This course provides an introduction to the wonderful world of European Folk Art which is steeped in tradition and crosses cultures. Have fun using this wonderful, highly decorative and colourful imagery as inspiration for a variety of craft activities including a pop-up card, a 'colourful and creative' wall decoration and a 3D piece of artwork. Discover some of the intriguing stories and traditions associated with Folk Art. The course will include investigating images and associated customs from a variety of cultures. Beginners and experienced crafters all welcome.
Course aim
To provide an introduction to the fascinating and creative subject of Folk Art which is steeped in cultural tradition, and to use this tradition as inspiration for a variety of craft activities
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- You will need your own personal email address so that you’re able to login to the WEA’s digital learning platform: WEA Canvas. You will need to be able to understand how to follow URL links to pages on the internet. If you want to understand more about Canvas please visit: http://bit.ly/WEAonline
- You will need to be able to follow links to join our WEA live video learning platform: WEA Zoom. If you’d like to understand more about our video learning platform, Zoom please visit: http://bit.ly/WEAonline and http://bit.ly/ZoomSpec
- This course is for a group of around 15 students studying in a live video-learning platform conference and an online digital learning environment platform from the comfort of your own home.
- No skills or experience needed
- This course is suitable for beginners and improvers
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Have an overview of the Folk Art Tradition
- Know how to create a Folk Art style 'pop-up' card
- Create a piece of 3D artwork inspired by vintage Folk Art
- Produce a 'colourful and creative' wall decoration inspired by traditions from the past
- Know where to access resources
How will I be taught?
- The WEA’s digital learning platform, Canvas will be used to provide resources or to support lessons, enable assessment, provide learner feedback and for other activities for individuals away from the course. If you want to understand more about our digital learning platform please visit: http://bit.ly/WEAonline
- The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning
What kind of feedback can I expect?
- Friendly and informal discussion and review
What else do I need to know?
- What you need: You will need an internet connection, speakers, a microphone and a webcam so that you can use our video learning platform, Zoom. If you’d like to understand more Zoom please visit: http://bit.ly/ZoomSpec
- You will need a personal email address to join the WEA’s digital learning platform, Canvas so that you can receive resources, record your progress and achievement and to work with others and share ideas. If you want to understand more about our digital learning platform please visit: http://bit.ly/WEAonline
- The tutor will provide a list of the materials and equipment that will be needed
Pre-course work, reading and information sources
- No pre reading or pre course work is required
What can I do next?
- Progress to another WEA course
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