Young Arts

Teen Easter Workshops

Name: Hereford College of Arts
Price range: $

Dates

1st - 2nd April
Cost

£50 per day
For ages

12-16

Dive into a day as an art college student, with workshops in music, photography, fashion, jewellery-making and more.

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Overview

Our Teen Easter Workshops are a great way to get a taste of what it's like to be an art college student for the day. Get hands-on in our professional-standard workshops and studios and benefit from small-group teaching from industry professionals in the heart of our creative campus.

4 young people playing music on a lit stage.

Young people collaborating to draw a big colourful fish.

A wall with several pieces of fabric and colourful paper stuck to it, layered with fashion illustrations in funky colours.

What workshops are happening?

Songwriting and Performance

Wednesday 1st April

Work with Bristol-based singer-songwriter Anya Pailthorpe to write your own songs using a variety of techniques.

Cyanotype Photography

Wednesday 1st April

Learn under the guidance of degree-level photography lecturer Epha J Roe to create stunning nature-inspired cyanotype photography prints. Bring your own light-coloured cotton garments or tote bags to transform.

Lino Printing

Wednesday 1st April

Join printmaker and illustrator Fran Whitfield to create beautiful one-of-a-kind lino relief prints inspired by food and recipe books.

Surface Pattern Design

Thursday 2nd April

Use experimental mark-making techniques to learn how to create unique and beautiful patterns for fabric and fashion with garment maker and fashion designer Amy Gale.

Jesmonite Jewellery

Thursday 2nd April

Work with sculptor and jewellery designer Tracy Elson to create one-of-a-kind jesmonite jewellery. Use our fully equipped 3D workshop and get one-to-one guidance from a creative professional to make your own unique pieces of jewellery.

Ukrainian Pysanky Egg Decorating

Thursday 2nd April

Join printmaker and illustrator Fran Whitfield to create traditional Ukrainian Pysanky Decorated Eggs, using wax and dye. This artistic process, similar to the techniques of Batik, has been used for centuries and continues to be a celebration of Ukrainian heritage and artistry.

FAQs

All basic materials will be provided for all the workshops.

You may want to bring a sketchbook for taking notes.

Make sure to bring some water, and dress appropriately for using college equipment (for example, no open-toed shoes and long hair tied back when using workshop equipment)

All young arts workshops will be based at our Folly Lane Campus.

These young arts easter workshops will run over 2 days.

The day will start at 9.30am and finish at 3.30pm. You will need to bring in signed parental forms for registration, these will be sent out during the week leading up to the workshops.

These summer schools are only suitable for 12-16 year olds.

All of our workshops are aimed at complete beginners, and everyone will be in the same boat as you. Our tutors will explain everything, and don't be afraid to ask for help if you are unsure of something.

We keep our class sizes small so that you benefit from a lot of contact time with the tutor. There will be a maximum of 12 people in each workshop.

Yes, there will be a half hour break for lunch. Unfortunately, our on-campus café won't be open during this time, so make sure to bring a packed lunch.

We have a few free spaces reserved on each day for people who are keen to attend but the price is a barrier - drop an email to shortcourses@hca.ac.uk to let us know you are interested, and we may be able to sort out a free place for you.