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Inspired By: Working Lives

Inspired By: Working Lives

In this one-day workshop, draw inspiration from MIMA’s Working Lives exhibition to create a custom 48-page sketchbook. Learn new sketching and bookbinding techniques while engaging with historic and contemporary artworks, helping individuals and businesses foster creativity and innovation.

 

1 day

 

Course overview

Working Lives showcases pieces from the Middlesbrough Collection and new acquisitions, offering fresh inspiration for creativity. This course focuses on Coptic and Stitch bookbinding techniques, enhancing individual and team creative problem-solving abilities, and helping businesses adopt creative thinking in project design and development.

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Course details

What you study

Participants study sketching techniques inspired by Working Lives, learning how to transform their ideas into hand-drawn covers for their sketchbooks. This practical application encourages innovative thinking, which can be beneficial to creative teams and businesses in various industries.

How you learn

Participants will learn through practical engagement with MIMA’s exhibition, with guided instruction in sketching and bookbinding. Hands-on experience is supported by expert technicians who offer personalised feedback to foster artistic growth.

How you are assessed

 

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

No previous experience required; materials included. Over 18’s only.

 

Employability

Career opportunities

This course enhances creative problem-solving and artistic skills, essential for professionals in fields such as design, advertising, and marketing. Participants can take these creative methods back to their teams, enhancing business innovation and output.

 
 

Part-time

2025-26 entry

Fee for applicants:
£115

  • Length: 1 day
  • Start date: Various

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