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Beginner Techniques in Watercolour Painting - Five Week Course
This 5-week course covers techniques to develop your watercolour skills and knowledge and is aimed at beginners. You will explore subjects such as stretching paper, laying different types of washes, wet-on-dry, wet-into-wet, lifting, dry brush, mixing colours, monochrome images, and hard and soft edges.
Each week, you will learn different techniques and build on previous work, discovering how to bring these skills together while working with a variety of subjects, including sky and clouds, still life, and landscapes.
All materials and equipment are provided, but feel free to bring your own brushes and mixing palette if you wish.
Introduction to Textile Art - Five Week Course
Over the five weeks, we will explore various textile techniques to create decorative backgrounds that are ready for further embellishment, as well as standalone pieces. In addition, we will use stitching as a form of mark-making to enhance the work.
The course is suitable for beginners or intermediates who wish to create alongside others in a relaxed, supportive environment. If you have a sewing machine to bring with you, this is ideal, though hand sewing will also be suitable.
Stone Carving a Green Man - Two Day Course
We will delve into techniques used in this Heritage craft over the two days to unleash your artistic potential as you carve a Green Man into the canvas of stone.
You will personalise the design of your Green man, then be guided by our experienced stone mason on how to use the tools provided to carve different aspects and create texture. You will create depth and relief to bring your Green Man to life. You will master fundamental masonry skills and refine your technique in a supportive and inspiring atmosphere.
Whether you're a complete novice or a seasoned artist, this hands-on workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore the intricate world of stone carving. Transform raw stone into your masterpiece, and leave with your very own creation, new skills and inspiration to fuel your creative journey.
Contemporary Textiles - Five Week Course
Over the course of 5 weeks we will look at a selection of contemporary artists, their techniques and then create in their style. We will explore Paper and Thread, Wire and Fabric, Layers, Paint and Cyanotype.
The course is suitable for beginners or intermediates who want to create with others in a relaxed supportive environment. If you have a sewing machine to bring with you, this is ideal but hand sewing will also be suitable.
Personal Development and Emotional Wellbeing - Three Week Course
So often our life seems to be governed by the needs of others. Whether that is work, family or community. What might happen is that we tend to push our own needs at the bottom of the "To Do" list.
By making "inward-investment" a priority, we can become more resilient and gain a greater sense of self-worth. This short weekly programme will give you a step-by-step plan and a toolkit to help you develop positive self-care habits, this is a great opportunity to spring clean your mind.
Handbuilding Pottery - Ten Week Course
This 10 week course, running on Tuesdays is designed for beginners and those who wish to refresh their know-how, our tutor will guide you through step by step the knowledge and skills needed to begin your pottery journey.
10-Week Hand Building Pottery Course (Bookings Now Closed)
This 10 week course, running on Tuesdays is designed for beginners and those who wish to refresh their know-how, our tutor will guide you through step by step the knowledge and skills needed to begin your pottery journey.