MAC Courses & Workshops 2019-20

Sep 2019 – Jul 2020

Courses & Workshops

Prices fixed & concessions available until 20 July.

Ceramics & Sculpture / Painting, Drawing & Print / Jewellery & Glass Textiles & Crafts / Digital Arts & Film / Creative Writing & Literature Performance, Music & Dance / Health, Wellbeing & Fitness For Adults / For Young People / For Children / For Family macbirmingham.co.uk

Contents For Adults Ceramics & Sculpture

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Painting, Drawing & Print

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Jewellery & Glass

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Textiles & Crafts

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Digital Arts & Film

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Creative Writing & Literature

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Performance, Music & Dance

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Health, Wellbeing & Fitness

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For Children, Young People and Families Ceramics & Sculpture

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Painting, Drawing & Print

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Digital Arts & Film

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Performance, Music & Dance

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18 Short Courses Booking Information 20 Courses By Day 21 Holiday Courses

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Where To Find Us 27 Image (front cover) © Kate Green Photography

Creative learning - pass it on!

When booking your course place, please consider adding a donation to help fund MAC summer school places for young people with the least opportunity to engage with the charity’s work.

Our Creative Camps and Summer Schools are imagination-igniting courses for children and young people aged 6-17. Your donation will help MAC to offer opportunities for learning, fun and friendship during the summer holidays.

MAC would like to say a huge thank you to every MAC student for their generous donations to date and to The Roughley Trust, The Grimmitt Trust and players of People’s Postcode Lottery through Postcode Culture Trust for their support of our subsidised summer camp places this year.

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Prices fixed until 20 July. Concessions available.

Welcome

Welcome to our annual courses brochure for September 2019 to July 2020.

Midlands Arts Centre is proud to host a wide range of courses, allowing you to try something new, develop an existing talent or spend time doing something creative as a family.

Our courses are not formal programmes so there are no exams, no tests and no stress! We want to support anyone and everyone to develop their creative side at their own pace.

To fit in with all schedules and paces of life, we offer 3 types of courses:

Term Courses, Short Courses & Holiday Courses Term Courses

These run for 12 weeks per academic season, unless otherwise stated. You can find details of all term courses in this brochure.

Term

Start Date

Courses break for Half Term week

End Date

Autumn

Week commencing Monday 9 September

Week commencing Monday 28 October

Week commencing Monday 2 December

Spring

Week commencing Monday 6 January

Week commencing Week commencing Monday 17 February Monday 30 March

Summer

Week commencing Monday 20 April

Week commencing Monday 25 May

Week commencing Monday 13 July

Short Courses SC If you’re looking to try out something new, or can’t commit 12 weeks of your time, our short courses are for you. See page 18-19 for listings of upcoming short courses. For full details please visit our website. Look out for the Short Course sticker throughout the brochure too!

Holiday Courses These include a range of courses aimed at children, families and young people that take place every school holiday, and can help solve your childcare needs. See page 25, and visit our website for more details.

MAC Save-a-Space Scheme You can reserve a space on one of our courses by putting down a £30 deposit. We don’t charge an administration fee or interest amount for this service. All you need to do is pay the outstanding balance 3 weeks prior to the start of that course. Don’t worry, we’ll remind you!

If you decide not to go ahead on that course, your deposit will be saved on your account for 6 months so you can spend it on a film, performance or event of your choice.* *After this time your deposit will become a kind donation to MAC to help us in our charitable work connecting everyone with art. MAC is a registered charity no. 528979

For our full programme and to book online visit macbirmingham.co.uk/courses

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Picking The Right Course There are a number of factors that might help you to decide which course is for you.

Age Guidance Our courses and workshops have been developed and planned with specific age ranges in mind, so we ask you that keep to those suggested.

Experience Levels Beginner

For complete novices, you will develop basic skills and knowledge, and no previous experience is expected.

Beginner/Improver

Suitable for beginners or those with limited or rusty previous experience.

Improver

Develop your existing skills, knowledge and practice, and begin to explore more complex techniques.

Improver/Advanced Perfect for those who still find more complex techniques a bit difficult, and are looking to refine their skills.

Advanced

Develop your independent learning and practice, with support and guidance from our tutors and resources. Ideal for those who are confident in their skills, but occasionally appreciate a second pair of eyes to advise.

Family Courses Our family courses are the perfect way to spend some quality time with your children, doing something that you can both enjoy.

Accessibility We strive to make all of our courses suitable for people with disabilities, though practical considerations may apply. If you have any questions or specific needs you would like to discuss, please don’t hesitate to get in touch and we’ll make adjustments where possible. If you require a carer to provide support to take part in an activity, a complimentary ticket must be booked. MAC is completely wheelchair accessible, and further details about our accessible features and services can be found online or from our Sales and Information team, in various formats.

Artist Pass Experienced and confident working alone? Continue your practice independently and develop your artistic skills with access to our workshops and studios beyond scheduled class times. Please visit macbirmingham.co.uk/artist-pass for more information about how to apply.

If you are aged 16+ you may be able to enroll on some courses if you have a parent or guardian with you. Please contact us to discuss your particular needs.

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Prices fixed until 20 July. Concessions available.

Term Courses These run for 12 weeks per academic season, unless otherwise stated.

Coloured Clays, Porcelain and Basic Mould Making Fri, 10.30am - 1pm | CE95 Fri, 1.30pm - 4pm | CE101 Beginner/Improver Level | From £176

For Adults

Develop your ceramic skills, explore clay, porcelain and mould making techniques.

Please note all courses are 18+ unless otherwise stated

Contemporary Ceramics

Ceramics & Sculpture The price of basic materials is included.

Introduction to Ceramics Mon, 7.30pm - 9.30pm | CE01 Wed, 10am - 12pm | CE08 Thu, 10am - 12pm | CE02 Beginner Level | From £162

NEW Thu, 6.30pm - 9pm | CE106 Beginner Level | From £176 Learn basic making techniques in clay including coiling, throwing and slab pots.

Ceramics: Introduction to Handbuilding

Mon, 10am - 12.30pm | CE14 Beginner/Improver Level | From £176 Explore the versatility of clay as a material, through traditional hand-building techniques such as coiling, slab work and press moulding.

Ceramics Workshop

Wed, 7.30pm - 9:30pm | CE07 Beginner/Improver Level | From £162 Develop and broaden your knowledge of ceramics through set exercises and demonstrations.

Explore Ceramics: Clay, Porcelain & Mould Making Thu, 3pm - 5.30pm | CE102 Improver/Advanced Level | From £176

Develop your ceramic skills, explore clay, porcelain and mould making techniques.

Thu, 12.30pm - 2.30pm | CE94 Beginner/Improver Level | From £162 Explore and experiment with exciting ceramic processes that will teach you to realise your own design ideas.

