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What will I learn? This pottery course aims to give you a working knowledge of all aspects of the potter’s craft. Techniques covered will be slab building, moulding, coiling, pinching, modelling and throwing. You will be guided in the choice of items suitable for your level of skill, knowledge and direction of development, at each [...]

What will I learn? Through demonstration and project work, learners will complete small pieces of upholstery or continue larger projects. Learners will be encouraged to work safely and share their experience. Assessment will be ongoing throughout the course through observation and continual feedback on individual pieces of work. Group discussion and one to one sessions [...]

What will I learn? Each session includes a teaching input and/or discussion often focussing on a particular skill or aspect of creative writing. Warm-up exercises get writing and ideas flowing, and then a longer piece of CW is generated using a variety of stimuli - images, prompts, objects, sounds etc. Learners will:● Write each week [...]

What will I learn? During the course learners will:● Learn basic drawing techniques and the different ways in which you can paint using watercolours● Practise techniques on a variety of subjects which will include still-life and working from photographs● During the course learners will be expected to keep a reflective diary, as a fundamental part [...]

What will I learn? During the course learners will:● Mix watercolours● Use a variety of techniques● Use colour theory● Plan composition● Investigate the properties of watercolour● Investigate papers● Stretch paper● Select brushes, paints and paper● Care for brushes.As you progress, you will learn:● Exploring traditional techniques and applications● Exploring contemporary techniques and applications● Investigate and [...]

What will I learn? This is a great opportunity to learn the art of fused glass techniques. Beginners will be introduced to the art of fused glass, learning the basic techniques. Those who already have knowledge of the basic skills will have the opportunity to improve their technique, increase their confidence in designing their own [...]

What will I learn? On this workshop you will build confidence and knowledge, to enjoy the creative process of illustratingDuring the course we will be exploring ideas and techniques of visual story telling.We will look at some examples of different illustrators and work using series of small sketches aiming to help build a visual Vocabulary [...]

What will I learn? Enjoy a day being creative making your own bespoke piece of jewellery with the guidance of a qualified tutor who is a professional jeweller. This workshop will introduce you to the tools and techniques of jewellery making by designing and creating contemporary silver stacking rings.You will learn:• To measure, design and [...]

What will I learn? Enjoy being creative making your own bespoke pieces of jewellery with the guidance of a qualified tutor who is a professional jeweller. This five-week course will introduce you to the tools and techniques of jewellery making. You will learn the properties of gemstones and discover how to design a silver necklace [...]

What will I learn? This course will help you develop a range of creative writing skills and offers different ideas and triggers for starting new creative work. It will help you to identify and develop your own style of writing and direction.Most sessions include a teaching input or discussion that focuses on a particular skill [...]