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During this one day workshop, participants will design and make a unique silver bracelet under the guidance of goldsmith Diane Lyness. Each participant will be taught traditional jewellery making techniques such as piercing, soldering, shaping, texturing and polishing to create a beautiful piece of jewellery to take home. No previous experience is required. All you … Continue reading Jewellery design: create a silver bracelet

Designed for beginners,  during this one day workshop your tutor Fiona Shannon will teach you how to hand roll, form and decorate your own cheeseboard, centrepiece plate or cake stand. After completing a piece they will then go on to be fired in the kiln by the tutor. Please note: Short sleeves, old trousers and … Continue reading Ceramics

This beginner workshop with Maggie Napier will cover the fundamentals of working with hot glass to create unique beads. Techniques covered include shaping, dots, frit, colour combining, layering glass and surface pattern. You'll have plenty of time to experiment with your favourite techniques at the end of the lesson. All materials and safety eye are … Continue reading Introduction to glass bead making

Inspired by the intricate forms and colour combinations in Georgia O Keefe’s flower studies, each participant will explore shape and colour within their individual designs. Experienced tutor Natasha Duddy will lead each participant through the skills of cutting glass, grinding shapes, using frits, powders and stringers to complete your design. Each participant will design and … Continue reading Glassmaking: Flowerpot stakes

In this 4 week throwing course with Fiona Shannon you will learn the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel, including centering, opening out and pulling up. You will also learn techniques to finish your pots off well such as turning them and adding finer details such as handles and feet. Each participant can use … Continue reading Clay Throwing

This workshop will explore the process of mono printing onto porcelain using plaster, underglazes and porcelain paper clay. Your tutors will take you through the complete process from designing and painting your image to applying the wet clay and peeling off the print. Then, your print will be high fired in their kiln, mounted in … Continue reading Mono printing

Make an Easter-themed bunny or chick ceramic bowl, to collect all your Easter treats in! Designed for beginners this class will be a fun creative environment to get crafty using a range of clay techniques. You will be using air dry clay so you can take your bowl home to dry and then paint. Please … Continue reading Easter clay creations

The Burnavon Theatre will be hosting an Easter Family Fun Day on Saturday, 9 April. A great opportunity to sample a range of arts and crafts taster sessions such as working with textiles or clay. A selection of time slots that can be booked: - 11am - 12 noon (ASD Friendly) - 12.15pm - 1pm … Continue reading Easter Family Fun Day