Explore Your Creativity Through Assemblage with Steve Howkins

About the adult courses at Phoenix Art SpacePhoenix Art Space provides a mix of high quality courses aimed at practicing or aspiring artists and art lovers. They are suitable for anyone (including beginners unless otherwise stated) who wants to learn new skills from professional artists and would like to meet like minded people in a supportive and creative environment. We usually provide all the basic materials unless stated in the course descriptions. We recommend booking your place early as some popular courses fill up very quickly.All courses are aimed at adults (over 18 years) unless otherwise stated. Course fees are kept as low as possible to encourage everyone to participate in the arts, therefore we do not offer concessionary rates  on any tickets. We are unable to offer discounted rates for other reasons, for instance if you are unable to attend all the sessions, unless the course has already started and has unfilled spaces.We accept payments online by credit or debit card and PayPal. Offline payment options are only available when booking a ticket in person at the Phoenix Art Space front desk during gallery opening hours.We regret we are unable to provide car or bicycle parking facilities (except for students with disabilities).If you have any additional needs please let us know and we will endeavour to accommodate them. We have disabled access on the ground floor where the courses are held, including a ramp and toilet facilities. Please email chloe@phoenixbrighton.org for information.Booking Terms and Conditions:Refunds require 2 weeks notice prior to the start of the course and will involve the deduction of our costs such as transaction fees or bank charges. If less than less than 2 weeks notice is given prior to the course start date we regret that refunds are NOT possible.Courses are aimed at over 18s unless otherwise stated.If a course is cancelled we will endeavour to give as much notice as possible by sending participants an email. It is rare for us to cancel courses but it occasionally happens due to events beyond our control, in that case we refund the payment in full.Please ensure you check your email before a class starts as we or the tutor may be in touch with instructions/advice.Phoenix Arts Association Ltdis a charitable (not-for-profit) arts organisation based in central Brighton.Phoenix Art Space10–14 Waterloo Place Brighton BN2 9NB East Sussex UKTelephone+44 (0)1273 603700https://www.phoenixbrighton.org/Registered Company No 3136932 Registered Charity No 1051551

Phoenix Art Space Adult Course Programme

Take part in this one day course with Steve Howkins and learn the art of Assemblage

Phoenix Art Space

This one day course will provide you with an opportunity to explore your creativity using found or collected objects and materials, and the relationship(s) between them. You will be introduced to the concept of ‘Assemblage’ as an art movement in which you can participate, as well as a method of making art for yourself.Support and assistance will be given in the making of aesthetic decisions regarding the creative process, as well as in the practical skills required to construct small-scale sculptures and objects from a variety of recycled and raw materials.Teaching and learning methods will include visual demonstration and verbal explanation, one to one teaching, group discussions, hands-on guided practical activities, reference to handouts and visual materials.By the end of this course you will have:<ul><li>Had a chance to explore and learn about Assemblage art</li><li>Participated in a session alongside other learners</li><li>Produced your own sculpture or series of sculptures</li><li>Enjoyed yourself!</li></ul>Some materials and sculpture based equipment will be provided but students will need to bring a selection of objects to work with, for example:Clean recyclable materials such as paper, cardboard, plastic containers, plywood and hardboard off-cuts, discarded timber off-cuts, unusual objects, packaging; toys; ‘flotsam and jetsom’ from the beach and any other natural or found objects which have no practical use but which have caught your eye because of their colour, texture, shape, decoration, associations etc. Some of it may be found in skips!For any advice or help with finding these materials please email chloe@phoenixbrighton.org who will pass on your message to the tutor.This course is suitable for all levels from beginners to intermediate. Costs: £80Date: Saturday 22 JuneTimes: 10.00 - 16.00Location: Red RoomMaximum: 6 Having gained a B.A., (Hons) degree in Sculpture at Saint Martins School of Art Steve Howkins subsequently trained as an Art Therapist at Goldsmiths University.He has over 15 years experience of delivering individual and group-based art therapy sessions with a diverse range of client groups within the NHS, as well as leading Staff Training Sessions and Workshops focused on teambuilding and understanding group dynamics.He also has 20 years’ experience of designing and constructing gardens and renovating properties, and has undertaken numerous commissions as a mosaicist, specialising in Gaudi-style garden benches, and working with local schools facilitating workshops with children and young people throughout East Sussex including Brighton &amp; Hove.Steve’s interest in the intersection of form and function also saw him develop an interest in restoring Bauhaus and industrial-style furniture and lighting. More recently he has focused on assemblage as a means of returning to his interest in Sculpture, while also becoming a seasoned sea swimmer and yogi!He is based in Brighton, and works from his studio at Phoenix Art Space, where he exhibits as part of the Open Studios event while also participating in Brighton Open House Festivals.

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