Learning & Participation Summer 2013

mac birminghamCannon Hill ParkBirminghamB12 9QH

0121 446 3232www.macarts.co.uk

mac birmingham 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).

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

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Summer Programme 2013 Mon 15 Apr - Sun 14 Jul 2013Short & Term-long Courses

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Visual Arts 11

Literature 16

Performing Arts 17

Wellbeing 20

Film & Digital Media 22

Children & Family 25

Young People 28

Welcome to mac birmingham’s Summer 2013 Learning & Participation programme.

Our wide range of both short and term-long courses and workshops are as popular as ever with record numbers of you developing your creative skills with mac birmingham. New courses this term include Contemporary Dance Infuse, Experimental Screenprinting and Writing Your Travels.

We’re delighted to announce that our new Arts Award accredited courses for young people resulted in a 100% pass rate and we will continue to run and develop the Arts Award programme this term. Courses are available in Photography, Film & Social Media, Visual Arts and Drama.

We look forward to seeing you at mac birmingham this Summer.

Beginners (Beg)Try something new. Learn all about the subject and develop basic skillsand knowledge.

Improvers (Imp)Develop skills, knowledge and practice.

Advanced (Adv)Develop independent learning and practice with support from the Artist Tutor and available resources.

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Practical Visual Enquiry (VA01) Mon 15 Apr 10am-1pm All 18+ Helen Tarr £101 (£86) 11

Understanding your Apple mac (DM17) Mon 15 Apr 1.15-3.15pm Beg 16+ Scott Johnston £50 (£44) 22

See it, Draw it, Paint it! (VA02) Mon 15 Apr 1.30-3.30pm All 18+ Sally Delaney £86 (£72) 11

Baby and Toddler Art Group (FA03) Mon 15 Apr 11-11.45am All 2mth-2yrs +PG

Nathalie Madron £6 (£4.50) 27

Stained Glass (VA90) Mon 15 Apr 1-3pm Beg 18+ Clare Wainwright £106 (£92) 14

Explore Feltmaking (TE01) Mon 15 Apr 1-3pm Beg/Imp 18+ Emma Jackson £89 (£79) 14

Jewellery Workshop (JE04) Mon 15 Apr 1pm-3pm Imp 18+ Nick Greenhough £8 (£7) / £92 (£79) 15

Exposure I: Digital Photography (DM01) Mon 15 Apr 3.30-5.30 pm Beg 18+ Kate Green £50 (£44) 22

Exposure II: Digital Photography (DM02) Mon 3 Jun 3.30-5.30pm Imp 18+ Kate Green £50 (£44) 23

Dance Mash Up (CH13) Mon 15 Apr 5.15-6.15pm Beg/Imp 6-12yrs Esther Anderson £55 26

Sing up (PE04) Mon 15 Apr 5.30-7pm Beg 18+ Carol Clarke £78 (£68) 17

Zumba (WB02) Mon 15 Apr 6.15pm-7.15pm Beg 16+ Olga Grey £5.50 (£4.50) / £60 (£50)* 20

Contemporary Dance: Infuse (DA09) Mon 15 Apr 6.30-7.45pm Beg 18+ Esther Anderson £7 (£6) / £77 (£66)* 19

Arts Award at mac: Photography and Social Media (Bronze/Silver) (YP101)

Mon 15 Apr 6-7.45pm All 12-17yrs Kate Green £80 28

Alexander Technique Introductory Course (WB01) Mon 15 Apr 7.15-8.45pm Beg 18+ PAAT £77 (£66) 20

Sing up+ (PE91) Mon 15 Apr 7.15-9pm Imp/Adv 18+ Carol Clarke £78 (£68) 17

Flamenco Level 2 (DA02) Mon 15 Apr 7.30-8.30pm Imp 18+ Stephanie Ratkai £77 (£66) 19

Explore Textiles (TE02) Mon 15 Apr 7.30-9.30pm Beg/Imp 18+ Emma Jackson £89 (£79) 14

The Songwriting Circle (MU01) Mon 15 Apr 7.30-9.30pm All 16+ Dan Whitehouse £77 (£66) 18

Jazz Dance (DA03) Mon 15 Apr 7.45-8.45pm Beg/Imp 18+ Esther Anderson £7 (£6) / £77 (£66) 19

The Drawing Board (VA03) Mon 15 Apr 7-9pm All 16+ Paul Bartlett £86 (£72) 11

Stained Glass (VA91) Mon 15 Apr 7-9pm Beg 18+ Clare Wainwright £106 (£92) 14

Transformations (VA92) Mon 15 Apr 7-9pm All 16+ Jo Feldwick £86 (£72) 12

Introduction to Ceramics (CE01) Mon 15 Apr 7-9pm Beg 18+ Sue Lilleman £106 (£92) 13

Introduction to Jewellery (JE01) Mon 15 Apr 7-9pm Beg 18+ Nick Greenhough £92 (£79) 15

Stand Up Comedy (PE03) Mon 15 Apr 7-9pm Beg 18+ James Cook £80 (£68) 17

Flamenco Level 1 (DA01) Mon 15 Apr 8.30-9.30pm Beg 18+ Stephanie Ratkai £77 (£66) 19

Exposures Evening Photography (DM97) Mon 15 Apr 8-9.30pm Beg/Imp 16+ Kate Green £99 (£85) 22

Unless otherwise stated all courses run from w/c Mon 15 Apr w/c Mon 8 Jul 2013. Each course runs over 12 weeks and includes a break for half term unless otherwise stated. Half Term runs from Mon 27 May - Sun 2 Jun.

Please see www.macarts.co.uk for details.

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Figurative Sculpture (SC01) Tue 16 Apr 10am-12pm Beg/Imp 18+ Dan Lassam-Jones £117 (£105) 15

Watercolours (VA05) Tue 16 Apr 10-12.30pm Beg 18+ Sally Delaney £101 (£86) 12

Ceramic Forms: Natural Inspiration (CE03) Tue 16 Apr 10.15am-12.15pm Beg/Imp 18+ Sue Dyer £106 (£92) 13

Painterly Pots (CE100) Tue 16 Apr 1-3pm Beg/Imp 18+ Sue Dyer £106 (£92) 13

Introduction to Jewellery (JE02) Tue 16 Apr 1-3.30pm Beg 18+ Naomi Sheppard £107 (£92) 15

Natural Forms: Drawing & Painting (VA04) Tue 16 Apr 1.30-3.30pm All 16+ Paul Bartlett £86 (£72) 11

Musical Theatre (CH18) Tue 16 Apr 4.30-6pm All 6-12yrs Hailey Brown £66 26

Play Piano (MU12) Tue 16 Apr 4-8pm All 4+-Adult Iain Holden £132 (£118) 18

Play Violin (MU11) Tue 16 Apr 5-8pm All 6+-Adult Diane Hiley £132 (£118) 18

Film Editing with Apple Mac 2 (DM20) Tue 4 Jun 6-7pm Imp 16+ Scott Johnston £25 (£22) 23

Introduction to Film editing with Apple mac (DM14)

Tue 16 Apr 6-7pm Beg 16+ Scott Johnston £25 (£22) 23

Musical Theatre (YP08) Tue 16 Apr 6-8pm All 13-17yrs Zara Phillips £80 29

Dhol Drum (MU03) Tue 16 Apr 6.30-7.30pm Beg 8+-Adult Harjinder Matharu £86 (£75) 18

Jewellery: Open Studio (JE95) Tue 16 Apr 6.30-9pm Adv 18+ Naomi Sheppard £9 (£8) / £107 (£92)* 15

Introduction to Music Technology with Apple mac (DM05)

Tue 16 Apr 7.15-9.15pm Beg 16+ Carla Brown £50 (£44) 23

Music Technology with Apple Mac 2 (DM06)

