FDAD Alumni: Research and Development Course with Caroline Wendling

Ref: SLW31697

Location: West Dean
£420
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About this course

These three days are for students who have completed the FDAD programme to support momentum in their practice, providing time, space and resources to begin a new project, or develop an existing one, supported by both tutor and peers.

Course Description

Caroline Wendling is a successful artist and senior tutor, experienced in responding to students’ needs across different disciplines and in supporting the development of individual practice. 

During the first evening each artist will share their work and intention for the study period with the group (up to four minutes each). This can include up to three images or objects, sketchbook pages, an ‘in-progress’ piece, another artist’s work or found object.

Day One
Caroline will offer a short series of drawing exercises to get started using what you brought with you as a stimulus. This day is for independent practice supported by tutorials and technique demonstrations as required. 

Day two
Facilitated and supportive group critiques at the start of the day followed by independent practice. One-to-one tutorials.

Day three
Time will be given for more in depth development and the making of works. Towards the end of the day students will gather to show and discuss their works and working methods during the course. Has the intention been achieved?  Have your ideas changed? Was the making successful? What have you learned?  What would you change if anything? What could be done next? 

What you will gain:
Work at your own pace, on your own ideas, with expert support.
Research and development skills.
New directions or development of existing work.
Inspiration through exchange of ideas working alongside peers. 
Time and space to work in a studio away from the distractions of daily life.

This course takes place in the Carrington Studio, near the full-time fine art studios. 

Timetable

Arrival Day - this is the first date listed above

Courses start early evening. Residential students to arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm.

6.45pm: Welcome, followed by dinner (included).

8 - 9pm: First teaching session, attendance is essential.

Daily timetable

Classes 9.15 - 5pm, lunch is included.

From 6.30pm: Dinner (included for residential students).

Evening working - students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with their tutor's permission and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.

Last day

Classes 9.15am - 3pm, lunch is included.

Residential students are to vacate their rooms by 10am please.

(This timetable is for courses of more than one day in length. The tutor may make slight variations)

Course Materials

What students need to bring

Bring preferred materials and equipment.

Tutors

Caroline Wendling Tutor at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation

Caroline Wendling

Core Team Tutor - Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
Short Course Tutor

Caroline Wendling's work explores ideas of place and belonging through layered projects that draw on history and explore local myths, inviting re-imagings of sites. She takes her audience on a physical, sensory and emotional journey leaving them with a poetic encounter and a story to tell.

Accommodation

Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.

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