Ceramics & Sculpture

Pottery Wheel Throwing & Handbuilding

Stephanie Hammill begint

Discover how to make plates and bowls to create a matching set to use at home. Learn different techniques to create beautiful, useful vessels. This course caters for all levels on the wheel and also those who prefer handbuilding. Lessons will be taught in throwing and making identical pieces and improving general skill levels.

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Creative Writing

The Nuts n’ Bolts of Writing a Novel

Marlish Glorie begint

Study the essentials of novel writing in this dynamic and informative course where the following components that make up a novel will be covered in–depth: scenes, structure, point of view, dialogue, storyline or plot, characterization and setting. Participants will be encouraged to write extensively throughout the course, both in class and at home.

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Design Textiles & Craft

Weaving Wicker Baskets

Sat 23 Jun 2018

Fiona Gavino begint

Learn the art of cane basket weaving and create a number of different sized pieces to take away with you. This traditional technique is easy to learn and can be used with a number of materials. Plant fibres will be discussed and provided by your tutor.

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Ceramics & Sculpture

Glazing Session – A Day on the Wheel NEW

Sat 23 Jun 2018

Andrea Vinkovic beg

Have you attended A Day on the Wheel this term? Would you like to add finishing touches to your work? Come along to this glazing session, where you can decorative finished to your work under the expert eye of tutor, Andrea.

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Photography

Digital Photography – Beyond Auto in One Day (Jun)

Sun 24 Jun 2018

Karen Castle beg

In this condensed version of FAC’s popular course, discover how to use your SLR camera to take better photos. Learn about lighting, composition and how your camera and lenses work. Develop the skills and confidence to use your camera on manual and semi-auto settings.

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Design Textiles & Craft

Shibori in a Day

Sun 24 Jun 2018

Roberta Leary begint

Learn how to make and use Procion dyes to create a beautiful range of unique fabrics in all different colours (including indigo). Using natural fibre like cottons and linens in conjunction with Shibori resist techniques, you will fall in love with the pieces you create using this fascinating process.

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Painting

Watercolour

Mon 23 Jul 2018 — Mon 17 Sep 2018

Jo Darvall begint

Explore the beauty of this engaging medium known for its luminous and transparent nature. Be guided through a number of exercises, from conventional to less orthodox approaches, then develop and work on your own pieces.

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Drawing & Printmaking

Learn to Draw

Mon 23 Jul 2018 — Mon 13 Aug 2018

Shana James beg

Start your journey into art with this short course that covers the basics. Under the expert tuition of artist Shana James, learn how to draw from still life. Discover how to use tone to create light and shade and how to get the most out of your drawing materials.

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Drawing & Printmaking

Explore Print

Mon 23 Jul 2018 — Mon 17 Sep 2018

Shana James begint

Have you always wanted to try your hand at printmaking? Or are you looking to extend your skills? Be guided through different types of printmaking by tutor Shana James. You can work on your own project or be given an idea to start you off. Choose between linocut, drypoint and etching or try your hand at all of them throughout the course.

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Jewellery

Jewellery Design & Techniques

Mon 23 Jul 2018 — Mon 17 Sep 2018

Nicole Lance begint

Learn how to create shapes, forms and different dimensions with metal. Solder, file and texture surfaces to explore the construction of contemporary jewellery.

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Ceramics & Sculpture

Pinch, Coil & Slab – The Gentle Art of Hanbuilding

Mon 23 Jul 2018 — Mon 17 Sep 2018

Sandra Black begint

Develop your understanding of clay forming and joining techniques using classical approaches to handbuilding. Explore pinch, coil and slab work and choose your preferred method to make cups, plates, bowls and sculptural pieces. Decoration and glazing will also be explored.

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