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Building Up A Thematic Composition

Create a painting based on different source materials such as photos, historical artworks and internet images by choosing a subject that will function like an anchor for a final composition. Throughout five thirty minute lessons, you will practice different art techniques, painting tricks and learn about...

Geometric Drawing

In these unique skills based courses, students will use traditional methods to explore a range of classic designs. Using traditional tools of compass and straight edge, each week we will recreate a beautiful pattern from a different part of the world. By working with designs of...

Eggshell Inlay

In this workshop series you will learn an interpretation of lacquer inlay, carefully adhering eggshell to an object of your choice. This is a wonderful, meditative, absorbing project; the outcome of which is a stunning, unique piece of art work....

Eco-Fashion Upcycling

"The history of a garment is just as important as it's future" - Jose Hendo Upcycling simply means reusing discarded objects in such a way as to create a product of higher value. In Eco-fashion it is adding new life to clothes that would otherwise end...

Grisaille

This technique will be translated by Sarah Hocombe into a beautidul, monochrome trompe l'oeil drawing. All students will need for this workshop will be copy paper, pencils and rubbers....

Mask Making

In this short workshop series learn how to design and make a creative character mask using items and materials from around the house with Emma Brassington. As well as learning the basic design principles of the mask you will learn simple methods to build a form...

Puppet Making

Learn how to make a variety of different puppets using materials from around the house with experienced puppetry practitioner Sian Kidd....