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Intermediate level course in hand building, sculpture, body casting and throwing on the potters wheel. Decorate with texture and glazes to create unique and individual pieces to take home. This course runs for 11 weeks (Please see the course information sheet for dates not included)
A 9 week traditional course designed to show you how to work in the traditional craft of book binding, construction, renovation & repairs.
This mixed-ability course is friendly, supportive and caters for everyone from total beginners (for whom this may be the first taste of a craft course) through to those who have attended previous courses and wish to develop the skills and techniques further.
Mixed Ability - Beginners will learn how to cut glass & be introduced to basic methods of assembly, making a small apprentice piece. More experienced can learn the advanced techniques of painting, firing, fusing & slumping. There will be an additional charge for materials.
This course is suitable for all abilities from beginners to advanced levels. You will be able to work on your own individual projects, in a relaxed atmosphere. See course information for further details.
A 9 week traditional course designed to show you how to work in the traditional craft of book binding, construction, renovation & repairs.
A 9 week traditional course designed to show you how to work in the traditional craft of book binding, construction, renovation & repairs.
Mixed ability course in hand building, sculpture, body casting & throwing on the potters wheel. Decorate with texture & glazes to create unique & individual pieces in clay.
This course is suitable for all abilities from beginners to advanced levels. You will be able to work on your own individual projects, in a relaxed atmosphere, and the tutor will be on hand to guide and develop your learning and understanding of dressmaking. . If you are new or a beginner to sewing, please contact the Centre before booking on 01234 266510 regarding suitable pattern and fabric.
Suitable for beginners and those with some experience. These instructed sessions will comprise of drawing, tonal values, and the grey scale, drawing from life, composition, still life, and more.
Mixed Ability - Beginners will learn how to cut glass & be introduced to basic methods of assembly, making a small apprentice piece. More experienced can learn the advanced techniques of painting, firing, fusing & slumping.
Mixed level course in hand building, sculpture, body casting and throwing on the potters wheel. Decorate with texture and glazes to create unique and individual pieces to take home. There will be an additional charge for materials.
Intermediate level course in hand building, sculpture, body casting and throwing on the potters wheel. Decorate with texture and glazes to create unique and individual pieces to take home. There will be an additional charge for materials.
This 11-week course is friendly, supportive, and aimed at total beginners, or those wanting a refresher on basic techniques.
Mixed Ability - Beginners will learn how to cut glass & be introduced to basic methods of assembly, making a small apprentice piece. More experienced can learn the advanced techniques of painting, firing, fusing & slumping.
A mixed ability class where students will be able to pinch, coil, slab, use the wheel or throw pots depending on what is appropriate for their individual chosen project and ability. There will be an additional charge for materials.
This course is suitable for all those with experience of silver jewellery making & aims to build on the existing skills such as soldering, filing, forming & finishing. This course runs for 11 weeks.
You will be able to work on your own individual projects, or choose from a range of set projects, and the tutor will be on hand to guide and develop your learning and understanding of silver jewellery making in a relaxed atmosphere.
This mixed-ability course is friendly, supportive and caters for everyone from total beginners (for whom this may be the first taste of a craft course) through to those who have attended previous courses and wish to develop the skills and techniques further.
Mixed ability course in hand building, sculpture, body casting & throwing on the potters wheel. Decorate with texture & glazes to create unique & individual pieces in clay.
Intermediate level course in hand building, sculpture, body casting and throwing on the potters wheel. Decorate with texture and glazes to create unique and individual pieces to take home. There will be an additional charge for materials.
A mixed ability class where students will be able to pinch, coil, and slab or throw pots depending on what is appropriate for their individual chosen project and ability. There will be an additional charge for materials.
The course is suitable for people of all abilities. This is a workshop-based course, each student is taught on a one-to-one basis according to ability and interest. When appropriate, group teaching of specific skills may be undertaken, e.g., demonstration of throwing on the potter’s wheel or using stencils for decorating. Students will be able to pinch, coil, and slab or throw pots depending on what is appropriate for their individual chosen project.
