F O R K B E A R D : SUMMER SCHOOLS 2012
Forkbeard Fantasy are a multi-media theatre company.
“A magnificent excess of inventiveness” TIME OUT Crtitic’s Choice
Forkbeard Fantasy are now offering one six-day residential course in 2012. This Summer School gives you the chance to discover new ways of working in an inclusive, stimulating environment. The School is located at Forkbeard’s Waterslade Studios in the heart of rural Devon. Set in 2 acres of countryside, Waterslade comprises a modern complex equipped for set and prop construction, film and video edit suites and performance teaching.
Summer School - Friday 6th - Friday 13th July 2012
The week-long course enables participants to explore the wild and diverse array of techniques, technologies and art forms used in Forkbeard’s multi-media stage, film and exhibition work Film and Video, 16mm and
DVD, lighting and camera skills, Final Cut Pro, compositing, editing, projection systems and surfaces… Animation in all its myriad 2D and 3D forms, including pixilation and blue-screen mixes.
At all times there’s a lively emphasis on demystifying technology and making it work for you the artist… Prop-making, casting, constructing, modeling, mechanics, puppetry with numerous materials and fabrics. Sound
recording, mixing and its place in other artforms…Performing with and in and out of film, in installations and extreme situations as well as FF’s trademark Crossing the Celuloid Divide.
Working with others or on your own… …developing unexpected cross-overs and hybrids of art forms, with concentration on experimentation, entertainment and humour. After the week is over a continuing process of support and dialogue with Forkbeard and your fellow participants is ensured.
We encourage a wide mix of interests and skills. Previous Schools have included students, teachers, prop-makers, designers, visual and performance artists, film-makers, editors, animators, performers, engineers, technicians, architects, writers, and puppeteers. The only requirement is applicants are over 18.
“….the atmosphere and FF’s supportive teaching methods combine to make you feel like trying anything. Nothing seems out of reach”
“I found the Forkbeard team incredibly generous in sharing ideas and techniques”
“The encouragement, enthusiasm and hospitality we received through the week was fantastic… an incredibly stimulating working environment, beautiful setting and delicious food”
There are 18 places available on the course.
The £950 fee includes accommodation and all meals (a local chef’s delicious lunches and suppers with fresh garden produce). For further information write to:
Forkbeard Summer Schools,
Waterslade Studios, Somerset TA210NS
Forkbeard is committed to promoting equal access to all. Waterslade Studios is equipped to accommodate people with disabilities.
