Ceramics & Sculpture

Pottery Wheel Throwing & Handbuilding

Stephanie Hammill begint

Discover how to make plates and bowls to create a matching set to use at home. Learn different techniques to create beautiful, useful vessels. This course caters for all levels on the wheel and also those who prefer handbuilding. Lessons will be taught in throwing and making identical pieces and improving general skill levels.

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Ceramics & Sculpture

Throwing on the Wheel NEW

Stephanie Hammill begint

Learn the fundamental techniques of ceramics or develop your existing throwing skills. This class will focus on making objects of the same size to create sets, working with larger amounts of clay to throw taller objects and developing skills and techniques. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience.

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Painting

Watercolour

Mon 15 Oct 2018 — Mon 10 Dec 2018

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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Drawing & Printmaking

Learn to Draw

Mon 15 Oct 2018 — Mon 05 Nov 2018

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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Drawing & Printmaking

Explore Print

Mon 15 Oct 2018 — Mon 10 Dec 2018

Shana James begint

Have you always wanted to try your hand at printmaking? Or are you looking to extend your skills? Be guided through different types of printmaking by tutor Shana James. You can work on your own project or be given an idea 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

Ceramics – Paper Porcelain Casting & Construction

Mon 15 Oct 2018 — Mon 10 Dec 2018

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 15 Oct 2018 — Mon 10 Dec 2018

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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Drawing & Printmaking

Pastels

Mon 15 Oct 2018 — Mon 10 Dec 2018

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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Jewellery

Rings

Mon 15 Oct 2018 — Mon 10 Dec 2018

Nicole Lance begint

Explore working with metal wire and sheet to create decorative and detailed rings. Make up to 18 different types of rings including knotted and twisted rings, detailed wire rings and a bezel set ring. Discover techniques such as fine soldering, piercing, embossing and sawing. A great class for beginners or for those wanting to brush up on their jewellery skills.

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Jewellery

Christmas Present – Make Your Own Jewellery NEW

Mon 15 Oct 2018 — Mon 10 Dec 2018

Nicole Lance begint

Make your own unique gift in time to give to your loved one (or yourself) for Christmas. Design your own ring, pendant or bangle with the help of an experienced tutor and learn jewellery making techniques along the way. Discover fundamental skills such as soldering, filing, texturing and sawing and working with a variety of metals.

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Painting

Oil Painting (Mornings)

Tue 16 Oct 2018 — Tue 11 Dec 2018

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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