A mixed ability class where students will be able to pinch, coil, and slab or throw pots depending on what is appropriate for their individual chosen project and ability. There will be an additional charge for materials.
A mixed ability class where students will be able to pinch, coil, and slab or throw pots depending on what is appropriate for their individual chosen project and ability. There will be an additional charge for materials.
Tutor led life drawing class for mixed ability learners. Students will be studying a variety of poses. Drawing techniques will be explored in combination with a variety of mediums; charcoal, pastel, ink and washes.
An 12 week course suitable for all levels including beginners who would like to explore abstract art making for the first time and those looking to progress to making independent work. Please see course information for further details.
Tutor led life drawing class for mixed ability learners. Students will be studying a variety of poses. Drawing techniques will be explored in combination with a variety of mediums; charcoal, pastel, ink and improve their technique.
This is a mixed-ability group, where everyone will be welcome, however, a basic understanding of drawing and watercolour is preferable.
This course aims to help you to develop confidence, improve existing skills and realize your potentials.
You will be shown how to use a variety of materials and methods, focusing on a different topic each week.
A general sewing course for all abilities. Make your own clothes, alterations and much more. We have a range of sewing machines and over lockers for enthusiastic sewers to use. The format is not a structured lesson but a supervised sewing bee.
A general sewing course for all abilities. Make your own clothes, alterations and much more. We have a range of sewing machines and over lockers for enthusiastic sewers to use. The format is not a structured lesson but a supervised sewing bee.
An all levels upholstery class, to work on individual projects at a suitable pace. Certain materials such as calico, horse hair, cord etc can be purchased from the centre. Beginners must start with a small piece such as a foot stool or a drop in seat.
This course is suitable for anyone who has completed the Beginners class or those who have had previous experience in watercolours. We will focus on improving on different ways of applying paint, uses of brush strokes and techniques, along with colour mixing and composition.
This 10 week course will introduce you to silver jewellery making and is suitable for beginners. This course is designed to introduce you to silver jewellery making and is suitable for complete beginners. Your tutor will guide you through the steps to make a range of items. Design skills will also be embedded throughout the course to encourage you to explore your own ideas through a variety of set projects. Projects will be taught through demonstration.
A general sewing course for all abilities. Make your own clothes, alterations and much more. We have a range of sewing machines and over lockers for enthusiastic sewers to use. The format is not a structured lesson but a supervised sewing bee.
A 10 week course where students will work on individual, small project at their own pace, with a tutor on hand for guidance. Certain materials such as calico, horse hair, cord etc can be purchased from the centre.
This course is designed for complete beginners or those who wish to refresh their skills by practising the basics. Demonstrations, examples and individual help will introduce students to each topic and make paintings starting from landscapes, light and shade and autumn trees.
This is a practical, general sewing course for absolute beginners.The class is taught by group and one-to-one contact between the student and tutor.
This course aims to cover the basic techniques to make bobbin lace. Those with more experience will build on existing skills to make more complex pieces.
This course aims to cover the basic techniques to make bobbin lace. Those with more experience will build on existing skills to make more complex pieces.
An 12 week course suitable for all levels including beginners who would like to explore abstract art making for the first time and those looking to progress to making independent work. Please see course information for further details.
This is a practical, general sewing course for all abilities. However, beginners are required to contact the tutor, prior to booking this course.
The class is taught by group and one-to-one contact between the student and tutor. Everyone works at their own speed on projects of their own choice. The tutor is there to help and give advice.
This is a mixed ability group although a basic understanding of drawing and watercolour would be beneficial.
The course aims to help you develop confidence, improve existing skills and realise your true potential.
You will be shown how to use a variety of mediums and methods, focusing on different topics each week.
This course will suit anyone with a broad knowledge of watercolour techniques who wants to expand their knowledge of this medium. Techniques will include different ways of using wet-in-wet washes, drawing with brushes and other implements, combining watercolour with other media.
