Courses and Workshops at South Hill Park Arts Centre

Courses & workshops South Hill Park · January – April 2015

T h e c r e at i v e h e a r t o f B e r k s h i r e

Booking dates Members Thu 20 Nov Non-members Thu 27 Nov

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www.southhillpark.org.uk · 01344 484123

Adult courses Full details www.southhillpark.org.uk/learning Term Mon 12 Jan – Sun 29 March Half-term Mon 16 – Sun 22 Feb Arts & Craft Courses Certain materials such as silver, clay and printmaking paper can be purchased from the studio. Firing fees apply for ceramics courses.

Jewellery and Silversmithing NEW Artist in Residence

Mon 12 Jan – Mon 23 March 10am–12.30pm OR 1.30–4pm OR 7–9.30pm Thu 15 Jan – Thu 26 March 7–9.30pm Artist in Residence Rachel Jones

For any of Heather’s courses, please contact her on 07971757356 to discuss suitability before booking for the first time.

Printmaking for Beginners

Printmaking for Regulars

Artist in Residence Heather Upton

New Artist in Residence David Storer

Thu 15 Jan – Thu 26 March 6.30–9.30pm

Wed 14 Jan – Wed 25 March 10am–2.30pm

£155, Conc £153, Members £151

£239, Conc £237, Members £235

Learn basic monotype, relief, intaglio and etching techniques to create your own unique prints.

You will familiarise yourself with the printmaking equipment and tools and how to use them safely and effectively.

Learn different forms of printmaking with expert tuition from our artist in residence.

Tue 13 Jan – Tue 24 March 10am–12.30pm OR 7–9.30pm

Introduction to Printmaking for Beginners

Wed 14 Jan – Wed 25 March 10am–12.30pm OR 7–9.30pm

Artist in Residence Heather Upton

£127, Conc £125, Members £123

£203, Conc £201, £199 members

Students will learn a variety of metalworking skills and processes enabling them to design and make their own jewellery and silverware.

Suitable for all levels.

Materials: Tools are provided.

Silver can be purchased in class

Learn basic monotype, relief and etching techniques with our expert artist in residence.

Printmaking paper and plates are not included but can be purchased from the studio.

Sat 17 Jan – Sat 28 March 10am–2pm

Printmaking for Regulars 5 weeks New Artist in Residence David Storer Thu 15 Jan –Thu 12 Feb 10am–2.30pm Thu 26 Feb – Thu 26 March 10am–2.30pm £119.50, Conc £118.50, Members £117.50

For regular SHP printmaking students who want extra time to pursue their own work in progress with the assistance, guidance and feedback of our expert tutor.

Printmaking – improvers/advanced Artist in Residence Heather Upton Fri 16 Jan – Fri 27 March 10am– 2.30pm £239, Conc £237, Members £235

This course offers advanced students the chance to pursue their own work with artistic and technical feedback from our expert tutor.

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adult courses Ceramics Regulars

Drawing and Painting

Carole Thompson

Erica Sharp

Mon 12 Jan – Mon 23 March 7–9.30pm

Tue 13 Jan – Tue 24 March 7.30–9.30pm

£131, Conc £129, Members £127

This course is perfect for those who want to explore ceramics.

Carole will guide you through different techniques to produce individual pieces.

Ceramics – beginners/improvers New Artist in Residence Karen Marks Tue 13 Jan – Tue 24 March 10.30am–1pm £131, Conc £129, Members £127

This course is for beginners or improvers to help each student explore, experiment and develop their skills to create individual ceramic pieces.

Creative with Clay – mixed abilities New Artist in Residence Karen Marks Sat 17 Jan – Sat 28 March 10am–12.30pm £131, Conc £129, Members £127

This workshop is designed for beginners or those returning to ceramics, this mixed ability workshop will focus on a range of projects including coiling, slab building, decoration, glazing and throwing.

Ceramics – improvers/advanced New Artist in Residence Karen Marks Thu 15 Jan – Thu 26 March 7–9.30pm £131, Conc £129, Members £127

This course is for students who have tried pottery before who want to develop and improve their techniques further.

Sculpting in Clay Carole Thompson Wed 14 Jan – Wed 25 March 10am–12.30pm £131, Conc £129, Members £127

Carole will help you create a range of decorative sculptures using a variety of techniques and finishes.

This course is for all abilities.

