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Adventures in Creative Textiles & Mixed Media |
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This course is suitable for both beginners and those with more experience who wish to spend an enjoyable five days adventure creating surfaces and stitching textures. Make a wide variety of samples and a finished project to based on an exploration of Aboriginal or Indian art. Some of the different techniques which will be covered are hand-stitching, free-machining, fusing fibres, bonding, fraying, stamp-printing, embossing, layering, embroidery and embellishment. Venture into a world that combines handmade paper, fabric and found objects to inspire you to make your own unique creations. The charge for the use of mixed materials and any project and sample materials provided by the tutor is £20 (£4.00 per day) per student for the whole course.
About the Tutor
Sarah Fincken is a practising textiles artist/designer and an experienced teacher who works part-time in Adult Education. She is currently working towards an exhibition and is exploring how to enrich her own work using different combinations of mixed media and textile techniques. Her inspiration is drawn from a wide variety of sources including museum collections and the natural world. Disclaimer: The contents of this article was correct at the time of publish. The photos include in this article may or may not be samples of work. |
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The course is designed to build confidence, encourage accuracy, observation and composition for beginners and intermediate students. It also introduces students to the wonderful world of coloured and graphite pencils. The course will concentrate on combining both mediums in one composition using fruit, vegetables, seed heads and flowers. No water is used as these pencils are oil based.
About the Tutor
Marilyn Hughes (UKCPS) teaches a method of pencil drawing devised by Ann Swan who is an accredited Botanical Artist and an RHS Gold Medallist. Marilyn has been working with coloured pencils since 1994 and for the past seven years teaching Botanical art at Cirencester College, Nature in Art, home workshops and art clubs. Disclaimer: The contents of this article was correct at the time of publish. The photos include in this article may or may not be samples of work. |
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Copper Foiled Stained Glass |
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The copper foil technique, made famous by Tiffany, is ideal for both 2D and 3D projects such as suncatchers, lampshades, mirrors and boxes. During this course you will learn the techniques of pattern preparation, glass cutting, foiling, soldering and finishing. You will also be able to learn basic decorative processes such as painting and fusing which can be incorporated into your work. All tools and equipment are provided. Glass and materials may be bought from the tutor. The course is suitable for beginners and those with some experience. For more information Tel;- 01454 294883.
About the Tutor
Caroline Lambert has been working exclusively in glass for over ten years. She divides her time between teaching adults and children and as a practising artist. She has completed a number of public commissions and her work is sold through galleries and shows. Disclaimer: The contents of this article was correct at the time of publish. The photos include in this article may or may not be samples of work. |
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Essential Skills in Drawing |
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This is a course for anyone who has ever looked at a drawing and wondered where the artist even started! Learning the fundamental skills of drawing will improve your ability to accurately portray any subject matter in all media. The course covers subjects such as tone, line, shape, shadows, perspective, measuring and composition. Media such as pencils, charcoal and pen and ink will be used. We will look at the work of different artists whilst working on basic exercises and quick sketches through to finished drawings, using group critiques and general discussions to help promote understanding of new skills.
About the Tutor
Michael Harter has a BA. (Hons) in Fine Art and has pursued a career in theatre design as well as fine art. He has worked in education with a wide range of groups, including primary age children, young unemployed adults and older people. He is currently resident set designer with the Gloucester Theatre Company. He believes that careful observational drawing provides a strong basis for developing one’s personal creativity. With patience, enthusiasm and determination, anyone can learn to draw! Disclaimer: The contents of this article was correct at the time of publish. The photos include in this article may or may not be samples of work. |
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You will be working from a life model with callipers to create a life size head in clay. This course is suitable for complete beginners and those wishing to brush up on their figurative skills. We will be using self hardening clay which allows the head to dry without the need or expense of casting into another material. However, if you wish, your bust can be cast into a range of materials suitable for indoor or outdoor display at an additional cost.
All tools and equipment will be supplied by the tutor. Cost of clay £10 per bag (one bag required per student). Cost of model to be divided between course members (clay and model costs payable to tutor). Please wear clothing suitable for working with clay and a pair of studio shoes which you can change into so clay is not walked around the school.
About the Tutor
Val Adamson (01453 840391) has a first class honours degree in Fine Art Sculpture and has been teaching figurative clay sculpture for the past 5 years. She teaches at a variety of universities, colleges, schools and art centres as well as from her own studio. www.thesculpturestudio.co.uk Disclaimer: The contents of this article was correct at the time of publish. The photos include in this article may or may not be samples of work. |
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Suitable for all abilities, this course will involve all aspects of picture making from choice of surface to finishing touches, looking at composition, texture, brushwork, glazing, scumbling and creating fine details along the way. Students will have plenty of opportunity to work on their own paintings in a friendly, fun and supportive atmosphere. The tutor specialises in painting wildlife but she is happy for students to choose whatever subjects inspire them.
