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This two-day course, led by Natasha Mann, will introduce students to the Art of Zouaq. Zouaq is a painting technique original to Morocco which creates arresting and powerful designs. Found painted onto ceilings, doors, furniture and wooden objects it is an integral part of the decoration of private homes and sacred spaces in Morocco. Students will also be given an introduction to the history of Zouaq and its different styles. Using the traditional techniques of egg tempera painting using hand ground natural pigments from earth and minerals, participants will choose their favourite design from a portfolio of Moroccan geometric patterns (ideally drawn during the prior Moroccan Geometric Pattern course (17 Sept. 2021) to create a stunning painting on wood to take home
Woodturning for Beginners: 2 Day Course
Learn/develop how to paint water, reflections two days and two days painting more generally landscape and architecture and again considering composition, tone, looking at new approaches.
Do you love books? Do you love the feel of a new book, the smell of the pages, and the way they look on your shelf? But do you wish that you could create your own books? We have just what you need! Our Bookbinding Workshop is a beginner course that will teach you how to make canvas bound, Japanese bound, and journal style books. We provide all of the materials and full instruction is provided by our expert staff. You will be able to create a small library of books that are sure to impress anyone who sees them!
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you will learn the basics of silver clay work. You will practice rolling, cutting, adding texture, firing and finishing your pieces. You will leave with a greater understanding of the process and the confidence to continue working with this exciting material at home. You'll leave with a finished piece of jewellery that you can wear proudly or give as a gift! There's nothing quite like making something yourself—and when you do it with silver clay, the process is even more exciting because of how versatile it is. You can create anything from simple charms to elaborate necklaces and earrings. Once you've learned this process, you'll be able to do it at home whenever inspiration strikes!
Are you an Art or Design Teacher looking to enhance your skills? Do you want to learn a new skill, share ideas with other teachers and leave with a valuable resource to start teaching straight away? If so, our Art & Design Teacher CPD Course - Bookbinding - 1 day is perfect for you. And with 20 years experience of teaching will ensure that all the paperwork is done for you so you can concentrate on the fun bit!