Workshops

Victoria Lucas teaches art-related subjects on a freelance basis to adults and children of all ages and abilities.

A variety of educational workshops and training events led by Victoria are hosted by institutions across the UK. Sessions and courses include digital and analogue photography, digital film-making, bookbinding and artists books, mould making and casting, and training on independent curation. Lucas has a valid CRB certificate, and is currently working towards an in-service PGCE part time.

If you are an arts organisation or educational institution and would like to host a workshop, please contact the artist here to request a price list.

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Photography Workshops

Digital and Analog SLR Photography workshops are tailored to suit all ages and abilities, providing informative and fun workshops that allow participants to get to grips with their cameras, gaining the skills needed to capture the photographs they envisage.Victoria Lucas also has experience of teaching accredited courses such as A Level, GCSE and NCFE level Photography. Please download her CV for further information.

Beginners Photography

Half a Day Session: Learn the basics on how a Digital SLRs work through short practical activities.

One Day Sessions:  

Digital Workshop: Learn how Digital SLRs work, to create stunning photographs using manual settings. Participants will learn about exposure, depth of field and composition, and will be provided with easy to understand handouts.

Analogue Workshop: Learn how manual SLRs work, and how to develop films to create black and white photographs. This session will cover the basics of darkroom photography.

Two Day Sessions:  

Digital Workshop: Learn how Digital SLRs work, to create stunning photographs using manual settings. Participants will learn about exposure, depth of field and composition, and will be provided with easy to understand handouts. Learners will also be given a basic introduction to Photoshop, which will cover a variety of editing techniques.

Analogue Workshop: Learn how manual SLRs work, including exposure, depth of field, and composition. This two day session will provide a more in depth understanding of darkroom photography, with a whole day devoted to taking photos and a day developing in the darkroom.

Photography Courses: Courses can be booked to run on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. Make sure to book in advance to avoid disappointment. 

Advanced Photography

Victoria also runs advanced sessions for the same rates detailed above. These sessions are more creative, focusing on photography as a fine art. A powerpoint presentation will outline key historical and contemporary photographers, and the workshop is far more 'ideas led', giving participants the freedom to choose their subject matter. Participants should know the basics of how an SLR works for this session, as technical skills will not be the main focus.

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Digital Film Making Workshop

 

This one day workshop will provide an opportunity to learn how to create a digital installation using video and sound. Through recording, editing, burning, and installing, the session will allow participants to work together to create a temporary artwork, which will be led by artist Victoria Lucas.

Participants will be guided through the stages needed in order to create a work of multimedia art; from the beginning of the ideas process through to the final outcome. Victoria will present a selection of audio visual works at the beginning of the session to inform and inspire. Each participant will then be given an activity, in which they use digital technology in conjunction with their own ideas to create a piece of work. The individual works will then be installed together, to make a larger artwork.

All digital media, including sound recording equipment, video cameras, mac computers/laptops, will need to be supplied by the host. This can be hired from Lumen if needed, and Victoria can pick up and deliver for the workshop. DVD players and television monitors can be supplied by the artist upon request.

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Bookbinding Workshops 

Bookbinding workshops are tailored to suit all ages and abilities, providing informative and fun workshops that allow participants to get to grips with creating a variety of bound books to take away. This creative medium lends itself to imagery or text; and artists books can be developed to house any number of artworks, or become an artwork in its own right.

Beginners Bookbinding and Artists Books Workshop

  This practical one day workshop covers various bookbinding techniques, including how to create an A5 hardbound book, a small concertina book and an A5 Japanese stab binding. Victoria displays a selection of her own artist’s books in this session, and will discuss the conceptual elements of her practise as well as showing examples of other artist’s work.

All materials will be provided, however participants are welcome to bring any materials or ideas they would like to use to create there own artist’s books; such as paper, end papers and binding cloth. Paper should be A4 for the hardbound, A1 / A2 for the Concertina, and A5 for the Japanese stab bound book. At the end of the workshop, each participant will have created a selection of books that can be taken home. A handout detailing the techniques learnt will also be provided for future reference.

Advanced Bookbinding Techniques Workshop

 This practical one day workshop covers various bookbinding techniques, including how to create a box for a hardbound book, a perfect bound flip book and a blizzard book. Victoria displays a selection of her own artist’s books in this session, and will discuss the conceptual elements of her practise as well as showing examples of other artist’s work.

All materials will be provided, however participants are welcome to bring any materials or ideas they would like to use to create there own artist’s books; such as paper, end papers and binding cloth of various dimensions. At the end of the workshop, each participant will have created a selection of books that can be taken home. A handout detailing the techniques learnt will also be provided for future reference.

