Space For Creativity:Summer School

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Course code: B75G

This 4-day summer school provides creative space and individual tutor support. Suitable for those with significant experience.

when
From 21 Jul 2025 to 24 Jul 2025
Mon Tue Wed Thu 10:00-16:00one week
Date
21 Jul 2025
Time
10:00 to 16:00
Date
22 Jul 2025
Time
10:00 to 16:00
Date
23 Jul 2025
Time
10:00 to 16:00
Date
24 Jul 2025
Time
10:00 to 16:00
Tutor
Laurel Smart
where
Stoke Lodge 

Stoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN


fees
full fee for this course £193.00, concession fee £117.00
who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

<p><span style="font-size:16px">This 4-day course offers feedback and encouragement to experienced artists and experienced learners who would like to progress their acrylic and watercolour painting to the next level. Please contact the tutor to check this course is suitable for you.</span></p>

What can students expect?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Laurel is an experienced tutor who will work with you in relation to your own work and your own objectives. She will encourage and challenge. You will work independently supported by 1:1 advice.</span></p>

Late starters allowed?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">No. There is a group session on Monday that all learners need to attend.</span></p>

Previous experience required?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Yes. You need to be accomplished in your paint medium. You will be expected to work independently at times.</span></p>

What is the progression route?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">This course is a stand-alone course; however, many learners also attend the Space for Creativity weekend workshops. Laurel will get to know your needs and help you develop your practice. If you are building a portfolio for college application Laurel will be able to support you.</span></p>

Are there any extra costs?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Yes. Learners will supply own materials.</span></p>

Work set between sessions?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">N/A</span></p>

What should students bring?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">To the 1st session please bring:</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">· Examples of your work</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">· The painting you want to work on</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">· All materials</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">· Tablecloths for two tables Easels and drawing boards are provided. Speak to Laurel before the start of the course to establish what you will need.</span></p>

Teaching method/style?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Laurel will help you identify what you need to do and will give individual advice. You will receive concentrated 1:1 sessions during the course. You will be encouraged to identify how much support you need. There is also the opportunity to get on with your work uninterrupted, or to receive support and encouragement to get you over a creative hurdle. Laurel will contact you before the summer school to discuss your needs and to ensure she is prepared.</span></p>

Equipment Required

<p><span style="font-size:16px">See list above. In addition</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">· Bring all other materials. Discuss with Laurel before the summer school</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">· Packed lunch</span></p>

Refunds and cancellations

<p>·<span style="font-size:16px"> If we have to cancel your course your fees will be refunded in full. We are unable to reimburse the cost of materials you may have bought for the course.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">· If you cancel your course booking a week (7 days) or more before the start date we will refund your fees minus an admin charge of 20%.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">· If you cancel with less than a week (7 days) before the start date or after the course has started, we will not be able to refund your fees.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">· Transfers will incur a fee of 10% and must be requested 7 days or more before the start of a course unless you are transferring to another course because your original course was cancelled.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">· We are not able to offer refunds due to sickness or ill health. If you are due a refund you must contact the office within 3 months of the course to arrange payment as we do not keep card details. When attending an online course, it is a learner’s responsibility to ensure they have adequate internet access before the start of a course. Refunds will not be given for technical failure of a learner’s home computer or their internet access.</span></p>