This 10 week course will be a structured introduction to working with clay and will suit a complete beginner or someone who wants to reengage with the making process. In this hands-on class, you will learn various hand-building methods including coiling and slab-building, as well as exploring various surface techniques including texture, patterning, oxidising and … Continue reading Beginners / Refreshers Ceramics with Tracey Johnston
A course designed for those new to pottery. Simple hand building skills and throwing on the potter’s wheel will be explored alongside an introduction to glazing.
Join expert glass artist Keith Sheppard for this colourful fused glass workshop to create a 24cm x 20cm freestanding curved glass landscape or two flat 24cm x 10cm glass landscapes. Working with different coloured glass, Keith will teach participants various design techniques, demonstrate the tools required for glass cutting and how to work safely and … Continue reading Fused Glass Winter Landscape
Learn basic metalsmithing techniques and create silver jewellery. In this one day workshop you will make a unique pair of silver earrings. You will be encouraged to incorporate your own design ideas within the guided process and available materials. You will learn how to saw and shape silver, try simple soldering techniques, and receive some … Continue reading Silver Jewellery Making: Earrings Workshop
In this workshop participants will explore the process of mono-printing using seasonal foliage to create a selection of hand-printed designs. Tutor Ruth Osborne will introduce the techniques of applying inks and paints to foliage to create natural linen artworks. Participants will also learn about some of the folklore of the foliage used and its links … Continue reading Festive Botanical Printing
Using wool felt and embroidery thread learn how to make charming little animals (by tinimals) to hang on the tree or attach to presents. The aim is to make 4 decorations in all. All materials will be provided but please bring small scissors.