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Beginners and the more experienced alike come to relax and work side by side in an environment where it is possible to learn, exchange ideas, explore styles modern and abstract and to be inspired by the ambience, the beauty of the environment, the teaching and the company of sympathetic people.
Wood & Stone Carving - Summer School with Dick Onians - separate details available here
Wood Turning - CHRIS EAGLES is one of our experienced artists and tutors, he offers a hands-on experience of woodturning. The course will introduce newcomers to the pleasure of woodturning, using local, natural materials, as well as develop and expand the students design and artistic skills
Watercolour - PETER HODGE will experiment with textural effects from everyday household items such as salt, wax candles watercolour paints and even clingfilm. The course will involve the practical application of the above techniques producing a traditional landscape painting. A great introduction to watercolours for the adventurous beginner.
Stained Glass and Kiln Fired Glass - AMANDA MORIARTY will share with students the traditional stained glass techniques of cutting, leading, soldering, and puttying. Over the four days it will be possible to make a stained glass panel learning all the techniques necessary from design to completion. Students can also make fused glass pieces in the kiln.
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Practicalities
Dates - The courses are from:
Calligraphy 13 April
Paperclay 2324 June
Gilding and Stained Glass and Kilned Fired Glass 8th-11th Sept
21st-24th July Woodturning and Watercolours
Times - Start - 2pm on Monday and departure is after tea on the Thursday at about 5pm.
Teaching - This starts 10am after the first day and continues until 5pm with breaks throughout the day for lunch, coffee, tea and cakes.
COST – £80 for Paperclay, including lunch on 2 nd day. £190 for Woodturning, Watercolours, Stained Glass and Gilding. This includes tuition, home cooked lunch each day, and all tea and coffee breaks. £105 for Calligraphy excluding lunches.
Accommodation - A limited amount is available in the Guildhouse, on a first come first served basis. This includes linen, towels and continental breakfast. Further accommodation can be arranged in the village of Stanton or its surroundings in recommended B&Bs.
Equipment - students should generally provide their own materials. There will be a charge on some courses for materials.
Stained and kiln fired glass with Amanda Moriarty.
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