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2025 Muralism Course
The London School of Muralism is thrilled to announce its 5th course, scheduled to run from January 4th of May 28th, 2025, spanning twenty weeks. This course will delve deep into the realm of self-initiated, artist-led community murals, prioritizing group creative expression over individual, unilateral or commercial endeavors.
The course will offer two options: full-time and part-time. For the full-time option, twelve spots are available through application. Full-time participants will engage in weekly sessions comprising hands-on making, drawing, and painting on Saturdays (10:00 to 13:00) and theoretical discussions on Wednesdays (18:00 to 21:00). The part-time option, with six available spots, will exclusively run on Wednesdays. This option caters to individuals with well-established drawing and painting skills who aspire to lead, develop, and paint their own murals while fostering community engagement. Both full-time and part-time students will convene for Wednesday evening sessions.
In both cases, our emphasis will be on fostering creative collaboration—empowering participants to co-create mural concepts while guiding the artistic and production processes from inception to completion. Throughout the five-month duration, students will explore all facets of mural conception and execution, culminating in the creation of their participatory murals and contributions to a large-scale mural led by LSoM and Artmongers founder Patricio Forrester.
As part of the course, each student will undertake the production of their own individually led, participatory mural—a form of action research. They will integrate newfound knowledge as the course progresses, while also engaging in exploration and experimentation under the mentorship of school tutors.
This immersive educational journey promises a blend of enjoyable experiences, challenging scenarios, and in-depth exploration of the intricacies involved in crafting murals for public spaces.
The London School of Muralism is an independently run programme set up by Artmongers Action CIC and it will take place mainly at Goldsmiths Deptford Town Hall, in New Cross, South East London.
To Apply:
Provide an expression of interest and relevant experience (maximum 500 words).
Submit six visual samples of your relevant artwork production.
Application Deadline: Monday, 1st of July 2024.
Please email your application to Sarah Harrison at lsomcoordinator@gmail.com.
Upon applying, you will receive a monitoring form to fill out.
Course Fee: Full Time £750 Part Time £650
Two half scholarships will be offered to Lewisham residents on low income
Overview and Introduction:
Introduction to Participatory muralism, urban landscape and architectural context.
Crucial differences between muralism and street art
Why participation is the way of the future art practice
Generating Ideas and Workshop Progression:
Developing creative concepts and sketches.
Planning workshops with a focus on copyleft processes.
Further exploration of innovative ideas and angles.
Ongoing development of sketches.
Turning a simple sketch into a fully developed paintable proposal
Scaling Up and Adaptation:
Understanding the Doodle Grid technique for enlarging images and adapting them to fit the final location and scale.
Risk Assessment, Logistics
In-depth exploration of risk assessment and method statements for safety.
Managing production logistics for effective mural creation.
Preparation and Collaboration:
Ensuring safety protocols and best practices when working at elevated heights.
Preparing the mural site for the artwork installation.
Securing a painting wall, including potential collaboration with fellow students.
Community Engagement and Public Support:
Artistic responsibility within a team. Identifying Participants and Stakeholders
Exploring community engagement methodologies
Navigating legal aspects such as council regulations, permissions, and risk assessments.
Participatory Process and Consensus Building:
Balancing the politics of public art.
Exploring ideas and themes for community engagement.
Evaluating Process
Design development processes, considering time constraints.
Execution and Implementation:
Budgeting for mural projects.
Creating realistic timelines.
Planning and estimating quantities of materials and equipment.
Addressing health and safety concerns, including safeguarding.
Building a supportive team.
On-Site Mural Painting Skills:
Scaling up artwork and integrating it with the chosen wall.
Constructing scaffolding towers.
Defining specific mural areas.
Managing volunteers and adapting to their skill levels.
Balancing rest times and project progression.
Recognizing when adjustments are needed and when to conclude work.
Varnishing and implementing anti-graffiti measures.