From the summer exhibition
Active Arts, based in Wentworth College, has supported students, staff and members of the University in the production of artwork for over thirty years. Through the provision of studio space, equipment, materials and tutorial support members have acquired practical skills in ceramics, printmaking, life drawing and painting. Interest and ability vary enormously from beginners learning basic principals and techniques to those using the facilities to support work towards formal qualifications and exhibition. The number of members continues to grow and represents a cross section of the University community.
There are three permanent studios, printmaking, painting and ceramics, for use 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Basic materials and equipment are provided and there are demonstrations and workshops to show members how to use the facilities and processes available.
The membership body is a complex mix of abilities and, as such, demonstrations, classes and courses are designed to provide absolute newcomers with the skills and knowledge to make work confidently and safely. At the same time, flexible drop-in workshops accommodate individual plans for members who wish to develop existing skills and knowledge further. Courses and workshops run weekly at set times throughout term and occasional trips and excursion are also scheduled.
| Mondays (starts: 19 Oct) | 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm | *Bootham School - Life Drawing | £3 per session |
| Wednesdays (starts: 21 Oct) | 1 - 3 pm | Wentworth - Ceramics | £3 per session Sign up for a 6-week course - limited places |
| Fridays (starts: 23 Oct) | 4.30 pm - 6.30 pm | Wentworth - Drawing & Painting | Just turn up! |
*Lifedrawing will take place at Bootham School. Maps are available in the art corridor, and students will be required to sign up in the corridor for each session.
Students should keep an eye on the art board in the studios corridor for information about the courses we are running, and we keep in touch with them by email about the dates of lifedrawing classes, which are now held at the Bootham School..
Towards the end of each year Active Arts holds an annual exhibition of members' work and anyone can submit work if they wish. Details are circulated at the beginning of the Summer Term.
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Each studio contains a list of policies that should be reviewed before using the facilities. New members who would like a brief orientation can contact the Tutor in Art to make an appointment.
Contact: Tutors in Art Richard Barnes, and Freya Horsley
Office: Wentworth 026
Email: tutor-in-art@york.ac.uk
Revised 13 October 2009