Courses and Workshops

Heather Urquhart and Joe Samuel of The Maydays will take you on a musical improv joyride like no other. Specialising in making people feel comfortable with any level of ability and providing a safe space for you to challenge yourself.

No previous experience of singing required and perfect for people who are anxious or self conscious singing in front of others. For those who have experience in improvised singing, this is a great refresher and a chance to take your skills further. They will unlock your voice, free your mind and open your heart to the wonders of musical improv.”

We are thrilled to bring this amazing duo back to Brum to run one of their incredible weekends. Ask anyone who has been on one before, and they will tell you that not only was it incredible fun, but that it changed their approach to musical improv for ever.

Heather and Joe are amongst the best improv teachers in the UK.

Workshop Details:
Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th October
Blue Orange Theatre, Jewellery Quarter
10.00am to 5.00pm both days.

£100 (£80 Concessions)

More details, and tickets, from https://birminghamimprovfestival.com/introduction-to-musical-improv-comedy/

Workshop with Ed Isaacs RBSA
This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of key drawing skills, involving one day of studio-based drawing and one day of urban sketching along local canals and streets.

This workshop is suitable for those with some previous drawing experience.

Booking essential
To book please contact the Gallery on 0121 236 4353. Payment can be made in cash or by card or cheque. Cheques are to be made payable to RBSA.

Places are limited to 10 students per workshop. Allocation will take place on a first come first served basis, subject to receipt of full non-transferable and non-refundable payment.

The RBSA Gallery reserves the right to withdraw the course. In this eventuality, you will be notified and fully refunded.

Price
£100 per person
£90 for Friends of the RBSA, Members & Associates, and full-time students

A valid student ID must be provided to receive a student discount.

Time
11.00am – 4.30pm (with 40 minutes break for lunch)

Workshop with Ed Isaacs RBSA
This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of key drawing skills, involving one day of studio-based drawing and one day of urban sketching along local canals and streets.

This workshop is suitable for those with some previous drawing experience.

Booking essential
To book please contact the Gallery on 0121 236 4353. Payment can be made in cash or by card or cheque. Cheques are to be made payable to RBSA.

Places are limited to 10 students per workshop. Allocation will take place on a first come first served basis, subject to receipt of full non-transferable and non-refundable payment.

The RBSA Gallery reserves the right to withdraw the course. In this eventuality, you will be notified and fully refunded.

Price
£100 per person
£90 for Friends of the RBSA, Members & Associates, and full-time students

A valid student ID must be provided to receive a student discount.

Time
11.00am – 4.30pm (with 40 minutes break for lunch)

Workshop with Fran Currie RBSA
Receive an introduction to portrait oil painting by learning about the basic palette, how to start a painting, facial proportions, and how to bring life to a portrait.

This workshop is designed for beginners but suitable for intermediates seeking a ‘refresher’.

Booking essential
To book please contact the Gallery on 0121 236 4353. Payment can be made in cash or by card or cheque. Cheques are to be made payable to RBSA.

Places are limited to 10 students per workshop. Allocation will take place on a first come first served basis, subject to receipt of full non-transferable and non-refundable payment.

The RBSA Gallery reserves the right to withdraw the course. In this eventuality, you will be notified and fully refunded.

Price £110 per person £100 for Friends of the RBSA, Members & Associates, and full-time students

Price includes cost of model.

A valid student ID must be provided to receive a student discount.

40 minutes break for lunch

PopUp Painting invites you to sip and paint in Birmingham. Unleash your creativity – wine glass in one hand, paint brush in the other. No experience needed!

Your event at The Rose Villa Tavern will be themed around Van Gogh’s lovely Mulberry Tree painting! Vincent Van Gogh‘s work is bold and expressive – perfect to play with!

Your experience will include:

• All art supplies – including paint, brushes, canvas and apron
• Guidance from a practicing artist – but feel free to go off-piste!
• A themed playlist to immerse you in your experience
• Drinks are available for purchase from the bar
• Your canvas is yours to keep. Hang it with pride!

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Workshop with Fran Currie RBSA
Receive an introduction to portrait oil painting by learning about the basic palette, how to start a painting, facial proportions, and how to bring life to a portrait.

This workshop is designed for beginners but suitable for intermediates seeking a ‘refresher’.

Booking essential
To book please contact the Gallery on 0121 236 4353. Payment can be made in cash or by card or cheque. Cheques are to be made payable to RBSA.

Places are limited to 10 students per workshop. Allocation will take place on a first come first served basis, subject to receipt of full non-transferable and non-refundable payment.

The RBSA Gallery reserves the right to withdraw the course. In this eventuality, you will be notified and fully refunded.

Price £110 per person £100 for Friends of the RBSA, Members & Associates, and full-time students

Price includes cost of model.

A valid student ID must be provided to receive a student discount.

with 40 minutes break for lunch

Workshop with Guest Artists Paul Hill MBE and Maria Falconer FRPS
The workshop will focus on how we can engage with sitters in natural situations using a range of simple techniques to create photographs that communicate more than a likeness.

