We run regular Childrens Art and Craft Courses
during the School Holidays.
We also run occasional Adults Courses in Art, Pottery, Metal Sculpture,
Paper Sculpture, Stone Carving , Textiles, Creative Writing, Illustration
and Digital Photography.
If you are interested in joining or running a course, please let us know.
Easter Holiday
Childrens Workshops
Take
a look at the Arts Award Scheme as some future courses will be linked with
this exciting development.
All courses run from 10am to 3.30pm
unless otherwise stated. Please bring a packed lunch.
| Course |
Content |
Name |
Date |
Cost |
| Large Scale Ceramics |
A two part course (making/decorating) - this course enables individuals
to focus on one piece of work which in the time provides the opportunity
to produce a major ceramic item. The course will also involve all the
basic processes from raw materials to firing in the kiln, which will
provide a basic knowledge and experience of working with clay. Age
8+ |
Des Alner |
Monday 2nd April and Friday 13th April |
£40 for the two days |
Art & Craft Workshops
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An exciting day rotating through a number of art and craft activities.
Painting, Pottery, Batik, Sculpture, Print Making, Collage etc. We
encourage children to develop ideas into their own creative statements using
a wide range of techniques and materials. For children who participate
a number of times we will endeavour to create progression in various activities.
Children wishing to make presents may have the opportunity of some woodwork
on the Monday. Age 5+
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Des Alner, Julie Turner, Alison Peacock
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Tuesday 3rd April, and Tuesday 10th April |
£20
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| Wire Sculpture |
Back by popular demand! Pauline will provide the opportunity for students
to make their own wire sculptures and creatures using her teaching and
techniques. See her website under artists. Age 8+
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Pauline Dawkins |
Tuesday 3rd April |
£25 |
| Jewellery Design and Make Workshop |
Sam Compton, jewellery designer returns with her popular course. Sam
will introduce new techniques and continue with a progressive skill based
programme. Opportunities for advanced students. Age 8+ |
Sam Compton |
Wednesday 4th April |
£25 |
| Painting and Drawing Techniques |
An opportunity to learn and develop skills in drawing and painting (including
life drawing). Des will endeavour to meet each individual's needs as
the course is intended for skills development. We will use some of
the elements of art - line, tone, form, colour etc., also one and two point
perspective. This can also be a continuation of work and progress from
previous courses. Age 8+ |
Des Alner |
Wednesday 4th April |
£20 |
| The Borrowers |
A day to make your own 'Borrowers' abode so that they may come and live
with you? A whole range of materials and media are available for
participants to imaginatively build their Borrowers empire. Any small
items of dolls house size that you may have can be brought along. A
fun day. Age 5+
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Des Alner and Julie Turner |
Thursday 5th April |
£20 |
| Paper Sculpture |
Peter's famous technique of building characters from a wire frame to
layering paper mache can be achieved with his expertise. Participants
can bring photo's/pictures of ideas to start the day off. Look at Peter's
website under Artists. Age 8+ |
Peter Rush |
Thursday 5th April |
£25 |
| Bugs and Beatles |
Peter's unique technique of building realistic bugs and beatles using
plastics and wire. The finished results are most convincing and and
enables participants to extend their artistic skills. Age 8+ |
Peter Rush |
Tuesday 10th April |
£25 |
| Spring Flowers |
This theme enables children to work in a wide variety of media and
techniques. We will look at different artists use of seasonal flowers
where inspiration can be gained. A riot of spring colours and
shapes explored using: collage, printing, paper art, painting, batik. Age
5+ |
Julie Turner |
Wednesday 11th April |
£20 |
| Bird Boxes |
This workshop is in preparation for the nesting season where participants
can take home bird, bat and insect houses. We will be mainly working
in wood . The skills of using associated tools and equipment will be
taught safely. Age 8+ |
Des Alner |
Wednesday 11th April |
£20 |
| Hoody Bags |
Bring along an old hoodie and turn it into a designer bag, then use
embellishment (buttons, badges, tassles etc) to make it one of
a kind! Basic sewing techniques will be taught. Age 8+ |
Julie Turner |
Thursday 12th April |
£20 |
| Toy Transformer Sculpture |
Bring along any old toys and transform them into another dimension!
Science fiction sculpture. Des and Peter will be teaching workshop
skills and techniques which will extend participants skills and experience.
Age 8+ |
Des Alner and Peter Rush |
Thursday 12th April |
£25 |
| Arts Award |
Are you interested in working towards your Bronze or Silver Award?
See the website for details or talk to Des and Julie. Develop
an arts based project through the holidays, using one of the above courses
as a focal point. Age 11+ |
Des Alner
Julie Turner |
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Free |
| One to One Tuition |
Arts tuition with Des available on request |
Des Alner |
Saturday Mornings |
£10 an hour |
Further details will be announced as they are confirmed
Adults Courses
| Course |
Content |
Name |
Date |
Cost |
| Digital Photography |
Individual tuition - 3 hours |
Dave Martin |
by appointment |
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| Pottery |
Individual tuition |
Des Alner |
by appointment |
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| Wire Sculpture |
Group workshops |
Pauline Dawkins |
by appointment |
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| Stone Carving |
Group Workshops |
Pippa Unwin |
to be arranged |
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| Paper Sculpture |
Group Workshops |
Peter Rush |
to be arranged |
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| Metal Sculpture |
Group Workshops |
Andrew Du Mont |
to be arranged |
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| Painting and Drawing |
Individual or Group |
Des Alner |
to be arranged |
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| Didgeridoo Making and Playing |
Group |
Mike Rigby |
to be arranged |
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| Tai Chi |
Group |
Men Bao |
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| Wood Block Printing |
Group |
Kathleen Littler |
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For all day courses, bring a packed lunch - all
other refreshments provided.
Vouchers currently available for
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Content |
Name |
Cost |
| Digital Photography |
Half day solo tuition from beginner to competition standard. |
Dave Martin |
£40 |
| Pottery Throwing |
Half day solo tuition on a pottery wheel. |
Des Alner |
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| Portrait Caricature |
Have your caricature / portrait drawn |
Peter Rush |
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| Stone Carving |
Contact us with your enquiry |
Pippa Unwin |
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| Wire Sculpture |
Contact us with your enquiry |
Pauline Dawkins |
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More information on Course Tutors can be found on the 'Artists' page.
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