Night Classes

Machine Sewing for Beginners – Dress (Night)

Tue 21 May 2019 — Tue 25 Jun 2019

Angela Ferolla beg

Discover everything you need to know to get sewing, from learning how your machine works and sewing a straight line to reading, laying and cutting patterns. A great hands–on course to teach you technical skills and get you motivated. Students will sew a simple dress pattern, customised to fit. Bring your own sewing machine.

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Metal Casting (Night)

Tue 21 May 2019 — Tue 25 Jun 2019

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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Plates, Cups & Bowls (Night)

Tue 21 May 2019 — Tue 25 Jun 2019

Lee Woodcock begintadv

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 for those who prefer handbuilding. Lessons will be taught in throwing, making identical pieces and improving general skill levels.

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Drawing for the Absolute Beginner (Night)

Tue 21 May 2019 — Tue 25 Jun 2019

Angela Stewart beg

Starting from scratch, discover essential drawing skills in an encouraging environment. Learn observation skills, basic drawing methods and how to use various materials through exercises and demonstrations. Last session is with a life model.

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Linocut (Night)

Tue 21 May 2019 — Tue 25 Jun 2019

Shana James begint

Discover the secrets of linocut printmaking. Learn how to adapt your image, carve your plate and print your image on different paper. This course will also cover colour techniques and registration.

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Oil Painting for Beginners

Tue 21 May 2019 — Tue 25 Jun 2019

Miles Carpenter beg

Learn how to work with oil paint and gain an understanding of how form, tone, colour and depth are achieved when painting with this exciting medium. With plenty of demonstrations and tutor guidance students will paint a series of enlightened exercises designed to boost fundamental skills and explore the medium.

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Drawing & Sculpting the Human Form (Night)

Tue 21 May 2019 — Tue 25 Jun 2019

Robyn Varpins begint

Working with a life model each week, look at the human figure from several viewpoints and use both drawing materials and clay to work on studies in both 2D and 3D.

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Night Classes

An Introduction to Art Appreciation (Night)

Wed 22 May 2019 — Wed 26 Jun 2019

Richard Gunning beg

Be introduced to the pleasures of Renaissance and Twentieth Century Art in a relaxed environment. This course will examine different ways of looking and appreciating art while considering aspects of Art History. Conducted as a series of talks with slides, students are encouraged to enter into discussions, however, no prior knowledge is necessary and handouts are supplied.

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Resin Jewellery

Wed 22 May 2019 — Wed 26 Jun 2019

Alister Yiap begint

Resin is a very versatile material which can be used to make jewellery and objects. Relatively lightweight, durable and available in various finishes from translucent to opaque, it can be coloured with pigments and hold other elements. Using moulds, cast your own small jewellery objects. Learn how to add colour, glitter and different effects, join pieces using acrylic and finish.

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