Creative Midlands Articles

Creative Midlands Articles

NorthantsArts: RT @NPtheatre: http://t.co/183GZIrv The first review for Farm Boy in New York. #farmboy

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 03:49 AM PST

NorthantsArts: RT @NPtheatre: http://t.co/183GZIrv The first review for Farm Boy in New York. #farmboy

writingwestmids: RT @writingwestmids Writing Squads across the region in 2012! http://t.co/l70q4Lbe

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 11:26 PM PST

writingwestmids: RT @writingwestmids Writing Squads across the region in 2012! http://t.co/l70q4Lbe

Sharp fall in value of major donations to the arts »

Posted: 12 Dec 2011 07:07 AM PST


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Need a crafty Christmas gift or a different way to celebrate?

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 02:30 PM PST

Canning Circus Christmas Tree image credit Steve Decipher-Shot- follow the star to Primary?

More crafty gifts available from Molly Queen's markets in the run up to Christmas.  Starting this Saturday 17 December the host venue is the aptly named Good Elf on Market Square.   http://mollyqueencollective.blogspot.com/

EMVAN East Midlands Visual Arts Network http://www.emvan.net/ celebrates Christmas with host Bruce Asbestos On Wednesday 14 December, 6.00-8.00pm At new artists space PRIMARY http://www.weareprimary.org/

Got 2 minutes? Take a look at Sarah Dale's festive guide to keeping your spirits up on her blog post http://www.creatingfocus.org/?p=1146

writingwestmids: RT @happytoread: Birmingham Libraries have launched their Big City Read, featuring 1,000 free copies of S.J. Watson's novel,... http://t ...

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 04:15 AM PST

writingwestmids: RT @happytoread: Birmingham Libraries have launched their Big City Read, featuring 1,000 free copies of S.J. Watson's novel,... http://t ...

Animation level one student shows work on blog

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 08:18 AM PST

Beautiful examples of life drawings and character sketches from level one Animation student Izy Clark can be seen on her blog at http://izyclark.blogspot.com/2011_12_01_archive.html.



Keep watching this space for more examples....

One day exhibition - Friday 2 December 2012

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 08:09 AM PST

First year BA (Hons) Illustration students held a one day exhibition of self portraits last week, which was held at the gallery in Greestone.




Here are just a selection of the self portraits on show. Below image shows course tutors Sue Edwards and Jamie Oliver address the students in their "critique".

Desk Space available @ £70 a month

Posted: 12 Dec 2011 10:24 PM PST

Desk Space available @ £70 a month
Desk Space available at the Likeminded Building ( 1 Wellington Street, Leicester, LE1 6HH ). I am a Graphic / animation designer currently renting a room from the owner suitable for two people. I am looking for another creative designer to share the space. There is also potential to collaborate on certain projects for the right type of designer, especially anyone 3D based, although willing to s...

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Creative Training Workshops for Business: The Art of… Communication Impact - Arts & Business

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 04:00 PM PST

This is ideal for participants thinking about their face-to-face communication skills and how to improve impact both formally and informally  

Key objectives
To get participants thinking about their face-to-face communication skills and how to improve impact both formally and informally.


Overview
This session is led by one facilitator, with two actors.

This is an interactive communication training session that includes the introduction of new skills, re-engaging with basics of communication  (the body, mind and voice) and understanding the 'performance' elements of communicating. It draws on the techniques used by actors and directors in the rehearsal room to understand and improve communication impact. The workshop is designed to encourage confident and creative communication by stretching the voice, the body and the imagination.

The workshop goal is to bring these 'performance' elements together to give a real experience of the impact we currently make and how to access and enhance on our natural talents.


Focus
This workshop focuses on both the formal and informal elements of communication in the workplace to provide: 

· An understanding of the dynamics and differences in formal and informal communication

· An insight into what makes people interesting, engaging and effective

· Improved use of voice and breathing techniques

· Improved understanding of the use and reading of body language

· Tips on how to harness personality, presence and purpose to affect a group

· Tips on dealing with conflict or difficult situations


Outcome
Improved communication confidence for teams and individuals.


Workshop structure
· Introduction and objectives

· Interactive exercises focusing on communication fundamentals

· Interactive performance by two actors

· Forum of key messages (audience influence communication impact)

· Group discussion and actions around workplace application
 

Fees: £185 plus VAT

Bookings:

Peter.Collins@artsandbusiness.org.uk or 0121 2481200

 

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Arts & Business and awarding winning international trainers Menagerie have joined forces to offer three unique, high impact employee development workshops. Each workshop is designed to inspire, motivate and support employees in pursuit of specific personal and organisational development goals. There are three all together, The Art of Communication Impact, The Art of Team Building and  The Art of Creativity and Innovation. Full details of these workshops can be found here

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