Tue 4 Jun 7.15-9.15pm Imp 16+ Carla Brown £50 (£44) 23

Tabla (MU04) Tue 16 Apr 7.30-8.30pm Beg/Imp 8+-Adult Harjinder Matharu £86 (£75) 18

The Unfinished Artist Workshop (VA93) Tue 16 Apr 7.30-9.30pm All 16+ Jane English £3 (£2) 12

Felted Accessories (TE03) Tue 16 Apr 7.30-9.30pm Beg/Imp 18+ Sarah Leigh £89 (£79) 14

Hatha Yoga (WB10) Tue 16 Apr 7-8.30pm Beg/Imp 18+ Simon Hunt £77 (£66) 21

Ceramic Forms: Natural Inspiration (CE04) Tue 16 Apr 7-9pm Beg/Imp 18+ Sue Dyer £106 (£92) 13

Figurative Sculpture (SC02) Tue 16 Apr 7-9pm Beg/Imp 18+ Dan Lassam-Jones £117 (£105) 15

The Writers' Reading Group (WR01)* Tue 16 Apr 7-9pm Beg/Imp 18+ Polly Wright £42 (£32) 16

Voice Technique for Performers (PE05) Tue 16 Apr 7-8.30pm Beg/Imp 16+ tbc £78 (£68) 17

Pranayama Yoga (WB14) Tue 16 Apr 8-9.30pm All 18+ Roger Vincent £77 (£66) 21

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Introduction to Ceramics (CE08) Wed 17 Apr 10am-12pm Beg 16+ Wendy Tournay £106 (£92) 13

From Paper to Fabric (TE04) Wed 17 Apr 10am-12pm Beg/Imp 18+ Emma Jackson £89 (£79) 14

Jewellery Workshop (JE06) Wed 17 Apr 10am-12.30pm Imp 18+ Nick Greenhough £107 (£92) 15

Gentle Hatha Yoga (WB09) Wed 17 Apr 11am-12.30pm Beg 18+ Jill Woodman £7 (£6) / £77 (£66)* 21

Constructed/Mixed Media Textiles (TE05) Wed 17 Apr 1-3pm Beg/Imp 18+ Emma Jackson £89 (£79) 14

Jewellery: Open Studio (JE07) Wed 17 Apr 1-3pm Imp 18+ Nick Greenhough £8 (£7) / £92 (£79)* 15

Introduction to Life Drawing Techniques (VA11) Wed 17 Apr 1.30-3.30pm All 16+ Paul Bartlett £92 (£83) 12

Computers the basics (DM15) Wed 17 Apr 3-5pm Beg 18+ Chris Hamilton £47 (£40) 23

How to use the World Wide Web (DM16) Wed 5 Jun 3-5pm Beg 18+ Chris Hamilton £47 (£40) 23

Play Guitar (MU99) Wed 17 Apr 5.30-6.30pm All 6+-Adult Gary Williams £132 (£118) 18

Play Drums (MU07) Wed 17 Apr 5-7.30pm All 8+-Adult Tim James £132 (£118) 18

Group Guitar (MU06) Wed 17 Apr 6.30-7.30pm Beg 16+ Gary Williams £77 (£66) 18

Devise, Improvise, Perform (PE02) Wed 17 Apr 6.30-8pm Beg 18+ Jane English £78 (£68) 17

Tai Chi (WB03) Wed 17 Apr 6-7pm Beg 18+ Phil Shelton £77 (£66) 20

R.A.F.T - Reel Access: Film & Technology, Film & Theatre, Film and TV (YP07)

Wed 17 Apr 6-8pm All 13-19yrs Reel Access £85 29

Tap Dance 1 (DA04) Wed 17 Apr 7-8pm Beg/Imp 18+ tbc £77 (£66) 19

Tabla (MU05) Wed 17 Apr 7-8pm Beg/Imp 8+-Adult Sarvar Sabri £86 (£75) 18

Introduction to Art Techniques (VA06) Wed 17 Apr 7-9pm Beg 16+ Helen Tarr £86 (£72) 11

Ceramics Workshop (CE07) Wed 17 Apr 7-9pm Beg/Imp 16+ Sue Lilleman £106 (£92) 13

Introduction to Jewellery (JE03) Wed 17 Apr 7-9pm Beg 18+ Nick Greenhough £92 (£79) 15

Tai Chi (WB30) Wed 17 Apr 7.15-8.15pm Imp/Adv 18+ Phil Shelton £77 (£66) 20

Short takes : The art of Short Film Making (DM10) Wed 17 Apr 7.30-9.30pm Beg / Imp 18+ Michael Clifford £99 (£85) 24

The Songwriting Circle (MU02) Wed 17 Apr 7.30-9.30pm All 16+ Dan Whitehouse £77 (£66)

Play Guitar (MU09) Wed 17 Apr 7.30-9.30pm All 6+-Adult Gary Williams £132 (£118) 18

Tap Dance 2 (DA10) Wed 17 Apr 8-9pm Imp 18+ tbc £77 (£66) 19

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Hatha Yoga (WB12) Thu 18 Apr 10-11.30pm Beg/Imp 18+ Simon Hunt £77 (£66) 21

Introduction to Art Techniques (VA07) Thu 18 Apr 10am-12pm Beg 16+ Sally Delaney £86 (£72) 12

Introduction to Ceramics (CE02) Thu 18 Apr 10am-12pm Beg 18+ Wendy Tournay £106 (£92) 13

Jewellery: Open Studio (JE93) Thu 18 Apr 10.00am-12.30pm Adv 18+ Naomi Sheppard £9 (£8) / £107 (£92) 15

Contemporary Ceramics (CE94) Thu 18 Apr 12.30-2.30pm Beg/Imp 16+ Wendy Tournay £106 (£92) 13

Hatha Yoga (WB11) Thu 18 Apr 1-2.30pm Beg/Imp 18+ Simon Hunt £77 (£66) 21

Sculptural Form (SC04) Thu 18 Apr 1-3pm Beg 18+ Dan Lassam-Jones £117 (£105) 15

Contemporary Jewellery (JE08) Thu 18 Apr 1-3pm Beg/Imp 18+ Naomi Sheppard £92 (£79) 15

Contemporary Portraiture (VA13) Thu 18 Apr 1.30-3.30pm Beg/Imp 16+ Paul Bartlett £92 (£83) 12

Arts Award at mac: Visual Arts (Bronze/Silver) (YP100) Thu 18 Apr 4.30pm-6.30pm All 12-17yrs Kevin Ryan £80 28

Play Piano (MU13) Thu 18 Apr 4-8pm All 4+-Adult Iain Holden £132 (£118) 18

Play Drums (MU08) Thu 18 Apr 5-7.30pm All 8+-Adult Tim James £132 (£118) 18

Introduction to Photoshop Skills with Apple mac (DM08) Thu 18 Apr 5-7pm Beg 18+ Pamela Ginn £50 (£44) 23

Photoshop skills 2 - photoshop for desingners and photographers (DM09)

Thu 6 Jun 5-7pm Imp 18+ Pamela Ginn £50 (£44) 23

Talk Film (DM11) Thu 18 Apr 6.30-9.30pm Beg/Imp 18+ Michael Clifford £107 (£92) 24

Pilates (WB08) Thu 18 Apr 6-7pm All 18+ Nick Collins £7 (£6) / £77 (£66)* 21

Astanga Yoga (WB15) Thu 18 Apr 5.30-7pm All 18+ Robin Aurora £77 (£66) 21

Dynamic Power Yoga (WB19) Thu 18 Apr 7-8.30pm All 18+ Nick Collins £7 (£6) / £77 (£66)* 21

