Nature in Printmaking: Linoprint Workshop MT
Sun 15 Nov
Tutor: Hester Cox
Non-residential
£65
Open to all
Spend the day learning the basic techniques of linocut printmaking from printmaker Hester Cox.You will learn how to design an image suitable for linocut, how to use tools to cut your design and how to ink and hand-print your linocut to create lovely graphic prints inspired by the Yorkshire Dales.
Natural Christmas Decorations AM
Wed 02 Dec
Tutor: Jenny Lewis
Non-residential
£25
Beginner
Explore the woods of FSC Amersham and learn how to create a willow wreath base to decorate with evergreen foliage and natural materials as well as making some smaller decorations to take home. Price includes festive refreshments.
Christmas Wreath Making EF
Sat 05 Dec
Non-residential
Tutor: Karen Davies-James
£55
Open to all
Learn how to make your own traditional festive wreath with pines and moss, winter foliages, berries and ribbons and also learn the skills to create other wonderful decorations, giving a personal touch to your Christmas. The course includes all equipment, materials and resources you need, and requires no previous experience.
Stained Glass: Make Your Own Christmas Decorations FM
Mon 07 Dec
Non-residential
Tutor: Carole Gray
£90
Open to all
On this one-day course you will learn to make hanging copperfoiled glass Christmas decorations.You will have time to make a parcel, stocking and sprig of holly. If you have time, you can make additional items, although there will be a charge for the extra materials.The course is a practical one and includes glass cutting, copper foiling and soldering.The day is suitable for any level of experience, including total beginners. All the materials and tools required for the course will be supplied. Included in the course fee are enough materials to make the three decorations. Refreshments and lunch served in the Mill dining room are also covered by the all-inclusive fee.
Bookbinding and Book Repairs for Beginners and Improvers FM
Mon 07 Dec - Fri 11 Dec
Tutor: Mark Cockram
£500
Open to all
See course description Mon 17 Feb - Fri 21 Feb.
Art and Craft Week FM
Mon 07 Dec - Sat 12 Dec
£600
Tutor: Toni Peers, Carole Gray and Deb Hart
Open to all
Spend a lovely week enjoying the food, accommodation, surroundings and the company of others whilst learning and practicing a range of art and craft skills on offer at Flatford Mill. There will be Felting with Toni Peers, Carole Gray will be visiting for the day to give students the opportunity to turn their hand to stained glass techniques and Deb Hart will be on hand during the week providing guidance on willow weaving. Evenings will be very informal after dinner, with opportunities to see what our other art students are getting up to and perhaps finish off projects from that day.
Making Glass Stars for Christmas! FM
Tue 08 Dec
Tutor: Carole Gray Toni Peers - Encaustic Lighthouse
Jewellery Making Weekend: Enamelling and Silver Clay FM
Fri 04 Dec - Sun 06 Dec
Tutor: Toni Peers
£330
Open to all
An opportunity to explore two different jewellery disciplines in one weekend plus a few general jewellery making tips to make your pieces into wearable art.Vitreous Enamelling is an ancient art form created by fusing powdered glass to copper and then firing at high temperatures in a kiln. Using both opaque and transparent glass you will create some beautiful and unique pieces of jewellery, or decorative pieces. Expect to make at least three enamelled pieces in this part of the weekend class. Silver clay is wondrous stuff, it enables you the flexibility of moulding clay into the shape and design you desire, whilst offering you the beauty of fine silver once fired, a real cheat for frustrated Silversmiths. Create up to three items of fine silver jewellery using the 10g of silver clay included – depending on the size of pieces made. For beginners and those wishing to develop their skills further. Materials included.
Calligraphy for Beginners and Improvers FM
Fri 04 Dec - Sun 06 Dec
Tutor: Gaynor Goffe
£270
See course description Fri 21 Feb - Sun 23 Feb.
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Open to all
Non-residential
£90
Open to all
On this one-day course you will learn to make hanging copperfoiled glass stars.You will have time to make three stars, varying in size from 11 19cm. If there is enough time, you can make additional stars, although there will be a charge for the extra materials. The course is a practical one and includes glass cutting, copper foiling and soldering.
Stained Glass: Christmas Wreath FM
Wed 09 Dec
Tutor: Carole Gray
Non-residential
£90
Open to all
On this one-day course you will make a copperfoiled glass Christmas wreath, (approximately 28cm circumference). The course is a practical one and includes glass cutting, copperfoiling and soldering. Refreshments and lunch served in the Mill dining room are also covered by the all-inclusive fee. The course is suitable for all levels, including beginners.
Weaving Christmas Decorations for Willow FM
Thu 10 Dec
Tutor: Deb Hart
Non-residential
£70
Open to all
Participants will learn how to create a willow wreath base which they will decorate with evergreen material and some festive items such as orange slices, basic ribbon, cones and apples these will be provided but please feel free to bring some of your own; such as: cinnamon sticks, apple slices, specific ribbon, walnuts or any other things you would like to incorporate.