Archive Books Supports... Workshop

 This practical one day workshop allows participants to create an artists book of their own design, with help and guidance from artist's bookbinder Victoria Lucas. If you have ideas for artists book but you don't know how to make it, this is the session for you. Bring along your book content, and any specific materials to the session and Victoria will help you to create your finished work.

Participants are requested to forward any existing details of their book / designs to Victoria prior to the session, so that she can prepare any information she feels would be appropriate for each individual.

Bookbinding Workshops for Children

Please contact the artist for further information on bookbinding workshops and drop in sessions for children. Previous workshops have included themes and techniques to suit all age ranges.

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Mouldmaking and Casting Workshops

Mouldmaking and Casting workshops are tailored to suit all ages and abilities, providing informative and fun workshops that allow participants to get to grips with various sculpture techniques. Victoria Lucas also has experience of teaching accredited courses. Please download her CV for further information.

The materials for these workshops can be expensive, but the results and experiences of making sculpture are fantastic. Again, these workshops can be tailored to suit the participants and the context of the workshops. A messy practical workshop that will need lots of space.

Beginners Mouldmaking and Casting Workshop

One Day Session: Traditional mouldmaking and casting techniques are covered using a variety of materials such as plaster, clay, and alginate. In this one day session, participants learn how to create a press mould, and a one part alginate mould, which is a non-reusable material that can be used to cast parts of the body. Handouts detailing various casting techniques, materials and suppliers accompany the adult sessions.

Two Day Session: Traditional mouldmaking and casting techniques are covered using a variety of materials such as silicon rubber, plaster, clay, and alginate. By the end of the three day session, participants will know how to create a press mould, a one part silicone mould and an alginate mould; which is a non-reusable material that can be used to cast parts of the body. Handouts detailing various casting techniques, materials and suppliers accompany the adult sessions.

Three Day Session: Traditional mouldmaking and casting techniques are covered using a variety of materials such as silicon rubber, plaster, clay, and alginate. By the end of the three day session, participants will know how to create a two part mould, a press mould, a one part silicone mould and an alginate mould; which is a non-reusable material that can be used to cast parts of the body. Handouts detailing various casting techniques, materials and suppliers accompany the adult sessions.

Childrens Mouldmaking and Casting Sessions

The children’s sessions can be framed by a particular theme or goal; for example casting the negative space of objects such as shoes or clothing or carrier bags with plaster; or creating objects out of clay and exploring other materials by creating multiple casts.

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Training on Independent Curation

Victoria Lucas provides training to emerging artists about how to facilitate independent exhibitions and events. This workshop covers topics such as budgeting, marketing and PR, insurance, placing and labelling artwork, documentation, and operations management. To host a session or for more information please contact the artist.

 

********UPCOMING WORKSHOPS*********

Beginner's Bookbinding and Artists Books Workshop

10/12/11 | 11:00 - 17:00 | £35.00 (Concessions available when booking more than one session)

Bloc Projects, 4 Sylvester Street, Sheffield, S1 4RN

Advanced Bookbinding Techniques Workshop

11/12/11 | 11:00 - 17:00 | £35.00 (Concessions available when booking more than one session)

Bloc Projects, 4 Sylvester Street, Sheffield, S1 4RN

Beginner's Bookbinding Techniques Workshop

21/01/12 | 11:00 - 17:00 | £35.00

The Showroom Cafe, Paternoster Row, Sheffield, S1 2BX

Family Mouldmaking and Casting Workshop

16/02/12 | 10.30 - 12.00 | Contact The Hepworth for more information

The Hepworth Wakefield, Gallery Walk, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 5AW

Bookbinding Techniques Workshop

17/03/12 | Times TBC | Contact ArtisOn for further details

ArtisOn, High Burton, Masham, North Yorkshire, HG4 4BS

Two Day Bookmaking Workshop

28 - 29th April 2012 | Times TBC | Contact ArtisOn for further details

ArtisOn, High Burton, Masham, North Yorkshire, HG4 4BS

 

Victoria Lucas

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Participant Feedback

“I had a brilliant day and would like to do more of these workshops. The pace of the day was just right.”

“A great day that was hands on from start to finish – timed very well too.  I would love to have an advanced course to follow on with, learning a wider range of techniques too.  I have been on many courses, supposedly run by more experienced folk and yours was pitched very professionally and achieved it’s practical aims.”

“It was an excellent course and I will endeavour to put my new skills into practice!”

“I really enjoyed learning a new skill and being in an environment with other creative people. It has given me lots of ideas and I’m sure skills will be put to good use. It was great meeting you too and seeing your work was a real inspiration.”

“The Bookmaking progressed very logically and it was great to make so many books.”

“Good encouragement and help when needed and could work at own level - and time for a cup of tea!”

“Fantastic!”