1686 Arts courses

In a small way we can change the world! Come and spend sometime creating morsbags with friendly like minded sewists.

A single day knife making course is a great way to make yourself an item that will last a lifetime, on this one day course we forge a blacksmiths knife (also called a Viking knife) a full metal knife with integral handle. A knife is one of the oldest tools ever made by humanity and it is one that invokes many emotions to people when they see and use it for a productive task. When doing a knife making course here at Bearded Pig Forge we will discuss the fine details of a knife and how they are made as well as the history of forging them.  On the course you will learn the basics of forging a blade and how to effectively heat treat them in order to get the most use out of the blades as well as techniques for sharpening and honing blades. Courses are £150 Per person per day.  I run a strict cancellation policy. If you cannot attend the date you have booked please contact me within three weeks and I will rebook your course for free, If you contact me after this deadline you will lose your place. Refunds are not available. No under 18s  If you have a physical gift voucher it must be presented on the first day of a course.

Learn to love your overlocker - AKA serger. Spend 3 hours playing with your overlocker to develop your knowledge and gain an understanding of how these work.

Learn Life Drawing for Beginners Workshop Saturday 29th June- 10:45-14:30 - Friends Meeting House, Manchester Welcome to our upcoming life drawing workshop for beginners. This is an opportunity for beginner artists to come together and learn new techniques and skills in capturing the human form from a live model. Because we believe that life drawing is an essential skill for all artists, whether you're interested in figurative work, portraiture, or any other type of art that involves the human body. During this workshop you will have the chance to practice drawing the human body in a variety of poses and perspective using different techniques. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process, providing helpful tips on anatomy, proportion and composition and individual feedback to help you overcome any challenges you may face, so you can learn to draw the human figure more confidently and competently. We will be working with a professional life model who will hold a series of poses throughout the workshop. These poses will range from short gesture poses to longer, more sustained poses, giving you plenty of opportunities to practice capturing the human form in different positions and angles. All you need to bring is your creativity and enthusiasm to improve your drawing skills, and we will provide all the drawing materials required for this course. Please note that this is a nude drawing workshop, and attendees are to be 18 years or older. We ask that attendees under 18 years of age be accompanied by a responsible adult. This is to ensure that all participants feel comfortable and safe during the workshop. In addition, refreshments including tea, coffee and food can be purchased at the bar, however you are also welcome to bring your own lunch if you wish. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. We look forward to seeing you at the workshop and can't wait to see the amazing drawings you'll create.

Hand build pottery pumpkins - pinch pot stoneware clays

COME AND TRY OUR UK-WIDE AWARD-WINNING PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN'S BALLET CLASS which includes fun learning storytime and so much dancing! Our tip toes class dance classes for babies twinkle toes ballet for 2 years old talent toes for pre-school and 3-year-olds all the way up to spinners for seven-year-old children. Classes are held on SATURDAYS at The Mick Jagger Centre in Dartford during term time. COMING SOON to Bexley and Sidcup. Miss Kristina will welcome you and your little one into a captivating world of educational movement and music. Kings with jewels sparkling in the light or a wizard flying into the night... Fairies twirl on their magic feet whilst the pirates move into retreat... With imaginations galore all that’s left is to explore as we enter the magical world of… tiny toes ballet!

About this event A life drawing class suitable for beginners and the more experienced. Basic materials available. 2 hour drawing time. View other classes @ FaceBook - @woodrawschool Twitter - @JainMcKay  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/worcesterdrawingschool All the best Jain Refund Policy No refunds

An introduction to forging Japanese kitchen knives.

Make this beautiful sunhat from English rush. Rush is soft on your hands to work with and has a multitude of different shades of green, brown and yellow making your hat very individual. During the day you will learn how the rush is grown, harvested and processed. No experience necessary, refreshments provided please bring your own lunch.

Discover the beauty and rhythm of Copperplate script in this focused 4-hour workshop dedicated to minuscules (lowercase letters). Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your foundational skills, this session will guide you through the elegant shapes, basic strokes, and consistent spacing that form the heart of traditional pointed pen calligraphy. This workshop pairs perfectly with the Copperplate Majuscules session, which runs separately in the same format. If you'd like to continue your Copperplate journey, a separate Majuscules session is also available to book.