Arts Alive: Creative Opportunities for All Ages

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, 12th April - 31st May 2-5pm £210 for 8 weeks/ £180 for 6 weeks. Includes all materials and firing.
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Printmaking with Stephanie Turnbull This four week printmaking course will introduce water based screen-printing and will look at painterly screen-prints and the simple yet effective use of paper stencils. The course will give you the opportunity to experiment with a range of printmaking techniques and our experienced Printmaker, Stephanie Turnbull, will guide you through each process.   Please bring drawings or images to to work from, or choose from Stephanie's collection. Suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience. MONDAYS, 3rd - 24th JUNE 10am - 1pm £85 for 4 week course, includes materials. Arts...
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Creative Photography with Toril Brancher Artist 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 relaxed and fun 5 week course. Each session includes: • Technical knowledge • Compositional skill • Research information • Practical experience The course offers opportunities to develop technical skills whilst exploring compositional ideas. You'll consider your photography in an art context and will research historical and contemporary images. WEDNESDAY EVENINGS, 5th June - 3rd July 6:30-9:00pm £85...
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Assemblage with Becky Adams A four week course to create magical worlds using found objects, everyday discarded materials and flea market ephemera. Join artist Becky Adams in creating artistic compositions to charm and enchant. Create two and three dimensional assemblages by presenting found objects as treasure and inspiration. The course will offer the opportunity to explore assemblage, alter books, create box art and find beauty in the smallest of things. All materials provided, but you are welcome to bring personal objects to serve as inspiration. TUESDAYS, 11th June - 2nd July 10am - 1pm £85 for a 4 week course. Includes materials. ARTS...
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Creative Journal Writing with Rebecca Loncraine Drawing on the latest research on how human beings can flourish and thrive, this series of evening workshops explores creative journal writing as a powerful resource for navigating life with increased purpose, meaning, calmness and joy. In fun, accessible and playful writing exercises we will explore how to use journal writing to: • Cope with change • Deepen a sense of purpose and direction • Decrease stress and cultivate calm • Manage difficult emotions • Live mindfully • Find greater joy in the every day • Boost creativity   Tuesday Evenings: 6.30...
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Saturday Life Drawing with Tony Tribe A monthly class concerned with the importance of observation of the human figure. You will work directly from the life model with Artist Tutor, Tony Tribe, on hand to provide individual guidance. The course will equip you with the technical and perceptual skills to competently render the human figure. Each session will feature a long pose of two or three hours’ length, although shorter poses are always incorporated into the day. Students will be introduced to key areas of life drawing – measuring, proportion, anatomy, line, tone and mass. Suitable for all abilities. Book early! Please bring...
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Children’s Craft Club with Penny Turnbull Sunday afternoons are boring no longer! Artist, Penny Turnbull, introduces recycled materials, fabric and fun into the Arts Alive studio for our monthly craft club. SUNDAYS, 2-5pm  28th April:  Yoghurt pot basket weaving, needle felted animals, clay modelling. 19th May: Mask making, collage pictures and string puppets. 23rd June: Making paper, paper beads, papier mache bowls, 3D paper collage   £6 per child, per workshop Includes all materials. All ages welcome. Spaces are limited. Children aged 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.   (Image: Arts...
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