Friday 2 March
10.00am-4.00pm
Clay Relief Workshop
with Imogen Hallam
Come and create a clay relief wallhanging or tablet out of stoneware clay which once fired is unglazed, frost-proof and suitable for either inside or out in the garden. Firstly you will be working your 2D design ideas through drawings and plans then translating the drawings into the clay relief form. Themes that work particularly well in clay relief are: Green man or garden spirit face wall hangings; animals; fish& sea creature; mythical beasts or gargoyles. Imogen will advise about firing etc.
£35 includes materials. There is an extra cost for firing.
Saturday 3 March
10.00am-4.00pm
Contemporary Embroidery
with Sarah Harper
Embroidery has long been associated with elaborate designs and hours of stitching, however more and more people are turning back to this restful pastime to create small pictures, cards and gifts for friends and family with a modern twist. On this one day course you will learn a variety of stitches from simple back stitch to blanket, chain stitch and much more. In the morning you will learn the techniques and equipment needed to start embroidering and in the afternoon you will design and make your own hoop framed embroidered picture using the stitches you have learned along with appliqué techniques which add more dimension to the finished item. All equipment and materials will be provided.
Other £30.00
Friday 9 March
10.00am-1.00pm
Melt & Pour Soap and Bath Bomb Making Workshop
with Chris Keeley from The Soap Kitchen
Need a gift idea for Mothers Day? Why not create your own individually decorated soap and have a go at making bath bombs. Come and have an explosive time under the very careful guidance of Chris Keeley from The Soap Kitchen.
£30+£5 Materials charge
Sunday 11 March
2.00pm-5.00pm
Life Drawing Class
with Imogen Hallam
Suitable for all abilities, this class is a chance to explore different styles and techniques of life drawing in a friendly, informal setting. Some materials available but do bring along your favourite drawing materials. Paper & materials are available at a small charge.
£20.00 14yrs+
Friday 30 March
10.00am – 4.00pm
Feltmaking – Jewellery and Accessories
with Jill Denton
Come and explore the wonderful ancient of feltmaking. In this workshop we will be looking at ways of creating beautiful unique pieces of wearable art using only wool, soap and water. This fun class is suitable for beginners or the more experienced. Age 13+
£35.00 includes materials