Life Drawing Morning – beginners/intermediate Harriet Brittaine Fri 16 Jan – Fri 27 March 10am–12.30pm

Thu 15 Jan – Thu 26 March 7.30–9.30pm

£133, Conc £131, Members £129

£111, Conc £109, Members £107

Inspiring sessions with expert tuition, aimed at beginners and those wishing to improve their skills. Students will work on set projects covering a variety of subjects and materials.

Get Confident with Oils Melanie Paice Mon 12 Jan – Mon 23 March 10am–12noon OR 7.30–9.30pm (please note amended evening times) £114, Conc 112, Members £111

Explore materials and techniques in a relaxed and creative environment to enable you to have fun and produce confident paintings.

Further fun with Oils Melanie Paice Mon 12 Jan – Mon 23 March 1–3pm £114, Conc 112, Members £111

A class for developing your skills and improving your oil painting further, including two weeks with a life model.

Working from professional life models, explore a variety of observational drawing techniques, investigating line, tone and texture.

Stained Glass Caroline Loveys Mon 12 Jan – Mon 30 March 7–9.30pm (No class on Mon 19 & 26 Jan, extra classes on 16 Feb & 30 March Tue 13 Jan – Tue 24 March 1.30–4pm Wed 14 Jan – Wed 25 March 10am–12.30pm OR 1.30–4pm Fri 16 Jan – Fri 27 March 10am– 12.30pm £135, Conc £133, Members £131

Explore the exciting craft of stained glass, under expert tuition.

You will learn the techniques required to create your own panels or three-dimensional pieces. No previous experience necessary.

Make a Quilt Simone McGee Mon 12 Jan – Mon 23 March 10am–12noon £77, Conc £76, Members £75

For either of Melanie’s courses contact her at melanie@melaniepaice.com or on 07919 493851 to discuss suitability before booking.

Learn how to make a quilt using traditional patchwork designs such as tumbling blocks, grandmother’s fan and log cabin.

Life Drawing in Colour – intermediate/advanced Harriet Brittaine Tue 13 Jan – Tue 24 March 10am–12.30pm £133, Conc £131, Members £129

Working from professional life models, develop your skills with exploring various colour mediums.

www.southhillpark.org.uk · CW3

adult courses Printmaking – Artists Access

Music

Open Access Residents: Catherine Guy-Murrell, Ros Ingram & Trish Roberts

Sophie Spencer

Tue 13 Jan – Tue 24 March 10am–1pm, 1.30–4.30pm OR 6.30–9.30pm

Tue 13 Jan – Tue 25 March 5–10pm (30-minute slots)

£16 per session, £14.50 discount for 10 sessions paid in advance

£115

Untutored sessions for experienced printmakers.

Please contact Heather Upton on 01344 416255 if you are not a regular student.

Open Access Jewellery and Silversmithing

Singing with Sophie

A great class for beginners. Learn the fundamental singing technique and improve your voice. Grow in confidence and learn to sing your favourite songs. All ages welcome.

Piano Mixed Ability Juliet Bruce

Open Access Resident Mel Goodbun

Wed 14 Jan – Wed 25 March 11am–12 noon

Thu 15 Jan – Thu 26 March 10am–1pm OR 1.30–4.30pm

£80, Conc £74, Members £70.50

£12.50, Members £10.50 per session

These untutored sessions are offered for experienced jewellers and silversmiths. To see if you would be eligible to attend these sessions, please contact the Visual Arts Coordinator on 01344 416240.

Ceramics Open Access Open Access Resident Martin White Tue 13 Jan – Tue 24 March 7–9pm £9 per session

An untutored session for experienced ceramicists to carry on with their work.

Please call our Ceramic Artist in Residence on 01344 416214 to discuss eligibility if you are not a regular student.

An hour-long class taught in a group of 4 with 15-minute sessions on the piano per student.

Emphasis is on enjoyment.

Please contact Juliet Bruce via e-mail juliet.bruce@ymail.com before enrolling to discuss your needs for this course.

Beginners Piano

One to one piano course Elliot Harrison Mon 12 Jan – Mon 25 March 7–9pm £155, Conc £148, Members £140

30 minutes sessions. This course provides personalised sessions that are tailored to suit your needs from experience or novice.

Park Singers Alison Horriben Sun 18 Jan – Sun 29 March 7.30pm onwards £83, Conc £78, Members £75

This course is for solo singers of all ages. Help will be given on presentation and technique.