Hatha Yoga (WB13) Thu 18 Apr 7-8.30pm Beg/Imp 18+ Simon Hunt £7 (£6) / £77 (£66)* 21

Experiment: Drawing & Painting (VA09) Thu 18 Apr 7-9pm Adv 16+ Kevin Ryan £86 (£72) 12

Contemporary Jewellery (JE09) Thu 18 Apr 7-9pm Beg/Imp 18+ Naomi Sheppard £92 (£79) 15

Musicianship & Improvisation (MU15) Thu 18 Apr 7-9pm Imp/Adv 16+ Mike Hurley £120 (£108) 18

Sculptural Form (SC03) Thu 18 Apr 7-9pm Imp/Adv 18+ Dan Lassam-Jones £117 (£105) 15

Introduction to Web Design with Apple mac (DM03) Thu 18 Apr 7.15-9.15pm Beg 16+ John Bell £50 (£44) 24

Web Design 2 (DM99) Thu 6 Jun 7.15-9.15pm Imp 16+ John Bell £50 (£44) 24

Contructed/Mixed Media Textiles (TE06) Thu 18 Apr 7.30-9.30pm Beg/Imp 18+ Emma Jackson £89 (£79) 14

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Tai Chi Qi Gong (WB04) Fri 19 Apr 10-11.30am Imp/Adv 18+ Yanyan Yang £77 (£66) 21

Experiment: Drawing & Painting (VA08) Fri 19 Apr 10am-12pm Beg/Imp 16+ Kevin Ryan £86 (£72) 12

Wheelwork (CE10) Fri 19 Apr 10am-12pm Beg/Imp 18+ David Wicks £113 (£99) 13

Mould Making, Porcelain & Slip Casting Techniques (CE95)

Fri 19 Apr 10.30am-12.30pm

Beg/Imp 16+ Sue Dyer £106 (£92) 13

Tai Chi Qi Gong (WB96) Fri 19 Apr 11.30am-1pm Beg 18+ Yanyan Yang £77 (£66) 21

Tai Chi Qi Gong (WB99) Fri 19 Apr 6-7.30pm Beg 18+ Yanyan Yang £77 (£66) 21

Iyenga Yoga (WB17) Fri 19 Apr 6-7.30pm Beg 18+ Natalie Cliff £7 (£6) / £77 (£66)* 21

Astanga Yoga (WB16) Fri 19 Apr 6.30-8pm All 18+ Robin Aurora £77 (£66) 21

Life Drawing and Painting (VA10) Fri 19 Apr 6.45-9.45pm Adv 16+ Paul Bartlett £9 (£7) / £99 (£77) 12

Tai Chi Fan (WB05) Fri 19 Apr 7.30-9pm Beg 18+ Yanyan Yang £77 (£66) 21

Wheelwork (CE09) Fri 19 Apr 7-9pm Beg/Imp 18+ David Wicks £113 (£99) 13

Unless otherwise stated all courses run from w/c Mon 15 Apr - w/c Mon 8 Jul 2013. Each course runs over 12 weeks and includes a break for half term unless otherwise stated. Half Term runs from Mon 27 May - Sun 2 Jun.Please see www.macarts.co.uk for details.

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Artist Pass

Make mac birmingham your creative destination with our flexible Artist Pass scheme, offering affordable access to our Dance, Music and Visual Art and Design studios. Develop your individual ideas and practice using our excellent new facilities.

mac birmingham’s Artist Pass provides an opportunity for creative individuals who are experienced and confidentin their own practice to work without guidance in our studio spaces. Those with less experience who are interested in what the pass scheme has to offer can,after taking a course and discussing with their Artist Tutor, be recommended to apply to the scheme.

All successful Passholders must attend an induction before using the studios. A limited number of passes for Painting & Drawing, Sculpture, Textiles, Music & Performance Studios are available and, following a successful application process, will be issued on a first come first served basis. Application forms can be downloaded from mac birmingham website and are available at the Sales and Information desk.

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* Pay per session price / purchase the full term at a discounted rate | **Price is for 1 adult and 1 child. Price in brackets for additional child or adult


Life Drawing (VA12) Sat 20 Apr 9.30am-12.30pm All 16+ Sally Delaney £106 (£94) 12

The Art of Computer Games and Animation (YP04)

Sat 20 Apr 10am-12pm All 11-17yrs Chris Hamilton £85 29

Pottery Club (CH06) Sat 27 Apr 10am-12pm All 6-12yrs Wendy Tournay £76 25

Art Explorers (CH07) Sat 27 Apr 10am-12pm Beg 6-12yrs Emma Lockey £76 25

smART (CH08) Sat 20 Apr 10-11.30am Beg 4-7yrs Louisa Brown £66 26

Creative Drama (CH05) Sat 20 Apr 10-11.30am Beg 5-9yrs Jane English £66 25

Experimental Screenprinting (TE93) Sat 20 Apr 10am-1pm Beg/Imp 18+ Emma Jackson £48 (£36) 14

Devise, Improvise, Perform (YP02) Sat 20 Apr 11.30am-1pm Beg 10-13yrs Jane English £66 29

Capoeira for Children (CH11) Sat 27 Apr 11am-12pm Beg/Imp 6-12yrs Vicky Hawkesford £55 26

Mothers and Daughters: Creative Indian Dance (FA05)

Sat 20 Apr 12pm-1pm Beg/Imp 4+ Sonia Sabri Company £95 (£40)** 27

Animation in Action (YP11) Sat 20 Apr 12.15-2.15pm Imp 11-17yrs Chris Hamilton £85 29

Family Pottery (FA02) Sat 27 Apr 12.30-2.30pm All 6-12 +PG Wendy Tournay £125 (£65) 26

Kathak (DA06) Sat 20 Apr 1-2pm Beg/Imp 8+ Sonia Sabri Company £77 (£66) 19

Capoeira (DA08) Sat 20 Apr 1-2pm Beg/Imp 16+ Vicky Hawkesford £7 (£6) / £77 (£66)* 19

Arts Award at mac: Drama (Bronze/Silver) (YP97)

Sat 20 Apr 1.30-3.30pm All 12-17yrs Jane English £80 28

Tai Chi (WB20) Sat 20 Apr 2.30am-4pm Beg 18+ Yanyan Yang £77 (£66) 20

Baby and Toddler Art Group (FA04) Sat 20 Apr 2-2.45pm All 2mths-2yrs +PG

Nathalie Madron £6 (£4.50)** 27


Twinkle Toes First Steps Creative Ballet (CH15) Sun 21 Apr 10-11am Beg/Imp 3-5yrs Esther Anderson £55 26

Family Creative Dance (FA98) Sun 21 Apr 11am-12pm All 6mths-3yrs Esther Anderson £8 (£5) / £88 (£55)**

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Twinkle Toes Next Steps Creative Ballet (CH16) Sun 21 Apr 12-1pm Beg/Imp 6-8yrs Esther Anderson £55 26

Guitar Together (FA01) Sun 21 Apr 2.30-3.30pm All 6+ +PG Kit Robertshaw £112 (£76)** 26

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Open Studio: Life Drawing & Painting (VA99) Sun 28 Apr 10am-4pm Imp/Adv 16+ Paul Bartlett £20 (£14) 12

Introduction to Jewellery for Trade (JE92) Sat 4 & Sun 5 May 10am-4pm Beg/Imp 18+ Naomi Sheppard £55 (£48) 15

Textiles: Open Studio (TE81) Sun 12 May 10am-4pm Beg/Imp 18+ Emma Jackson £20 (£14) 14

Open Studio: Life Drawing & Painting (VA98) Sun 26 May 10am-4pm Imp/Adv 16+ Paul Bartlett £20 (£14) 12

