Between 2014 and 2016, Curious Projects offered a curated programme of courses and workshops in art, lens-based media and humanities. Our tutors were cherry-picked professionals, experts in their fields, who are enthusiastic about passing on their skills and knowledge.

CURIOUS SCHOOL

LENS-BASED MEDIA

1 day workshop

Be inspired by the unpredictable nature of instant analogue photography. Whether you are new to Polaroid or have fond memories of its heyday, join award-winning Polaroid photographer Rhiannon Adam for this one day workshop. You will explore various creative manipulations of both Polaroid and Impossible Project films and learn the skills needed to create one-off pieces of work using the 'emulsion lift' technique. You will find out about different types of cameras and film – whether vintage or produced today.

 

CURIOUS SCHOOL

ART

1 day workshop

HUMANITIES

3 day course

Join us as we take you on a journey that will deepen your knowledge and understanding of contemporary visual culture. Over three days, this course will provide an overview of postmodern art in its historical and cultural context. We will look at defining artworks, the evolution of key ideas and influential artists. The course will be taught through lectures as well as some short readings and group discussions. No prior knowledge required.

CURIOUS SCHOOL

LENS-BASED MEDIA

3 day workshop

On this course you will experience the joys and challenges of stop-motion animation.

We will look at storyboarding and scriptwriting as well as model- and set-building and the rich possibilities of a mixed-media approach to independent animation.

We will also be exploring software, camera equipment and lighting, which together with lots of hands-on practice, will equip you with the knowledge and skills to set up your own low-budget animation practice at home or in your own studio

CURIOUS SCHOOL

ART

3 day course

On this course you will learn the traditional skills required to draw the human figure convincingly and expressively – with a digital twist. Stuart Elliot has developed a series of vividly detailed, anatomically-correct 3D digital models which he uses as a teaching tool alongside the life model. This is a taught, structured course, which will develop your understanding of the anatomical structure of the body. Suitable for complete beginners, artists and those working in animation & character design, fashion, illustration – or anyone wishing to enter these fields.