Adults Courses

Weaving Sculptural Forms (Summer Special)

Sat 22 Jan 2022

Fiona Gavino begint

Take weaving beyond its traditional application and learn how to shape and sculpt three- dimensional works using the random weaving technique and easily pliable pith cane. A number of techniques will be explored, as well as the use of other natural fibres and materials.

Botanical Illustration (Summer Special)

Sat 22 Jan 2022

Jenessa King begint

Create beautiful works on paper and learn the skills to produce a colour illustration. Working in pencil, fineliner pen and watercolour, learn skills to create line, shape, form, depth and definition with colour.

Painting for the Artistically Challenged in a Day (Summer Special)

Sun 23 Jan 2022

Cathy Schultz beg

Are you wanting to be creative but don’t know where to start? Fearful of making mistakes and of the blank canvas? This one-day workshop will enable you to be brave and trust the process of using paint. Remove your fears and release your self-limiting beliefs while being guided in a supportive and nurturing environment. Come along and have some fun with paint.

A Day on the Wheel (Sun 30 Jan Summer Special)

Sun 30 Jan 2022

Finn Anderson 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.

Sculpting the Human Form (with a Life Model)

Sat 12 Feb 2022 — Sat 05 Mar 2022

Robyn Varpins begint

Working with a life model each week, look at the human figure from several viewpoints. In the first week use drawing materials to work on studies in 2D, then in the following weeks use clay to create 3D works. Sculptures will be fired in FAC's kilns.

Acrylic Painting for Beginners (Saturdays)

Sat 12 Feb 2022 — Sat 19 Mar 2022

Leslee Rowlands begint

Discover the joys of painting with acrylics. Learn about colour, texture, shape and tone and how to combine these elements while developing your own style. Explore this medium in a relaxed and encouraging setting through a number of exercises guided by your tutor. Suitable for beginners or those wishing to continue painting with guidance from Leslee.

Mosaic – Design, Colour & Technique

Sat 12 Feb 2022

Renae Martin begint

Interpret images to create your own detailed mosaics. Learn tile cutting, shaping, grouting, composition and how to work efficiently and effectively. Gain skills necessary to continue with your practice at home.

Throwing Saturdays

Sat 12 Feb 2022 — Sat 19 Mar 2022

Finn Anderson begint

Create beautiful ceramics on the wheel. Whether you are a beginner or experienced potter this class will teach you new skills or extend existing ones to help you create functional objects.

Screenprinting & Textile Design Techniques (Saturdays)

Sat 12 Feb 2022 — Sat 19 Mar 2022

Angela Ferolla begint

Discover the endless possibilities of printing and enhancing your own customised fabric in this exciting new course. Under the guidance of textile artist Angela Ferolla, learn screenprinting techniques from fixing a photographic image to your screen, to monoprints. Learn about painterly transfer dyes and how to work into your prints with applique (a sewing technique).