ArtyBird offers an expanding range of Level 1, 2 and 3 qualifications. New awards are in the process of being added all of the time. To find out more about courses and workshops you can download a PDF document for each one containing a content outline, together with fees and equipment requirements. Within the PDF you will also find terms and conditions and an application form.
Current awards include:
7823 Level 2 Artist in Residence
7722 Level 1 Drawing and Painting
7822 Level 2 Drawing and Painting
7722 Level 1 Felt Making
Artist in Residence
City & Guilds
7823-19 Level 2 Certificate
Artist in Residence
120 Guided Learning Hours
Location of course: online
The 7823 Artist in Residence qualification was designed by Deborah Bird of ArtyBird and accredited for International use by City & Guilds in 2005.
The award consists of seven flexible projects designed to document and build 'artist in residence' activity, including 5 proposals and two 'live' projects.
Projects can include the following type of activity - demonstration, workshop, field trip, artist talk, a body of location-based work (permanent or temporary).
In order to successfully participate it would be expected that students have some experience within the field of 'arts'. The online award provides guidance on how to professionally plan and document artist in residence activity. It does not measure artistic ability.
ArtyBird will provide one-to-one advice, support, feedback and mentoring through the whole process of planning, performing and documentation of projects.
Once you have achieved your award, you can market yourself on our ArtyBird Artist in Residence database facility. This will provide schools and educational establishments with access to a database of registered Artist in Residence professionals.
Online fees £500
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Drawing and Painting
Two online Drawing and Painting courses are available through ArtyBird; exclusively developed and delivered by Peter Stanyer. In each course five fundamental artistic functions are introduced and explored in progressive depth. They are
City & Guilds
7722-22 Level 1 Certificate
Drawing and Painting
30 Guided Learning Hours
Location of courses: online
An introduction to Drawing and Painting
This introduction is designed for beginners and for those who wish to learn more about the basics of drawing and painting. The course comprises of 30 guided learning hours in total and is presented as a progression of assignments. These assignments give clear step-by-step instructions leading to an effective way of understanding, and realising the practice. It will enable you to choose a clear pathway for your own visual development. The curriculum will cover the basic requirements in a traditional and experimental way. Consequently you will develop a visual literacy enabling you to communicate through the act of drawing and painting observations, perceptions, ideas, and expressive notions.
Course fees £299
City & Guilds
7822-58 Level 2 Certificate
Drawing and Painting
120 Guided Learning Hours
This course is a complete guide for beginners and for those who wish to learn more about the fundamentals of drawing and painting. It is an extension of the City & Guilds introduction to Drawing and Painting 7722. The aims of this option are to build on, and improve on the student's knowledge further developing and honing their visual skills. The objectives are to give the student the self-assurance, and confidence to embark on and establish themselves as artists in their own right.
Course fees £599.00
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Felt Making
City & Guilds
7722-15 Level 1 Certificate
Felt Making
30 Guided Learning Hours
Location of courses: Online and attended at Carnforth, Lancashire
This is an introduction to feltmaking for the beginner or a textile student wishing to extend their skills base.
It concentrates on developing good feltmaking skills through a range of samples and exercises that builds into a reference file.
The assignments include:
How to make felt using a variety of wools and techniques.
Simple design considerations, such as colour, shape, line and texture
Working with texture using a range of fibres.
A simple 3D piece using a resist.
This course will be offered as a one-week summer school in Carnforth or as an on-line course, introduced January 2008
For more information about this course and other visit the website of our Carnforth centre.
Course Fees £275