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November 25th 2008

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November 11th 2008

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Upcoming OCA Events

December 6th 2008

The aim of this workshop is to explore the potential of rhyme…
Shire Hall Gallery, Market Square, Stafford

January 30th 2009

This workshop aims to develop student approaches to still life…
Michael Young Arts Centre, Barnsley

February 7th 2009

A refresher day of practical drawing and painting with…
Michael Young Arts Centre, Barnsley

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This month's featured course

Photography 1: Art of Photography

Learn how to take dynamic and well composed photographs with OCA's Photography 1: Art of Photography course.

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