Night Classes

Linocut (Night)

Tue 13 Aug 2019 — Tue 17 Sep 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. Suitable for complete beginners or those wishing to work on their own projects and further their skills.

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Drawing & Sculpting the Human Form (Night)

Tue 13 Aug 2019 — Tue 17 Sep 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. Set in an encouraging and supportive studio environment.

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Plates, Cups & Bowls (Night)

Tue 13 Aug 2019 — Tue 17 Sep 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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Acrylic Painting for Beginners (Night)

Tue 13 Aug 2019 — Tue 17 Sep 2019

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 13 Aug 2019 — Tue 17 Sep 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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Machine Sewing for Beginners – Garments (Night)

Tue 13 Aug 2019 — Tue 17 Sep 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 garment pattern, customised to fit. Bring your own sewing machine.

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Jewellery – Metal Casting (Night)

Tue 13 Aug 2019 — Tue 17 Sep 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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Night Classes

The Nuts n’ Bolts of Writing a Novel

Wed 14 Aug 2019 — Wed 18 Sep 2019

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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Art Talks – Introduction to Modern Art NEW

Wed 14 Aug 2019 — Wed 18 Sep 2019

Richard Gunning begint

Join artist Richard Gunning as he explores the history of Modern Art in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. This six week course will examine exciting and dynamic changes that took place in art as it responded to, and occasionally anticipated a rapidly changing world. A period that has produced some of the most powerful, and at times bewildering and beautiful works in Western Art. This is a course for anyone who is curious about the art of our times and it's not too distant predecessors.

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