Constructing Form and Surface Decoration Wed, 2pm - 4.30pm | CE11 All Levels | From £176

Develop hand building construction techniques and explore surface decoration through pattern and texture.

Ceramic Forms: Natural Inspiration

Tue, 10.15am - 12.15pm | CE03 Tue, 1pm - 3pm | CE89 Beginner/Improver Level | From £168 This course will cover basic techniques such as thumb pot, coiling and slab building using natural forms and patterns as inspiration.

NEW Ceramic Sculpture Tue, 1pm - 3pm | SC04 All Levels | From £162 Learn to realise your own ideas with clay and other contemporary materials.

NEW Ceramic Portraiture & Figurative Sculpture

Tue, 7pm - 9pm | SC02 Beginner/Improver Level | From £162 Working directly from a life model, explore traditional and contemporary ways to sculpt ceramic portraitures and the human figure in clay.

For our full programme and to book online visit macbirmingham.co.uk/courses

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Painting, Drawing & Print

Figurative Sculpture Tue, 10am - 12pm | SC01 All Levels | From £162

Working directly from a life model, explore traditional and contemporary ways to sculpt the human figure in clay.

Introduction to Wheelwork for Beginners

NEW

Tue, 6.30pm - 9pm | CE105 Beginner Level | From £198

Learn basic techniques including clay preparation to create cylinders, bowls and more complex forms, then glazing and firing your work.

Wheelwork for Beginners Fri, 2pm - 4pm | CE103 Beginner Level | From £178

Learn basic techniques including clay preparation to create cylinders, bowls and more complex forms, then glazing and firing your work.

Wheelwork

Learn the basic techniques of throwing and turning forms on the potter’s wheel, an ancient tool which has been used to create objects of great beauty and practicality.

Mon, 1pm - 6pm | SC832 Beginner/Improver Level | From £40

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14 Oct 2019, 17 Feb + 25 May 2020 Explore your own projects and extend your ceramic knowledge, or simply spend a relaxing day being creative in the ceramics studio.

NEW Introduction to Mosaics Wed, 6.30pm - 9pm | CE104 Beginner Level | From £178 Learn the art of creating beautiful mosaics in this practical course.

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Art In Context

Mon, 1.30pm - 4pm | VA43 All Levels | From £146 A project-based class that encourages deeper research into a subject matter or artist that will inspire your creative thinking and develop your painting, drawing and mixed media skills.

Art Appreciation

Tue, 7pm - 9.30pm | VA47 Beginner/Improver Level | From £123 An introduction to key periods in western art history for those who wish to gain an insight into important developments and discoveries in the world of art.

Introduction to Experimental Drawing & Painting Techniques Fri, 4pm - 6pm | VA08 Beginner/Improver Level | From £125

Fri, 10am - 12pm | CE10 Fri, 7pm - 9pm | CE09 Beginner/Improver Level | From £178

Ceramics Open Studio Days

The price of basic materials is included.

Prices fixed until 20 July. Concessions available.

Explore experimental drawing and painting techniques.

Introduction to Art Techniques Wed, 6.30pm - 9.30pm | VA06 Thu, 10am - 12.30pm | VA07 Beginner Level | From £150

An introduction to the different art techniques and skills used in drawing and painting taught through personal projects to develop each individual student’s own style and approach.

Practical Visual Enquiry Mon, 10am - 1pm | VA01 All Levels | From £146

Project-based classes to inspire your creative thinking and develop your painting, drawing and mixed media skills.

See it, Draw it, Paint it!

Mon, 4.30pm - 6.30pm | VA02 Beginner Level | From £125

Learn basic skills such as drawing and colour mixing and explore ways of recording through observation and imagination.

Drawing & Painting Nature Tue, 1.30pm - 3.30pm | VA84 Beginner/Improver Level | From £125

Using a mixture of media develop your own themes based on observation of natural forms within still–life, figure and MAC’s surrounding landscape.

Painting and Drawing Inspired by Music Mon, 6.30pm - 9pm | VA44 All Levels | From £137

Introduction To Portraiture Drawing Sat, 1pm - 3pm | VA48 Beginner Level | From £126

Improve your artist’s eye and develop your understanding and interpretation of form and tone to produce detailed portraits.

Cinematic Portraiture Sat, 3.30pm - 6pm | DM109 All Levels | 6 weeks | From £56

Develop an understanding of how narrative and cinema brings portraits to life in this unique course where you make observational drawings from the silver screen.

Contemporary Portraiture Thu, 1.30pm - 3.30pm | VA13 Improver Level | From £126

Explore how music can inspire and influence your creativity.

Working directly from a life model, explore traditional and contemporary portraiture.

Watercolours

Introduction to Photorealism Techniques

Tue, 10am - 12.30pm | VA05 Fri, 1pm - 3.30pm | VA83 Beginner Level | From £139 An introduction to the materials and techniques required to produce exciting watercolours including drawing, composition and colour-mixing.

Introduction to Oil Painting Techniques Wed, 10am - 12.30pm | VA93 Beginner Level | From £173

Learn how to paint successfully with oil paints.

This course will cover themes such as portraiture, still life, a Master copy painting and landscapes.

Drawing Techniques

Mon, 7pm - 9pm | VA03 Beginner/Improver Level | From £125 Develop your drawing and observational skills while exploring the art of working with graphite pencils, charcoal pencils, pastel pencils and coloured/water soluble pencils.

Wed, 6.30pm - 9pm | VA92 All Levels | From £132

Learn the art of photorealism and produce a photorealistic portrait, developing your interpretation of form and tone bringing your portrait to life with meticulous detail.

NEW Friday Evening Life Drawing and Painting with Paul Bartlett Fri, 6.45pm - 9.45pm | VA10 Improver Level | From £146

Build on your observation, drawing, and painting skills with the support of an experienced professional artist.

Life Drawing

Sat, 9.30am - 12.30pm | VA12 All Levels | From £146 Learn how to use scale, proportion and composition to draw the human form working directly from a life model.

For our full programme and to book online visit macbirmingham.co.uk/courses

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Life Drawing Techniques Wed, 1.30pm - 3.30pm | VA11 Improver Level | From £146

Working directly from a life model, be guided through set exercises and experiments to explore the different techniques that may be used to interpret the human form.

Life Drawing & Painting Studio Days for Improvers SC Sun, 10am - 4pm | SC391 Improver Level | From £33

Autumn: 29 Sep, 20 Oct + 1 Dec 2019 Spring: 26 Jan, 23 Feb + 29 Mar 2020 Summer: 26 Apr, 24 May + 28 Jun 2020 A fantastic opportunity for experienced students and artists to further their drawing and painting in response to an unclothed life model holding a whole day pose.

