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Pottery with Martin Craddock
Pottery with Martin Craddock Concentrating on the making process this practical course introduces the fundamental techniques used in hand-built ceramics. Martin Craddock, our trained potter and tutor will guide you through coiling, slabbing and press-moulded dish making. There will also be plenty of opportunities to throw on the wheel. Participants will be able to work on their own personal projects under the guidance of Martin making items for your home, garden etc. Suitable for beginners as well as…
Find out more »Basket Making with Mary Zammit
Basket Making with Mary Zammit Artisan Basket Maker and Willow Craftswoman, Mary Zammit, will introduce you to the skills and techniques of this ancient craft. Using locally grown willow you’ll learn how to design and construct your own basket from scratch. The classes allow opportunity to work on your own personal project under the expert guidance of Mary. You’ll need a sharp pocket knife, secateurs and a medium flat-headed screw driver. Suitable for beginners as well as those…
Find out more »Life Writing with Renée Stanton
Life Writing with Renée Stanton Life Writing allows people to write about their own lives and not get bogged down in plot, character, beginnings and endings. Everybody has stories to tell, drawn from their own experience and Life Writing can give them a voice. We all have different life experiences and nobody's life is so mundane that it can't be written about. These six sessions will provide opportunities for new subject areas about which to write. We will reflect…
Find out more »TRIBE
TRIBE Tribe is a monthly workshop for young artists and their families. These playful workshops will explore a wide range of arts and crafts including Drawing, Painting, Printing, Ceramics and Textiles. The afternoon sessions in the Peak studio provide a relaxed and friendly environment within which the children can create and learn. Families and families of all kinds are encouraged to stay for refreshments and join in the activity. Age guide: 7-11 years SATURDAYS: 12th Jan, 9th Feb,…
Find out more »Botanical Illustration with Debbie Devauden
Botanical Illustration with Debbie Devauden Tutor Debbie Devauden will guide you through the various techniques to achieve a detailed and accurate botanical painting. You’ll have the opportuntity to work in pen with a wash of colour or learn the methods to create a pure watercolour picture. Debbie is an experienced tutor, with a Diploma in Botanical Illustration from The English Garden School at the Chelsea Physic Garden. Debbie has exhibited widely, including with the Society of Botanical Artists at…
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