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Patrick Oliver Exhibition Reinventing Poppy Day

Illuminating Interiors

Hat Makers of the North

Saturday Art Club Welcome Anthony Gormley

Fashion Designer Flies High With Ryanair & LBIA

Aaron Gave it His Best Shot

It’s a Big Issue

A Sense of Place

The Barcelona EffectNew

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About the College

Welcome to one of the most exciting colleges for art, design and the crafts in the country, based in one of its most exciting cities! We’re small and friendly enough to offer a uniquely focused learning experience, and big enough to offer you all the opportunities, resources and support you need.

Our strongly vocational approach means your creativity will be channelled towards future success. Students benefit from opportunities and challenges like live briefs, work placements, competitions, exhibitions and awards - a fantastic springboard for your career.







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About the College

Welcome to one of the most exciting colleges for art, design and the crafts in the country, based in one of its most exciting cities! We’re small and friendly enough to offer a uniquely focused learning experience, and big enough to offer you all the opportunities, resources and support you need.

Our strongly vocational approach means your creativity will be channelled towards future success. Students benefit from opportunities and challenges like live briefs, work placements, competitions, exhibitions and awards - a fantastic springboard for your career.

Leeds College of Art is proud to announce the coming exhibition of alumnus and ex-tutor Patrick Oliver (1933 – 2009). Known as one of the ‘teddy boys of British art’ Oliver’s painting career started and finished at the College – he studied here and later became a passionate, erudite teacher on the Foundation Diploma course. His influence is still visible on the British art scene today.

Oliver’s bold, intense landscapes are not widely known outside of Yorkshire and Cornwall, his own work as an artist was perhaps obscured by his commitment to his teaching practice, yet his talent to inspire and teach the

language of painting has influenced many acclaimed artists.

From 1964 – 1993 he taught the Foundation Diploma at Leeds College of Art. He impressed his passion for painting onto his students, teaching them how life experience can be frozen into a painting and (like a true Yorkshire-man) that each brush stroke should be executed with the same power, precision and instinct used to catch a cricket ball.

Among Oliver’s prodigies are artists Marcus Harvey and Damien Hirst. Harvey has many fond memories of Oliver, and was inspired by the sense of place and humour that was transmitted

from Oliver’s canvases. Damien Hirst recalls how Oliver’s critiques made him laugh and changed the way that he looked at art forever.

Oliver was himself influenced by some of the greats in British art; one of his closest allies was landscape painter Peter Lanyon, whom he knew from his time in St. Ives. Oliver was also closely associated with Harry Thubron, who was heavily involved with the development of the Basic Design Course – the precursor to the Foundation Diploma.

Oliver’s unique associations with the greats of his era led him not only to become an accomplish artist - he was

Patrick Oliver ExhibitionTeddy Boy of British Art

described by Barbara Hepworth as one of the finest Painters of his generation - but an inspirational Foundation Diploma tutor, a course which still continues to be a distinctive facet of British art.

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It’s one of those subjects that everyone is passionate about in one way or another. When talking to people they feel really strongly, for or against war. It seems to be at the forefront of debate this year, as wars in Afghanistan and Iraq are sadly claiming hundreds of

lives. We all remember only months ago the often daily cortège snaking its way through the southern village at Wootten Bassett. Poppy day comes around every year on the 11 November and last year the poppy appeal raise £31m.

At Leeds College of Art they asked students to come up new ideas for symbols or merchandise that would appeal to their age range. The Creative Networks team noticed that young people were not wearing poppies anymore and were determined to find out why. Response from the students were that poppies were simply not cool. The students were challenge to develop the kind of merchandise that they would wear in order to show support for this amazing charity, which, after all is supporting their peers who come

back injured from active service.The students responded enthusiastically and presented some outstanding ideas which were exhibited at the monthly Creative Networks meeting on 29 October at Leeds College of Art.

Visitors to the event were really impressed with the ideas that the students had produced.”There is a lot of sympathy for the soldiers, but mixed messages about the wars themselves”, said Peter Biggins, local printing company owner. “There is such a need to bridge the gap between the first and second world wars and the wars happening now” commented Erin Ward, fine artist.

The winners were announced at the end of the evening, Shanna Begum, third year student on BA (Hons) Art &

Design (Interdisciplinary) course and Paul Price second year BA (Hons) Visual Communications student, will share the £200 prize awarded by Leeds College of Art.

Creative Networks is not a company, charity, or any other type of financial venture; instead it is collaboration between public and private sectors in a collective attempt to bring together and support a vibrant creative community in Yorkshire and the Humber. Events are held on the last Thursday of each month at the Leeds College of Art in conjunction with partners; the Elsie Whitely Innovation Centre, the West Yorkshire Lifelong Learning Network, and Business Link.

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Reinventing Poppy Day

Studio 1 of Blenheim Court was awash with light when Dave Warburton, Marketing Manager of Concord Lighting Ltd (a division of Havells-Sylvania) conducted a CPD for 2nd and 3rd year students for the BA (Hons) Interior Design course.

The presentation held students fascinated with photos of carefully crafted lighting design schemes for well known retailers such as Next, Laura Ashley, museums and galleries throughout Great Britain and Europe. The photographic examples supported information about the importance of colour rendition and theatrical highlighting while balancing

creative design against efficiency and sustainability.

Emphasis in the talk was placed on using green low energy LEDs (light emitting diodes), the newest generation of lighting technology and its rapid development for the commercial and domestic markets. Students were engrossed as evidenced by an enthusiastic period of questions and answers. Those attending the CPD will be issued with certificates recognised by BIDA and RIBA.