Ceramics: Open Studio (CE99) Tue 28 May 10am-4pm Beg/Imp 16+ Sue Dyer £25 (£18) 13

Wheelwork Weekend (CE98) Sat 1 Jun & Sun 2 Jun 10am-4pm Beg/Imp 18+ David Wicks £55 (£44) 13

Writing Your Travels (WR97) Sat 8 Jun 10am-2pm All 18+ Jo Skelt £56 (£50) 16

Hand Felted Sculptural Vessels (TE92) Sat 22 Jun 10am-4pm Beg/Imp 18+ Emma Jackson £32 (£25) 14

Batik: Paper, Fabric & Wax (TE86) Sat 15 & Sun 16 Jun 10am-4pm Beg/Imp 18+ Emma Jackson £58 (£49) 14

Inspirations (WR99) Sun 16 Jun 10am-4pm Beg/Imp 18+ Jo Feldwick £26 (£22) 16

Textiles: Open Studio (TE82) Sat 6 Jul 10am-4pm Beg/Imp 18+ Emma Jackson £20 (£14) 14

Alexander Technique - A Walkers Guide (WB22)

Sat 22 & Sun 23 Jun 10am-6pm & 10pm 4pm

Beg 18+ Lisa Harrison & Chris Walker £55 (£48) 20

Open Studio: Life Drawing & Painting (VA97) Sun 23 Jun 10am-4pm Imp/Adv 16+ Paul Bartlett £20 (£14) 12

Introduction to Jewellery (JE97) Sat 6 & Sun 7 Jul 10am-4pm Beg 18+ Nick Greenhough £55 (£48) 15

Booking

Early booking is recommended for all courses – mac birmingham reserves the right to cancel courses that do not reach the minimum number of bookings up to two days in advance. Sales and Information is open for bookings in person: 10am – 9.45pm and by telephone 9am - 9.45pm daily. You can book online 24 hours a day at www.macarts.co.uk or you can enrol in person or by phone on 0121 446 3232.

AdmissionAdmission to events and classes are only permitted with a valid ticket. Proof of eligibility for concessions must be brought with you.

mac birmingham reserves the right to make alterations to the advertised event or programme without any obligation to refund money or exchange tickets.

Refunds and Exchangesmac birmingham does not offer refunds. In extenuating circumstances a credit note or exchange may be offered, but this will be subject to a written request addressed to the Learning & Participation Producer and is not guaranteed.

Workshops

PottersPlease allow up to three weeks for firing before collection and where possible please contact the Visual Arts technician to arrange a convenient appointment (tel: 0121 446 3229).

ClothingWe strongly recommend that participants wear either old clothes or an apron for any visual arts course.

Yoga & PilatesAdults should bring their own yoga mat.

AgesCourses and workshops have been developed and planned with specific age ranges in mind and we ask you to keep to those suggested.

MaterialsThe price of materials is included on all visual arts courses for children and adults (excluding Jewellery course materials and some Textile course materials.)

Children’s Courses & Workshops

Parents should take their children to the studio where the activity is being held and collect them promptly at the end of the session. No previous experience is required by children to take part in any of our workshops or courses. Where indicated, parents must remain with their children throughout.

Maximum RatioFor your comfort in Early Years and Family sessions, for every two children, at least one adult must be present. For Children and Family sessions, three children must be accompanied by at least one adult.

LunchFor all-day workshops, children will be accompanied by Learner Support Workers at lunchtimes but lunch is not provided by mac birmingham. Children should bring a packed lunch.

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Date for your diary.Tue 2 Apr - Easter courses start.

Also look out for programme of Summer Holiday courses. On sale from Mon 8 April.

Unless otherwise stated all courses run from w/c Mon 15 Apr w/c Mon 8 Jul 2013. Each course runs over 12 weeks and includes a break for half term unless otherwise stated. Half Term runs from Mon 27 May - Sun 2 Jun.Please see www.macarts.co.uk for details.

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Materials & CostsThe price of materials is included on all visual arts courses for children and adults (excluding Jewellery course materials and some Textile course materials.)

Practical Visual Enquiry VA01

Develop creative ideas through drawing, painting and mixed media.

Mon |10am-1pm | £101 (£86) | All Levels

See it, Draw it, Paint it! VA02

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

Mon | 1.30-3.30pm | £86 (£72) | All Levels

The Drawing Board VA03

Using pencils, graphite, charcoal and pastel, develop skills in line, form and composition with a variety of subjects.

Mon | 7-9pm | £86 (£72) | All Levels

Natural Forms: Drawing & Painting VA04

Explore natural forms to develop your own themes using a mixture of media.

Tue | 1.30-3.30pm | £86 (£72) | All Levels

Introduction to Art Techniques

A guide to the differing art techniques and skills used in drawing and painting.

VA06 | Wed | 7-9pm | £86 (£72) |BegVA07 | Thu | 10am-12pm | £86 (£72) |Beg

Experiment: Drawing & Painting

By investigating, embracing mistakes and taking risks, we consider the power of the medium to document, communicate, explore and develop emotional release.

VA08 | Fri | 10am-12pm | £86 (£72) | Beg/ImpVA09 | Thu | 7-9pm | £86 (£72) | Adv

Life Drawing & Painting VA10Artists are invited to develop their artwork via long poses referring directly to a life model.

Fri | 6.45-9.45pm | £9 (£7) or £99 (£77)* | Imp/Adv

Introduction to Life Drawing Techniques VA11

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.

Wed | 1.30-3.30pm | £92 (£83) | All Levels

Life Drawing VA12

Work directly from a life model; explore techniques that may be used to interpret the human form.

Sat | 9.30am-12.30pm | £106 (£94) | All Levels

Contemporary Portraiture VA13

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

Thu | 1.30-3.30pm | £92 (£83) | Beg/Imp

Open Studio: Life Drawing & Painting

VA99 | Sun 28 Apr | 10am-4pm (inc. 1hr break) | £20 (£14) | Imp/Adv

VA98 | Sun 26 May | 10am-4pm (inc. 1hr break) | £20 (£14) | Imp/Adv

VA97 | Sun 23 June | 10am-4pm (inc. 1hr break) | £20 (£14) | Imp/Adv

Transformations VA92 Taking inspiration from stories such as folk tales and myths, use a variety of visual art and writing processes to develop your ideas and create your personal interpretation of a story. This could be in visual art, writing, or a combination of both – wherever inspiration takes you.

Mon | 7-9pm | £86 (£72) | All Levels

Watercolours VA05

Introduction to drawing, colour theory, colour-mixing and watercolour techniques.

Tue | 10am-12.30pm | £101 (£86) | Beg

The Unfinished Artist Workshop VA93

Have you ever been plagued by an unperfected project? We are inviting you crafties, artists and makers to offer up your neglected creations and join us in making a new piece out of these collected fragments. The Unfinished ArtistWorkshop offers a place to bring your work, a space to share the stories behind them, and an opportunity to explore ways of connecting the pieces together.

Tue | 7.30-9.30pm | £3 (£2) | All levels

*Pay per session or purchase the full term at a discounted rate

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Unless otherwise stated all courses run from w/c Mon 15 Apr - w/c Mon 8 Jul 2013.

Each course runs over 12 weeks and includes a break for Half Term unless otherwise stated.Half Term runs from Mon 27 May - Sun 2 Jun.


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Introduction to Ceramics

Cover the basic making techniques in clay, including throwing and slab pot.

CE01 | Mon | 7pm-9pm | £106 (92) | BegCE02 | Thu | 10am-12pm | £106 (92) | BegCE08 | Wed | 10am-12pm | £106 (92) | Beg

Ceramic Forms: Natural Inspiration

Exploring natural forms and historical references – look at how nature can inspire and be used to develop ceramics forms.

