1 Sketchbook courses in Birmingham

Watercolour for All 4 week Online Course Monday Morning Via Zoom

Watercolour Techniques for All - 4 week Online Course Tuesday Evenings Via Zoom

Sketchbooks are for more than just sketching! In this series of workshops, we’ll explore ways of using a sketchbook to experiment, research, and develop your own creative ideas, leading you towards developing your own unique body of work. Incorporating drawing, painting, collage, writing, and crafting, this workshop will get you trying new things in a small, welcoming group all summer long. During the live Zoom sessions, we'll try out specific ways of using your sketchbook to develop creative ideas. You'll also have a chance to share what you've been working on, and be inspired by the work of others (sharing is encouraged but always completely optional). In between live sessions, we’ll fill our sketchbooks up with writing and images prompted by a series of creative assignments which will have us out exploring the natural and built environment (although many of them can also be completed from the comfort of home). Each participant will be encouraged to deepen their explorations in whatever direction interests them most - be it a series of written reflections, sketches, collages, photographs, mixed-media pieces, or a unique, personal combination of all these. This small-group course includes six live sessions (via Zoom) with Julie, and ‘homework assignments’ for participants to complete in between live sessions. There will be an optional Facebook group for participants to stay connected and share their creations with each other between sessions. You are welcome to join in from any place in the world. The group will be kept small to ensure plenty of opportunities for interaction, sharing, and feedback.

This course is for anyone who has uttered the words ‘I can’t draw!’ Over four weeks, we’ll prove that wrong, together. Join artist Julie Galante for this series of live online workshops delivered via Zoom to a small, interactive, welcoming group.

Drawing for Beginners - 8 week online course (to your inbox)

Learn drawing live online in a small welcoming group, using the cities of the world for inspiration.

Create an eye-catching A6 journal with a leather/pleather cover and decorative exposed binding. This 48 page book makes for a great personal project or gift, with options to add decorative papers, a nifty fastening and page divider. Cass will take you through the process step-by-step with this online workshop.

Online bookbinding and sketching course hosted exclusively by The Arienas Collective and run by local artists Cass Barron of Bookbinding with Cass, and Mark Kirkham, the Edinburgh Sketcher

An online Training Room for Teachers of GCSE & A Level Textiles for both Art & Design and D&T.

Learn to create projects with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign with our graphic design course Looking to become a highly skilled graphic designer? Do you want to grow professionally, learn key computer graphics skills and work on your own creative projects? This graphic design course has it all. Gain the skills to create ads, posters, covers, web graphics, corporate visual identity and more! Get your first clients, make a name for yourself and learn the secrets of Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Indesign – the best graphic design programs. This training is for you if you had very little or just some exposure to professional design and want to improve your skills significantly. We provide an in-depth training on how to apply the latest computer graphics techniques to your projects. If you are looking to learn comprehensive graphic design skills in one course, you’re in the right place! Start today and learn from the best industry experts. Follow their steps and tips to get a head start in graphic design. Complete the graphic design course pressure free and go at your own pace. Inside the course, you’ll find extensive knowledge with master examples, as well as practice exercises, assignments and tests prepared by a professional computer graphic designer. You will learn: All the basics of modern graphic design How to deal with clients and work successfully in the industry Everything about designing in Adobe programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign) And so much more, including receiving a full certificate upon completing the course. Join the graphic design course and get the benefits: Learning from a professional instructor24/7 access from any devicePractical exercisesTests, quizzes and recapsCertificate of completionExtra materials and downloadable bonuses100% satisfaction guarantee Your Singing Instructor: Bart Carpenter An industry leading graphic designer A respected computer graphic designer and trainer with over 15 years of experience will lead you through this unique course. Your instructor Bart works as a graphic designer and freelancer for many prestigious clients and global brands, such as Kellogg’s. He is a specialist in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign and will share his knowledge with you. Our graphic design course expert is passionate about creating high-quality graphic materials through creativity and close collaboration with his clients. He will give you the top tricks and tips on Adobe graphic programmes. His enthusiasm for design is contagious and you can be sure you will complete the course feeling motivated and ready to start on your own designs and projects. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn with one of the industry leaders in graphic design. Overview of the course:   Detailed video presentations 1. Foundations of good graphic design Selection of compositional elements, use and function of lines, importance and role of shapes, selection and character of text, colors and their role in design, techniques of shaping the visual hierarchy, classical principles of composition, examples of graphic design masters, working with clients, final recipient and his influence on the project. 2. Graphic designer tools Choices and functions of sketchbook, computer, monitor, graphics tablet, overview of professional software, use of specific programs, color composition tools, font sources, theme, sources of inspiration, patterns and supporting materials. 3. Computer Graphic Designer – working with clients Types of orders and brief for a graphic designer, client vs. recipient of the project, UX, business aspects of the graphic designer work.   Training videos 1. Job and layout planning Determining the purpose and format of the project, determining the client’s audience and their needs, most popular raster and vector programs, using a graphic design program, using a color palette, collecting source materials, layouts and inspirations, design concept. 2. Creating graphics in Photoshop Graphics editing, layers, vector graphics in Adobe Photoshop, smart objects, color correction, using Adobe Color tools, typography, retouch and photomontage. 3. Creating graphics in Illustrator Applying lines and shapes, working with objects, scaling, working with color, color models, typography, characters, saving and exporting compositions, preparing for print. 4. Working in Indesign   Tests 1. Graphic design knowledge test 2. Photoshop knowledge test 3. Illustrator knowledge test 4. Indesign knowledge test 5. Final Exam Final test Summary of acquired knowledge   Exercises 1. Project start and preparation phase 2. Raster design 3. Vector design 4. Design for publication   Bonus Materials Project brief – template Color Guide Thematic combinations (themes) Layout templates Compendium of image formats Sources of help and resources for graphic designers Experience Beginner-IntermediateLanguage English, German, French, Polish, Portuguese A letter from your expert instructor: This course fits perfectly with current trends in design, has all the latest information You need and is prepared in 100% practical manner. In a short time You will acquire knowledge that covers all the stages of a computer graphic design, from actively seeking an assignment to completing the project in digital or print-ready form.The tools presented in this course are the most popular apps used in advertising agencies and by freelancers around the world. For that reason, the participant can easily start working on graphic design projects, meet all the industry standards and satisfy even the most demanding clients.I highly recommend this course because it can be the beginning of a wonderful and rewarding adventure in graphic design.Bart Carpenter