Jewellery

Metal Casting Saturdays

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

Introduction to Digital Photography (Saturdays)

Jay Heifetz beg

Enjoy taking control of your camera to master its technical capabilities and to further your personal creative results.

This course is intended for inquisitive amateur and hobbyist photographers interested in taking their experiences to a level of greater comfort, self-assurance, and enjoyment. In a condensed overview, we’ll cover the fundamentals of picture-taking, camera controls, file formats, storage, and artistic considerations. As we go, you’re sure to realise that your camera is one of your favourite creative friends.

We’ll plan several shooting assignments and at least one “off campus” shooting experience, all fun and challenging, and have frequent opportunities to share our work with the rest of the group for their positive feedback.

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Painting

Large-Scale Still Life Flower Painting Weekend

Sat 28 Nov 2020 — Sun 29 Nov 2020

Joss Gregson begint

Make a large-scale painting of flowers. Learn how to arrange the flowers before developing skills in colour theory, paint application and composition to create life-like flowers. This course is for students with some basic painting experience.

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A Day on the Wheel (Sat 28 Nov)

Sat 28 Nov 2020

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 a tutor's expert guidance

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Glazing Session (Sat 28 Nov)

Sat 28 Nov 2020

Holly O'Meehan begintadv

Open to any FAC ceramics student wanting to glaze and add finishing touches to their works. Discover a number of glazing and ceramic decorating techniques from an experiences ceramicist. Includes second firing.

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Drawing & Printmaking

A Day of Drypoint Printmaking

Sun 29 Nov 2020

Shana James beg

Be introduced to the world of printmaking, exploring the characteristically soft textural line quality of drypoint printing. Learn how to construct an image or interpret one suitable for print, prepare a plate and print your image multiple times using FAC’s press. Composition and colour will also form part of your printmaking journey.

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Keum Boo

Sun 29 Nov 2020

Nicole Lance begint

Keum Boo is a stunning technique where gold foil is applied to a silver surface, resulting in a contrast of bright yellow against white silver. Create a small a pendant, earrings, or brooch in this one day workshop. No previous jewellery making skills required.

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Glazing Session (Sun 29 Nov)

Sun 29 Nov 2020

Holly O'Meehan begintadv

Open to any FAC ceramics student wanting to glaze and add finishing touches to their works. Discover a number of glazing and ceramic decorating techniques from an experiences ceramicist. Includes second firing.

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Creative Writing

Creative Writing in a Day – Bring Your Words to Life NEW

Sun 29 Nov 2020

Brooke Dunnell beg

This one day course will cover a range of techniques to improve attendees' fiction, non-fiction and personal writing projects. Topics covered will include description and detail, characters and setting, editing, audience and voice.  At the conclusion of the course students will be equipped with the understanding and skills to make their writing jump of the page.

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Screenprinting – Customised Homewares (12 Dec)

Sat 12 Dec 2020

Louise Snook begint

Create your own custom–printed homewares. Design imagery suitable for screenprinting, learn how to make your own stencils and play with layering and levels of translucency. Prints will be heat set so items can be washed and used many times.

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A Day on the Wheel (Sat 12 Dec)

Sat 12 Dec 2020

Greg Crowe 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 a tutor's expert guidance

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