CE03 | Tue | 10.15am-12.15pm | £106 (£92) | Beg/Imp

CE04 | Tue | 7-9pm | £106 (£92) | Beg/Imp

Painterly Pots CE100

Use inspiration from historical and contemporary painting to develop techniques in the surface decoration of ceramics. A course for developing knowledge of skills and decorative techniques.

Tue | 1-3pm | £106 (£92) | Beg/Imp

Contemporary Ceramics CE94

Explore and experiment with exciting ceramic processes which will take you on a journey through the construction, decoration and realisation of your design ideas in ceramic.

A range of hand building techniques will be demonstrated such as throwing, coiling & slab building.

Thu | 12.30-2.30pm | £106 (£92) | Beg/Imp

Mould Making, Porcelain & Slip Casting Techniques CE95

Explore basic techniques in mould making and the use of moulds to create pot and sculptural pieces using press moulding and slip casting techniques.

Fri | 10.30am-12.30pm | £106 (£92) | Beg/Imp

Wheelwork

Learn basic techniques of throwing and turning forms on the wheel alongside finishing techniques in decorating and glazing.

CE09 | Fri | 7-9pm | £113 (£99) | Beg/Imp CE10 | Fri | 10am-12pm | £113 (£99) | Beg/Imp

Ceramics Workshop CE07

Develop and broaden your knowledge through set exercises and demonstrations.

Wed | 7-9pm | £106 (£92) | Beg/Imp

Ceramics: Open Studio CE99

Artist Tutor Sue Dyer will be on hand to offer help and guidance, allowing you to explore your own projects and ideas, extend your ceramic knowledge or simply spend a relaxing day being creative in the Ceramics Studio.

Tue 28 May | 10am-4pm (inc. 1 hr break) | £25 (£18) | Beg/Imp

Wheelwork Weekend CE98

This intensive weekend introduces the art of throwing on the potter’s wheel. The weekend will cover various techniques including composite constructions, demonstrations and the opportunity to make simple domestic wares.

Sat 1 & Sun 2 Jun | 10am-4pm (inc. 1hr break) | £55 (£44) | Beg/Imp

Explore Feltmaking TE01

Experiment with a range of fibre, fabric and wool. Create tactile surfaces for stitch and dye and try more advanced techniques such as resists and nuno felting.

Mon | 1-3pm | £89 (£79) | Beg/Imp

Explore Textiles TE02

Develop your own designs using techniques such as batik, screen printing, feltmaking and embroidery.

Mon | 7.30–9.30pm | £89 (£79) | Beg/Imp

Felted Accessories TE03

Learn the art of Feltmaking through a variety of techniques to create unique jewellery, wearable accessories and felted items for the home.

Tue | 7.30-9.30pm | £89 (£79) | Beg/Imp

From Paper to Fabric TE04

Introducing block and screen-printing and machine embroidery, this course offers a practical exploration into surface design.

Wed | 10am–12pm | £89 (£79) | Beg/Imp

Constructed/Mixed Media Textiles

Exploring processes such as batik, collage, silk, paper making and printing, this course will place an emphasis on raising surfaces and 3D elements.

TE05 | Wed | 1-3pm | £89 (£79) | Beg/ImpTE06 | Thu | 7.30–9.30pm | £89 (£79) | Beg/Imp

Experimental Screenprinting TE93

Explore creating screenprint designs, using stencil and breakdown techniques experimenting with print paste and thickened dyes to create your own unique experimental textiles. Bring in design sources to inspire your designs, wear old clothes.

Sat | 10am–1pm | Beg/Imp | £48 (£36)

Textiles: Open Studio

An opportunity to work on individual projects, giving you the chance to extend and develop your existing skills or to simply spend a relaxing day being creative in the Textiles Studio.

TE81 | Sun 12 May | 10am-4pm (inc. 1hr break) | £20 (£14) | Beg/ImpTE82 | Sat 6 Jul | 10am-4pm (inc. 1hr break) | £20 (£14) | Beg/Imp

Batik : Paper, Fabric & Wax TE86

Experimenting with a range of batik techniques building layers of wax and dyes to construct decorative textile pieces working on paper and fabric. Bring in design sources to inspire your designs, wear old clothes.

Sat 15 & Sun 16 Jun | 10am-4pm (inc. 1hr break) | £58 (£49) | Beg/Imp

Hand Felted Sculptural Vessel TE92

Create 3D sculpted vessels and textured surfaces using resists with natural wool and silk fibres. These fabulous textured vessels can then be adorned with stitch or other decorative embellishments. Please bring a variety of sewing and knitting yarns, open weave fabric, buttons or beads to add your own personal surface decorations.

Sat 22 Jun | 10am-4pm (inc. 1hr break) | £32 (£25) | Beg/Imp

Stained Glass A 12 week course to learn the techniques of copper foiled (tiffany) stained glass. The course will cover design, glass cutting, grinding,foiling, soldering and finishing with lead came. VA90 | Mon | 1-3pm | £106 (£92) | BegVA91 | Mon | 7-9pm | £106 (£92) | Beg

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Introduction to Jewellery

Cover basic techniques, including solder-ing, saw piercing and filing and learn how to make your own jewellery designs.

JE01 | Mon | 7-9pm | £92 (£79) | BegJE03 | Wed | 7-9pm | £92 (£79) | Beg

Jewellery Workshop

Extend and develop skills whilst working on individual projects. Try processes such as granulation, or casting techniques using wax and resin.

JE04 | Mon | 1-3pm | £8 (£7) or £92 (£79)* | ImpJE06 | Wed | 10am–12.30pm | £107 (£92) | Imp

Jewellery: Open Studio

Great for those who have an existing knowledge of jewellery. Work alone or expand skills with assistance from the Artist Tutor.

JE07 | Wed | 1-3pm | £8 (£7) or £92 (£79)* | Imp

JE93 | Thu | 10am-12.30pm | £9 (£8) or £107 (£92)* | Adv

JE95 | Tue | 6.30-9pm | £9 (£8) or £107 (£92)* | Adv


Contemporary Jewellery

Develop creative ideas and look at design making with a contemporary edge.

JE08 | Thu | 1-3pm | £92 (£79) | Beg/ImpJE09 | Thu | 7-9pm | £92 (£79) | Beg/Imp


Cover basic techniques including soldering, saw piercing and filing.

JE02 | Tue | 1-3.30pm | £107 (£92) | Beg


Cover basic techniques including soldering, saw piercing and filing.

JE97 | Sat 6 & Sun 7 Jul | 10am-4pm (inc. 1hr break) | £55 (£48) | Beg

Introduction to Jewellery for Trade

Explore stages of jewellery production and look at essential processes for developing a piece for trade.

JE92 | Sat 4 & Sun 5 May | 10am-4pm | £55 (£48) | Beg/Imp

Figurative Sculpture

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

SC01 | Tue | 10am–12pm | £117 (£105) | Beg/Imp

SC02 | Tue | 7-9pm | £117 (£105) | Beg/Imp

Sculptural Form: Open Studio

Working directly from a life model, use a variety of materials and techniques to expand ideas and concepts around the human form.

SC03 | Thu | 7-9pm | £117 (£105) | Imp/Adv

SC04 | Thu | 1-3pm | £117 (£105) | Beg

The Writers’ Reading Group WR01

During this course you will select a variety of books and poetry anthologies to discuss and explore, and through set tasks you will be encouraged to think about the writers’ style and subject choice. Books for this course will be purchased independently with advice from your Artist Tutor.

Tue | 7-9pm | £42 (£34) | Beg/Imp

The Writers’ Reading Group meets fort-nightly on the following dates:

16 & 30 Apr14 & 28 May25 Jun & 2 Jul

Inspirations WR99

Explore the visual arts programme at mac birmingham and realise your po-tential to express your creative ideas in words and different visual techniques. Work with visual artist Jo Feldwick and writer Polly Wright to develop different techniques for building creative ideas.

