Night Classes

Linocut (Night)

Tue 26 Feb 2019 — Tue 02 Apr 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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Drawing & Sculpting the Human Form (Night)

Tue 26 Feb 2019 — Tue 02 Apr 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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Possibilities in Metal Casting (Night)

Tue 26 Feb 2019 — Tue 02 Apr 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 26 Feb 2019 — Tue 02 Apr 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 26 Feb 2019 — Tue 02 Apr 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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Painting – Create Your Own Colour Palette

Tue 26 Feb 2019 — Tue 02 Apr 2019

Desmond Sweeney begintadv

Are you interested in colour? Learn how to identify colour schemes, explore different colour wheels and premix your own palette. Working on a painting look at the entire group of possible colours you will use, called a gamut, and define your own to create harmony in your work. This class is suitable for all levels of experience including beginners.

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Life Drawing (Night)

Wed 27 Feb 2019 — Wed 03 Apr 2019

Melanie Dare begint

Discover fundamental drawing techniques to capture the body. Learn how to use a variety of materials such as chalk, charcoal and pastels. All sessions are with a life model.

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Throwing & Handbuilding (Night)

Wed 27 Feb 2019 — Wed 03 Apr 2019

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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Making Jewellery with Resin

Wed 27 Feb 2019 — Wed 03 Apr 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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