Student Stories: Lorna Hall
I needed to reconnect with my real self, art was what was missing in me. I researched different courses and OCA fitted in with all my needs.
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OCA Student Association
Sep 233 min read
Student Stories: Tony Roberts
OCA's Music online lunchtime concert series begins on 24 September at 12.30, with Tony performing on guitar. Everyone is Welcome!
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OCA Europe
Sep 45 min read
OCA Europe Newsletter Summer 2024
We are a group of 108 students, residing all over Europe and spanning different disciplines.
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OCA Student Association
Aug 281 min read
edge zine - The Relaunch
This December 2024 will see the relaunch of OCA’s zine, edge.
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OCA Student Association
Aug 192 min read
Student Stories: Dugald Muir
I would still be making images, but I would still not have the intention, and without that they would just be images and never art.
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OCA Student Association
Jul 292 min read
Student Stories: Neil Garradley
My knitting becomes art and performance to my audience. The work will show and challenge creativity and tell a story.
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OCA Student Association
Jul 191 min read
The Disobedient Art College - Collaborative Call Out Result
In February 2024 we did a call out for members of the OCA community to share their creative making spaces with us. Here is the final result.
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OCA Student Association
Jul 124 min read
Student Stories: Debbie Johnston
As an international educator, with over thirty years’ experience of teaching in disparate countries and continents throughout the world,...
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OCA Student Association
Jul 83 min read
Student Stories: Sara Voaides
My experience with OCA has been central in my ability to think like an illustrator, and not a hobbyist.
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OCA Student Association
Jul 23 min read
Student Stories: Marina Wittemann
When faced with challenges, focus on your goal. Don't wait for the perfect moment; do and make it now.
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OCA Student Association
Jun 181 min read
Student Stories: Caroline Boff
I have felt such joy in doing my MA in Fine Art. It has given me permission to do artwork which is important to me.
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OCA Student Association
May 242 min read
Student Stories: Kuch Bhogal
Getting to the end of this degree has validated my identity as a creative / artist.
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OCA Student Association
May 162 min read
OCA Alumna Ailish Henderson - Creating her own narrative….
OCA Textiles Alumna Ailish Henderson tells us about the launch of her new book following her creative learning journey with OCA.
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OCA Student Association
May 144 min read
Student Stories: Neil Cramond
In short this has been a journey of both self-discovery and validation.
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OCA Student Association
May 73 min read
Student Stories: Christian Boult
I found an OCA flyer by chance, loved painting and thought "that seems like a good idea".
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OCA Student Association
Apr 303 min read
Student Stories: Helen Jones
If I can do it you can. Throw yourself into the work and experiment.
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OCA Student Association
Apr 253 min read
Student Stories: Nina Vallard
I have always been crafty; making zines and art books but only started taking my creative work seriously during lockdown.
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OCA Student Association
Apr 182 min read
Student Stories: Roger Rowley
Roger is a Devon based artist. Having retired from military service in 2022 he is now a full-time artist.
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OCA Student Association
Apr 123 min read
Student Stories: Amardeep Kaur
Amardeep is a Textiles Stage 3 Student. passionate about textiles, fascinated by the stories woven into each fabric.
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OCA Student Association
Mar 293 min read
Student Stories: Ashley McLaughlin
it was all on a bit of a whim, yet it was the best decision I have ever made, as it has led to some big revelations in my life.
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