Sun 16 Jun | 10am–4pm (inc. 1hr break) | £26 (£22) | Beg/Imp

Writing Your Travels WR97

Sat 10am – 2pm (inc ½ hour break) | £56 (£50) | All levels

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Bring along your travel stories and wanderlust for this short course using travel as a springboard for writing poems, short stories from real-life experiences, feature articles and for writing a travel journal. (No previous experience required).

Transformations VA92 Taking inspiration from stories such as folk tales and myths, use a variety of visual art and writing processes to develop your ideas and create your personal interpretation of a story. This could be in visual art, writing, or a combination of both – wherever inspiration takes you.

Mon | 7-9pm | £86 (£72) | All Levels

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Devise, Improvise, Perform PE02

Develop new performance skills, have fun, build confidence and meet new people in the adult theatre workshop.

Wed | 6.30-8pm | £78 (£68) | Beg

Stand Up Comedy PE03

Develop your own stand–up act with the option to perform before a paying audience. No previous experience required, just an open mind and sense of humour.

Mon | 7-9pm | £80 (£68) | Beg

Sing Up

This course will help you to find your voice and project it with confidence. You may feel you can’t sing or you may be an established singer who wants to improve or gain confidence. No former musical knowledge is required.

Sing Up PE04Mon | 5.30-7pm | £78 (£68) | BegDuration: 6 Weeks | Start: Mon 15 Apr

Sing Up + PE91Mon | 7.15-9pm | £78 (£68) | Imp/AdvDuration: 6 Weeks | Start: Mon 15 Apr

Voice Technique for Performers PE05

Designed for singers and actors this course will provide you with technical advice and practical exercises helping you to acquire a free, flexible and responsive voice.

Tue | 7-8.30pm | £78 (£68) | Beg/Imp

The Songwriting Circle

The Songwriting Circle MU01Mon | 7.30–9.30pm | £77 (£66) | All Levels

The Songwriting Circle MU02Wed | 7.30–9.30pm | £77 (£66) | All Levels

Dhol Drum MU03

The dhol drum is a large Indian drum played with sticks. Learn basic techniques and rhythms, and develop to a performance level.

Tue | 6.30–7.30pm | £86 (£75) | Beg

Tabla

Originating from Northern India the tabla consists of two drums, treble and bass. Learn basic strokes, rhythm and speed control.

MU04 | Tue | 7.30–8.30pm | £86 (£75) | Beg/Imp

MU05 | Wed | 7–8pm | £86 (£75) | Beg/Imp

Group Guitar MU06

Learn how to play the guitar from scratch in this exciting course for beginners.

Wed | 6.30–7.30pm | £77 (£66) | Beg

Individual Music Sessions30 min sessions are tailored to suit the individual.

Play Drums

This course will develop technique and coordination, whether you are an absolute beginner or simply looking to improve your skills.

MU07 | Wed | 5-7.30pm | £132 (£118) | All Levels

MU08 | Thu | 5-7.30pm | £132 (£118) | All Levels

Play Guitar

Learn the basics or develop your skills and knowledge further while playing in a style of your choosing.

MU09 | Wed | 7.30-9.30pm | £132 (£118) | All Levels

MU99 | Wed | 5.30-6.30pm | £132 (£118) | All Levels

MU10 | Sun | 3.30-7.30pm |£132 (£118) | All Levels

Play Violin MU11

This course covers violin technique, reading and writing music, performance skills and aural training. Participants will be given the opportunity to take exams, if appropriate, and be expected to practise outside the lesson.

Tue | 5-8pm | £132 (£118) | All Levels

Play Piano

With an emphasis on inspiration and motivation, these sessions will focus on developing new skills and learning keyboard techniques.

MU12 | Tue | 4-8pm | £132 (£118) | All Levels

MU13 | Thu | 4-8pm | £132 (£118) | All Levels

Musicianship & Improvisation MU15

Explore effective practice and overall mu-sicianship in different popular genres such as jazz, blues and rock. These individual sessions will concentrate on the individual with an opportunity to try out some work in a group session towards the end of the term.

Thu | 7-9pm | £120 (£108) | Imp/Adv

Note: This is not instrumental tuition. Learners need to be committed to regular practice and bring the instrument they play with them.


Each course runs over 12 weeks and includes a break for half term unless otherwise stated.Half Term runs from Mon 27 May - Sun 2 Jun.


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"

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Flamenco Level 1 DA01

Concentrate on simpler forms of flamenco dance such as tangos, rumbas and fandangos.

Mon | 8.30-9.30pm | £77 (£66) | Beg

Flamenco Level 2 DA02

Build up a repertoire of dance, which will include more complicated forms of the dance such as bulerias, alegrias and soleá.

Mon | 7.30-8.30pm | £77 (£66) | Imp

Jazz Dance DA03

Exploring both classical jazz and street dance techniques this course is fun and energetic.

Mon | 7.45-8.45pm | £7 (£6) or £77 (£66)* | Beg/Imp

Tap Dance Level 1 DA04

Learn basic tap movements and exercises that strengthen ankles, knees and hips.

Wed | 7-8pm | £77 (£66) | Beg/Imp

Tap Dance Level 2 DA10

Develop your skills further and expand your tap dance skills.

Wed | 8-9pm | £77 (£66) | Imp

Kathak DA06

Develop skill, ability and an understanding of this richly diverse north Indian dance style. Classes will look to create new dance pieces inspired by other cultural references.

Sat | 1-2pm | £77 (£66) | Beg/Imp

Capoeira DA08

Capoeira is an exciting Brazilian art form comprising martial arts, dance and acrobatics practised to music. This course is a great opportunity to have fun while learning the new skills and the different techniques. Learners will have opportunities to take exams if appropriate.

Sat | 1-2pm | £7 (£6) or £77 (£66)* | Beg/Imp

Contemporary Dance: Infuse DA09

Focusing on momentum, breath and weight this class uses Limon and Release based techniques to strengthen, stretch and get your body moving in an expansive, fun and energetic way.

Mon | 6.30-7.45pm | £7 (£6) or £77 (£66)* | Beg/Imp


In association with Alexander Technique Introductory Course WB01

Through a mixture of talks and practical activities in groups these sessions demonstrate how the principles of the technique can be applied to everyday life.

Mon | 7.15-8.45pm | £77 (£66) | Beg

Alexander Technique A Walker’s Guide WB22 Take part in a mixture of talks and practical activities to demonstrate how the principles of the Alexander technique can be applied to walking.

Sat 22 & Sun 23 Jun | 10am-6pm (inc 45 min for lunch) | £55 (£48) | Beg

Zumba®Party yourself into shape with this exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie burning dance.

WB02 | Mon | 6.15–7.15pm | £5.50 (£4.50) or £60 (£50)* | Beg

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Explore the basics of Tai Chi and increase flexibility and suppleness whilst exercising the muscles. Tai Chi is practised for both its defence training and its health benefits.

WB03 | Wed | 6-7pm | £77 (£66) | BegWB30 | Wed | 7.15-8.15pm | £77 (£66) | Imp/AdvWB20 | Sat | 2.30-4pm | £77 (£66) | Beg

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Tai Chi Fan WB05

Tai Chi Fan is a unique routine that uses music and fans to practise Tai Chi movements. The routines are easy to learn and offers graceful exercise that enhances co-ordination and provides a good workout.

Fri | 7.30-9pm | £77 (£66) | Beg

Note: For Tai Chi Fan you are required to bring your own fan. Please consult with your tutor for advice.

Pilates WB08

Pilates combines strength, stretching, breathing and balance to focus upon developing flexibility and posture whilst supporting the spinal column.

