Ceramics & Sculpture Sold out

Raku & Pit Firing

Tue 07 Feb 2023 — Tue 28 Mar 2023

Stewart Scambler begintadv

Create stunning ceramic pieces while learning about Raku - a Japanese technique resulting in unique colours, lustres and pattern. Suitable clays and glazes will be discussed as well as methods of firing and post firing reduction.

Please note: The Ceramics Studio is not airconditioned and can become very warm in the summer months.

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Ceramics & Sculpture

Maquette Making with Miles Carpenter (NEW)

Tue 07 Feb 2023 — Tue 28 Mar 2023

Miles Carpenter begintadv

Develop skills in making small preliminary models from air-dry clay in this exciting new course led by Miles Carpenter. ‘Maquettes’ are small sculptures that are made to test out designs for bigger works. The perfect course for painters and 2D artists with a basic understanding of human anatomy.

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Painting

Exploring Abstract Expressionism In The Studio

Tue 07 Feb 2023 — Tue 28 Mar 2023

Regina Noakes intadv

 A studio based class designed for students with painting experience. Working on your own project, Regina will guide you in your own direction as an artist to help develop your own style, through individual discussion and demonstration.

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Jewellery

Jewellery Trade Settings & Skills Studio

Tue 07 Feb 2023 — Tue 28 Mar 2023

Claire Townsend intadv

Designed for those with some jewellery making experience, students will consolidate their jewellery making skill set more aligned to the jewellery apprenticeship system. This will include more advanced making techniques and different stone setting systems.

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Drawing & Printmaking

Linocut Printmaking (Tuesdays)

Tue 07 Feb 2023 — Tue 28 Mar 2023

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 & Printmaking

Drawing Basics & Beyond

Tue 07 Feb 2023 — Tue 28 Mar 2023

Stephanie Reisch begint

Drawing Basics & Beyond is a contemporary mixed media drawing course that offers individuals with some basic skills an opportunity to build on their current understanding of what drawing is and what it can be. Participants will learn to observe and develop expression in their work, explore mark making, tackle small and large-scale compositions as well as experiment with a range of wet and dry media in response to weekly themes. There will be plenty of inspiring artist references as well as opportunities to discuss ideas and develop concepts in a relaxed and supportive environment.

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Painting

Exploring Oil Painting

Tue 07 Feb 2023 — Tue 28 Mar 2023

Stephanie Reisch begintadv

Discover how to build an oil painting, from under–painting to finish glazes. Be guided through exercises to improve your skills and develop your own projects. Learn a range of traditional and contemporary techniques.

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Jewellery

Creative Casting Techniques

Wed 08 Feb 2023 — Wed 29 Mar 2023

Kate Sale begint

Join Kate Sale to explore a range of creative casting techniques: including sand (delft clay), water, lentils, cuttlefish, and broom casting to create unique jewellery pieces. Cast a design of your own or cast organic pieces in silver or other precious metals. Certain precious gem stones such as diamonds and sapphires can be cast in place when making.

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Jewellery Sold out

Contemporary Jewellery (Wednesdays)

Wed 08 Feb 2023 — Wed 29 Mar 2023

Kate Sale begint

Learn traditional jewellery making techniques with a twist to create your own contemporary piece of jewellery. Students will be encouraged to steep outside the box and push traditional ideals of jewellery but still make quality pieces, and be shown alternate ways to create a design. This course will also cover the techniques of jewellery making, and how to use the equipment in the jewellery studio safely and competently.

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