Beginner's Guide to IllustrationThis course will help you to gain a greater understanding of illustration, and how to evaluate and improve your art work.
BookbindingThis practical course is designed for beginners who need have no bookbinding knowledge, just a love of books. Each session focuses on a specific binding and students make their own to take home.
CollageWe will work boldly and explore different collaging techniques such as textiles/papers/paints/plastics/chalks/typeface to create beautiful and inspiring pieces of art.
Crochet for BeginnersA course for complete beginners or for those who have tried before and forgotten. Learn the basic crochet stitches in and the skills and knowledge to follow a simple pattern and make a selection of samples using different stitches.
Crochet WorkshopA workshop for complete beginners or for those who have tried before and forgotten. Learn the basic crochet stitches and the skills and knowledge to follow a simple pattern and make a selection of samples using different stitches.
Drawing with a DifferenceAn exciting exploration of drawing using familiar and unexpected drawing materials. For those with little or no experience and those wanting to revamp their drawing skills.
Experiments with Drawing and PaintingA broad, exciting programme of sessions for both novices and practicing artists. Beginners are introduced to new mediums while experienced artists can embrace the chance to expand their repertoire.
Fabric PrintingA relaxed, enjoyable course covering a wide range of fabric printing techniques. Learn how to screenprint using paper stencils and experimental techniques; design and create simple printing blocks; explore monoprinting.
Fabric Printing WorkshopCome along to this fun workshop to try out a variety of fabric printing techniques. Create simple printing blocks; explore free ways of working through monoprinting; learn how to screenprint using paper stencils.
Friends Centre ChoirCome and uncover your unique voice and let it sing in harmony with others. Celebrate the diversity of traditions and cultures with beautiful, heart-warming songs in a relaxed, friendly and encouraging atmosphere.
How to Use Your Sewing MachineLearn how to wind on a bobbin, thread up the machine and change and use different stitches. This workshop is ideal for those who have a sewing machine and don’t know how to use it.
Knitting for BeginnersLearn how to cast on, knit, purl and cast off in a relaxed and friendly environment. By the end of the course you'll have the skills and knowledge to follow a simple knitting pattern and will have knitted a selection of samples using different
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Knitting WorkshopLearn how to cast on, knit, purl and cast off in a relaxed and friendly environment. At the end of the day you will have the skills and knowledge to follow a simple pattern and will have knitted a selection of samples using different stitches.
Life DrawingTaking the figure as the subject, we explore line, form, colour and composition with a broad range of materials. Develop an individual response and push your drawing skills further through experimentation.
MbiraLearn to play and sing with the Mbira (a traditional instrument from Africa also known as a thumb piano). Mbira music is meditative, relaxing and powerful but can also be an uplifting and exhilarating experience.
Pattern Cutting WorkshopA workshop approach aiming to encourage a creative approach and to inspire students to explore their own ideas. Suitable for those with previous pattern cutting experience.
Photography Skills - Learning to use your Digital SLRImprove your photography skills to get the best from your digital SLR camera, and create well composed and properly exposed photographs.
Printmaking for EveryoneAn exciting introduction to a variety of traditonal and experimental printmaking techniques. Try monoprinting; create simple printing blocks using quickprint and card; design and cut a lino or vinyl block. Learn how to ink-up, register and print by hand.
Printmaking WorkshopAn enjoyable day introducing several printmaking techniques. Try monoprinting, simple block making and linocutting. Learn how to ink up and print by hand. Experiment with colour and a range of papers.
Recycle Your Wardrobe DayWish you had the confidence to do basic alterations? Bring your old clothes and learn how to hem, shorten, take in and replace zips.
Sustainable MosaicsCreate experimental mosaics using natural and recycled materials, form old crocks, buttons, shells and pieces of bark to rusted nuts and bolts.
Time Out for ArtFor artists and non-artists to come along and unwind, by trying out different ways of using a range of materials and doing mini projects with experimental media and materials.
Watercolour for BeginnersA course for those with little or no experience of watercolour painting, exploring the many techniques including wet-in-wet, graduating washes, making textures and how to use the many different brushes.
Watercolour for those with experienceA course for those with experience of watercolour painting who want to push their knowledge of the skill further in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
Write a Classic SongAn inspiring and comprehensive exploration of the art of writing classic songs, looking at what makes a song stand the test of time and the key elements involved: lyrics, melody, structure and also finding the right platform for your music.
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Books as ArtThis course provides a new perspective on books as an art form. We will work with a variety of media and materials in new and inspiring ways to fill books with drawing, painting, collage, images, and text.
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Creative ExpressionThrough a series of exercises, this day will use art as a means of creative expression and self discovery. No previous art experience needed, just a willingness to explore personal experiences.
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Drawing And Painting For EveryoneDrawing and painting from still life and and bird life to portraits and life, landscape to seascape. For beginners and those who wish to refresh their drawing and painting skills
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Drawing For The Less TerrifiedThis course will develop your drawing skills and techniques and is for those who have completed "Drawing For The Terrified" or have some drawing experience
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Drawing with a Difference (Whitehawk)An exciting exploration of drawing using familiar and unexpected drawing materials. Please contact Whitehawk Inn for more details on 01273 682222.
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Dressmaking for ImproversThis course is a continuation for those who have completed Dressmaking for Beginners and for newcomers with basic skills in dressmaking. Students will learn new techniques for sewing seams, inserting zips and stitching hems to create their own garments from commercial patterns.
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Experimental DrawingThis course is intended for anyone who has an interest in exploring and learning different techniques and experiments in drawing, using everyday objects and structures for inspiration.
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Exploring ColourExperiment with colour by drawing and painting from exciting subject matter. We will learn how to mix and use colour in dynamic composition, drawing with crayons and pastels and painting with watercolour and acrylics.
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Felt MakingThis course will guide you through traditional artisan felt making techniques and inspire you to create unique, colourful and ethical products.
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Knitting For ImproversA continuation for those who have completed Knitting for Beginners and for newcomers with basic knitting skills (casting on and off, knit, purl and simple shaping.)
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Mbira (Bridge Centre)Learn to play and sing with the Mbira, a traditional African instrument also known as a thumb piano. Please contact the Bridge Centre for more details on 01273 294930.
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Painting Outside with WatercoloursTechniques such as washes, textures, and composition will be demonstrated and explored in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Weather permitting, we will be painting outside.
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Playing with PaintHave fun with different kinds of paint. Learn how to use watercolour, acrylics and oil paints through a variety of exercises. For more info contact Whitehawk Inn on 01273 682222.
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Presence, Performance and Play - Action TheatreThis workshop is suitable for anyone interested in discovering new forms of self expression as well as for actors, dancers and musicians wanting to develop their performance presence.
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Recycled CraftsMake stunning jewellery, gifts, cards, boxes and decorations using the things you would normally throw out. Amongst many other projects you’ll get a chance to make jewellery from plastic milk bottles and drinks cans, as well as note books, boxes and bags from magazines and newspapers.
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Recycled Knitting (Saturday)A workshop for those with a basic knowledge of knitting, who wish to develop their skills further through experimentation with unusual materials.
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Sketching Outside for BeginnersIn a friendly and supportive atmosphere, techniques such as composition, perspective, tone and textures are discussed and demonstrated.
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Sustainable Fashion for the FutureDo you want to create a new style? This course is aimed at anyone who enjoys clothes. We will make paper patterns from existing garments, try out colour combinations, manipulate fabric, mix patterns, textures and weights to create our own garments and accessories.
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