Have a go at enamelling is a 3 hour workshop, suitable for complete beginners, enamelling on copper with kiln-fired vitreous enamel. Participants will experiment with various decorative techniques and will complete several pieces of jewellery to take home. You don't need to bring anything for the workshop: as all materials are provided. We recommend wearing clothes that you don't mind getting messy and sturdy, closed toe shoes are best (not sandals).
Taking our inspiration from everyday objects, (cups, bowls etc) collections of natural forms (shells, feathers, leaves) or other types of personal memorabilia as a starting point for developing themes we will create our own layered, collage and stitch ‘Still Life’ or ‘Landscape/Nature Study’
Jewellery from reclaimed copper: You will use traditional metalworking tools and techniques to turn copper reclaimed from electrical cable and heating pipes into a bracelet and pendant or a pair of earrings. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners and the price includes all the materials you will need to complete two pieces of jewellery to take home with you at the end of the workshop.
Explore the wonderful effects you can create using Ink resist and gouache in this one day workshop with mixed media artist Lesley Dearn. The step by step process makes it suitable for everyone from the absolute beginner to advanced. We will cover elements of design and colour along with technique as you create your own ‘one off’ images.
Make your own beautiful hand made paper that can be used later for a small sketchbook or stitch into it to create a personal card or something suitable for framing. All materials and equipment will be provided but you are welcome to bring along pressed flowers grasses or flower seeds of your choice.
During the day we will cover the main Gel Printing techniques, as well as elements of colour and composition. You’ll have ample time to experiment during the day, creating dozens of prints, as you explore colour, texture, and design while creating your own very personal and unique pieces.
All materials for this workshop will be provided but you are welcome to bring along your own materials. Fabric must be white or a light shade and be synthetic (man made) for a good print result.
An introduction to Lino Printmaking is a half-day course designed to give a basic outline of the medium to newcomers. The course will give students an outline of the materials used and how the process works, from creating an image, through transferring it onto Lino and then producing the prints themselves.
Behavioural Foundation Course. The foundation course is a great opportunity to learn about your dog’s needs.
Is your lifestyle too sedentary? Do you feel sluggish by the end of the day? Wrecked by the end of the week? You need to vary your regime at work. You need to work with, rather than against, your physicality in order to boost your energy levels in a sustainable way - without recourse to coffee, sugar or other stimulants. Take away: Four quick and easy ways to make you feel good and re-energised. You will have the opportunity to: Explore how even just small amounts of physical activity can impact your mental and general health and wellbeing, creativity and productivity. Learn what to do about a sedentary lifestyle Get some tips on what to do about your posture Deskercise - try out some easy stretches and exercises you can do at your desk