Night Classes

Acrylic Painting for Beginners (Night)

Tue 29 Oct 2019 — Tue 03 Dec 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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Plates, Cups & Bowls (Night)

Tue 29 Oct 2019 — Tue 03 Dec 2019

Stephanie Hammill 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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Machine Sewing for Beginners – Garments (Night)

Tue 29 Oct 2019 — Tue 03 Dec 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 29 Oct 2019 — Tue 03 Dec 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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Drawing for the Absolute Beginner (Night)

Tue 29 Oct 2019 — Tue 03 Dec 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 Printmaking (Night)

Tue 29 Oct 2019 — Tue 03 Dec 2019

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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Drawing & Sculpting the Human Form (Night)

Tue 29 Oct 2019 — Tue 03 Dec 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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Night Classes

An Introduction to Australian Art

Wed 30 Oct 2019 — Wed 04 Dec 2019

Richard Gunning begint

In this intimate series of talks with slideshows, be taken through a survey of Australian art from the Heidelberg School through the present day. Follow the story of Australian art as our artists respond to the unique circumstances of this continent while often producing works of stunning beauty and originality. No prior knowledge necessary, handouts provided.

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Oil Painting for Beginners (Night)

Wed 30 Oct 2019 — Wed 04 Dec 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 complete a series of exercises designed to boost fundamental skills while exploring the medium. .

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