Illustration Techniques Tue, 6.30pm - 9pm | VA46 All Levels | From £125

Learn traditional illustration techniques that will see you create an image or painting based on your favourite piece of text from a book, novel or poem.

Relief Printmaking

Thu, 6.30pm - 9.30pm | VA14 Beginner/Improver Level | From £146 Learn a variety of relief printmaking techniques that don’t require a press.

Explore Photomontage Sun, 10am - 4pm | SC869 All Levels | From £40

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Autumn: 6 Oct, 10 Nov + 8 Dec 2019 Spring: 19 Jan, 16 Feb + 22 Mar 2020 Summer: 19 Apr, 17 May + 21 Jun 2020 Learn about photomontage, the art of creating designs from found images. Create your own handcrafted designs while unwinding and socialising with others.

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Prices fixed until 20 July. Concessions available.

Jewellery & Glass The price of materials is not included on these courses; some materials will incur a variable charge.

Introduction to Jewellery Mon, 6.30pm - 9pm | JE01 Wed, 6.30pm - 9pm | JE03 Beginner Level | From £154

Learn basic techniques, including soldering, saw piercing and filing and make jewellery from your own designs.

Jewellery Making

Tue, 1pm - 3.30pm | JE90 Thu, 1pm - 3.30pm | JE101 Thu, 6.30pm - 9pm | JE89 Beginner/Improver Level | From £154 Learn jewellery making skills and techniques including sawing, forming, soldering and enamelling and create and develop your own designs.

Jewellery Making for Improvers Tue, 10am - 12.30pm | JE08 Improver/Advanced Level | From £154

Learn further jewellery techniques to extend and develop your skills, incorporating these into your own design projects.

Jewellery Workshop

Mon, 1pm - 3.30pm | JE04 Wed, 10am - 12.30pm | JE06 Improver/Advanced Level | From £154 Extend and develop your skills while working on individual projects. Try processes such as granulation, or casting techniques using wax and resin.

Jewellery Inspired by Nature Fri, 10am - 12pm | JE102 All Levels | From £154

Design and make your own nature themed jewellery. Learn how to cut, heat, pattern, solder and polish metal to create unique pieces of jewellery inspired by nature.

Jewellery: Open Studio

Tue, 6.30pm - 9pm | JE95 Wed, 1pm - 3.30pm | JE07 Thu, 10am - 12.30pm | JE93 Improver/Advanced Level | From £154

Textiles & Crafts The price of most materials is included in these courses, however some materials will incur an additional charge.

A great opportunity for those who have an existing knowledge of jewellery making to work independently and refine their skills with support from the Artist Tutor.

Explore Feltmaking

Stained Glass Beginners

An introduction to traditional and contemporary felt making with an opportunity to experiment with a range of fibres, fabric and wool to create functional and decorative pieces.

Learn the techniques of copper foiled (Tiffany) stained glass including glass cutting, grinding and soldering.

Explore Textiles

Stained Glass for Beginners & Improvers

A practical introduction to designing and making textiles using a range of techniques such as batik, screenprinting and felt making.

Mon, 1pm - 3pm | VA90 Mon, 7pm - 9pm | VA91 Beginner Level | From £162

Wed, 10am - 12pm | VA101 Beginner/Improver Level | From £162

Learn the techniques of copper foiled (Tiffany) stained glass including glass cutting, grinding and soldering.

Stained Glass for Improvers & Advanced Mon, 10am - 12pm | VA85 Improver/Advanced Level | From £162

Design and make your own copper foiled stained glass pieces on this course for students with some previous experience.

Mon, 1pm - 3pm | TE01 Tue, 6.30pm - 8.30pm | TE21 Beginner/Improver Level | From £131

Mon, 7pm - 9pm | TE02 Beginner Level | From £131

NEW Pattern, Play and Make: Textile Screenprinting Tue, 1.30pm - 4.30pm | TE101 Beginner/Improver Level | From £152

Explore the process of textile design by learning various ways to screenprint and print using heat transfer dyes in the heat press. Learn about simple repeating patterns and how to achieve them through easy hand and digital methods and print, sew and stitch to make your fabric into a bag, a cushion or a product of your choice.

Textiles: Surface Decoration Wed, 1pm - 3pm | TE07 Beginner/Improver Level | From £131

Create interesting textile surface decoration taking inspiration from flora, fauna and foliage including sea shells, flowers, seed heads, insects and more.

For our full programme and to book online visit macbirmingham.co.uk/courses

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Colour Your Cloth

Wed, 3pm - 5pm | TE102 Beginner/Improver Level | From £131 This new course is designed for those ‘dyeing’ to experiment with dyes and explore interesting and varied dyeing techniques.

Textile Design & Screenprinting With Dyes Wed, 6pm - 9pm | TE23 Beginner/Improver Level | From £152

Explore the process of creating screenprint designs using stencil and direct application techniques, experimenting with print paste and thickened dyes to create your own unique textiles.

From Paper to Fabric

Wed, 9.30am - 12pm | TE04 Beginner/Improver Level | From £145 Introducing block and screenprinting and machine embroidery, this course offers a practical exploration into surface design.

Mixed Media Textiles

Thu, 7.30pm – 9.30pm | TE06 Beginner/Improver Level | From £131 Exploring processes such as batik, collage, silk, paper making and printing, this course will place an emphasis on raising surfaces and 3D elements.

Exploring Fibres: Carding, Spinning & Peg Loom Weaving

NEW

Fri, 10am - 12pm | TE105 All Levels | From £131

Experiment with a range of fibres and wool to create functional and decorative pieces through carding, spinning and weaving on a peg loom.

NEW Introduction to Sewing and Dressmaking Fri, 6.30pm - 9pm | TE103 All Levels | From £145

Learn how to use a sewing machine and use it for dressmaking and sewing techniques, before putting them to practice by making a simple top, dress or jumpsuit.

NEW MAC Textile Club SC Sat, 10am - 4pm | SC196 Improver/Advanced Level | From £31 Autumn: 5 Oct + 30 Nov 2019 Spring: 8 Feb + 4 Apr 2020 Summer: 9 May + 4 Jul 2020 Explore your own projects and extend your knowledge of textile art forms and techniques with the support of MAC Textiles Tutors.

Digital Arts & Film PhotoSocial: Photographers Group Mon, 1.30pm - 3.15pm | DM22 Beginner/Improver Level | From £136 Mon, 6pm - 7.45pm | DM101 All Levels | From £136 A general interest group for photography enthusiasts to share their skills, knowledge and passion for taking photographs.

Exposure I: Digital Photography Mon, 3.30pm - 5.30pm | DM01 Beginner Level | 6 weeks | From £82

A fun and friendly course introducing digital camera basics for people with a fancy camera but little idea how to use it to its full potential.

