Painting

General Painting

Wed 31 Jul 2019 — Wed 25 Sep 2019

Caspar Fairhall intadv

Open to students using any painting medium, students are encouraged to work on their own ideas with the guidance of an experienced artist who is on hand to help with the technical and compositional aspects of your work. Develop your core painting skills in this creative, encouraging environment.

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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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Jewellery

Cuttlebone Casting for Jewellery & Miniature Sculptures NEW

Wed 31 Jul 2019 — Wed 25 Sep 2019

Sarah Elson 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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Ceramics & Sculpture

Throwing & Handbuilding Homewares

Wed 31 Jul 2019 — Wed 25 Sep 2019

Lee Woodcock begint

Discover how to 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 also those who prefer handbuilding. Lessons will be taught in throwing and making identical pieces and improving general skill levels.

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Painting

Explorations of Abstract Painting NEW

Thu 01 Aug 2019 — Thu 26 Sep 2019

Joss Gregson int

Explore the genre of abstract painting through a number of exercises and your own enquiry. Covering a wide range of techniques and processes, investigate works by artists from Piet Mondrian to Jackson Pollock. This class will build your confidence in painting and introduce you to a different way of working. Basic painting skills required.

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Painting

Contemporary Acrylic Painting – Colour

Thu 01 Aug 2019 — Thu 26 Sep 2019

Miles Carpenter int

Take your painting skills further with challenging weekly exercises. Explore colour, techniques and composition. Learn to create more resolved paintings and immerse yourself in a studio environment.

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Painting

Landscape Painting in Acrylics

Thu 01 Aug 2019 — Thu 26 Sep 2019

Joss Gregson begint

A great start for those wanting to try their hand at landscape painting, this class is filled with helpful exercises and demonstrations. Beginning with a general landscape, look at composition, colour and light. Discover how to create atmosphere in your paintings using colour and tone. Learn how to paint clouds, sky, grass, trees, the ocean and everything in between.

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Jewellery

Enamelling

Thu 01 Aug 2019 — Thu 26 Sep 2019

Jill Parnell begint

Create your own exquisite enamelled jewellery using the distinctive technique of cloisonné, a style which uses metallic wires and foils to achieve intricate leadlight patterns and designs.

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Jewellery

Silver & Alternative Materials

Thu 01 Aug 2019 — Thu 26 Sep 2019

Jill Parnell begint

Combine silver with a range of alternative materials to make unique pieces of jewellery. Learn how to join a variety of materials such as wood, fabric, perspex and paper. Techniques covered include riveting, stitching and making screws..

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