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6 Educators providing Courses in Bristol

Bath Spa University

bath spa university

Bath

"Being creative isn’t just about art, music, drama… although that’s part of it. It’s ingrained in the way we teach. Our ethos. All our students are encouraged to be creative problem-solvers – they are enterprising and innovative." – Professor Sue Rigby, Vice-Chancellor Bath Spa University offers the opportunity to study in some of the most stunning and inspiring spaces in the UK. From foundation and undergraduate degrees to postgraduate study and research, we’re here to nurture your talent during your time at Bath Spa University – and beyond. Our people give Bath Spa its heart. Staff bring passion to their teaching and their areas of expertise, inspiring our students to become thinkers, doers and makers. This, along with our visionary courses and focus on student wellbeing, gives Bath Spa students the skills they need to thrive. We're an accredited Gold Mark Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Gold Mark accredited for outstanding practice logoWe’re proud to have been awarded the Social Enterprise Gold Mark in recognition of our outstanding work as a social enterprise, making Bath Spa the first University in the south west to achieve this standard, and fifth in the whole of the UK. As a social enterprise, we put people, communities and the environment at the heart of our work. Our purpose is to challenge our students and staff to realise their talent and thrive, for their own benefit and for the wider good. By doing this we will think and make the world better. This starts with our students and staff but extends to our local, regional and global community through our teaching and learning, research and partnerships. Find out more about our social enterprise activity. Partner colleges We work with other fantastic colleges and institutions so that you can benefit from an even broader range of courses, diverse facilities, and specialist staff – no matter your field of study. If you choose one of these specialist courses, you'll be based at the partner college and you'll have access to their facilities – as well as Bath Spa facilities such as the Library and the Students' Union.

Bristol Art For All

bristol art for all

Bristol

My name is Amy Powell and I am a catalyst for reconnecting people with their innate creativity. At Bristol Art For All we facilitate friendly, inclusive learning environments where people can explore their creativity. We started in 2015 running an open access drop in face-to-face community art class in Easton in Bristol. From December 2019 to March 2020 sessions moved to Hamilton House in Stokes Croft Bristol and since April 2020 have been online. Online sessions are run in partnership with local charities as well as sessions open to all adults. Current partners include Age UK and St Mungo’s Recovery College. All online sessions are around a theme selected by the participants, who use the art materials and skills they already have to devise their own projects. Support is on hand to give input on what is made. The sessions act as an online art studio with time for making and opportunities to share and get feedback on artwork. Participants are seen as artists first with the acceptance that we are all on our own life journeys. The focus is on creating learning environments where people enjoy the process of making. With this strong foundation people can have the confidence and resilience to develop further skills. This website gives a taste of the work made over the course of Bristol Art For All. Myself and Rosa Hewitt began Bristol Art For All in 2015. In 2017 Rosa went to the University of Hertfordshire to study Art Therapy. She now works in London as an art therapist with children. I continued with the project in Bristol with the support of volunteers, building my knowledge, experience and skills by studying courses in teaching, facilitation, communication and social enterprise. As well as volunteering with Arts and Health organisations including Studio Upstairs, Bristol Art on Prescription, Workers Education Association (WEA), Milestones Expressions programme and St Mungos Recovery College where I currently run their online art class. I love being a catalyst for people to reconnect with their creativity. It is a great privilege to have worked with over 200 people across Bristol and beyond. Some have attended for years others for one session but all have been welcome and encouraged in their art making. I am currently in the process of making Bristol Art For All into an online art school to reach people who would otherwise struggle to access mainstream arts education. I am interested to connect with organisations, which work with clients who would benefit from exploring and developing their creativity with the support of being in a group.