Blues Jam Every Wednesday 7.30–9pm £7

Opportunity to develop and join in live gigs. This is not an acoustic session. All instruments and vocalists welcome.

Acoustic Music

Elliot Harrison

Every other Monday starting from 5 Jan 8–10pm

Mon 12 Jan – Mon 25 March 5–7pm

£5

£145, Conc £138, Members £131

All acoustic instruments are welcome to this session featuring a sing-a-round and then a collective performance session of blues, jazz and folk.

Contact Russ Baleson on 0771 1772015 for details.

Learn the basics of piano on keyboard in this simple-tofollow course. Sessions run for 60 minutes.

Drop Stitch Every third Wednesday in the month 7.30–10pm FREE

Drop Stitch sessions are FREE and new members are welcome.

Advanced knitters in the group will be available to help with knitting problems. Please contact Sandra Welfare on 07879 850294 for further information.

CW4 · box office 01344 484123

adult courses Please note all dance, holistic, alternative exercise and art & craft courses are run subject to a minimum number of participants. All courses and classes must be paid for prior to the date of the first class.

Beginners Tap Trina Caspary Wed 14 Jan – Wed 25 March 6.45–7.45pm £57, Conc £52, Members £50

Holistic and Alternative Exercise

Dance Beginners Ballet

Pilates Matwork

Charlotte Haley

Anna Cotgreave

Mon 12 Jan – Mon 23 March 6–7pm

Tue 13 Jan – Tue 24 March 9.30–10.45am OR 11am–12.15pm

£52, Conc £48, Members £46

£64, Conc £62, Members £59

Gentle controlled movement patterns, with breathing and core control to increase the body’s strength and flexibility and relax those tight over-worked muscles.

Yoga Gabriella Rees Wed 14 Jan – Wed 25 March 8–9.30pm Thu 15 Jan – Thu 26 March 6.15–7.45pm

Tap is the original Jazz dance and anyone at any age can start tapping! Tap or hard-soled shoes requied.

Contemporary Dance

This class is ideal for people who wish to start ballet for the first time, or who are in need of a complete refresher course

John Darvell

Elementary Ballet

Intermediate & advanced 7.15–8.45pm

Charlotte Haley Mon 12 Jan – Mon 23 March 7–8pm £60, Conc £57, Members £53

This class is aimed at those who are looking to progress their technique at a comfortable speed.

Thu 15 Jan – Thu 26 March Beginners 6–7.15pm £57, Conc £52, Members £50

£59, Conc £54, Members £52

A great way to develop the core skills and styles of contemporary dance including technique travelling exercise and routines.

£62, Conc £59, Members £57

Advanced Ballet

Choreographic Performance Group

Relaxation, stress relief, an improved posture and muscle tone as well as a healthy mind and body are all benefits of a regular yoga class.

Charlotte Haley

John Darvell

Mon 12 Jan – Mon 23 March 8–9.30pm

Thu 15 Jan – Thu 26 March 8.45–9.45pm

£62, Conc £60, Members £57

Steve Large

This course is for experienced dancers with a background in ballet. It offers a higher level of technique.

Sat 17 Jan – Sat 28 March 10.30am–12.30pm

Just Jhoom – The Bollywood Workout!

Tai Chi – Chen Style

£74, Conc £73, Members £70 £8.75 pay-as-you-go Tue 13 Jan – Tue 24 March 12.30–1.30pm £44, Conc £42, Members £40 £5.70 pay-as-you-go

A martial art, designed to help improve your general health and enjoyment through soft flowing exercises and sequences breathing, meditation and visualisation.

Alex Stocker

£57, Conc £52, Members £50 Drop-in £6.70

For student with a sound technical ability who wishes to further develop their performance skills and would like the opportunity to perform.

JOINT CLASS DEAL

Tue 13 Jan – Tue 24 March 7.45 – 8.45pm £55, Members & Conc £52

Inspired by the glitz and the glamour of Bollywood films, Just Jhoom! is the first and only accredited Bollywood dancefitness programme in the UK.

Join Contemporary Dance and Choreographic Performance Group get one course half-price

www.southhillpark.org.uk · CW5

adult courses Classical/Contemporary Dance Di Ruddick

young people’s courses Digital Media Courses

Arts & Crafts

Thu 15 Jan – Thu 26 March 2.20–3.20pm

Digital Photography

Make Your Mark 7–11yrs

Alex Harvey-Brown

Chantal Addley

£52

Mon 12 Jan – Mon 9 March 7.30–9.30pm

Sat 17, 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 7, 21 March 2–5pm

This class includes ballet and contemporary dance techniques; it is a strength building dance class with a difference. Opportunity to do festival performance work.

