Arts Alive Classes

Introduction to Pottery

Introduction to Pottery with Martin Craddock

Concentrating on the making processes this practical 8 week course introduces the fundamental techniques used in hand-built ceramics. Martin Craddock, our trained potter and tutor will guide you through coiling, slabbing and press-moulded dish making.

Suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience.

Fridays 20th April – 8th June

2-5pm

£30 per session, £210 for 8 weeks, £165 for 6 weeks.

Includes all materials and firing

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Children’s Craft Club

Children’s Craft Club with Penny Turnbull

Sunday afternoons are boring no longer! Artist, Penny Turnbull, introduces recycled fabrics, felt and fun into the Arts Alive studio for our monthly craft club.

Sundays, 22nd April, 27th May, 24th June

2-5pm

£6 per child, per workshop


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All ages welcome – spaces are limited. Children aged 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult…

Saturday Life Drawing

Saturday Life Drawing with Tony Tribe

Join artist Tony Tribe for our popular monthly life drawing classes. Book early!

Sutiable for all abilities.

Please bring your own drawing materials.

Please bring a packed lunch.

Saturdays, 21st April, 26th May, 23rd June

10am – 3pm

£25 per day, £60 for 3 days booked in advance.

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Art Surgery

Art Surgery with Philip Watkins

As part of Adult Learners’ Week

Experiment with a wide range of art materials and get professional advice for all your creative queries from our artist Philip Watkins.

Saturday 12th May

10am – 1pm

£5. Drop in anytime.

Click here for more information about Adult Learners’ Week

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Drawing with Oil Pastels

Saturday Morning Workshops with Thomasin Toohie

Try something new at Arts Alive Wales…

Explore the potential of oil pastels with friendly guidance from our trained artist,  Thomasin Toohie.

Suitable for beginners.

Saturday 19th May

10am – 1pm

£20

Includes all materials.

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Make a day of it in Crickhowell. For more information about what the area has to offer visit the official Crickhowell website: http://www.crickhowellinfo.org.uk/

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Garden Willow

Garden Willow with Mary Zammit

Work with willow to produce a beautiful and hardy plant support or sculpture ready for your garden this summer. Professional basket maker, Mary Zammit, will introduce you to the skills and techniques of this ancient craft.

You’ll need a sharp pocket knife, secateurs and a medium flat-headed screw driver.

Suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience.

Please bring a packed lunch.

Mondays, 14th – 28th May

10am – 2:30pm

£100 for 3 week course inclusive of basic materials.

Additonal materials for a larger or more ambitious piece can be purchased from Mary …

Book Making

Book Making with Becky Adams

Explore the inspirational art of book making with artist Becky Adams. You’ll experiment with  papers, folds, fabric and collage to create uniquely imaginative books of infinite variety.

You’ll be introducd to a new book each week: lotus fold, French fold, pocketbook and stitch. Participants are welcome to regard the sessions as a ‘book clinic’, where you can work on an ongoing project with a helping hand from Becky.

Suitable for beginners.

 

 

Mondays, 11th – 25th June & 2nd July

10am – 1pm

£25 per session or £85 for 4 week course

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Ceramic Mosaic

Ceramic Mosaic with Stephanie Roberts

Artist, Stephanie Roberts will introduce you to the sumptuous and captivating world of Mosaic Art. Step-by-step you’ll design and create a unique mosaic work with high quality ceramic, glass and irridescent tiles.

Suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience.

Please bring a packed lunch.

 

Wednesdays 20th & 27th June, 4th & 11th July

10am – 2pm

£140 for a 4 week course, includes all basic materials.

Additonal materials for a larger or more ambitious piece can be purchased from Stephanie during the sessions.

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Painting with Watercolour

Saturday Morning Workshops with Thomasin Toohie

Try something new at Arts Alive Wales…

Develop your watercolour skills with patient tuition from  our trained artist,  Thomasin Toohie.

Suitable for beginners.

Saturday 16th June

10am – 1pm

£20

 

Includes all materials.

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Make a day of it in Crickhowell. For more information about what the area has to offer visit the official Crickhowell website: http://www.crickhowellinfo.org.uk/

Digital Photography

Digital Photography with Toril Brancher

Professional photographer Toril Brancher, will guide you through the technical aspects of the digital camera as well as help you  improve your creative approach to photography in this fun 5 week course. Each session includes:

• Technical knowledge

• Compositional skill

• Research information

• Practical experience

Suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience.

Tuesdays, 12th June – 10th July

10am -1pm

£90 for a 5 week course

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Click here for more information about Toril Brancher’s work

 

Image: Pepper by Edward Weston, 1930.

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Painting with Acrylics

Saturday Morning Workshops with Thomasin Toohie

Try something new at Arts Alive Wales…

Practice your painting skills with vibrant acrylics and support from our trained artist,  Thomasin Toohie.

Suitable for beginners.

Saturday 14th July

10am – 1pm

£20

Includes all materials.

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Make a day of it in Crickhowell. For more information about what the area has to offer visit the official Crickhowell website: http://www.crickhowellinfo.org.uk/

Life Drawing Summer School

Life Drawing Summer School with Tony Tribe

Artist Tony Tribe hosts our annual summer school. Develop your drawing skills throughout this 5 day course, focusing on longer, traditional poses. Book early!

Suitable for all abilities.

Please bring your own drawing materials.

Please bring a packed lunch.

 

Saturday 21st – Wednesday 25th July.

10am – 3pm

£25 per day, £100 for 5 days booked in advance. 

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Pottery Summer School

Pottery Summer School with Martin Craddock

Concentrating on the making processes this practical 5 day course  introduces the fundamental techniques used in hand-built ceramics. Martin Craddock, our trained potter and tutor will guide you through Coiling, Slabbing and Press-Moulded dish making. You’ll have the opportunity to produce your own pieces of work during the summer school.

Suitable for beginners and those with some experience.

Please bring a packed lunch.

Friday 3rd – Tuesday 7th August

10am – 3pm

£40 per day, £170 for 5 days or £100 for 3 days

Includes all materials and firing

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Children’s Summer Workshops

Children’s Summer Workshops with Lynette Margerison

For all you mini greenmen and goddesses!

Inspired by this year’s festival we’ll be making giant Greenman recycled sculptures. Get creative with fabric, papier mache and paint and let your imagination run away with the fairies!

Places are limited, chldren aged 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Monday 13th, Tuesday 14th & Wednesday 15th August.

10am – 1pm & 2pm – 5pm

£6 for a morning or afternoon session, £10 all day or £25 for the 3 days.

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Click here for more information about the Greenman Festival.

 

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