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The Dance of Earth and Venus results in one of the most beautiful and breathtaking rhythms and patterns of the solar system. Every eight Earth years (13 Venus years) they dance a pentagonal form in space akin to the pip-star inside your apple or the petals of a primrose flower! During this course we will learn how to draw this incredible pattern using the traditional tools of compass and straight-edge; we will explore the key aspects of Earth and Venus' cycles that determine such extraordinary heavenly harmony. And time allowing ... with copper leaf and watercolour paint made from malachite and azurite - which in the Hermetic/Alchemical tradition have forever been associated with the planet Venus - we will create stunning mandalas embodying the Earth/Venus dance ...

We are eagerly looking forward to welcoming Australian based Artsist/Educator and Projective Geometry expert Sophia Montefiore back to SAOG Studios for a Summer 2021 Projective Geometry course. Participants will be introduced to the fundamental and profound principles of this unique art form through drawing/construction and colour work focussing on Spirals, Buds and Vortex Forms.

Learn how to prepare & join wood to make items that are both practical & beautiful. With personal tuition learn to be creative.

A weekly art class running for 10 weeks covering all the different aspects of drawing and painting.

You can join us any Thursday. Cost £175 for 5 Classes. The main focus of this workshop is on helping you to find your own personal style.

The main focus of this workshop is on helping you to find your own personal style. To help you develop creative practice and find the confidence that you need to make creativity a part of your daily life.

Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting

Create your own unique projects and designs which you can progress at your own speed with the guidance of an experienced tutor.

Make an 8″ potting sieve and a 18″ garden riddle in bent wood and wire with England’s only traditional sieve and riddle maker.