Jewellery

Jewellery – Metal Casting (Night)

Max Butcher begint

Learn the art of lost wax casting, creating miniature sculptural works in metal. Cast small–scale forms in new or recycled metal using a simple vacuum method and learn how to make them into wearable treasures. This is a great class on its own or linked with one of FAC’s other jewellery courses.

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Night Classes

Signwriting NEW

Desmond Sweeney begint

This class will take you through the basic tools, paints and processes of traditional signwriting. Learn about brush choice and control, basic colour theory and the techniques to start hand painted lettering and sign painting. After practicing the nuances of the delicate brush strokes, begin work on your own small panel.

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Painting

Acrylic Painting for Beginners (Saturdays)

Sat 26 Oct 2019 — Sat 30 Nov 2019

Leslee Rowlands begint

Discover the joys of painting with acrylics. Learn about colour, texture, shape and tone and how to combine these elements as well as developing your own style. Explore this medium in a relaxed and encouraging setting through a number of exercises guided by your tutor.

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Jewellery

Contemporary Silver Jewellery

Sat 26 Oct 2019 — Sat 30 Nov 2019

Nicole Lance begint

Learn the foundations of jewellery making including soldering, sawing, filing, riveting and creating textured surfaces in metal. Design and construct your own contemporary bracelets, rings, earrings or pendants in silver.

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Jewellery

Metal Casting Saturdays

Sat 26 Oct 2019 — Sat 30 Nov 2019

Nicole Lance begint

Discover the simple technique of cuttlebone casting and the art of lost 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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Photography

Digital Photography for Beginners

Sat 26 Oct 2019 — Sat 30 Nov 2019

Jacqueline Warrick beg

Discover the different elements of photography, exploring manual functions of a DSLR camera; composition, lighting, documentary, travel and studio photography skills. Jacqueline will introduce the camera from a beginners level and guide students from the practical to the creative, commercial and beyond. A perfect introduction to the camera and the many different paths photography can open.

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Creative Writing

The Short Story – The Art of Rearranging Words

Sat 26 Oct 2019 — Sat 30 Nov 2019

Brooke Dunnell begint

Learn how to create short stories which have impact through a mixture of reading, writing and discussing. Discover how short stories and flash fiction vary from other forms of writing. During the course, participants are encouraged to write their own short stories. This is a fun and highly informative course designed to enhance writing skills and boost confidence.

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Drawing & Printmaking

Beginners – Draw, Print, Paint (Saturdays)

Sat 26 Oct 2019 — Sat 30 Nov 2019

Shana James beg

Are you a complete beginner and not sure where to start? Then this course is perfect for you! Be introduced to three artistic methods – drawing, printmaking and painting. This is a great opportunity to develop some basic skills in an encouraging environment and identify your interests and strengths.

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Design Textiles & Craft

A Day of Shibori Dyeing

Sun 27 Oct 2019

Roberta Leary begint

An informative and hands-on workshop to get you inspired! Learn how to make and use Procion Dyes to create exceptionally brilliant colours. Using Shibori dyeing techniques, the ancient art of Japanese resist dyeing, create your own beautiful range of unique fabrics in different colours including indigo blue.

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Ceramics & Sculpture

A Day on the Wheel (27 October)

Sun 27 Oct 2019

Alana McVeigh beg

Never tried ceramics before? Want to know how it works? This workshop is an introduction to the specialised art of throwing on the pottery wheel. Have fun learning a new skill under Kims expert guidance.

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Painting

Oil Painting for Beginners – Developing Techniques

Sun 27 Oct 2019 — Sun 01 Dec 2019

Caspar Fairhall beg

Learn how to work with this exciting medium. Gain an understanding of colour theory and how form and tone are developed. With plenty of demonstrations and tutor guidance students will work on a painting over six weeks.

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