Exposure II: Digital Photography Mon, 3.30pm - 5.30pm | DM02 Improver Level | 6 weeks | From £82

An ideal follow on from ‘Exposure I’, this course will deepen your understanding of your camera and teach you to take better photographs in a range of genres.

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Introduction to Photoshop Thu, 5pm - 7pm | DM08 Beginner/Improver Level | From £133

Learn how to use Photoshop image manipulation software for a range media related tasks such as transforming photographs and creating graphic design elements.

Short Takes: The Art of Short Film Making Wed, 7.30pm - 9.30pm | DM10 Beginner/Improver Level | From £137

Learn the techniques of film making and develop your own ideas, whilst receiving input from BAFTA award-winner Michael Clifford.

Exploring Experimental Film Making Mon, 7.30pm - 9.30pm | DM105 All Levels | From £131

Through screenings, discussion and practical film projects, deep dive into the alternative world of experimental film and video making, where narrative and drama may still exist but not quite as we know them from traditional cinema.

Talking Film

Thu, 7pm - 9.30pm | DM11 Beginner/Improver Level | From £104 Talk about films with other enthusiasts, watching and discussing clips of different films each week.

Social Cinema trips form part of the course structure and the price includes 1 free cinema ticket plus a special discount to MAC cinema screenings for the duration of the course

Introduction to Digital Music Technology Tue, 7.30pm - 9.30pm | DM103 Beginner/Improver Level | From £145

Delve into digital music technology, learn how to use Logic Pro X, create your own digital music, learn re-mixing and digital music production techniques.

NEW Introduction to Creative Physical Computing & Electronics Thu, 7pm - 9pm | DM106 Beginner Level | From £157

Learn about Arduino, Raspberry Pi, coding, sensors, inputs and outputs, digital and analogue methods to create sound, light and movement in your art works and craft projects.

NEW Illustration and Fri, 7.30pm - 9:30pm | DM108 All Levels | From £131

Animation

Led by a professional film maker, illustrator and animator you will learn how to create your own illustrations and animated loops.

NEW Indie Comic Sat, 2pm - 5pm | DM107 All Levels | From £140

Creation

Learn the art of creating indie comics from character development, drawing and illustration, which software to use, and how to get your

Creative Writing & Literature Creative Writing Beginners Mon, 6pm - 8pm | WR10 Tue, 6.30pm - 8.30pm | WR105 Beginner Level | From £90

Learn how to use writing techniques to generate ideas and explore some of the genres in creative writing that you can take home and develop further.

Creative Writing Improvers Mon, 3pm - 5pm | WR11 Improver Level | From £90

Advance your writing, re-drafting and editing skills whilst gaining an understanding of how to become your own self-critic for continued development.

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Writing Children's Literature Mon, 10am - 12pm | WR102 Beginner Level | From £90

Learn how to write for all children’s age ranges with some useful tips and techniques for all writers to make their work the best it can be.

Writing Children's Literature Improvers Thu, 10am - 12pm | WR104 Improver Level | From £90

Advance your writing, re-drafting and editing skills whilst gaining an understanding of how to become your own self-critic for continued development.

Reading Group

Mon, 1pm - 3pm | WR101 Beginner Level | From £90 Designed for anyone who enjoys reading and enjoys talking about reading, whether it be the latest blockbuster, an old novel, a poem or a piece of writing found somewhere, sometime, and would like to meet other people who also love reading and talking about what they read.

Performance, Music & Dance Let Us Sing Group Class Mon, 6pm - 7.30pm | PE04 All Levels | From £104

Find your voice in a group setting and project it with confidence, whether you feel you can’t sing or you’re an established singer who wants to improve or gain confidence.

Let Us Sing Solo Class Mon, 7.30pm - 9pm | PE91 All Levels | From £104

Find your voice in a solo setting and project it with confidence, whether you feel you can’t sing or you’re an established singer who wants to improve or gain confidence.

Let Us Sing Showcase

Mon, 7.30pm - 9pm | £6 | 18+ yrs 2 Dec 2019, 30 Mar + 29 Jun 2020

The Songwriting Circle

Writers Reading Group

Mon, 7.30pm - 9.30pm | MU01 Wed, 7.30pm - 9.30pm | MU02 All Levels | From £102

Autumn: 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 4 Dec & 11 Dec Spring: 8 Jan, 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 26 Feb, 11 Mar & 25 Mar Summer: 22 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 17 Jun & 1 July

No knowledge of music theory is needed for this creative network where like-minded folks meet and share ideas... similar to the creative buzz and team spirit of being in a band, but for grown-ups and without the long journeys to gigs in a transit van.

Wed, 7pm - 9pm | WR12 Improver Level | From £56

This course combines a reading group with a writing course where published texts are used as models to develop creative writing skills.

The Songwriting Circle Showcase Wed, 7.30pm - 10pm | £6 | 18+ yrs 25 Nov 2019, 23 Mar + 6 Jul 2020

Stand Up Comedy

Mon, 7pm - 9pm | PE03 Beginner Level | From £104 Develop your own stand–up comedy act with the option to perform before a paying audience.

Stand Up Comedy Showcase

Mon/Sat, 7.30pm - 10pm | £6 | 16+ yrs 2 Dec 2019, 28 Mar + 18 Jul 2020 12 Prices fixed until 20 July. Concessions available.

Public Speaking

NEW Inclusive Dance Tue, 3.15pm - 5.15pm | DA101 All Levels | 6 weeks | From £59

Learn how to improve your confidence and assertiveness in public speaking.

Partner dancing with wheels, this introductory course is for people with and without physical disabilities who would like to learn how to dance together, and work on a range of fun dances and group choreography.

Wed, 6pm - 7pm | PE05 All Levels | From £90

Drama For Wellbeing

Wed, 7pm - 8.30pm | WB27 All Levels | From £107

Learn performance and relaxation techniques designed to develop your confidence in creativity and self-expression.

Drama for Wellbeing & Public Speaking Showcase Wed, 7pm - 8pm | £6 4 Dec 2019, 1 Apr + 15 Jul 2020

Dance For Fitness & Wellbeing

Tap Dance Beginners Tue, 6pm - 7pm | DA04 Beginner Level | From £108

Learn to tap dance by combining basic steps and sequences into short dance routines

Tap Dance Improvers Tue, 7pm - 8pm | DA10 Improver Level | From £108

Mon, 6pm - 7pm | DA27 Beginner Level | From £105

Develop your tap dancing skills further and learn more complicated routines.

Get your week off to a good start dancing and moving for improved health and wellbeing.

Tap Dance Advanced

Dance For Wellbeing

Tue, 8pm - 9pm | DA11 Advanced Level | From £108

Wed, 11am - 1pm | DA25 All Levels | From £105 | 40+ yrs

Develop your tap dancing skills further and learn more complicated routines.

