Book Making for Artists

with Pauline Pearce

This workshop is really aimed at artists who have always wanted to create books around their art work. We will explore a variety of book making techniques, making maquettes, and considering possible ways of working with the materials you want your books to be based on. Please bring art work, and/or copies as your starting point for this workshop.

£40 Aged 14+ Booking Essential

Soft Stone Carving Workshop

with Dixie Appleton-Wahl

This workshop is ideal for beginners to try out the basics of carving. All materials provided, but if you could bring a hammer with you, and chisels if you have them, that would be appreciated.

£35 14yrs + Booking Essential

Opera Singing Workshop

with actor & opera singer Ignacio Jarquin

Participants will learn how to use their voices as means for artistic expression. No prior musical or vocal knowledge required, suitable for all ages and all levels of singing ability. Max 24 participants

Full £15.00    Concession £12.00    Supporter £10.00   

£5 off workshop tickets if you book to see Ignacio in 'Caruso & The Quake tonight at 8pm.

Watercolour Painting Workshop

with Colin Allbrook

Join one of North Devon’s most popular painters to learn more about watercolour painting. Paper and inspiration provided, but bring along your favourite watercolours and brushes.

£30 14 yrs+ Booking Essential

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Writing workshop

with Anna Maria Murphy

Anna is a leading writer whose credits include scripts for Kneehigh Theatre, RSC &BBC Radio 4. Her poetry and prose arise from unusual bases. This workshop will look at ways of producing original creative writing from personal and particular sources such as letters, diaries and photographs. Workshop members are asked to bring examples of material on which to base new work. Funded by Torrington Players

Full £26.00    Concession £26.00    Supporter £23.00   

includes a light lunch and morning coffee. Special rates for Torrington Players

FREE (Funded by The Big Lottery)

Tech It!

with David Thynne

A 2 day course for beginners on all aspects of technical theatre. Working with David Thynne, Technical Manager at The Plough Arts Centre, you will learn how to rig and operate lights, run sound, and achieve special effects for the theatre. On day two your new skills will be put to good use creating special effects and technical magic for a play in a day course based on Dr Who.

Age 12+ Max 10 places

Christmas Present Making

with Dixie Appleton-Wahl

There’s nothing like a home-made gift and this workshop day of intense creativity is a chance for you to make a variety of great Christmas presents for your nearest and dearest. Please bring along lots of photos of yourself/your family/your pets, etc., as several of the projects involve inventive frame making. As the pictures are often integral to the making process it is essential that you bring them on the day. Also, bring a large cardboard box to take your gifts home secretly!

£30 All ages (under 8s accompanied by an adult) Booking Essential

FREE (Funded by The Big Lottery)

New Dr Who? A Play in a Day

with Richard Wolfenden-Brown + David Thynne

There’s a new Doctor in the Tardis and he or she may have a new assistant! Your chance to devise, rehearse and perform your all-action original episode of Dr Who complete with special effects supplied by young people on the ‘Tech It’ course

Age 8+ Max 35 places (25 Actors + 10 makers)

Textile Jewellery Workshop

with Karen Howse

Brooches, earrings, necklaces or bangles made from scrap fabric, beads, metal plate and wire allow plenty of room for experiment and play. Have fun combining simple jewellery techniques with free machine stitch to create colourful one off jewellery. Materials supplied, bring your own sewing machine.

£30 14 yrs+ Booking Essential

Cut Out Angels

with Dixie Appleton-Wahl

A fantastic opportunity to paint a huge, decorative angel in whatever colours/style you prefer. The angels will be cut out of wood and primed, ready for you to paint on. These fabulous works of art are definitely not just for Christmas and would look great in any home. All materials supplied. Please wear old clothes.

£35 14yrs + Booking Essential

Felt Jewellery Workshop

with Jill Denton

After learning several basic felt jewellery techniques you will use these new skills to produce your own beautiful jewellery. Advice will be given on how to incorporate other media. This is a chance to learn some new skills to create some wonderful unique Christmas presents.

£30 14 yrs+ Booking Essential

FREE (Funded by The Big Lottery)

Ballet Workshop

with Independent Ballet Wales

A wonderful opportunity to work with professional ballet dancers and their choreographer Darius James whilst they are here at the Plough performing ‘The Lady of The Lake ’ and ‘Giselle’. Don’t forget to come and see a performance too!

Ages 9 to 18