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Introduction to Watercolours (Sat 30 Oct)

Sat 30 Oct 2021

Jenessa King beg

A short course designed to teach you the basics of this beautiful medium. Learn about the properties of paper, colour mixing methods and an array of techniques to apply watercolour. Be guided through easy to follow exercises that will allow you to paint bespoke watercolour artworks.

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Contemporary Silver Jewellery

Sat 30 Oct 2021 — Sat 27 Nov 2021

Nicole Lance begint

Learn the foundations of jewellery making including soldering, sawing, filing, riveting and creating textured surfaces in metal. Design and construct your own contemporary bracelets, rings, earrings or pendants in silver.

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Metal Casting Saturdays

Sat 30 Oct 2021 — Sat 27 Nov 2021

Nicole Lance begint

Discover the simple technique of cuttlebone casting and the art of lost wax casting, a process in which a mould is created out of wax, burnt away and then refilled with metal. Using wax mould–making techniques allows for fine detailing on a small scale, resulting in exquisite metal pieces.

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A Day on the Wheel (Sun 31 Oct)

Sun 31 Oct 2021

Greg Crowe beg

Never tried ceramics before? Want to know how it works? This workshop is an introduction to the specialised art of throwing on the pottery wheel. Have fun learning a new skill under your tutor's expert guidance.

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Glazing Session (Sun 31 Oct)

Sun 31 Oct 2021

Finn Anderson begintadv

Open to any FAC ceramics student wanting to glaze and add finishing touches to their works. Discover a number of glazing and ceramic decorating techniques from an experiences ceramicist. Includes second firing.

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Sketching in Watercolour – Catching the Moment (Sun 31 Oct)

Sun 31 Oct 2021

Padma Hamilton begint

Learn how to catch moments of life in your sketchbook. Explore drawing and painting with watercolours, while developing your observation skills. Discover ways of capturing spontaneously the essence of your surroundings, with lines and colours, indoors and outdoors, at beautiful spots around Fremantle. Under the friendly guidance of an experienced tutor.

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Handbuilding Sculptural Forms | NEW

Sat 06 Nov 2021 — Sat 27 Nov 2021

Dee Jaeger beg

Learn a number of simple handbuilding techniques to create your own vessels to eat and drink out of - bowls, mugs, plates, it's up to you! Then using colourful glazes, decorate your creations. Items will be fired in FAC's kilns making them watertight, so you can eat and drink from them for years to come.

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Introduction to Watercolours (Sat 6 Nov)

Sat 06 Nov 2021

Jenessa King beg

A short course designed to teach you the basics of this beautiful medium. Learn about the properties of paper, colour mixing methods and an array of techniques to apply watercolour. Be guided through easy to follow exercises that will allow you to paint bespoke watercolour artworks.

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Shibori Dyeing (Sundays)

Sun 07 Nov 2021 — Sun 28 Nov 2021

Roberta Leary begint

Learn the tricks and techniques behind Procion dyeing to create a beautiful range of unique fabrics in different colours (including indigo). Using natural fibre like cottons and linens in conjunction with the traditional Shibori resist techniques, you will fall in love with the pieces you create using this fascinating process. Bring in your own pieces to dye, from fashion items to tablewares.

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