A weekly dance class for older adults who want to start dancing and moving for improved health and wellbeing.

Dance Showcase

Contemporary Dance

Group Guitar

Mon, 7pm - 8.10pm | DA09 Beginner Level | From £107

An introductory class with an emphasis on the Cunningham technique which is designed to create strength and flexibility of movement.

NEW Learn to Tango Mon, 7pm - 8.30pm | DA28 Beginner Level | 6 weeks | From £59

Tue, 8pm - 9pm | £6 18 Nov 2019, 31 Mar + 14 Jul 2020

Wed, 6.30pm - 7.30pm | MU06 Beginner/Improver Level | From £121 Learn how to play the guitar from scratch or improve on your playing, look at different musical notation and ways to approach the instrument.

Gain confidence playing as part of a group in this exciting course for beginners and improvers.

An introduction to the authentic social style of Argentine Tango. Learn the basics through the eight steps that make this dance so unique.

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Health, Wellbeing & Individual Music Lessons Fitness These are individual 30 min sessions with the tutor. You will receive 25 mins teaching and the remaining time for arrival and pack up, within the time slot indicated. The tutor teaches back-toback sessions, students should arrive 5 mins before their lesson to tune their instrument and late comers will lose lesson time. If the tutor is running more than 5 mins late make up time will be offered on another occasion.

Play Guitar

Wed, 4.30pm - 6.30pm | MU09 Wed, 7.30pm - 9pm | MU99 Sun, 10am - 2pm | MU10 All Levels | From £193 | 8+ yrs Learn the basics or develop your skills and knowledge further while playing in a style of your choosing.

Play Piano

Mon, 3.30pm - 8.30pm | MU98 Tue, 3.30pm - 8.30pm | MU12 Wed, 3.30pm - 8.30pm | MU95 Thu, 1pm - 8.30pm | MU13 Fri, 3.30pm - 8.30pm | MU97 All Levels | From £193 | 5+ yrs Learn piano in a style of your choosing to give a performance, pass an exam or simply play for pleasure.

Play Drums

Sat, 10.30am - 3pm | MU101 All Levels | From £176 | 4+ yrs Learn to play the drum kit so you can join a band, pass an exam or simply play for pleasure.

NEW Play Steel Pan Sat, 4pm - 5pm | MU104 All Levels | From £99

Drums

Learn the techniques and rhythms of the Caribbean Steel Pans in this fun weekly course. In partnership with Services For Education.

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For yoga courses, participants should bring their own yoga mat. Please discuss any medical limitations with your instructor before the class.

Gentle Hatha Yoga

Tue, 11am - 12.30pm | WB09 Beginner Level | From £107 This gentle form of yoga exercise combines physical practice with meditation leading to a more relaxed state of being.

Hatha Yoga

Thu, 10am - 11.30am | WB12 Thu, 7pm - 8.30pm | WB13 All Levels | From £107 This yoga course combines meditation, postures and breathing techniques to develop a profound relaxation technique.

Iyengar Yoga

Mon, 6.30pm - 8pm | WB93 All Levels | From £107 A yoga practice based on classical Hatha Yoga, as developed by BKS Iyengar, with emphasis on precision and alignment in postures.

NEW Iyengar Yoga for Fri, 11.30am - 12.30pm | WB103 Beginner Level | From £89

Beginners

Iyengar Yoga for Improvers Fri, 10am - 11.30am | WB17 Improver Level | From £107

Patanjali Ashtanga Yoga Thu, 5.30pm - 7pm | WB15 All Levels | From £107

Patanjali Ashtanga Yoga is a great cardiovascular exercise combining movement, meditation and breathing.

Pilates Beginners

Tue, 6.15pm - 7.10pm | WB08 Beginner Level | From £89 Learn the technique of Pilates which combines strength, stretching, breathing and balance to focus upon developing flexibility and posture.

Pilates Improvers

Tue, 7.15pm - 8.15pm | WB23 Improver Level | From £89 For those wanting a greater challenge or for people looking to progress from Beginner Pilates, this will introduce more challenging and technical exercises for the Classical Mat repertoire.

Tai Chi Beginners

Wed, 6pm - 7pm | WB30 Beginner Level | From £89 Learn the basics of Tai Chi and increase your flexibility and suppleness while experiencing meditation in movement.

Yang Tai Chi Improvers Thu, 3pm - 4.30pm | WB102 Thu, 11.30am - 1pm | WB96 Sat, 2.30pm - 4pm | WB25 Improver Level | From £107

An improvers course for students with a couple of years’ experience wishing to learn the Yang 24 step form and deepen their practice.

Yang Tai Chi Improvers 1 Thu, 3pm - 4.30pm | WB102 Improver Level | From £107

An enhanced improvers course for students with a couple of years’ experience wishing to learn the Yang 24 step form and deepen their practice.

Yang Tai Chi Advanced Thu, 10am - 11.30am | WB04 Advanced Level | From £107

An advanced course for students with several years’ experience wishing to refine and deepen their practice.

Tai Chi Improvers

Wed, 7pm - 8pm | WB03 Improver Level | From £89 Deepen your practice and understanding of Tai Chi with internal exercises to develop concentration and focus. For students who have completed the beginners course.

Yang Tai Chi Beginners Thu, 1pm - 2.30pm | WB88 Sat, 1pm - 2.30pm | WB20 Beginner Level | From £107

This ancient Chinese art combines movement, breath and concentration to improve your health and help you live longer. This class is for new students and those with less than two years’ experience.

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For Children, Young People and Families Important Information Our enhanced Safeguarding Policy recommends that we hold emergency contact details and information on health conditions for children attending our courses. For all learning and participation activities we require enrolment questions to be completed for children and young people under 18 years of age and for supported adults. You will be prompted to complete these questions when booking.

Ceramics & Sculpture Pottery Club

Sat, 10am - 12pm | CH06 All Levels | From £129 | 6-11 yrs Join the Pottery Club and explore the world of clay, learn all about different hand-building techniques and imaginative ways to decorate your clay creations.

Family Pottery

Sat, 12.30pm - 2.30pm | FA02 All Levels | From £162 (1 parent & 1 child) Additional person from £81 | 6-12 yrs + PG Explore the world of clay together and learn about different hand-building techniques and exciting ways to decorate your clay work.

Painting, Drawing & Print Art Explorers

Sat, 10am - 12pm | CH07 Beginner Level | From £121 | 6-11 yrs From mask making to papier mache, costume making to painting, students are able to explore and experiment with many different materials.