Thu | 6-7pm | £7 (£6) or £77 (£66)* | All Levels

Gentle Hatha Yoga WB09

An introduction to Hatha Yoga for complete beginners, this course introduces a range of key postures, followed by seated breathing awareness practice and guided relaxation.

Wed | 11am-12.30pm | £7 (£6) or £77 (£66)* | Beg

Hatha Yoga

Practise and explore meditation, develop asana practice (postures) and utilise pranayamas (breathing exercise).

WB10 | Tue | 7-8.30pm | £77 (£66) | Beg/ImpWB11 | Thu | 1-2.30pm | £77 (£66) | Beg/ImpWB12 | Thu | 10-11.30am | £77 (£66) |Beg/ImpWB13 | Thu | 7-8.30pm | £7 (£6) or £77 (£66)* | Beg/Imp

Pranayama Yoga WB14

Through gentle stretches, relaxation techniques and breathing exercises master the art of relaxation, releasing tension from the body and calming the mind.

Tue | 8-9.30pm | £77 (£66) | All Levels

Tai Chi Qi Gong

Through a low-impact mind-body series of movements you will learn relaxation techniques to keep fit and improve your wellbeing.

WB04 | Fri | 10-11.30am | £77 (£66) | Imp/AdvWB99 | Fri | 6-7.30pm | £77 (£66) | BegWB96 | Fri | 11:30 - 1pm | £77 (£66) | Beg

Astanga Yoga

Seen as a meditation through movement, Astanga yoga is a great cardiovascular ex-ercise that builds strength, flexibility, stamina and body tone.

WB15 | Thu | 5.30–7pm | £77 (£66) | All LevelsWB16 | Fri | 6.30–8pm | £77 (£66) | All Levels

Iyengar Yoga WB17

Accessible to anyone, with regular practice, Iyengar Yoga increases suppleness, strength and stamina, improves posture and concentration and quietens the mind to promote well-being.

Fri | 6-7.30pm | £7 (£6) or £77 (£66)* | Beg

Dynamic Power Yoga WB19

An invigorating programme that draws on athletic Astanga and Sivananda styles of yoga. A dynamic class that is demanding but safe for all levels.

Thu | 7-8.30pm | £7 (£6) or £77 (£66)* | All Levels

Understanding Your Apple Mac DM17

Learn the basics and get to grips with basic Apple Mac, software and applications.

Mon | 1.15-3.15pm | £50 (£44) | Beg Duration: 6 Weeks | Start Date: Mon 15 Apr

Exposures Evening Photography DM97

Explore everything photography, from camera phones to DSLRs, lighting and composition, editing and post-production, building a portfolio, photo book making, introduction to free book making software (blurb.co.uk) and sharing images via social media.

Mon | 8-9.30pm | £99 (£85) | Beg/ImpDuration: 12 weeks | Start Date: Mon 15 Apr

Exposure I: Digital Photography DM01

Learn basic controls and techniques common to all types of digital cameras.

Mon | 3.30–5.30pm | £50 (£44) | BegDuration: 6 Weeks | Start Date: Mon 15 Apr

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Develop your technical, creative and visual skills via practical assignments, whilst widening your general understanding of the photographic medium.

Mon | 3.30-5.30pm | £50 (£44) | ImpDuration: 6 weeks | Start Date: Mon 3 Jun

Note: Please bring along your digitalcamera, regardless of format or type.

Introduction to Film Editing with Apple Mac DM14

An introduction to the basics of editing movies using iMovie for Mac.

Tue | 6-7pm | £25 (£22) | Beg Duration: 6 Weeks | Start Date: Tue 16 Apr

Film Editing with Apple Mac 2 DM20

Equip yourself with the skills required to create professional, good quality movies, using Final Cut Express, enabling you to work using your own footage or to use a set project.

Tue | 6-7pm | £25 (£22) | ImpDuration: 6 Weeks | Start Date: Tue 4 Jun

Introduction to Music Technology with Apple Mac DM05

Create your own sounds from scratch, source samples, produce effects and bring your music to life with use of software automation.

Tue | 7.15-9.15pm | £50 (£44) | BegDuration: 6 Weeks | Start Date: Tue 16 Apr

Music Technology with Apple Mac 2 DM06

Look at audio production in more depth while gaining an insight into advanced audio editing, midi programming and automation, and delve a little further into the mix and mastering process.

Tue | 7.15-9.15pm | £50 (£44) | ImpDuration: 6 Weeks | Start Date: Tue 4 Jun

Computers: The Basics DM15

This course enables you to get the most out of using your computers, for both business and leisure.

Wed | 3-5pm | £47 (£40) | Beg Duration: 6 Weeks | Start Date: Wed 17 Apr

How to use the World Wide Web DM16

This course enables you to us the web and internet effectively, from shopping to blog-ging to social networking.

Wed | 3-5pm | £47 (£40) | Beg Duration: 6 Weeks | Start Date: Wed 5 Jun

Introduction to Photoshop Skills with Apple Mac DM08

Learn all about creating designs and how to edit images.

Thu | 5-7pm | £50 (£44) | BegDuration: 6 Weeks | Start Date: Thu 18 Apr

Photoshop Skills 2 – Photoshop for Designers and Photographers DM09

In these sessions you will edit photographs to change the exposure, add creative focus, use air brush effects and renew old or damaged photos.

Thu | 5-7pm | £50 (£44) | ImpDuration: 6 Weeks | Start Date: Thu 6 Jun

Introduction to Web Design with Apple Mac DM03

Use web applications and creatively incorporate sound, video, images, text and even animation to a finished website.

Thu | 7.15-9.15pm | £50 (£44) | BegDuration: 6 Weeks | Start Date: Thu 18 Apr

Web Design 2 DM99

Develop your skills in using web applications with Apple Mac and creatively incorporate sound, video, images, text and animation to a finished website.

Thu | 7.15–9.15pm | £50 (£44) | ImpDuration: 6 Weeks | Start Date: Thu 6 Jun

Talk Film DM11

Led by Bafta Award-winning filmmaker Michael Clifford, this course looks at all the workings of cinema. All classes will be accompanied by screenings of key films from the past and present.

Includes access to one mac cinema screening per term

Thu | 6.30-9.30pm | £107 (£92) | Beg/Imp

Short Takes: The Art of Short FilmMaking DM10

Learn the techniques of film making and develop your own ideas, whilst receiving input from Bafta Award-winner Michael Clifford. All aspects of the process arecovered, from an idea on the page, to camera work and editing.

Wed | 7.30-9.30pm | £99 (£85) | Beg/ImpDuration: 12 Weeks | Start Date: Wed 17 Apr

Note: Attendees should have their own equipment. A domestic video camera and computer are fine.

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Unlock your creative imagination and explore a wide variety of drama techniques including improvisation, clowning and puppetry. Each performer will learn to work as a group, find new ways to express themselves physically and vocally, and create a performance to share.

Sat | 10-11.30am | £66 | 5-9yrs | Beg

Pottery Club CH06

Explore the world of clay; learn all about different hand-building techniques and imaginative ways to decorate what’s made.

Sat | 10am–12pm | £76 | 6-12yrs | All Levels Start Date: 27 Apr

Art Explorers CH07

Students have the opportunity to experiment and have fun with a range of different painting and drawing techniques through a range of activities. The session’s aim is to encourage children to develop their skills and produce an exciting piece of artwork to take home.

Sat | 10am–12pm | £76 | 6-12yrs | BegStart Date: 27 Apr

SmART! CH08

With plenty of support and encouragement, take the opportunity to experiment with a wide range of 2D and 3D materials in a fun and friendly studio. You could choose to make a mosaic, clay lantern, or a decorative door plaque.