Over 50s Strictly Dance Di Ruddick Fri 16 Jan – Fri 27 March 1–2pm OR 2–3pm £5 pay-as-you-go

This class is a great combination of non-partner dance styles ranging from Latin and salsa to soft shoe, cabaret and many more. The music and relaxed atmosphere is invigorating making you feel good.

Both classes are a great opportunity to improve fitness and develop flexibility, have fun and meet new friends.

£143, Conc £138, Members £135

£93, Members £89

Designed for beginners who want to develop their skills with a digital camera beyond ‘point and shoot’ photography. Course covers camera functionality, composition, lighting, black and white and manual controls. This course will not run through half term.

Hold on to your artistic hats and join Chantal on a rollercoaster of discovery. With your own sketchbook as a starting point, you will collect imagery and look at artists for inspiration and then, using different media, create artworks to build your portfolio.

Web Design and Development

Make Your Mark Teen 12yrs+

James Johnstone SiteBites Web Design

Chantal Addley

Wed 25 Feb – Wed 25 March 7.30–9.30pm £96, Conc £91, Members £88

Interested in a career in web design/development? Local web design firm SiteBites are offering a starter course in the creation of websites. See our website for more information.

3D Modelling Malcolm Napier & David Price Thu 26 Feb – Thu 26 March 7.30–9.30pm £152, Conc £147, Members £144

Zumba Every Wednesday from 8–9pm £6 pay-as-you-go or £20 a month by standing order payable to the tutor

Craft your very own objects in 3D for the mantelpiece, the next birthday present or that button that’s always been missing.

On this course, you will have the opportunity to develop your own designs for printing using the open-source RepRap 3D printer.

Berkshire ARTs Academy, BARTA Sat 3 Jan – Sat 28 March More information www.berkshireartsacademy.com sally@berkshireacademy.com 07825 558757

Sat 24 Jan, 7, 28 Feb, 14, 28 March 11.30am–2.30pm OR 3–6pm £93, Members £89

Need to add excitement to your portfolio or just want to do art for fun? Join us in a relaxed environment to experiment with different media.

You will take the lead in exploring your own creativity, supported by the tutor artist.

Music Animalphabet – Music Lessons for Little Ones 3–6yrs Created by The Hoosiers Sophie Spencer Tue 13 Jan – Tue 24 March 3–3.30pm £70

AnimAlphabet Music workshops are an inspiring way to introduce young children to music. See our website for full information.

Free Animalphabet book with your place.

Junior Piano 6–16 yrs Sat 17 Jan – Sat 28 March 9–10.30am Harriet McBurnie 10.30am–12.30pm Rosie Clarke

SOTA Bracknell

£75, Members £70

Sun 11 Jan – Sun 26 April

15-minute lessons. Individually tutored fun, friendly classes covering exam work if required.

More information contactsota@yahoo.co.uk

CW6 · box office 01344 484123

Young people’s courses Full details www.southhillpark.org.uk/learning Term Mon 12 Jan – Sun 29 March Half-term Mon 16 – Sun 22 Feb Dance Street Dance Energy Juniors 8–16yrs

Drama South Hill Park’s Youth Theatre

Missed Out Young Producers Group 14–26yrs Chantal Addley, Mark Hooper, Brad Clapson

Alan Cunningham

Youth Theatre students are entitled to £5 tickets to see most shows!

Tue 13 Jan – Tue 24 March 4–5.30pm

Chantal Addley

£43, Members £39

Wilde-Wannabies 6–11yrs Wed 14 Jan – Wed 25 March 4–5.30pm £95, Members £90

Every Monday 6–8pm

Wilde-ways 11–16yrs Wed 14 Jan – Wed 25 March 5.45–7.45pm £125, Members £120

Get involved in everything from organising children’s performance festivals to local band/comedy nights and everything else in between.

Locking, breaking, body popping and some smooth footwork will be covered in this course.

Twinkle Tots 2–4yrs Antonia Hall Fri 16 Jan – Fri 27 March 3.30–4pm 2–3yrs 4–4.30pm 3–4yrs £37, Members £34

Wilde Company 16–25yrs Wed 14 Sept – Wed 25 March (showcase week 8 April) 8–10pm £125, Members & Conc £120

Explore exciting methods of developing theatre with young people in a ways appropriate to age and interests.