16 Prices fixed until 20 July. Concessions available.

Toddler Art

Tue, 11.15am - 12pm | FA11 + FA12 All Levels | 6 weeks | From £63 (1 parent & 1 child) | Additional person £31 2-5 yrs + PG Let your child set the pace as you explore sensory activities and crafts together to boost their imagination, and build social and practical skills.

Digital Arts & Film Digital Kids Saturday Club

Sat, 11am - 1pm | CH101 All Levels | 6 weeks | From £67 | 6-11 yrs Autumn: 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov & 23 Nov Spring: 11 Jan, 25 Jan, 8 Feb, 29 Feb, 14 Mar & 28 Mar Summer: 2 May, 16 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul & 19 Jul Learn to design, code and build digital art projects in this 6 week Saturday morning club, running on alternate weeks to allow children time to work on their projects in between sessions.

MAC Young Animators Club SC Sat, 2.30pm - 5.30pm | CSC02 All Levels | From £57 | 6 -11yrs

Autumn: 28 Sep, 26 Oct & 30 Nov 2019 Spring: 25 Jan, 29 Feb & 28 Mar 2020 Summer: 25 Apr, 23 May & Sat 27 Jun 2020 A monthly club for young animators to learn how to make stop frame animations including writing scripts, making sets and models, using specialist animation software and recording soundtracks.

NEW The Art of Computer Sat, 11am - 1pm | YP102 All Levels | From £116 | 11-17 yrs

Games

Learn how to create art for computer games, learn how to draw and develop your characters and concepts in 2D and 3D.

NEW Drawing, Comics & Fri, 5.45pm - 7.15pm | YP103 All Levels | From £88 | 11-17 yrs

Animation

Learn how to design and create your own comic characters and story, learn drawing skills and work with 2D animation to bring your characters to life.

Young Filmmakers Club with Reel Access Wed, 6pm - 8pm | YP07 All Levels | From £95 | 11-18 yrs

Develop new skills in filmmaking and acting for screen and to pursue your own exciting, creative ideas.

Young Inventors Maker Lab

Fri, 6pm - 8pm | YP97 All Levels | 6 weeks | From £67 | 12-17 yrs Autumn: 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 8 Nov & 22 Nov Spring: 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 28 Feb, 13 Mar & 27 Mar Summer: 1 May, 15 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 3 Jul & 17 Jul Learn to invent, design, build and code creative electronic projects working with a leading industry professional.

Performance, Music & Dance Creative Drama

Sat, 10am - 11.30am | CH05 Beginner Level | From £85 | 5-9 yrs Unlock your creative imagination and explore a wide variety of drama techniques including improvisation, movement and voice.

Capoeira for Children

Musical Theatre

Sat, 2.30pm - 4.30pm | CH18 All Levels | From £101 | 6-12 yrs Re-create your favourite moments from musicals developing acting, dance and singing skills.

Relaxed Drama with Open Theatre Wed, 5pm - 6pm | PE101 All Levels | From £89 (1 parent/guardian & 1 child with autism or similar & 1 sibling) | 8-13 yrs Fun creative drama sessions for 8-13 year olds on the autistic spectrum or similar run by Open Theatre Company.

Making Theatre Juniors

Sat, 11.30am - 1pm | YP02 Beginner/Improver Level | From £95 | 10-13 yrs Ever wondered what acting and being on stage is like? This fun course will teach you the skills needed to create and perform contemporary theatre.

Individual Music Classes

These are available for children from 4 years.

Please see page 14 for course details.

NEW Play Dhol Drum Tue, 5pm - 6pm | MU102 Beginner/Improver Level | From £100 | 8-18 yrs Learn the techniques and rhythms of the traditional Punjabi Dhol drum. In partnership with Services For Education.

NEW Play Steel Pan Drums Sat, 3pm - 4pm | MU103 All Levels | From £99 | 8-18 yrs Learn the techniques and rhythms of the Caribbean Steel Pans in this fun weekly course.

In partnership with Services For Education.

Wed, 6pm - 7pm | CH11 Beginner/Improver Level | From £89 | 6-12 yrs Capoeira is an exciting Brazilian art form comprising martial arts, dance and acrobatics practised to music.

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Short Courses Not ready to commit to a 12-week course?

From a day to a few weeks, our short courses are the perfect way to try something new.

Look out for the SC sticker within this brochure for a taste of what’s available. With over 75 short courses coming up across all artistic categories this year, there’s something for everyone.

Our short course programme is always changing and developing, so it’s best to check our website for further information, dates and times. macbirmingham.co.uk/courses Image, top right © Barbara Pianca Image, bottom right © Kate Green Photography

For Adults Ceramics & Sculpture

Creative Writing & Literature

Autumn Pottery Lanterns Christmas Pottery Decorations Egyptian Inspired Pottery Introduction to Ceramic Animal Sculptures Introduction to Ceramic Portraiture Pet Pottery Portraits Crackle Glazed Pottery Exploring Blue and White Ceramics Inspired by Indigo - Ceramics workshop Introduction to Ceramics Weekend Introduction to Mosaics Introduction to Wheelwork Wheelwork Weekend Islamic Ceramics Minoan Pottery Pots for Flowers Inspired by Japan

Introduction To Creative Writing Introduction to Writing Children’s Literature Life Writing Poetry and Poetic writing The Art of Letter Writing The Writing Factory Workshop

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Music, Performance & Dance Learn to Play World Percussion Improv for Beginners

Digital Arts & Film Introduction to Digital Photography Getting More from Your Digital Camera Long Exposure Photography: Painting With Light & Night Photography Podcast Production 360 Degree Film Making Short Documentary Film Making Wildlife Photography Digital Drawing

Health, Wellbeing & Fitness Celebrating Iyengar Yoga Taster Sessions Introduction to Tai Chi Taster Sessions Tai Chi for Arthritis & Rehabilitation Colour Yoga

Jewellery & Glass Introduction to Stained Glass Glass Fusing in a Microwave Introduction to Glass Applique Introduction to Jewellery Jewellery Weekend Workshop Animal Inspired Jewellery Electro Etched Copper Jewellery Keum-boo Silver Gilt Jewellery

Painting, Drawing & Print Introduction to Abstract Painting Techniques Introduction to Understanding Colour Introduction to Watercolours Old Master Drawing Techniques Painting a Head Introduction to Portraiture Drawing Introduction to Photorealism Film Poster Illustration Introduction to Oil Painting Printmaking from Life Fantasy Photorealism

Textiles & Crafts Basket Weaving Paper Decorations, Bunting & Garlands Papercraft Projects - Pop Up Cards Illustrative Stitch Giant Knitting Introduction to Free Motion Embroidery Introduction to Rag Rugging Textile Indian Treasures Textiles: Indigo Dye Workshop Textiles are Hot! Batik Make A Felt Bag Make a Felt Hat Vintage & Retro Screenprinting Design Weekend Workshop Introduction to Clothes Alterations Introduction to Pattern Cutting Introduction to Sewing MAC Sewing School Make a Vintage Style Dress

For Family Saturday Family Brick Challenge

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Booking Information When you’re ready to book simply visit our website macbirmingham.co.uk/courses or phone our Sales & Information Team on 0121 446 3232 To find your course quickly, make a note of the course code in this brochure (highlighted in colour). You can pop this code in the search bar on our website.

