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The intention of the course will be to look at ways in which collage methods can be used to make something that constructs a space or spaces within a piece of work, creating invented space rather than an ‘illusionistic‘ view. We will explore the idea of a collage being something that can evoke both a feel or an atmosphere, rather than ideas of literal depiction, investigating ways to make something that functions as a self-contained thing in its own right, its existence justified by its own internal ‘visual poetry’.
Working predominantly with paper, painted colour sheets, scissors and glue, you will explore this way of thinking about collage that first emerged with Cubism – ‘The Cubists saw their paintings as constructed objects having their own independent existence, as small, independent worlds, not reflecting the outside world but recreating it in a completely new form’ (John Golding- Cubism, a history and analysis 1907-14, 1959), and you will be encouraged to think about collage in these terms during the course.
The College will provide some cartridge paper and newsprint per student, and some PVA glue and masking tape to share amongst the group.
All necessary equipment will be provided for use on the course.
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).
Daily Timetable
Course teaching 11am–5.15pm
Students arrive 10.30am-11am (coffee optional)
Morning teaching 11am-1pm
Lunch break between 1pm-2pm (lunch is not included)
Afternoon teaching 2pm-5.15pm (15 minute break, 3.30pm–3.45pm)
Teaching finishes 5.15pm
Short courses are open to anyone aged 18 and over. The course fee covers tuition and materials where stated. You will need to bring all other items listed under the ‘Materials to bring’ section.
Coffee and tea are included in the course fee, but you will need to bring lunch with you to eat in the refreshments room. There are also plenty of other local venues to purchase food.
If you have any specific access needs, we will need to know about your access requirements in advance. Please tell us about your needs in confidence by emailing: [email protected] This venue has steps to the front reception, with limited access via a side gate to the ground floor. There is a small lift to higher floors or stairs.
Short course students are required to sign a safety compliance form as part of West Dean Health and Safety regulations.
Please refer to our terms & conditions below.
The information given is accurate at the time of publication. However, West Dean College reserves the right to cancel or amend courses if circumstances require.
Joe Packer studied painting at The RCA. He is a Mentor for Turps Correspondence, and Offsite Hastings courses, and a tutor for Emily Ball at Seawhite. He was awarded The Contemporary British Painting Prize in 2018. He exhibits widely including work in The Towner collection. He is a committee member for Contemporary British Painting.
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