Budding Ballerina 4–5yrs

South Hill Park’s Actors Lab Joe Malyan and Max Puplett

Fri 16 Jan – Fri 27 March 4.30–5.15pm

Thu 15 Jan – Thu 26 March 8–10pm

£47, Members £44

£125 (joint ticket deal – buy Wilde Company and Actors Lab for £190)

Antonia Hall Fri 16 Jan – Fri 27 March 5.15–6.15pm £58, Members £55

For complete beginners or those who have done very little ballet.

Building a strong foundation for further study or ballet.

Berkshire County Dance Company Youth! 13–21yrs Lena Dee Sunday by audition only Please contact lena.dee@ southhillpark.org.uk for information.

Chantal Addley/Mark Hooper For information contact mark.hooper@southhillpark.org.uk FREE by referral Mon 12 Jan – Mon 23 March 4–6pm

Antonia Hall

Teen Ballet 11–18yrs

FREE – collect an application from the Box Office

Art Plus Me 11–19yrs (circa)

Fun, imaginative introduction to ballet through the use of stories and themes.

This course begins to follow the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Pre-Primary in Dance syllabus.

For information contact mark.hooper@southhillpark.org.uk

SHPAL will focus on acting skills, technique and form with the aim of equipping students with skills that they can take on to drama school or professional work.

This group is for young people who are LAC or young carers.

Participants take part in various visual arts activities (including film) for an hour before having a home-cooked meal in the café.

1119 11–19 yrs Mark Hooper, Chantal Addley Fri 16 Jan – Fri 27 March 7–9.30pm £1

Audition Technique One-to-One 14yrs+ £40 per hour

Work with one of our professional tutors to prepare for your important drama school/agency auditions. We have professional voice, acting, accent and movement tutors ready to help you with your audition. Contact Mark. hooper@southhillpark.org.uk for more information. Youth Theatre members get this service free.

Take part in a new arts activity every week for just £1 per session.

Music, drama, film, art are just a few examples.

Arts Award Make Your Mark and Youth Theatre come with the opportunity to work towards the nationally recognised arts qualification. Please speak to your tutor about suitability before purchasing an Arts Award pack from Box Office. Packs will be delivered to your tutor.

Arts Award Discover £7 Arts Award Explore £16 Bronze Award £29 Silver Award £33.50 Gold Award (35 UCAS points) £46

www.southhillpark.org.uk · CW7

Adult workshops Full details www.southhillpark.org.uk/learning

Arts & Crafts Valentines Stained Glass Caroline Loveys Sun 8 Feb 11am–5pm £52, Conc £51, Members £50

Learn the basic stained glass techniques and make a glass heart. Materials and equipment are supplied.

No experience necessary.

Buildings using watercolour with mixed media Sandra Bright Thu 19 Feb 10am–4pm

Taster Life drawing morning Harriet Brittaine Wed 18 Feb 10am–12.30pm TBC £19, Conc £18, Members £17

An introduction or refresher course in life drawing, using a professional life model. Exploring a variety of observational drawing techniques, investigating line, tone and texture. All materials provided.

Digital SLR: Macro

Stained Glass Day

Sat 21 Feb 10am–4pm

Caroline Loveys

Sat 18 April 10am–4pm

Sun 22 March 11am–5pm

£69, Conc £67, Members £65

£52, Conc £51, Members £50

Glazing Afternoon

Learn the basic stained glass techniques by choosing from a variety 2D or 3D projects.

Materials and equipment are supplied. No experience necessary.

Sat 9 May 2–4pm £17, Conc £16, Members £15

With expert tuition, this mixed ability course is ideal for beginners or those needing help improving their throwing techniques. There is also the opportunity to return for an afternoon to glaze the works once they have been fired.

£62, Conc £58, Members £54

£50, Conc £49, Members £48

Flora Gare

Artist in Residence Karen Marks

Sat 14 March 2–4pm

Sat 24 Jan 10.30am–4.30pm

Sat 28 Feb 10am–4pm

Wire Bird Sculpture Workshop

Throwing – Mixed Ability

A day workshop with Creative Drawing & Painting tutor Sandra Bright. No experience necessary.

Digital SLR: From the Ground Up Alex Harvey-Brown

Brand new camera? Want to explore the world of digital slr photography? Take control and escape the auto mode. Learn to take the images you want by understanding exposure, focus and depth of field with time for practice and questions.

