Vocational qualification London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
London Jewish Cultural Centre
Course London / Classroom-based£ 160 VAT exempt -
Benedictine Study and Arts Centre
Course London / Classroom-based£ 50 + VAT -
Sir George Monoux College
A Level London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Art & Design Short Courses
Course London / Classroom-based£ 180 + VAT -
School of Arts - Birkbeck University of London
Master London / Classroom-basedPrice on request
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Start date
Different dates available
This course is about gaining the confidence to make the first steps as a collector – taught by an enthusiastic collector who understands both media and market.
The contemporary art market is booming, even ebay and Amazon are getting in on the act. No longer only the preserve of the wealthy, collecting has become affordable. People who once bought mass production prints from a department store are now buying originals.
Are you possibly interested in buying but intimidated by galleries and nervous of online purchasing? Perhaps you have thought about starting a collection but you’re put off by jargon and are wary of the pitfalls.
Facilities
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Start date
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About this course
Have an understanding of art media and production methods – and the jargon
- Understand the current contemporary art marketplace: where to look, where to go
- Have the confidence to make a purchase/start a collection
- Have some understanding of how to care for your purchase(s).
Please bring a notebook and pens/pencils.
Talks, group discussions and hand outs. The course will aim to draw out and develop students personal interests whilst at the same time introducing new ideas.
You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.
Reviews
Subjects
- Media
- Confidence Training
- Collecting
- Market
- Painting
- Art
Course programme
Understanding media: what is the difference between a limited edition lithograph and photolithography, what is photogravure. Know your woodcuts from your laser cuts, your silkscreens from your inkjets.
Buying online (buying unseen with confidence)
Buying direct from artists (open studios)
Buying from galleries (assessing value/making
an offer)
Primary and secondary markets
Commissioning from an artist
Buying from auction houses (Buyers premium
and commission)
Attribution/certification
Making a collection (themes and styles)
Framing/mounting
Creating a hanging plan/judging scale
Maintaining/conserving a collection
Insurance.
Additional information
Introduction to the art of collecting
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Courtauld Institute of Art
Course London / Classroom-based£ 195 VAT inc. -
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
Vocational qualification London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
London Jewish Cultural Centre
Course London / Classroom-based£ 160 VAT exempt -
Benedictine Study and Arts Centre
Course London / Classroom-based£ 50 + VAT -
Sir George Monoux College
A Level London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Art & Design Short Courses
Course London / Classroom-based£ 180 + VAT -
School of Arts - Birkbeck University of London
Master London / Classroom-basedPrice on request