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Fused Glass (2 days) in the Peak District

Platinum AWARD

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Fused Glass (2 days) in the Peak District

In-person course

Derbyshire - Next course on 1st January 2022

£220

Dates to be confirmed. Please contact us. Explore the fascinating art of fused glass on this two day workshop. An introduction to a wonderful array of glass in many forms. Learn how to cut, shape and assemble materials to create beautiful pieces of your own. Become familiar with different firing techniques and fuse finishes. Design 2D and 3D projects such as coasters, sun catchers, bowls, plaques and jewellery. Your creations will be kiln fired after the workshop for collection/postage at a later date. Open to both beginners and those with...

Dates to be confirmed. Please contact us. Explore the fascinating art of fused glass on this two day workshop. An introduction to a wonderful array of glass in many forms....

Bronze AWARD

Sewing - 2 night retreat

In-person course

Stirlingshire - Next course on 12th November 2021

£399

Whether travelling as an individual, couple or a group - everyone is welcome! Arriving Friday afternoon for a fun, filled weekend of crafting. Staying in Gartmore House with comfortable en suite bedrooms, situated in 75 acres of beautiful surroundings on Gartmore Estate in the heart of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Friendly and warm welcoming staff with excellent tuition for the complete beginner to the more advanced. The course will run Saturday and Sunday between 10am and 4pm and will finish at 4pm on the Sunday afternoon. We...

Whether travelling as an individual, couple or a group - everyone is welcome! Arriving Friday afternoon for a fun, filled weekend of crafting. Staying in Gartmore House with comfortable en...

Platinum AWARD

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Alchemy of Pigment and Pattern

In-person course

East Sussex - Next course on 28th November 2021

£410

This course is now full. Keep in touch for 2022 dates ... Learn the alchemy and processes involved in making your own set of watercolour and gouache paints. The roots, berries and minerals that we will be precipitating, grinding and binding, all have layered correspondences that link to the planetary archetypes. Using compasses and straight-edge we will create mandalas that also resonate with the planetary patterns. The symbolism and character of colour in different traditions will be explored as we apply our paints to patterns to reveal works of dazzling...

This course is now full. Keep in touch for 2022 dates ... Learn the alchemy and processes involved in making your own set of watercolour and gouache paints. The roots,...