Starting with a drawing there will be step by step instructions on how to trace the outline and then build up a 3D sculpture using coloured enamel copper wire.

Please bring a small pair of pliers, photo or drawing of a bird. All other materials provided.

£46, Conc £45, Members £44

Digital Media

Street Scene in Line and Wash Sandra Bright Sat 11 April 10am–4pm £46, Conc £45, Members £44

Explore the versatility of Indian ink applied with a variety of tools to depict the tones and textures of old buildings. Suitable for improvers as well as the more experienced. Some materials supplied.

CW8 · box office 01344 484123

Stephanie Cronin Sat 31 Jan 10.30am–4.30pm £62, Conc £58, Members £54

Explore the world of macro close-up photography indoors and outside to bring the detail of small objects to the fore. Use simple lighting to illuminate small objects and develop understanding of exposure controls.

Students will need to bring their macro lens with their DSLR. Digital SLR: Light Painting Roy Matthews Sun 1 Feb 2–8pm £62, Conc £58, Members £54

Shoot at twilight and use applied torch light to create illuminated still life (indoors) and landscape images (outdoors) composited with the StarStax software.

Please bring a camera (with manual setting), tripod, cable or remote, a powerful torch for outside work and a small pocket torch for indoor work (mobile phones & tablets also work well).

Also bring objects for the still life setup: anything non-reflective works well. Also bring a background such as a large piece of fabric.

workshops Graphic Design with Adobe Illustrator CS6

Digital SLR: Portraiture

Video Production

Alex Harvey-Brown

Clive Elkington & Alex Harvey-Brown

Lucy Olver

Sat 28 Feb 10.30am–4.30pm

Sun 15 March 10.30am–4.30pm

Sun 8 Feb 10.30am–4.30pm

£62, Conc £58, Members £54

£69, Conc £66, Members £63

£62, Conc £58, Members £54

A mixed technique and practical day to explore portrait photography using indoor and outdoor locations, composition, styles and lighting. You’ll get the chance to put the theory into practice and work with models throughout the afternoon, with time for analysis of images at the end of the day.

Ever wanted to learn more about the stages of Video Production, the processes and protocols?

This workshop will give you an understanding of the various elements that go into it, and will put into practice the practical elements of producing a final video.

Digital Fashion Illustration

Beginners Photoshop CS6

Erica Sharp

Thea Stallwood

Sun 1 March 11am–5pm

Sat 21 March, 10.30am–4.30pm

£62, Conc £58, Members £54

£62, Conc £58, Members £54

An introduction to illustration techniques in Adobe Photoshop with fashion illustrator and author Erica Sharp. You will learn skills such as applying digital colour, texture and pattern to your scanned fashion drawings.

Designed for adults, but suitable for 16yrs+.

Entry-level course introducing the essentials of the leading digital imaging software for those that have little or no experience. We will cover the tools and techniques necessary for the basic image editing and creative manipulation of photos and graphic images using Adobe Photoshop CS6.

Landscape Photography

Open Access

Roy Matthews

Roger Prynn

Sun 8 March 10.30am–4.30pm

Sun 25 Jan, 22 Feb, 29 March 1.30–4.30pm

Introduction to the essential Illustrator tools with practical demonstrations and practice.

Develop your digital drawing skills and graphic design ideas and learn how to create web and print based projects, including a logo, web banner and business card.

No previous Illustrator knowledge necessary. Come and explore what you can be capable of with this versatile program.

Introduction to 3D Modelling Malcolm Napier & David Price Sat 14 – Sun 15 Feb 11am–5.30pm £126, Members & Conc £122

Explore the creative potential of scanning or modelling a three-dimensional object on the computer, and see the real thing printed out in plastic using the open source RepRap 3D printer.

Begin to learn how to use a workflow of Google SketchUp, Meshlab and OpenSCAD 3D design programs for modelling, file conversion and output to the RepRap.

£62, Conc £58, Members £54

Practical photography session exploring the beautiful grounds of South Hill Park. You’ll learn how to compose shots, as well as learning techniques and the things necessary to take beautiful landscape photos.

Free

Opportunity to do your own A3 scanning and printing up to A1 on our large format printer, as well as the shared use of the photographic studio backdrop and lighting.

This session is not tutored, but technical support is available.

