All courses in South West

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Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

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Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

In-person course

Devon

£180

A two day course learning the skills and techniques of green woodworking, with an emphasis on contemporary design and detailing. Maximum of 6 students. You will make either a low stool or a side table using a variety of edge tools. Starting with a fresh cut log you will learn how to cleave the wood with a froe and wedges, then shape it on the shaving horse with drawknife and spokeshave. Joints used will be through-wedged-tenons. Use of contrasting timbers, and sculpted free-form table tops or seats are all available...

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Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

In-person course

Dorset

£85

On this one-day course, the techniques of layering and stitching fabrics that I have developed will be used to build up a landscape. Learn how to use colour and texture to create depth, using a simple running stitch on either an electric or hand sewing machine. No specific sewing skills or sophisticated machines are needed for this technique but by incorporating drawing and painting, you will be sure of making original and unique work as well as learning a new approach. Please bring your own sewing machine if possible as...

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Contemporary Encaustic Wax Introductory Workshop

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Contemporary Encaustic Wax Introductory Workshop

In-person course

Dorset - Next course on 7th July 2020

£150

A one day introductory workshop for a maximum of two persons. Each session covers the basics of working with hot beeswax in a textural, layered way, but can be customised for Artists who are looking to take it to another level. As I offer personal tuition, please contact me for a mutually convenient date and join me in my studio on the Isle of Portland, Dorset. This unusual and dramatic coastal location offers so much inspiration for my work, and I hope will inspire you too. During the session you...

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Upholstery course - bring your own project

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Upholstery course - bring your own project

In-person course

Cornwall

£150

We run regular workshops in upholstery and restoration. They are run by Polly, who has been in the industry for over 10 years and teaching in London for over 7 years so you'll be in safe hands. We try to ensure that all your needs are taken care of so you are free to relax, unwind, get hands-on creative and to make new friends too. Our classes are kept to a max of 4 so you'll get plenty of tuition and guidance. You can bring your own project and all...

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Green wood chair making - 6 day woodworking course in Devon

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Green wood chair making - 6 day woodworking course in Devon

In-person course

Devon - Next course on 6th October 2020

£450

Green wood chair making course - 6 days. Starting with an unseasoned log you will learn how to create a beautiful and unique chair which will last for generations. This is one of the most satisfying green wood projects and the course is suitable for complete beginners and experienced woodworkers alike. The "post and rung" construction uses the natural properties of green wood to produce incredibly strong, glue-free joints. During the course you will learn to split wood accurately, and shape it using draw knife and spoke shaves. Using the...

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Don White Woodturning Experience.

In-person course

Cornwall - Next course on 7th July 2020

£150

One day woodturning course with Don White. There is 500sq.ft of fully equipped workshop space with full dust extraction to all machinery. The “Hands-On” course is structured to cover basic principles, but is also flexible enough to be tailored to individual requirements. Tool identification, bevel angles and sharpening will be discussed and demonstrated, enabling the student to apply proven cutting techniques which will result in minimizing sanding and less dust. Work Holding methods, such as face-plates/chucks/ drive & revolving centres, will be used as required. Health & Safety issues are...

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Textile Still Life Workshop

In-person course

Dorset

£85

Learn the techniques that I have developed and use in making my still life textile work. Make your own patterns from favourite objects that you bring along (or from objects in my collection),working with painted and printed fabrics, layered and stitched in place to create vibrant and intricate arrangements. As in my landscape courses, no specific sewing skills or sophisticated machines are necessary but please bring a machine if possible, fabrics that particularly inspire you(I will also have a good supply of fabric available) and, of course, items that you...

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Make a leather bag in a day workshop

In-person course

Bristol

£165

Join Esther Keen from Leather Needle Thread in Bristol to make a leather bag in a day. There is a choice of bucket bag or tote bag and a wide choice of beautiful coloured vegetable tanned full grain leather as well as metallic leather. Learn how to craft your own leather bag using a semi industrial sewing machine. You will be able to mix and match leather colours and tweak the designs to make the bags more your own and to emboss the bag with your name or any other...

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Garden Light Oil Painting

In-person course

Berkshire

£85

Working directly from life outside, this will be a fast-moving day suitable for those with some experience of painting. If the weather is poor, we will work inside but directly from life. Consideration will be given to underpainting, and brushwork. The emphases of this workshop are to focus upon the strong tonal differences that create the illusion of sunlight.

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Little Gems of Colour, Gouache Painting

In-person course

Berkshire

£85

This day will give you an opportunity to develop your own creativity. Working in gouache on paintings that will be between representational and abstract you will be able to produce a few little gems, while increasing your perspective on originality.