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Student Stories: Roger Rowley
Roger is a Devon based artist. Having retired from military service in 2022 he is now a full-time artist.

OCA Student Association
Apr 18, 20242 min read
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Student Stories: Amardeep Kaur
Amardeep is a Textiles Stage 3 Student. passionate about textiles, fascinated by the stories woven into each fabric.

OCA Student Association
Apr 12, 20243 min read
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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.

OCA Student Association
Mar 29, 20243 min read
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Student Stories: Sandra Ketteridge
OCA Stage 3 (HE6) Painting student Sandra originates from Staincross, near Barnsley, the home of the OCA.

OCA Student Association
Mar 19, 20243 min read
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International Women's Day
March is Women’s History Month in the UK and Friday 8th is International Women’s Day, which this year takes as its theme ‘Inspire Inclusion'
Julia Biggs
Mar 6, 20242 min read
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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.

OCA Student Association
Mar 4, 20243 min read
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Student Stories: Jayne Belinda Allen
Jayne is a sixty-five year old Creative Writing student. She has Lived in other countries around the globe but was born in Crickhowell,...

OCA Student Association
Feb 29, 20244 min read
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Student Stories: Catherine Levey
Catherine is from Nottingham, works in the NHS and is the parent of two teenagers. She recently graduated with a BA (Hons) Painting Degree.

OCA Student Association
Feb 16, 20242 min read
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Arts & Environment: Study Event Review: FutureScapes
At the end of November a study visit was held at FutureScapes 2023 - a free two-day landscaping event held at EXCEL in London. For the...
Gill German - OCA Garden Design
Feb 14, 20243 min read
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LGBT+ History Month
LGBT+ History Month takes place every February across the UK.
Julia Biggs
Feb 7, 20246 min read
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The Disobedient Art College - Collaborative Call Out
OCA-ers, let's celebrate our work spaces. We want you to send us a photo of your creative making place.

OCA Student Association
Feb 5, 20242 min read
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ED & I Calendar 2024
We are now pleased to launch our 2024 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion calendar.

OCA Student Association
Jan 19, 20241 min read
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Femmer: The Paper Edge Storm
Femmer is the first official artwork of my Creative Arts degree and happily marks the completion of my first unit!
Tricia Burton
Jan 16, 20242 min read
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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...
Christopher Barchard
Dec 20, 20233 min read
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It's okay not to be okay - an update from Claire
Around a year ago we posted Claire's story - Healings is not Linear. Now, 365 days later she is bringing us update. Thanks to Claire for...
Claire
Dec 18, 20233 min read
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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...
OCA Photography
Dec 14, 20233 min read
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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...
OCA Photography
Dec 6, 20232 min read
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Arts & Environment: Creative Arts Collaboration – Sue Lucas and Rachael Barns
We both started the Creative Arts degree in 2021 and have been working at a similar pace so reached the collaboration exercise in unit 3...
Sue & Rachael
Dec 5, 20232 min read
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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...
Luke Shephard
Nov 30, 20231 min read
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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...
Vicky Williamson
Nov 22, 20232 min read
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