Advance booking required.

www.southhillpark.org.uk · CW9

Young people’s workshops Full details www.southhillpark.org.uk/learning

Arts and Crafts Revolting Rhymes: Costume making & Set Panting Chantal Addley Mon 16 – Sat 21 Feb Mon – Fri 10am–3pm Sat 2 – 6pm FREE (booking required)

A FREE workshop week for adults with learning disabilities, working alongside South Hill Park’s in-house theatre and arts team. The Week will finish with a performance of Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes by the drama group and an exhibition of ‘the making of’ including set and costumes will be on display in South Hill Park’s Mirror Gallery from 28 Feb – 5 April.

Revolting Rhymes: Drama Joe Malyan Mon 16 – Sat 21 Feb Mon – Fri 10am–3pm Sat 2 – 6pm FREE (booking required)

A FREE workshop week for adults with Learning disabilities, working alongside South Hill Park’s in-house theatre and arts team. The Week will finish with a performance of Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes by the drama group and an exhibition of ‘the making of’ including set and costumes will be on display in South Hill Parks Mirror Gallery from 28 Feb – 5 April.

Half-term Parent and Child Play with Clay Workshop 5–8yrs

Easter Play with Clay 8–12yrs

Artist in Residence Karen Marks

Tue 14 April 10am–12noon

Artist in Residence Karen Marks

Mon 16 Feb 10am–12noon

£18, Members £17

£36, Members £34 (price includes 1 adult and 1 child). £16 per extra child

Explore the exciting possibilities of pottery, including hand building and throwing using air drying clay.

Price inclusive of materials.

This workshop gives children and their parents the opportunity to explore and learn about the possibilities of pottery together.

Half-term Play with Clay 8–12yrs Artist in Residence Karen Marks Wed 18 Feb 10am–12noon £18, Members £17 per person

Explore the exciting possibilities of pottery, including hand building and throwing using air drying clay.

Price inclusive of materials.

Easter Art Factory 4–11yrs Victoria Spearing Thu 16 April 10am– 12noon £18, Members £17

Spend your morning using clay, collage, drawing and sculpture with lots to take home at the end of the session. Expert advice and guidance given. Dress for mess!

Price inclusive of materials.

Half Term Art Factory 4–11yrs

Easter Parent and Child Play with Clay Workshop 5–8yrs

Victoria Spearing

Artist in Residence Karen Marks

Fri 20 Feb 10am–12noon

Fri 17 April 10am–12noon

£18, Members £17

£36, Members £34 (price includes 1 adult and 1 child) £16 per extra child

Spend your morning using clay, collage, drawing and sculpture with lots to take home at the end of the session. Expert advice and guidance given. Dress for mess.

Price inclusive of materials.

Revolting Rhymes is sponsored by Bracknell Forest Council in association with South Hill Park.

CW10 · box office 01344 484123

This workshop gives children and their parents the opportunity to explore and learn about the possibilities of pottery together.

workshops Digital Media Make a Film in Three Days Clive Elkington & Alex Harvey-Brown Mon 16 – Wed 18 Feb 10.30am–4.30pm £120, Members £110

Come along this half term and learn how to make a film, from storyboarding to scripting and cinematography to sound design.

Put it all into practice by making your very own short film by the end of it. All you need is a creative mind and an interest in video making.

Digital Photography for Teens Stephanie Cronin Sat 21 Feb 10.30am–4.30pm

Berkshire Digital

£49, Members £44

www.berkshiredigital.org

Love taking pictures? Want to take it to the next level? Explore the techniques, equipment and processes that will have you shooting like a pro. Work with models, shoot with indoor and outdoor locations and develop skills in composition, styles

Twitter: @BerksDigital

iPad Art & Animation Erica Sharp £49, Members £44

Gemma Burditt

Explore the creative possibilities of iPad art and animation using a variety of apps. Students will need to bring their own iPads. Apps will be downloaded at the start of the workshop.

£95, Members £90

Bring your favourite Lego models or bionicles and bring them to life with stopframe animation. Take home your very own copy of the finished film at the end of it.

Thu 29 Jan 7pm Thu 26 March 7pm

Digital community for business in Berkshire.

Stimulating monthly business presentation and network meeting for local digital/web/ marketing, software and tech business people.

Sat 14 March 11am–5pm

Lego Animation Thu 19 – Fri 20 Feb 10.30am–4.30pm

Digital Media Event

www.southhillpark.org.uk · CW11