Dragon Arts and Learning
Social Inclusion through Arts and
Learning
A brief History
The Dragon Arts Centre was set up in 1999 and soon found a home in Green Dragon Lane (hence the name) off Wind Street in Swansea.
The centre moved to 217, High Street in 2002 where it stayed whilst searching for a permanent home.
Then Dragon Arts Centre moved to its permanent home; 54 Morfa Road, The Hafod in 2005.
Under it's new name Dragon Arts and Learning Centre, it was officially opened by Andrew Davies AM, the Assembly's Minister for Economic Development and Transport on 27th May 2005.
The project has an excellent track record in re-engaging previously disaffected people in training and lifelong learning.
This was recognised when members of the Centre achieved both an individual and group award in the acclaimed National Adult Learner Awards for Wales 2005, awarded by NIACE and ELWA. In addition two of our tutors received "Outstanding Adult Tutor Awards". Also one of our learners was "highly commneded" by NIACE in their INSPIRE awards in 2009.
Staff
Carey Hill:
Manager
Polly Stone:
Events and Partnerships Coordinator
Ryan Lloyd:
Personal Development Worker
Esther Ley:
Senior Tutor
esther@dragonarts.co.uk
Andi Balsamo:
ICT Tutor
Michelle Blease
ESOL
Development Coordinator
Where are we?
New Summer Timetable
We are running a variety of exciting and interesting courses at Dragon Arts and Learning during the summer. These courses are all free and will be accredited giving participants the opportunity to gain an entry level OCN qualification on completion.
Courses are available for those over 16 who are not in full time work or education.
Please email or phone us at dragon@dragonarts.co.uk /01792 467940 where we will be happy to answer any questions.
No experience is necessary although if you have any additional support needs please let us know in advance and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Lunch is not provided, however light refreshments are available for a small charge.
Sawdust Firing
Tutors: Esther Ley and Gaynor Thomas
Building Pots
Monday 19th July, Tuesday 20th 11.00am – 4.00pm
Sawdust firing - (loading kiln)
Tuesday 3rd August 11am – 12pm
Explore basic techniques of pottery with assistance and guidance from experienced tutors culminating in a sawdust firing. Students will be able to make and take home at least one piece using this exciting firing technique.
Photographs on Textiles
Tutors: Rhiannon Morgan, Nicola Kelly and Gaynor Thomas
Wednesday 21st July and 28th July 11.00am – 4.00pm
Friday 23rd July 11 00am – 1.00pm
An opportunity to try out artistic/creative photographic techniques and learn to apply images onto textiles using a variety of methods. Day two will be spent making your prints into a useful or decorative item.
Mural – ‘Copperopolis’
Tutors – Nicola Kelly, Rhiannon Morgan and Esther Ley
Thursday 22nd July, 29th July, 5th August, 12th August 11.00am – 4.00pm
Students will be expected to attend the first session and at least one additional session.
Participants will work together to Design and create a mural based on the theme of Copperopolis. The activity will involve a day of design work using a variety of sources for inspiration.
Photographs on Ceramics
Tutors – Esther Ley, Gaynor Thomas and Nicola Kelly
Tuesday 3rd, Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th August 11.00am – 4.00pm
Using black and white photographic processes, students will learn how to transfer these images on one or more ceramic pieces created with assistance from the tutors.
Tile Making
Tutor – Esther Ley
Monday 26th July, Monday 9th August 11.00am – 4.00pm
Learn to make and decorate tiles using stencils, shellac resist, inlay and sgraffito. No experience is necessary as all assistance in using these techniques will be given by the Tutor.
Pinhole Cameras
Tutors – Nicola Kelly and Esther Ley
Thursday 12th August 11.00 am – 4.00pm
Friday 13th August 11.00 am - 1.00pm
Construct a pinhole camera out of found objects and develop your photographs. Please bring along a shoe box or similar container for this workshop.
Regular Timetable
| Day | 10am - 11am | 11am - 12pm | 12pm - 1pm |
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| Tuesday | Ceramics |
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| Basic Skills - Literacy | |||
| Wednesday | Mixed Media |
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| Thursday | |||
| Singing | |||
| Friday | Ceramics |
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| Basic Skills – Numeracy | |||
| DAY | 10am - 11am | 11am - 12pm | 12pm - 1pm |
| Day | 2pm - 3pm | 3pm - 4pm |
| Monday | Ceramics– Personal Project – Intermediate |
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| Tuesday | Ceramics - Intermediate |
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| Wednesday | Mixed Media – Intermediate |
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| Thursday | Ceramics– Introduction |
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| Friday | Music Technology – Intermediate |
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| DAY | 10am - 11am | 11am - 12pm |
Introduction - Entry Level
Intermediate - Levels 1/2
Advanced - Level 3
You can download PDF format versions of these timetables -
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