Design Textiles & Craft

All Things Screenprinting

Thu 22 Aug 2019 — Thu 26 Sep 2019

Angela Ferolla begint

Discover and explore the many varied applications of screenprinting. Techniques covered include photographic screenprinting, how to permanently fix and image to your screen to print a high quality image multiple times, and designing and cutting your own stencils. In this fun, hands-on class discuss imagery suitable for printing and master composition, layering, colour mixing and placement.

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Ceramics & Sculpture

The Kiln Workshop

Sun 25 Aug 2019

Sandra Black begintadv

An invaluable course designed for ceramic students and practitioners of all levels. Learn how to choose the right kiln for your work; understand the different firing processes and how to maintain the kiln. Make kiln wash and apply it, learn how to prepare wadding mix for cone packs and discover the correct methods of loading and unloading different wares.

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Jewellery

Stacker Rings

Sun 25 Aug 2019

Max Butcher begint

Make a set of beautiful stacker rings using copper, silver and brass in this one day workshop. Learn some fundamental jewellery-making skills and explore how to design your rings using texture, shape and size to create your own unique set that can be worn together in a stack or on their own.

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Drawing & Printmaking

Ink Drawing in a Day (August)

Sun 25 Aug 2019

Gera Woltjer begint

Delve into the fluid world of ink drawing. Learn how to control the ink on paper and other surfaces by drawing different objects and experimenting with washes. In the afternoon push your skills further by drawing a figure, learning about expressive marks and how to capture the body and face in ink. Part of this session is with a clothed model.

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Design Textiles & Craft

Adorning Fabric – Floral Inspired Cushion Covers

Sun 25 Aug 2019

Angela Ferolla begint

Taking inspiration from flowers and nature, customise your own set of painterly linen cushion covers. This is a great workshop to learn a variety of textile decorating skills, including stencil design and cutting, screenprinting and monoprint. Inspiration, design, composition and layering will all form part of this inspiring workshop.

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Drawing & Printmaking

Mixed Media Drawing – The Next Step

Mon 26 Aug 2019 — Mon 23 Sep 2019

Shana James int

This course is designed for those with some basic drawing experience or Shana's previous Learn to Draw students. Expand your skill set with a range of mixed–media drawing techniques, learning how to draw from still life and nature. Use light and shade to create dramatic effects.

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Drawing & Printmaking

Linocut -The Next Step

Wed 28 Aug 2019 — Wed 25 Sep 2019

Shana James int

Now you have mastered some techniques, come and experiment with adapting different images for linocut, colour and push your skills a little further. A great class for students with a little linocut experience and those who have completed the Step-by-Step Linocut class. With plenty of tutor guidance and demonstrations this is a great way continue your printmaking passion.

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Jewellery

Silver Earrings in a Day

Sun 01 Sep 2019

Nicole Lance begint

Make a pair of beautiful silver earrings in this one day workshop. Learn how to texture the surface of silver as well as doming, forming and shaping techniques to create earrings and attach handmade pieces to silver findings that you have made yourself.

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Ceramics & Sculpture

Intro to Piercing, Carving & Decorative Techniques for Porcelain

Sun 01 Sep 2019 — Sun 22 Sep 2019

Sandra Black begint

Guided by your tutor, start by creating porcelain vessels to work on. Learn how to enhance your 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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