Drawing & Printmaking

Explore Print

Mon 29 Jul 2019 — Mon 23 Sep 2019

Shana James begint

Have you always wanted to try your hand at printmaking? Or are you looking to extend your skills? Be guided through different types of printmaking by tutor Shana James. You can work on your own project or be given an idea to start you off. Choose between linocut and drypoint or try your hand at all of them throughout the course.

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Drawing & Printmaking

Pastels

Mon 29 Jul 2019 — Mon 23 Sep 2019

Jo Darvall begint

Discover the luscious qualities of pastels. Enjoy the energy and vigour of this simple medium that was a favourite of artists like Degas and Picasso.

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Drawing & Printmaking

Learn to Draw

Mon 29 Jul 2019 — Mon 19 Aug 2019

Shana James beg

Start your journey into art with this short course that covers the basics. Under the expert tuition of artist Shana James, learn how to draw from still life. Discover how to use tone to create light and shade and how to get the most out of your drawing materials.

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Drawing & Printmaking

Discover Printmaking: Step-by-Step Etching

Wed 31 Jul 2019 — Wed 21 Aug 2019

Shana James begint

Always wondered what an etching is? Come and learn this traditional technique in a step-by-step class with plenty of tutor guidance. Using a copper plate as your surface, draw an image directly onto the plate and then discover how to create the etching using (non-toxic) acid. Once the image is fixed, learn about how to print onto paper using FAC's etching press. A great class for beginners or those wishing to work on their own projects and further their skills

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Drawing & Printmaking

Discover Printmaking: Step-by-Step Linocut

Wed 31 Jul 2019 — Wed 21 Aug 2019

Shana James begint

Linocut is a printmaking technique that involved carving an image into linoleum (yes the flooring!). Guided by an experienced tutor you’ll start by creating an image and learning the carving process before printing the image on FAC’s press. Come away with some new skills and a striking black and white image which can be printed multiple times.

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Drawing & Printmaking

Beginners – Draw, Print, Paint

Sat 03 Aug 2019 — Sat 07 Sep 2019

Shana James beg

Are you a complete beginner and not sure where to start? Then this course is perfect for you! Be introduced to three artistic methods – drawing, printmaking and painting. This is a great opportunity to develop some basic skills in an encouraging environment and identify your interests and strengths.

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Drawing & Printmaking

Calligraphy (August)

Sat 03 Aug 2019

Jenessa King begint

Calligraphy has a long history. Learn the basic techniques of this ancient practice and take home a new skill which can be used to create unique cards and stationary.

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Drawing & Printmaking

A Day of Portraiture Drawing

Sat 10 Aug 2019

Gera Woltjer begint

Learn about portraiture in this one day workshop. Discover techniques to help with proportion and the positioning of features on the face. Drawing exercises can be adapted for all skill levels. Session is with a model.

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Drawing & Printmaking

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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