OCA Alumna Ailish Henderson - Creating her own narrative….
OCA Textiles Alumna Ailish Henderson tells us about the launch of her new book following her creative learning journey with OCA.
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OCA Student Association
May 73 min
Student Stories: Christian Boult
I found an OCA flyer by chance, loved painting and thought "that seems like a good idea".
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OCA Student Association
Apr 303 min
Student Stories: Helen Jones
If I can do it you can. Throw yourself into the work and experiment.
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OCA Student Association
Apr 253 min
Student Stories: Nina Vallard
I have always been crafty; making zines and art books but only started taking my creative work seriously during lockdown.
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OCA Student Association
Apr 196 min
Bookmarked - Creative Writing Student Magazine
Bookmarked is an online literary magazine created for the creative writing students of the OCA, by creative writing students of the OCA.
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OCA Student Association
Apr 123 min
Student Stories: Amardeep Kaur
Amardeep is a Textiles Stage 3 Student. passionate about textiles, fascinated by the stories woven into each fabric.
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OCA Student Association
Mar 293 min
Student Stories: Ashley McLaughlin
it was all on a bit of a whim, yet it was the best decision I have ever made, as it has led to some big revelations in my life.
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OCA Student Association
Mar 43 min
Student Stories: Henri Poole-Birrell
OCA is really quite innovative in terms of its approach and ethos. Its team of tutors care– meaning they are truly talented and attentive.
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OCA Student Association
Jan 191 min
ED & I Calendar 2024
We are now pleased to launch our 2024 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion calendar.
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Christopher Barchard
Dec 20, 20233 min
FROM THREE CHORDS TO SPECTRALISM
FROM SCALES TO SOUND ANALYSIS I started music at OCA in 2011. I intended to do the first two composition modules. The only music modules...
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OCA Photography
Dec 14, 20233 min
Student Stories: Kathryn Hall
Kathryn Hall worked as a chartered accountant in North West England for 30 years then decided to pack in work for other challenges. She...
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OCA Photography
Dec 6, 20232 min
Student Stories: Sarah Skinner
Sarah Skinner is an artist and creative upholsterer based in Derbyshire. She recently completed Photography as Language, one of OCA’s...
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Luke Shephard
Nov 30, 20231 min
The Photography Social Group - Photozine Review
The Photography Social Group had their first meetup in London on the 18th November. In the works for a number of months, members met at...
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Vicky Williamson
Nov 22, 20232 min
Working with Words - creating a visual dialogue with Priscilla Edwards
Study Event Review OCA North: In person study event at Fletcher’s Mill, Halifax 4 November 2023 When OCA North students meet at Dean...
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OCA Student Association
Nov 17, 20233 min
OCASA Study Event Survey - The Results
It's been five years, a pandemic and an institutional transfer since we last asked questions about Study Events. In case you wondered,...
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Barry Rourke
Oct 30, 20232 min
Study event review: Capturing the Moment
Thames Valley Group Study visit 14 October 2023 Another excellent study visit. Jayne Taylor led us around the mixed painting and...
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OCA Student Association
Oct 13, 20233 min
Equity Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Calendar 2024 - Send us your work
About Did you know that International Pronouns Day is the third Wednesday of October each year or that December 3rd is the International...
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Emma Clements
Oct 11, 20236 min
Student Stories - Emma Clements, BA Hons Illustration.
My name is Emma and I live in Sheffield, UK with my Husband, two children and little black cat. I have been deaf since I was three years...
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Julia Biggs
Oct 10, 20232 min
World Mental Health Day
The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on the 10th of October every year. The official theme this year is...
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