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
Levels 1, 2 & 3 Felt Making
Artist in Residence Course
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. The course does not measure artistic ability it simply nurtures it.
ArtyBird will provide one-to-one advice, support, feedback and mentoring through the whole process of planning, performing and documentation of projects.
To download more information about the Artist in Residence qualification - click here
Course Fee £600
Drawing and Painting Courses
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 £248
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
To find out more about Peter Stanyers Drawing and painting courses
Download more information about these courses
Felt Making Courses
City & Guilds
7722 Level 1
7822 Level 2
7922 Level 3
Location of courses: Online and attended at Carnforth, Lancashire
ArtyBirdCarnforth, School for Art and Textiles offers a range of City & Guilds courses. One of their specialist areas is felt making with Kate Horner, an international tutor and felter. Kate has designed a range of 4 courses taking the absolute beginner through to a professional maker. The strengths of the courses come from:
Kate’s skills and talents as a felt maker. She obtained her Masters in Art in 1998; see her work in the electronic portfolio.
Kate’s knowledge and understanding of the design elements and the way she weaves this into the courses; so that you learn how to create beautiful felt as well as practical felt.
Kate’s commitment to teaching, for which she has won awards. She has prepared detailed handouts full of colour images and notes for each assignment. The on-line students receive a DVD full of power point presentations that bring the tutor to your computer. Student feedback has been about how easy Kate makes it for students to fullfill City & Guilds requirements by making them a living part of each assignment. This comes from Kate’s total commitment to the City & Guilds ethos.
Attended Courses
The courses are available from September in Carnforth, Lancashire. Students come for one weekend per month and work together in a lively environment with excellent facilities and equipment. They meet alongside embroidery and fashion students, taught by Rosie Jackson. There is a wonderful sharing of ideas and techniques.
Distance Learning / On-Line Study
The courses are also available for home study as Distance Learning and On-Line. Students all around the world, as well as across the UK have taken up this option.
Summer School
Each year Kate and Rosie offer a variety of courses as weeklong summer schools.For an information click on the following link to open a PDF document
Carnforth Summer School information pack
Look out for details on our website: www.artybirdcarnforth.co.uk
Further Information
You can download more information about each of our courses please click on the following links to open a PDF for each course.
- Level 1 Felt Attended
- Level 1 Felt Distance Learning
- Level 2 Felt Attended
- Level 2 Felt Distance Learning
- Level 3 Certificate Felt Attended
- Level 3 Certificate Felt Distance Learning
- Level 3 Diploma Felt Attended
You can contact kate@artqualifications.co.uk or rosie@artqualifications.co.uk.