Drawing & Printmaking

Explore Print

Shana James begint

Have you always wanted to try your hand at printmaking? Or have you tried it and want to do more?are you looking to extend your skills? Come along and beBe guided through different types of printmaking by tutor Shana James. You can work on your own project or be given a project 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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Ceramics & Sculpture

All Things Ceramics

Andrea Vinkovic begint

Aimed at both beginners and students with some experience, come and explore various techniques and possibilities in ceramics including handbuilding, wheel throwing, sculpture and slip casting. This is a great taster course if you do not know where to start with ceramics or want to try out a variety of different techniques. Follow the tutor's projects or work on your own with expert guidance.

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Drawing & Printmaking

Pastels

Mon 16 Oct 2017 — Mon 11 Dec 2017

Jo Darvall begint

Discover the luscious qualities of pastels. Enjoy the energy and vigour of this simple medium that was a favourite of artists like Degas and Picasso.

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Painting

Watercolour

Mon 16 Oct 2017 — Mon 11 Dec 2017

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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Jewellery

Jewellery Design & Techniques

Mon 16 Oct 2017 — Mon 11 Dec 2017

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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Jewellery

Casting Objects in Metal

Mon 16 Oct 2017 — Mon 11 Dec 2017

Nicole Lance begint

Discover the lost technique of wax casting, a process in which a mould is created out of wax, burnt away and then refilled with metal. Using wax mould–making techniques allows for fine detailing on a small scale, resulting in exquisite metal pieces.

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Drawing & Printmaking

Learn to Draw

Mon 16 Oct 2017 — Mon 11 Dec 2017

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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Ceramics & Sculpture

Ceramics – Paper Porcelain Casting & Construction

Mon 16 Oct 2017 — Mon 11 Dec 2017

Sandra Black begint

Learn how to create and decorate plaster blocks which you can use as your base to make vessels or jewellery in delicate porcelain slip. Explore simple construction methods to make your objects and how to enhance these with further decorative techniques. Pieces will be fired in FAC's kilns.

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Ceramics & Sculpture

Intro to Piercing, Carving & Decorative Techniques for Porcelain

Mon 16 Oct 2017 — Mon 11 Dec 2017

Sandra Black begint

Start by creating porcelain vessels to work on using throwing, handbuilding or casting techniques guided by your tutor. Learn how to enhance the work by carving, piercing and creating more translucency to this beautiful clay. Finish your pieces with polishing or glazing. Pieces will be fired in FAC’s kilns.

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Painting

Oil Painting (Mornings)

Tue 17 Oct 2017 — Tue 12 Dec 2017

Peter Walker begint

Discover how to build an oil painting, from under–painting to finish glazes. Be guided through exercises to improve your skills and develop your own projects. Learn techniques from old masters to contemporary styles.

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Painting

Oil Painting (Afternoons)

Tue 17 Oct 2017 — Tue 12 Dec 2017

Peter Walker begint

Discover how to build an oil painting, from under–painting to finish glazes. Be guided through exercises to improve your skills and develop your own projects. Learn techniques from old masters to contemporary styles.

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