Drawing & Printmaking

Beginners – Draw, Print, Paint (Mondays)

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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One Day Workshop

Make a Large-Scale Painting in a Day

Joss Gregson begintadv

Working on a large canvas, create your own painting in this exciting one day workshop. Learn how to use acrylic paints and be guided through basic painting techniques, colour theory and composition. Suitable for beginners.

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Drawing & Printmaking

Pastels

Mon 12 Oct 2020 — Mon 30 Nov 2020

Leanna Taylor 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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Ceramics & Sculpture

Handbuilding with Coloured Clays

Mon 12 Oct 2020 — Mon 07 Dec 2020

Sandra Black begint

Explore ways of constructing functional and sculptural objects with clay. Using three classical methods of handbuilding - pinch, coil and slab - develop your understanding of clay forming and joining techniques. Learn how to colour clays for marbled, applied or inlay effects. Works will then be glazed and polished to enhance surfaces.

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Ceramics & Sculpture

The Porcelain Project – Focus on Decorative Techniques

Mon 12 Oct 2020 — Mon 07 Dec 2020

Sandra Black intadv

In this course students can choose specific decorative techniques they would like to explore and refine. This course is designed for students with some clay experience. Using handbuilding, wheel throwing or casting techniques, gain a deeper understanding of ceramic materials. Choose areas of specific interest to focus on, such as refining shapes and decorative skills, improving throwing skills, developing glazes and application as well as experimenting with new techniques.

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Painting

Watercolour

Mon 12 Oct 2020 — Mon 07 Dec 2020

Lesley Munro 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 your own pieces.

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Drawing & Printmaking

Explore Print

Mon 12 Oct 2020 — Mon 07 Dec 2020

Shana James begint

Always wanted to try printmaking? Looking to extend your skills? You'll be guided through different printmaking techniques by tutor Shana James. Work on your own project or ask her for an idea. Choose between linocut and drypoint or try your hand at both throughout the course.

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Jewellery

Jewellery Design & Techniques

Mon 12 Oct 2020 — Mon 07 Dec 2020

Nicole Lance begint

In this extended class, 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

Jewellery Fabricating Techniques NEW

Mon 12 Oct 2020 — Mon 07 Dec 2020

Nicole Lance begint

This class is great opportunity for students who would like extra class time to work on their own projects or a beginner wanting to know about jewellery basics including soldering, filing, sawing working with silver and other metals and how to make simple jewellery pieces.

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Ceramics & Sculpture

Pottery Wheel Throwing & Handbuilding

Tue 13 Oct 2020 — Tue 08 Dec 2020

Stephanie Hammill begint

Create beautiful ceramics on the wheel or by hand. Whether you are a beginner or experienced potter this class will teach you new skills or extend existing ones to help you create functional bowls, plates and cups that you can use every day. Create and improve a basic repertoire of forms and learn simple and effective decorating styles.

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Painting

Painting with Acrylics – Abstract Expressionism

Tue 13 Oct 2020 — Tue 24 Nov 2020

Regina Noakes intadv

Create your own abstract image working with acrylics. Working on your own project, learn about the qualities of colour and texture provided by paint and how to create a balanced picture. Some painting experience required.

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