2493 Courses

Private Stained glass classes for individuals, couples, families and groups where you get to design and make your own glass piece.

Join us on a journey through the geometric arts of Ancient Egypt ... The profound relationship between qualitative geometry and the forms of architecture and sculpture is no where better expressed than in the ancient egyptian tradition. During this course we will be drawing inspiration from the work of R.A. Schwaller de Lubitcz, John Michell and others. The philosophical implications of the golden section in Egyptian art will be covered. The Pyramids: the pyramids and earth measure - we will draw and model the great pyramid of Giza to scale.

The Golden Ratio:  Jewel of Geometry and Cosmos 23, 24 October 2021  with Daniel Docherty 10:00-17:00  Cost: £130  

Join Adam Williamson for this two day intensive exploring the stunning rosette panel in the Court of Lions, Alhambra Palace, Granada.  We will draw the full extended geometric and biomorphic pattern complete with multiple rosettes. This composition is full of profound secrets and mysteries and variations of it are found all over the Alhambra Palace. ​ This class is open to all ability levels

A practical and participatory two-day introductory course for anyone wanting to develop a deeper relationship to ink and ochre. We will walk in the beautiful Ashdown Forest; we will reverently forage minerals and materials which we will transform - through various alchemical processes - into pigment, paint and ink. These endeavours will be accompanied by exercises in contemplative pattern construction and plein-air sketching.

Join Daniel Docherty and Sheetle Shah for this practical two-day course exploring sacred pattern and the art of henna. On the first day of the course Daniel will give an overview of the practice and philosophy of Mandalas from various traditions. Participants will be introduced to certain key characteristics and significant symbolism inherent within traditional Mandalas. We will learn how to construct some of these sacred patterns using the traditional tools of compass and straightedge. Sheetle, a henna artist with 20 years of experience with this traditional art form, will guide participants through the processes of making and preparing henna paste 'from scratch'. You will learn how to apply intricate patterns to paper, hands or feet depending on your preference! Henna is a natural pigment with remarkable staining qualities. You will learn how it is traditionally applied to hands and feet during festivals and celebrations; today, henna is also applied for ‘belly blessings’, cosmetic tattoos, semi-permanent face painting, hair dye and has developed many other creative roles.

This 5 day camp is a bark tanning intensive. You'll learn ancient processes of using tree barks to tan and preserve skin into leather and furs. 

Learn how to make some enamelled copper jewellery.

Mosaic Summer School

Are you ready to start a sketchbook? Do you want to be able to use it as a tool for your work and ideas? Do you dream of getting an interview or exam ready, but don't know where to begin? We've got the answer! Our Sketchbook Workshop will help you get started, develop your ideas and help you refine what you already do. We'll help you create a personalised action plan, provide a personalised sketchbook checklist and give you tons of tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your sketchbook and upcoming opportunities.