Night Classes

Sculpting the Human Form (Night)

Tue 18 Feb 2020 — Tue 24 Mar 2020

Robyn Varpins begint

Working with a life model each week, look at the human figure from several viewpoints. Use both drawing materials and clay to work on studies in both 2D and 3D. Sculptures will be fired in FAC's kilns.

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Plates, Cups & Bowls (Night)

Tue 18 Feb 2020 — Tue 24 Mar 2020

Stephanie Hammill begint

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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Acrylic Painting for Beginners (Night)

Tue 18 Feb 2020 — Tue 24 Mar 2020

Leslee Rowlands beg

Discover the joys of painting with acrylics. Learn about colour, texture, shape and tone and how to combine these elements. Explore this medium through a number of exercises guided by your tutor.

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Drawing for the Absolute Beginner (Night)

Tue 18 Feb 2020 — Tue 24 Mar 2020

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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Machine Sewing for Beginners – Garments (Night)

Tue 18 Feb 2020 — Tue 24 Mar 2020

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 garment pattern, customised to fit. Bring your own sewing machine.

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Jewellery – Metal Casting (Night)

Tue 18 Feb 2020 — Tue 24 Mar 2020

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.

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Linocut Printmaking (Night)

Tue 18 Feb 2020 — Tue 24 Mar 2020

Shana James begint

Discover the secrets of linocut printmaking. Learn how to adapt an image, carve your plate and print on different paper. This course will also cover colour techniques and registration. Suitable for complete beginners or those wishing to work on their own projects and further their skills.

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Night Classes

The Nuts n’ Bolts of Writing a Novel (Night)

Wed 19 Feb 2020 — Wed 25 Mar 2020

Marlish Glorie begint

Study the essentials of novel writing in this dynamic and informative course where the following components that make up a novel will be covered in–depth: scenes, structure, point of view, dialogue, storyline or plot, characterization and setting. Participants will be encouraged to write extensively throughout the course, both in class and at home.

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Throwing & Handbuilding (Night)

Wed 19 Feb 2020 — Wed 25 Mar 2020

Stewart Scambler begintadv

Learn the fundamental techniques of ceramics. Study the properties of different types of clay and learn how to handle them with specialist tools, focusing on the pottery wheel. Create a number of resolved pieces that can be fired in FAC’s kilns.

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