Sat | 10-11.30am | £66 | 4-7yrs | Beg

Capoeira for Children CH11

Capoeira is an exciting Brazilian art form comprising martial arts, dance and acrobatics practised to music. This course is a great opportunity to learn new skills and techniques. There will be an opportunity to take exams if appropriate.

Sat | 11am-12pm | £55 | 6-12yrs | Beg/ImpStart Date: 27 Apr

Dance Mash Up CH13

A fast-paced class incorporating street, freestyle, jazz and contemporary styles to popular music.

Mon | 5.15-6.15pm | £55 | 6-12yrs | Beg/Imp

Twinkle Toes

Covering the early foundations of ballet technique and working to develop co-ordination, musicality and creative expression, the class will allow children to experience the first steps of ballet and will finish with a sharing for parents.

Twinkle Toes First Steps Creative Ballet CH15Sun | 10-11am | £55 | 3-5yrs | Beg/Imp

Twinkle Toes Next Steps Creative Ballet CH16Sun | 12-1pm | £55 | 6-8yrs | Beg/Imp

Musical Theatre CH18

Develop and combine singing, dancing and movement skills and apply them into a musical theatre performance which will be showcased in a public sharing at mac.

Tue | 4.30-6pm | £66 | 6-12yrs | All Levels Start Date: 23 Apr

Families

Guitar Together FA01

This course offers a progressive look at playing, focusing on different musical notation and how to approach learning together. The aim will be to use an instrument as a bonding experience for both parent and child to learn, practise and play together.

Sun | 2.30-3.30pm | £112 (£76 for additional child/adult) | 6yrs + plus accompanying adult | All Levels

Family Pottery FA02

Explore the world of clay together, learning all about the different hand-building techniques and exciting ways to decorate your clay work.

Sat | 12.30-2.30pm | £125 (£65 for additional child/adult) | 6-12yrs plus accompanying adult | All LevelsStart Date: 27 Apr



Please see www.macarts.co.uk for details. Date for your diary.Tues 2 Apr - Start Easter Courses.

Also look out for programme of Summer Holiday courses. Onsale from Mon 8 April.

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Baby and Toddler Art Group

Come and explore a mixture of art techniques and sound with your babies and toddlers. Together we will mix art and play to discover and create in a stimulating and friendly environment.

FA03 | Mon | 11-11.45am | £6 (£4.50 for additional child/adult) | 2mth-2yrs plus accompanying adult | All Levels

FA04 | Sat | 2-2.45pm | £6 (£4.50 for additional child/adult) | 2mth-2yrs plus accompanying adult | All Levels

Mothers and Daughters: Creative Indian Dance FA05

Together develop skill, posture and confidence as you combine and learn techniques from Indian classic Kathak, folk, contemporary and urban style, all set to modern Indian fusions.

Sat | 12-1pm | £95 (£40 for additional child/adult) | 4+ | Beg/Imp

Family Creative Dance FA98

Take time out to be creative and active with your child dancing together in a fun exploration of how the body can move on it’s own, with a partner and with plenty of props.

Sun | 11am-12pm | £8 (£5) or £88 (£55 for additional child/adult)* | 6mth-3yrs plus accompanying adult | All Levels

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Arts Award at mac: Visual Arts (Bronze or Silver) YP100

Using your heroes as an inspiration explore a series of exciting projects using drawing and painting techniques.

Thu | 4.30-6.30pm | £80 | 12-17yrs | All Levels

Arts Award at mac: Drama (Bronze or Silver) YP97

Have fun and be creative, exploring theatre both in performance and production.

Sat | 1.30-3.30pm | £80 | 12-17yrs | All Levels

Arts Award at mac: Photography, Film and Social Media (Bronze or Silver) YP101

Through a series of projects explore photography, film and social media.

Mon | 6-7.45pm | £80 | 12-17yrs | All Levels

We also offer:Free exhibitionsDiscounted group ticketsStaff interviews for Gold Arts AwardsVenue and exhibition tours to Arts Awards YoungPeople and advisors

For more information about how mac birmingham can support you during Arts Awards please contact:

[email protected] www.artswards.org.uk/centre/welcomemap

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Devise, Improvise, Perform YP02

Ever wondered what acting and being onstage is like? This workshop will give you an opportunity to be creative, develop new performance skills, have fun and build confidence.

Sat | 11.30am-1pm | £66 | 10-13yrs| Beg

The Art of Computer Games and Animation YP04

Take a creative step into animation and gaming where, alongside traditional skills, you will develop ideas and create your own virtual characters.

Sat | 10am-12pm | £85 | 11-17yrs | All Levels

Animation in Action YP11

Learn animation techniques and take your 2D and 3D characters, images, drawings and models to create your own short films and cartoons.

Sat | 12.15-2.15pm | £85 | 11-17yrs | Imp

Musical Theatre YP08

Develop and combine singing, dancing and movement skills and apply them into a musical theatre performance which will be showcased in a public sharing at mac.

Tue | 6-8pm | £80 | 13-17yrs | All Levels

R.A.F.T - Reel Access: Film & Technology, Film & Theatre, Film and TV YP07

If you’re aged 13–19 with a passion for film, drama and technology then RAFT could be for you. The group is always open to new members and weekly sessions in term–time lead to a short film or piece of media.

Join R.A.F.T to develop new skills in filmmaking and acting for screen and to pursue your own exciting, creative ideas.

“The subject matter and treatment was deeply felt – a product of a group of young people responding powerfully to their school environment and making a film that contained real drama – and just as important – real compassion.”

Bourne Ultimatum Director Paul Greengrass on R.A.F.T’s First Light nominated film Problems.

Wed | 6-8pm | £85 | 13-19yrs | All Levels

Connected Development

We have a fantastic season of theatre, visual art, dance, film, spoken word and music from a range of exciting companies from across the UK and beyond. Surrounding the programme there is a range of fantastic workshop and engagement activities on offer from most visiting companies and artists across the season and designed for young people from schools, colleges, universities and community groups. For more information contact our Next Generation Producer, Dan Whitehouse on 0121 446 3225 or email [email protected]

Gallery Tours and Talks

Join mac birmingham’s exhibition and education staff as they take you on a guided tour of the main gallery exhibitions and talk you through the background and context of the work.

Group Prices for a 1 hour tour and talk from £30

Tours and talks with the artists are available on request.

Combined workshops and tours available from £130.

Theatre and Performance Talks and Discussions

Throughout the season there will be a range of post-show and pre-show discussions available for you to meet the companies and artists and be involved in discussions about their work. Post–shows are usually included in the ticket price however pre-show tailored discussions are also available on request. Group Prices for a 1 hour discussion or talk from £30.

Reel Access and Film at mac birmingham

mac birmingham in partnership with local community film organisation Reel Access offer a range of film and media based workshops and creative opportunities which are inspired by our fantastic cinema programme. From animation workshops to film challenges, to private screenings of your work in our fantastic cinema, there are a range of opportunities available on request. Group Prices for a 2 hour workshop from £100

Activities will mostly take place at mac birmingham but can be delivered at your organisation / venue on request. To find out more about any of these opportunities and programmes please contact [email protected].

Artist Pass

Make mac birmingham your creative destination with our flexible Artist Pass scheme offering affordable access to our Dance, Music and Visual Arts and Design studios. For more information please visit www.macarts.co.uk.

IdeasTap

As an official partner of IdeasTap we continue to help young, creative people at the start of their careers. IdeasTap is a charitable organisation with free membership and resources including showcasing opportunities, workshops, funding, mentoring and advice. As part of the partnership we will be developing a range of exciting opportunities, briefs and spa sessions across the season.

For more information and to keep updated please sign up now at:

www.ideastap.com

Learning & Participation Summer 2013

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