For Adults
THROUGH THE LENS OF REALISM (PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE)
4-week course
Saturdays 4, 11, 18 & 25 May
11am - 4pm
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HOW TO BOOK
Unless specified otherwise, booking for all our events is essential. With a regular programme of events for people of all ages, there’s always plenty for you to do at the Barber. To book a place on any of our events, or for further information, please contact education@barber.org.uk or 0121 414 2261. Please note that booking for weekend workshops closes at 4pm on the Friday before.
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For Families
WRITING SUNDAYS
14, 21 & 28 July 11am-12.30pm (Ages 8-12 yrs), 1.30pm - 3pm (Ages 13 upwards)
From star storytelling to perfect poetry, discover new and creative ways of writing!
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Teacher Resource Packs
For self guided tours of KS3, KS4 & KS5 groups
Resource packs to teach your school group about Portraits, Landscapes and Still Life. Available now!
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DRAWING SUNDAYS
14 April, 5 & 26 May, 23 June and 29 September. 11am-12.30pm OR 1.30-3pm.
Learn how to draw all sorts of things - from buildings and cities to African masks - using an exciting mix of techniques and drawing materials!
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COLLEGE VISITS
We welcome college students and groups to the Barber all year round to learn about our collections and history.
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SCHOOL VISITS
Learn a new skill for your group with our specially tailored workshops suitable for all ages.
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SCULPTURE SUNDAYS
7 April & 28 April, 19 May, 16 June, 7 July and 22 September 11am-12.30pm OR 1.30-3pm
Learn how to model, construct, assemble and cast using clay and plaster, just like a real sculptor!
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PAINTING SUNDAYS
21 April, 12 May, 2 & 30 June and 15 September, 11am-12.30pm OR 1.30-3pm
Learn how to paint like the professionals in many different styles, using watercolours and acrylic paint!
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BARBER YOUTH
Aged 15-19 and into art? Join Barber Youth!
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BARBER FINE ART LIBRARY
The library is a specialist research level collection of over 50,000 books, exhibition catalogues and sale catalogues on Western art covering most of the major European schools of painting from the early Renaissance to twenty-first century, the history of collecting, and also some Byzantine art.
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For Families
Summer ‘Drawing Sunday’ Mornings
Sundays throughout August
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For Families
Art School Summer 3-Day Courses
July and August 2013
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For Families
BANK HOLIDAY FAMILY WORKSHOPs
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For Adults
Materials and methods of sculpture
4-week Saturday course
Saturday 7, 14, 21, 28 September
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For Adults
CREATIVE TEXTILES
2-day Saturday course
Saturday 6 & 13 July
11am - 4pm
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For Adults
UNDERSTANDING ART PART II: REPRESENTATION AND NON-REPRESENTATION
3-week Thursday afternoon course
13 June: The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
20 June: Ikon Gallery
27 June: New Art Gallery Walsall
2 - 3pm
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For Adults
THE POWER OF PORTRAITURE
5-week Saturday course
Saturdays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 June
11am - 4pm
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Research & Resources
BARBER MUSIC LIBRARY
The Barber Music Library is located in the Barber Institute of Fine Arts, and houses the University's music collections, including books, journals, scores, audio and video recordings.
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THE PRINTS AND DRAWINGS STUDY ROOM
Discover our Prints and Drawings Study Room, which houses our fine collection of prints, drawings and watercolours, comprising more than 1,000 works and six centuries of the draughtsman’s and printmaker’s arts.
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