Young Arts

Teen Summer Schools

Name: Hereford College of Arts
Price range: $

Dates

11th - 12th August
Cost

£50 per day
For ages

12-16

Dive into a day as an art college student, with workshops in music, acting, textiles, book arts and more.

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Overview

Our Teen Summer Schools 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.

Student trying out a screen print session in a workshop

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

What workshops are happening?

Collage Zines

Tuesday 11th August

Work with book-artist Aoife Higgins to create one-of a kind zines and self-publications using playful collage techniques.

Introduction to Sewing

Tuesday 11th August

Join Stuart Askew and learn how to use a sewing machine, using different stitches and try your hand at a starter project making pattern weights.

Songwriting

Tuesday 11th August

Work with Pollyanna Blue's Zoe Collins to explore a range of different songwriting techniques and work towards creating a unique song in your own style by the end of the workshop.

Shakespeare Acting

Wednesday 12th August

Shakespeare, but not as you know it. Join actor Caroline Colomei to decode the language, explore the drama, and bring legendary scenes to life through performance.

Sewing with a Pattern

Wednesday 12th August

Learn under the guidance of Stuart Askew how to understand a pattern, cut out your material and use our sewing machines to make your own washbag, including inserting a zip.

(Some experience in using a sewing machine is recommended, i.e. attending the Introduction to Sewing workshop the day before. )

Music for Film

Wednesday 12th August

Learn how to use music production software to compose music to accompany moving image in this workshop with Zoe Collins.

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 summer schools will be based at our Folly Lane Campus.

These young arts summer schools 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.