Concord Lighting has generously provided the BA (Hons) Interior Design department with two of their latest LED light fittings to help the department.


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The thunder of galloping thoroughbreds and chinking champagne flutes will be mingled with gasps of joy from Yorkshire’s best dressed racegoers. Nine Millinery students from Leeds College of Art will be launching their debut collections in the Life & Style Marquee at Yorkshire Post Ladies Day, Wetherby Races Thursday 20 May.

Leeds College of Art, is the only college in the North to offer a specialist millinery course. Course leader Sharon Bainbridge, an established milliner herself, describes the course, ‘I teach traditional millinery techniques whilst encouraging each student to think outside the box with their designs and materials.’

Sharon continues, ‘At the end of the course each student is equipped to work as an independent business women. Following the success of last year, my students will again be launching their new businesses at Yorkshire Post Ladies Day.’

The students’ collective stage name at race day is ‘Hat Makers of The North’. They are a dynamic group of women, whose ages range from 19 to 50 years plus. The life experiences of each milliner have a strong influence on their work and business philosophy.

Millinery student, Suzanne Gill spent many years travelling the world with her husband’s career alongside looking after a family, ‘My business ethos is based on flexibility and convenience for my clients’. Wearing her other hat, student Rhian Kempadoo designs and creates carnival costumes, she describes her millinery collection as, ‘Extravagant, decadent and themed on Caribbean folklore.’

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The National Art & Design Saturday Club welcomed internationally acclaimed sculptor Anthony Gormley for the final class of term.

The Saturday Club aimed at 14 to 16 year olds that has been running since September is designed to nurture and develop creative talent. As an end of term treat the students received a visit from Turner Prize winner Anthony Gormley. The students gathered in the ceramics workshop and listened to him speak about his passion for art, philosophy and his interest in the human body. Gormley is best known for his sculpture ‘Angel of the North’ which dominates the skyline near Newcastle, and more recently ‘Another Place’ 100 cast iron figures on Crosby Beach. 05 PIcture Caption

Gormley is best known for his sculpture ‘Angel of the North’ which dominates the skyline near Newcastle, and more recently ‘Another Place’ 100 cast iron figures on Crosby Beach.

Saturday Art Club Welcomes Anthony Gormley

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Mandy Hudson, BA(Hons) Fashion student, has been given a flying start thanks to Ryanair and Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBIA). The 23 year old graduate was chosen to create Ryanair’s signature look for Ladies Day at The Ebor Festival, York Races.

Ryanair and LBIA asked designers to produce a dress design that reflected the spirit of the airline. The former Wortley High School pupil came up with a portfolio which impressed the judges with its fun and vibrancy.

Ladies Day is one of the highlights of the fashion calendar in the region, with designers competing to create the most eye-catching outfit.

Student accommodation provider UNITE has announced the winner of its annual ‘Best Shot’ photography competition. The brief asked students to submit snaps which capture life in Leeds.

Beating off competition from almost 200 other entries, Aaron Hargreaves a first year BA (Hons) Photography student from Leeds College of Art snapped up first place and a £500 prize.

The winning photograph titled ‘An Unusual Perspective’ depicts a trio of buildings towering towards a vibrant twilight sky. Commenting on his win, Aaron said: “I love Leeds, this competition gave me the chance to show the city in a new light. Winning has really motivated me towards achieving my goal of becoming a professional photographer and I’m very excited about seeing my work exhibited at The Faversham.”

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Aaron Gave it his Best Shot

Claire Bellia and Amber Bendall, both students on BA (Hons) Visual Communication at Leeds College of Art, became Big Issue in the North outreach volunteers as part of a course brief titled ‘Send & Receive’. The brief encouraged the students to explore their role as a visual communicator whilst working within community groups

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across Leeds.The role of an outreach volunteer involves doing a tour of the

city centre pitches to ensure the vendor code of conduct is being followed. It also gives vendors an opportunity to discuss personal issues or seek support away from the hectic office.

Claire and Amber describe working with the vendors as an ‘invaluable experience’. It pushed them out of their comfort zone by challenging their fears and prejudice about homelessness. The girls are passionate to share the respect they have built up for the vendors.

It’s a Big Issue - Outreach Volunteers

Steve Smith, Director of External Development at Leeds College of Art has recently come back from a three-day fact finding mission in Barcelona. The purpose of the trip was to learn how Barcelona, one of the top five creative communities in Europe, supports and advances its creative industries.

Leeds is rapidly becoming a hub for creative and digital professionals in the UK, and a new task force called ‘Creative Leeds’ has been set up to champion these industries. Steve Smith, as the Chair of Creative Leeds, looked to leaders in Barcelona to help generate ideas and form partnerships to further boost the development of Leeds as a creative centre.

Steve says: “Creative and digital industries play a vital part in the city’s cultural and economic offer for students and business alike”. He hopes to see Leeds rise from strength to strength in the future.

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The Barcelona Effect

Brighouse student Maggie Macaulay captured on camera her love for Brighouse Market. Her work is being exhibited in a photography exhibition called ‘A Sense of Place’, alongside 100 other students from the National Diploma Art & Design course, at Leeds College of Art.

The exhibition reveals everyday objects and places in an unusual and creative way, it will be on display at Armley Mills Industrial Museum, May 8 – May 29.

Course tutor, Phil Smith took Maggie and her classmates to Armley Mills to study photography techniques.

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A Sense of Place

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