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Upcoming Events

Wed, 01 May
AI - A synthetic collaborator, the end of art, or merely another (very clever) pencil?
Online Workshop
RSVP
01 May 2024, 18:00 – 20:00
Online Workshop
By the end of this workshop, students will be able to describe the basic concepts of machine creativity and AI art, identify ethical considerations, and think about the different ways in which AI tools are being used by artists.
Wed, 08 May
Animated Portrait - A Workshop with Karolina Glusiec
Online Workshop
RSVP
08 May 2024, 18:00 – 20:00
Online Workshop
In this workshop we will be working on an A5 size paper to create a hand-drawn animated sequence that can turn into an installation. This workshop is themed around the idea of the portrait - what is it for you?
Wed, 08 May
Photography Social Group - Nicola Shipley from the GRAIN Project
Online Talk
RSVP
08 May 2024, 18:30 – 20:00
Online Talk
Please join us on 8th May at 18:30 BST for our monthly Photography Social Group event for a talk from Nicola Shipley from the GRAIN Project.
Tue, 14 May
Illustrate your Favourite Recipe
Online Workshop
RSVP
14 May 2024, 18:00 – 20:00
Online Workshop
Illustrate your favourite recipe in this workshop with illustrator Lucia Vinti.
Sat, 25 May
Unravel - The Power & Politics of Textile Art
London
RSVP
25 May 2024, 11:00 – 16:30
London, Silk St, Barbican, London EC2Y 8DS, UK
Join OCA tutor Priscilla Edwards in London.
Wed, 05 Jun
Life Drawing with 2bornot2b Collective
Online Workshop
RSVP
05 Jun 2024, 19:00 – 21:00
Online Workshop
We invite you to come along, experiment with whatever materials you have at hand, and don't forget to kick back and relax in this 2 hour session of life drawing. Details TBC.
Sat, 15 Jun
Pixel, Palette & Pitch: The Art of Seeing Sound
Online Workshop
Multiple Dates
RSVP
15 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 12:30
Online Workshop
Join OCA tutor Carla Rees for the next Keeping Up Momentum series of free events for students and OCA alumni.
Date and time is TBD
OCA Goes to Venice
Venice
RSVP
Date and time is TBD
Venice, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
We are proposing a trip to the Venice Biennale for any students at Open College of the Arts with an interest.
Time is TBD
OCA's Big Draw 2023 - Ongoing & Open
Online Activity
RSVP
Time is TBD
Online Activity
Drawing With Senses online short course,
Time is TBD
OCA Technology Support Workshops
Technology Workshops
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Time is TBD
Technology Workshops