This workshop is suitable for new and experienced photographers alike.

Paul and Maria are both experienced professional photographers and teachers. They have completed projects for numerous high-profile clients and their work has been featured in national newspapers, such as The Guardian.

Paul and Maria have both been on the selection panel for the RBSA biennial Photographic Prize exhibition and are kindly offering this workshop at a lower price to help make it as accessible as possible to photography lovers. Workshops by Paul and Maria would normally start at £95 per day, making this an excellent opportunity to receive high-quality tuition at a budget-friendly price.

Booking essential
To book please contact the Gallery on 0121 236 4353. Payment can be made in cash or by card or cheque. Cheques are to be made payable to RBSA.

Places are limited to 10 students per workshop. Allocation will take place on a first come first served basis, subject to receipt of full non-transferable and non-refundable payment.

The RBSA Gallery reserves the right to withdraw the course. In this eventuality, you will be notified and fully refunded.

Price £55 per person £50 for Friends of the RBSA, Members & Associates, and full-time students

A valid student ID must be provided to receive a student discount.

40 minutes break for lunch

Eric will guide you through the steps of drawing a design (what works for print?), cutting a lino tile (which parts do you need to leave?), and proofing prints to create a final print.

This workshop is suitable for all abilities, including beginners.

Booking essential
To book please contact the Gallery on 0121 236 4353. Payment can be made in cash or by card or cheque. Cheques are to be made payable to RBSA.

Places are limited to 10 students per workshop. Allocation will take place on a first come first served basis, subject to receipt of full non-transferable and non-refundable payment.

The RBSA Gallery reserves the right to withdraw the course. In this eventuality, you will be notified and fully refunded.

Price £110 per person £100 for Friends of the RBSA, Members & Associates, and full-time students

Price includes cost of some materials.

A valid student ID must be provided to receive a student discount.

40 minutes break for lunch

Eric will guide you through the steps of drawing a design (what works for print?), cutting a lino tile (which parts do you need to leave?), and proofing prints to create a final print.

This workshop is suitable for all abilities, including beginners.

Booking essential
To book please contact the Gallery on 0121 236 4353. Payment can be made in cash or by card or cheque. Cheques are to be made payable to RBSA.

Places are limited to 10 students per workshop. Allocation will take place on a first come first served basis, subject to receipt of full non-transferable and non-refundable payment.

The RBSA Gallery reserves the right to withdraw the course. In this eventuality, you will be notified and fully refunded.

Price £110 per person £100 for Friends of the RBSA, Members & Associates, and full-time students

Price includes cost of some materials.

A valid student ID must be provided to receive a student discount.

40 minutes break for lunch

Workshop with Jain McKay RBSA
Experiment with a variety of materials and approaches to help you create a selection of exciting painted portraits.

This workshop is suitable for all abilities, including more experienced portrait artists seeking new ideas.

Booking essential
To book please contact the Gallery on 0121 236 4353. Payment can be made in cash or by card or cheque. Cheques are to be made payable to RBSA.

Places are limited to 10 students per workshop. Allocation will take place on a first come first served basis, subject to receipt of full non-transferable and non-refundable payment.

The RBSA Gallery reserves the right to withdraw the course. In this eventuality, you will be notified and fully refunded.

Price £60 per person £55 for Friends of the RBSA, Members & Associates, and full-time students

A valid student ID must be provided to receive a student discount.

40 minutes break for lunch

Join us for our Wellbeing Wednesdays every two weeks for a two-hour craft-a-noon which we hope will add some sparkle to your life!

Led by artists and creative facilitators and in collaboration with Golden Sparkle CIC, you’ll take part in social workshops and have a go at different arts and crafts.

It’s not just about making things though; the sessions are friendly and welcoming, a great place to have a chat and a cuppa, and meet new people.

All sessions run from 1.30pm until 3.30pm.

There are limited spaces available, so we ask you to book ahead. You can book onto more than one session if you like! Workshops are free but donations are always appreciated for materials.

We are really looking forward to meeting you and seeing what lovely things you make!

Workshop with Jain McKay RBSA
Produce exciting life drawings using a variety of materials and approaches.

This workshop is suitable for all abilities, including more experienced artists seeking new ideas.

Booking essential
To book please contact the Gallery on 0121 236 4353. Payment can be made in cash or by card or cheque. Cheques are to be made payable to RBSA.

Places are limited to 10 students per workshop. Allocation will take place on a first come first served basis, subject to receipt of full non-transferable and non-refundable payment.

The RBSA Gallery reserves the right to withdraw the course. In this eventuality, you will be notified and fully refunded.

Price £115 per person £105 for Friends of the RBSA, Members & Associates, and full-time students

Price includes cost of model.

A valid student ID must be provided to receive a student discount.

40 minutes break for lunch