Terms & Conditions

Our full terms and conditions are always available on our website and are published at our Sales and Information desk. When we make a sale by telephone we are always clear about our terms and conditions. A summary follows: • We do not, under any circumstances, offer a refund either before or during a course.

• Exchanges can only be made at the start of the term, if capacity allows.

• If an exchange cannot be facilitated, we do not offer a refund.

• Any student disrupting learning for others may be asked to leave without refund.

• Midlands Arts Centre reserves the right to withdraw particular programmes and to change both the tutor, pricing and make other minor changes to the content without prior warning.

• Where a session is cancelled by MAC (e.g. tutor illness) we will attempt to reschedule that session (this may fall outside of the published term dates).

• Where a session cannot be rescheduled a refund will be given on a pro rata basis.

Prices

Prices shown are for standard rates, these are fixed until 20 July 2019 whereafter they may be subject to change. Children’s course fees are already at a concessionary rate.

Family course fees cover one adult and one child. The prices shown in brackets for those courses are for an additional adult or child place.

MAC’s concession policy will be changing during Autumn 2019, please see the website for details.

Extra Considerations

Visual Arts – we recommend that participants (both adults and children) wear either old clothes or an apron for any visual arts course. The price of materials is included on all visual arts courses except jewellery, stained glass and some specific textile courses (which will be detailed separately).

Health, Wellbeing & Fitness courses – please wear comfortable clothing to allow free movement.

For yoga courses, participants should bring their own yoga mat.

Further details are always included on the course web page.

Safeguarding

At MAC, we are proud of our track record of working with children and young people and want to make sure they experience high quality art in a secure environment. For any children and young people under the age of 18 or for any vulnerable adults or adults with disabilities, we require an enrolment form to be completed when booking onto a course. You will be prompted to answer these questions during the booking process.

20 Prices fixed until 20 July. Concessions available.

Courses By Day Monday

Page

Ceramics: Introduction to Handbuilding

10am

12.30pm

5

Writing Children’s Literature

10am

12pm

12

Stained Glass for Improvers & Advanced

10am

12pm

9

Practical Visual Enquiry

10am

1pm

6

Reading Group

1pm

3pm

12

Ceramics Open Studio Days

1pm

6pm

6

Jewellery Workshop

1pm

3.30pm

8

Stained Glass Beginners

1pm

3pm

9

Explore Feltmaking

1pm

3pm

9

Photo Social: Photographers Group

1.30pm

3.15pm

10

Art in Context

1.30pm

4pm

6

Creative Writing Improvers

3pm

5pm

11

Exposure I: Digital Photography

3.30pm

5.30pm

10

Exposure II: Digital Photography

3.30pm

5.30pm

10

Play Piano

3.30pm

8.30pm

14

See it, Draw it, Paint it!

