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Spring 2025: Jewellery Making

This Workshop ran 1 March 2025 – 29 March 2025

Working with precious metal is an exciting process, and in this course students had the opportunity to learn about the craft of silver jewellery making with jeweller Paul Ravn.

Spring 2025: Stone Carving

This Workshop ran 1 March 2025 – 29 March 2025

Students were introduced to the hand tools and techniques for working stone in this five-week introductory course to stone carving for beginners.

Spring 2025: Special Effects Makeup for Film & TV

This Workshop ran 18 February 2025 – 20 February 2025

In this course students learned the foundations of how to apply silicone prosthetics. They learned what prosthetics are, the different ways they are used within makeup and within the film industry, and the key skills required to paint and apply simple silicone prosthetics safely and effectively for a film context.

Spring 2025: New Pattern Making / Classic Tailoring

This Workshop ran 17 February 2025 – 21 February 2025

Have you ever wondered what goes into the cutting and making of high fashion garments? This course guided students through the techniques used by designers to make inspiring 3D details in cloth. Panels, layers, pockets, collars and cuffs, design detailing creates the architecture of a garment!

Spring 2025: Gilding with The Royal Household

This Workshop ran 17 February 2025 – 21 February 2025

In this Gilding & Marquetry Workshop students discovered the delicate art of applying ultra-thin layers of wood to create an intricate design. They also learned traditional gilding techniques to apply 23 carat gold to a presentation frame to accompany their marquetry piece.

Spring 2025: Jacobean Crewelwork Embroidery

This Workshop ran 15 February 2025 – 18 February 2025

This four-day workshop focused on Jacobean crewelwork embroidery. Students learned the history of this traditional art form and mastered a variety of foundational stitches. Beginners gained essential hand embroidery skills, while those with experience had the opportunity to expand their knowledge and technique.

Autumn 2024: Etching

This Workshop ran 2 November 2024 – 30 November 2024

Etching is a 500 year old process and still very much used in the world today. During this workshop, students learned various techniques including, soft ground etching, sugar lift aquatint and developed prints that they were able to home and add to their portfolios.

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