Design Textiles & Craft

Linen Apron in a Day

Roberta Leary begint

Cut, sew and embellish a stylish cross-over linen apron. Follow simple step by step instructions and pattern to create your own apron. You can embellish your finished piece with embroidery or applique to make it unique.

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Drawing & Printmaking

Linocut -The Next Step

Fri 16 Nov 2018 — Fri 14 Dec 2018

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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Drawing & Printmaking

Etching – The Next Step

Fri 16 Nov 2018 — Fri 14 Dec 2018

Shana James int

Have you tried etching before and want to continue with the process or feel you need a refresher? This course is a great follow on for beginners who have gained some knowledge of this traditional technique and want to push themselves a bit further.

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Ceramics & Sculpture

Hand Carve a Wooden Spoon

Sat 17 Nov 2018

Andrew Christie beg

Whittle away the day making a beautiful wooden spoon that can serve as either a decorative piece or an item to use in your kitchen. Learn how use a selection of hand tools, carving and shaping techniques to create a beautiful finish. A very relaxing way to spend a day.

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Ceramics & Sculpture

Make & Decorate a Ceramic Fruit Bowl

Sat 17 Nov 2018

Sarana Haeata begint

Make your own beautiful handmade bowl in this fun workshop. Explore handbuilding techniques such as slab building, slumping and coil work then decorate your bowl with engraving and textures and finish with colourful underglazes.

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Design Textiles & Craft

Crochet a String Bag in a Day NEW

Sun 18 Nov 2018

Holly O'Meehan begint

With the plastic bag ban in full force, learn how to make your own simple string shopping bag. Learn a range of basic crochet stitches and use a simple design with handles or a draw string.

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Design Textiles & Craft

Weaving Wicker Baskets

Sat 24 Nov 2018

Fiona Gavino begint

Learn the art of cane basket weaving and create a number of different sized pieces to take away with you. This traditional technique is easy to learn and can be used with a number of materials. Plant fibres will be discussed and provided by your tutor.

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Ceramics & Sculpture

A Day on the Wheel (24 Nov)

Sat 24 Nov 2018

Kim Gillespie 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 Alana’s expert guidance.

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Ceramics & Sculpture

Glazing Catch-Up Class (for Term 3 Students)

Sat 24 Nov 2018

Stephanie Hammill begint

This workshop allows students from Term 3 to come back and finish glazing any items that they did not finished during the term time. Steph Hammill will be on hand for advice about glazes and finishes.

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Painting

Pencil & Paint Pen Workshop – Architectural Abstraction NEW

Sun 25 Nov 2018

TBC begint

Inspired by the local architecture and scenery, join FAC Artist in Residence, Ben Crappsley, and create a vibrant work on paper using the humble coloured pencil and embelish with urban art style paint pens. Using shape and line to create an abstracted image, learn about layering of materials, composition and values of light and shade. A fun colourful class that will have you thinking outside the box.

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