4.30pm

6.30pm

7

Let Us Sing Group Class

6pm

7.30pm

12

PhotoSocial: Photographers Group Evening Session

6pm

7.45pm

10

Dance For Fitness & Wellbeing

6pm

7pm

13

Creative Writing Beginners

6pm

8pm

11

Iyengar Yoga

6.30pm

8pm

14

Introduction to Jewellery

6.30pm

9pm

8

Painting and Drawing Inspired by Music

6.30pm

9pm

7

Contemporary Dance

7pm

8.10pm

13

Learn to Tango

7pm

8.30pm

13

Stained Glass Beginners

7pm

9pm

9

Stand Up Comedy

7pm

9pm

12

Drawing Techniques

7pm

9pm

7

Explore Textiles

7pm

9pm

9

Let Us Sing Solo Class

7.30pm

9pm

12

Exploring Experimental Film Making

7.30pm

9.30pm

11

The Songwriting Circle

7.30pm

9.30pm

12

Introduction to Ceramics

7.30pm

9.30pm

5

Ceramic Forms: Natural Inspiration

10.15am

12.15pm

5

Jewellery Making for Improvers

10am

12.30pm

8

Watercolours

10am

12.30pm

7

Figurative Sculpture

10am

12pm

6

Gentle Hatha Yoga

11am

12.30pm

14

Tuesday

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Toddler Art

11.15am

12pm

16

Ceramic Sculpture

1pm

3pm

5

Jewellery Making

1pm

3.30pm

8

Ceramic Forms: Natural Inspiration

1pm

3pm

5

Drawing & Painting Nature

1.30pm

3.30pm

7

Pattern, Play and Make: Textile Screenprinting

1.30pm

4.30pm

9

Inclusive Dance

3.15pm

5.15pm

13

Play Piano

3.30pm

8.30pm

14

Play Dhol Drum

5pm

6pm

17

Tap Dance Beginners

6pm

7pm

13

Pilates Beginners

6.15pm

7.10pm

15

Creative Writing Beginners

6.30pm

8.30pm

11

Explore Feltmaking

6.30pm

8.30pm

9

Introduction to Wheelwork for Beginners

6.30pm

9pm

6

Jewellery: Open Studio

6.30pm

9pm

9

Illustration Techniques

6.30pm

9pm

8

Pilates Improvers

7.15pm

8.15pm

15

Tap Dance Improvers

7pm

8pm

13

Art Appreciation

7pm

9.30pm

6

Ceramic Portraiture & Figurative Sculpture

7pm

9pm

5

Introduction to Digital Music Technology

7.30pm

9.30pm

11

Tap Dance Advanced

8pm

9pm

13

From Paper to Fabric

9.30am

12pm

10

Introduction to Oil Painting Techniques

10am

12.30pm

7

Introduction to Ceramics

10am

12pm

5

Stained Glass for Beginners & Improvers

10am

12pm

9

Jewellery Workshop

10am

12.30pm

8

Dance For Wellbeing

11am

1pm

13

Jewellery: Open Studio

1pm

3.30pm

9

Textiles: Surface Decoration

1pm

3pm

9

Life Drawing Techniques

1.30pm

3.30pm

8

Constructing Form and Surface Decoration

2pm

4.30pm

5

Colour Your Cloth

3pm

5pm

10

Play Piano

3.30pm

8.30pm

14

Play Guitar

4.30pm

6.30pm

14

Relaxed Drama with Open Theatre

5pm

6pm

17

Tai Chi Beginners

6pm

7pm

15

Young Filmmakers Club with Reel Access

6pm

8pm

17

Capoeira for Children

6pm

7pm

17

Public Speaking

6pm

7pm

13

Textile Design & Screenprinting With Dyes

6pm

9pm

10

Wednesday

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Group Guitar

6.30pm

7.30pm

13

Introduction to Art Techniques

6.30pm

9.30pm

6

Introduction to Mosaics

6.30pm

9pm

6

Introduction to Jewellery

6.30pm

9pm

8

Introduction to Photorealism Techniques

6.30pm

9pm

7

Drama For Wellbeing

7pm

8.30pm

13

Tai Chi Improvers

7pm

8pm

15

Writers Reading Group

7pm

9pm

12

Short Takes: The Art of Short Film Making

7.30pm

9.30pm

11

The Songwriting Circle

7.30pm

9.30pm

12

Ceramics Workshop

7.30pm

9:30pm

5

Play Guitar

7.30pm

9pm

14

Thursday Yang Tai Chi Advanced

10am

11.30am

15

Hatha Yoga

10am

11.30am

14

Jewellery: Open Studio

10am

12.30pm

9

Introduction to Art Techniques

10am

12.30pm

6

Introduction to Ceramics

10am

12pm

5

Writing Children’s Literature Improvers

10am

12pm

12

Yang Tai Chi Improvers

11.30am

1pm

15

Contemporary Ceramics

12.30pm

2.30pm

5

Yang Tai Chi Beginners

1pm

2.30pm

15

Jewellery Making

1pm

3.30pm

8

Play Piano

1pm

8.30pm

14

Contemporary Portraiture

1.30pm

3.30pm

7

Explore Ceramics: Clay, Porcelain & Mould Making

3pm

5.30pm

5

Yang Tai Chi Improvers 1

3pm

4.30pm

15

Introduction to Photoshop

5pm

7pm

11

Patanjali Ashtanga Yoga

5.30pm

7pm

14

Relief Printmaking

6.30pm

9.30pm

8

Introduction to Ceramics

6.30pm

9pm

5

Jewellery Making

6.30pm

9pm

8

Hatha Yoga

7pm

8.30pm

14

Talking Film

7pm

9.30pm

11

Introduction to Creative Physical Computing & Electronics

7pm

9pm

11

Mixed Media Textiles

7.30pm

9.30pm

10

Iyengar Yoga for Improvers

10am

11.30am

14

Iyengar Yoga for Beginners

11.30am

12.30pm

14

Wheelwork

10am

12pm

6

Jewellery Inspired by Nature

10am

12pm

8

Friday

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Exploring Fibres Carding: Spinning & Peg Loom Weaving

10am

12pm

10

Coloured Clays, Porcelain and Basic Mould Making

10.30am

1pm

5

Watercolours

1pm

3.30pm

7

Coloured Clays, Porcelain and Basic Mould Making

1.30pm

4pm

5

Wheelwork for Beginners

2pm

4pm

6

Play Piano

3.30pm

8.30pm

14

Introduction to Experimental Drawing & Painting Techniques

4pm

6pm

6

Drawing, Comics & Animation

5.45pm

7.15pm

17

Young Inventors Maker Lab

6pm

8pm

17

Introduction to Sewing and Dressmaking

6.30pm

9pm

10

Friday Evening Life Drawing and Painting with Paul Bartlett

6.45pm

9.45pm

7

Wheelwork

7pm

9pm

6

Illustration and Animation

7.30pm

9:30pm

11

Life Drawing

9.30am

12.30pm

7

MAC Textile Club

10am

4pm

10

Art Explorers

10am

12pm

16

Pottery Club

10am

12pm

16

Creative Drama

10am

11.30am

17

Play Drums

10.30am

3pm

14

Digital Kids Saturday Club

11am

1pm

16

The Art of Computer Games

11am

1pm

16

Making Theatre Juniors

11.30am

1pm

17

Family Pottery

12.30pm

2.30pm

16

Introduction to Portraiture Drawing

1pm

3pm

7

Yang Tai Chi Beginners

1pm

2.30pm

15

Indie Comic Creation

2pm

5pm

11

Yang Tai Chi Improvers

2.30pm

4pm

15

MAC Young Animators Club

2.30pm

5.30pm

16

Musical Theatre

2.30pm

4.30pm

17

Play Steel Pan Drums

3pm

4pm

17

Cinematic Portraiture

3.30pm

6pm

7

Play Guitar

10am

2pm

14

Life Drawing & Painting Studio Days for Improvers

10am

4pm

8

Explore Photomontage

10am

4pm

8

Saturday

Sunday

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Holiday Courses Midlands Arts Centre offers a range of courses aimed at children, families and young people that take place every school holiday.

Creative Camps Offer intensive learning experiences across a variety of art forms. They run from 2-5 days, 10am-3pm including a 1-hour lunch break.

For ages 6-11 years.

Summer Schools Offer young people the opportunity to learn new skills while working on a creative project.

They run from a day to a week.

For ages 12-17 years.

Image © Adrian Burrows

Children are fully supervised at all times by experienced DBS-checked staff.

Family Courses A perfect opportunity for you and your child to learn more about each other as well as to develop a shared interest in an art form.

From a couple of hours to a day.

For ages 6-11 years plus parent/carer.

Additional children and adults welcome for additional fee.

1 day short courses Image © Kate Green Photography

A dynamic programme of fun one day courses for children and young people aged 6-17.

Early drop off, late pick up We know families have differing needs so we’ve structured optional add-on elements to help busy parents.

We offer 4 additional hours of supervised childcare which fit around the course or camp, so that your child’s day runs from 8.30am – 5.30pm (flexible drop-off and collection times within these hours). During these hours we offer further fun activities and entertainment for your child including film-screenings and games, allowing them extra time with their friends.

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Conferences & Meetings Functions & Parties Performances & Theatre Dance & Music Studios Cinema & Private Screenings

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For details about bespoke group creative workshops learning@macbirmingham.co.uk

Where To Find Us Midlands Arts Centre is situated only a few minutes from the City Centre. Located in Cannon Hill Park, opposite the County Cricket ground on Edgbaston Road, off Pershore Road (A441) and Bristol Road (A38).

MAC is easily accessible using all the major city road routes and is served by a number of buses from the City Centre including 1, 35, 45, 47, 61 and 63.

You can find us by walking through Edgbaston Mill or driving along Queens Ride, where there is a large car park and bicycle stands.

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Access MAC is committed to offering a welcoming and accessible environment in which everyone can feel comfortable. We want to take any worry or difficulty out of your visit, so that you can focus on having a great time.

You can find full details (including an audio guide) about all of our accessible facilities and services at macbirmingham.co.uk/access, or physical copies can be picked up from our Sales & Information desk.

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