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Understanding Abstraction

TON/145483/P/NC
Location:
Tonbridge Adult Education Centre, Tonbridge
Start date:
25/01/2025
End date:
25/01/2025
Level:
Time:
10:00 - 15:00
Duration:
1 session
Course hours:
Course hours

Course hours are the total number of hours you'll spend being taught by your tutor. Self study time is not included within the course hours.

4 hours 30 minutes
Day of week:
SAT
Tutor:
Liam Barden
Price: £59.00
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Who can join this course

This KAE Studio course is designed for those attending purely for leisure purposes.

It is also aimed at those who have reached their permissible limit on our Tailored Learning progression Creative provision and do not want to move on to the range of Vocational or Accredited courses offered.

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Is this course for me

Our Creative Intent
Creativity is an essential aspect of human expression and plays a crucial role in fostering well-being and a sense of purpose.
The ambition of the Kent Adult Education Creative curriculum is to engage the community through an energetic and diverse programme offer planned to meet the varied needs and interests of Kent’s communities, thereby ensuring high quality learning is delivered across the county in dedicated adult education centres, online and in neighbourhood settings.
Creative courses aim to build confidence through learning, allowing students to express themselves, think critically, and collaborate with their peers. By empowering our students to become confident, imaginative, and adaptable learners, we aim to develop students' curiosity, resilience, and adaptability, preparing them for future challenges, opportunities, and personal development.

Course aims

* Want to understand why Abstract art is considered important in the world of art and develop for yourself how you go about making abstract pieces of work this course will help you do thisWant to understand why Abstract art is considered important in the world of art and develop for yourself how you go about making abstract pieces of work this course will help you do this
* You will produce a body of work based on the projects set during the day
* Improve your knowledge of abstract art and of art in general and demonstrate this through your projects
* Draw and paint subjects derived from a variety of sources including landscape and memory
* Be aware of and work to relevant Health and Safety guidelines

You will also be asked to think of Personal Aims to individualise your learning experience, as well as other benefits the course may have.

What will I need for my course

Please bring a sketchbook and pencil and an apron will be useful as paint can be a messy business.
If you do have equipment appropriate to the subject, please bring them along. Cartridge paper can be bought at the site and brushes will be provided on the day.

What can I do next

Your tutor will advise you on follow-on courses relevant to their subject.
You can also attend Vocational or Accredited courses in a range of the Creative subjects on offer.

Additional Information

To get the most out of your course we recommend you attend at least 85% of your sessions. If you do have a pre-arranged commitments booked during term time, please let the tutor know in advance so that we can help you catch up on missed sessions and ensure that you still achieve the course outcome.

For Health & Safety, please do not wear open toed shoes.

It is important to note that art and craft courses are practical and require a degree of manual dexterity. Also, please make your tutor aware of any pre-existing health conditions that may impact on your learning.
If you need to bring a carer with you, or another adult please speak to the Curriculum Leader for the course.

Getting to your course

Find us

Tonbridge Adult Education Centre
Avebury Avenue
Tonbridge
Kent
TN9 1TG

If you require any information about this location then please call 03000 41 22 22 and quote the Course Code TON/145483/P/NC.