About the Tutor
Jackie Garner (01453 847420) trained at Medway College of Design. She is a professional artist who specialises in portraying wildlife. Jackie teaches and lectures regularly, exhibits locally and nationally and has work in collections as far afield as South Africa, Trinidad and Australia. See examples of her work at www.jackiegarner.co.uk Disclaimer: The contents of this article was correct at the time of publish. The photos include in this article may or may not be samples of work. |
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The aim of this course is to introduce working with Batik in a way that you may not have done so before. Batik is usually thought of as a medium for basic imagery or textile design, however, on this course you can explore Batik in a much more pictorial way, creating an image of your choice with more detail than most people usually think of for the medium. After first getting to grips with the concept and basics of the of the medium, you can then work on your individual projects, which can be as simple or challenging as your skill level desires. Both beginners and improvers are welcome, with individual tuition at every stage to allow you to proceed at your own pace.
About the Tutor
Susan Jane Lees (0117 9540523 7pm - 9pm) has been a wildlife and landscape artist for over 20 years, and works in a variety of mediums. Her subject matter reflects her observations both at home and abroad - particularly Africa. She has won a number of awards including an award of excellence with The Wildlife Art Society. She also works part-time as the Wildlife Illustrator at Bristol Zoo Gardens. Disclaimer: The contents of this article was correct at the time of publish. The photos include in this article may or may not be samples of work. |
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This course celebrates the wonderful colour relationships found in the garden. Colour has inspired many great gardeners and artists - Christopher Lloyd and Monet to mention just two. You will be working from plants or photographs, from inspiration found in other people’s gardens or your own. Any media is welcomed, but painting is encouraged on paper, board or canvas.
About the Tutor
Rosalind Wise B.A. Hons (Fine Art). I am an artist and qualified art teacher. I am most well known for my painting of flowers as seen at ‘Nature in Art’. I began painting plants by studying them botanically in order to observe their structure, shape and form. More recently I have been painting in situ - where they grow naturally. These paintings fall into two categories - garden borders/grass meadows and fields. I paint on a grand scale in oil on canvas. I have held exhibitions of my work in ‘Nature in Art’, Nailsworth and London. Disclaimer: The contents of this article was correct at the time of publish. The photos include in this article may or may not be samples of work. |
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The main aim of this course is to make a chair in a week. The method is by turning legs and rails using tools called rotary planes and is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with some experience - the ability to measure in imperial units will be useful. We will use mainly Ash and chairs are usually of the ladderback type in the Clisset/Gimson/Shaker style and can be either side or armchairs. We can now turn the ’finials’ for authentic ’shaker’ legs and also produce the mushroom caps for the arms. An American ‘comb-back’ Windsor is available for the more experienced student.
All tools and equipment will be provided but materials will have to be paid for at cost. Seats can either be rushed, seagrassed or ‘Shaker taped’.
About the Tutor
Phil Shipley (01452 617546) has been a teacher in the Design and Technology subject area for 30 years. He is now working as a French Polisher/furniture restorer/cabinet maker as well as a chairmaker. He is a regular exhibitor at the Westonbirt ‘Festival of Wood’ and in early spring 2011 will be tutoring a ’Shaker Chairmaking’ course at West Dean College, Chichester. He is currently developing a Welsh ‘stick’ chair.
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Fabulous Felt and Recycled Rugs/Carpet Bags |
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A combined course allowing students to specialise in felt making or rag rugs, or a combination of both. (Please specify your preference on the application form)
Felting. Students can make several 2D/3D items—exploring how fleece behaves and how to turn the soft fibres into something strong and beautiful—scarves, hats, jackets, mask and bags. Felting is such fun and a craft which is easy to continue at home.
Rugs. Students will have a chance to learn six rag rug techniques, plan their own designs and be able to continue at home if starting on a ‘big idea’. Combinations of several techniques can be tried out on a ‘carpet bag’, wall hanging or a rug.
About the Tutor
Margaret Docherty has been running her workshop at Ruskin Mill, Nailsworth for over twenty years, as well as teaching on the college curriculum. She runs workshops in varied/multi textiles throughout the year. Her main focus is in Fine Felt and Nuno Felt techniques, with a contemporary twist and Plant Dyeing - mainly obtained from local plants. Her own work is sold from her studios and she has set up collective exhibitions in Ruskin Mill Gallery. The mill is an ‘open workshop’ and visitors are always welcome.
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There is something here for everyone, provided you posses a basic drawing ability. During the week you will develop your own unique talent through the use of a wide variety of media and the exploration of scale, proportion and measurement. Each day will include short quick poses and longer more considered ones, but will be adapted to the needs and creative developments of the group. I have photographs of previous students’ work and can send you samples if requested. Try something new and amaze yourself!
About the Tutor
Sarah Holdcroft B.A, NDD, is a semi-retired secondary school art teacher with a wide range of experience in the subject and is a painter working in mixed media. She is a member of the GSA and has worked for several art organisations including Brewery Arts, Art Shape, Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum and Gloucester Resource Centre. Disclaimer: The contents of this article was correct at the time of publish. The photos include in this article may or may not be samples of work. |
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