Art and Ceramics
ART
TUTOR: Marion Gill
DURATION: 10 weeks
Monday morning 9.30am -12 noon
Monday afternoon. 12.30 pm-3.00 pm
Fees: £80 Non-member, £50 Member
The Art classes offer a weekly demonstration at the start of the session. It covers composition, styles and especially hints on using a variety of media. All students are welcome to use these ideas or ignore them!
Oils, acrylics, pastel, charcoal and water colour can be used as students choose.
TUTOR: Marion Gill
DURATION: 10 weeks
Monday morning 9.30am -12 noon
Monday afternoon. 12.30 pm-3.00 pm
Fees: £80 Non-member, £50 Member
The Art classes offer a weekly demonstration at the start of the session. It covers composition, styles and especially hints on using a variety of media. All students are welcome to use these ideas or ignore them!
Oils, acrylics, pastel, charcoal and water colour can be used as students choose.
ART
TUTOR: Kevin Butters
DURATION: 10 weeks
Tuesday morning 9.20am-11.30 am
Tuesday afternoon 1pm-3pm
Fees: £64 Non-member, £40 Member
The Art classes offer a weekly demonstration at the start of the session. It covers composition, styles and especially hints on using a variety of media. All students are welcome to use these ideas or ignore them!
Oils, acrylics, pastel, charcoal and water colour can be used as students choose.
TUTOR: Kevin Butters
DURATION: 10 weeks
Tuesday morning 9.20am-11.30 am
Tuesday afternoon 1pm-3pm
Fees: £64 Non-member, £40 Member
The Art classes offer a weekly demonstration at the start of the session. It covers composition, styles and especially hints on using a variety of media. All students are welcome to use these ideas or ignore them!
Oils, acrylics, pastel, charcoal and water colour can be used as students choose.
POTTERY
TUTOR: Peter Norris
Monday afternoon 12 noon-3.00 pm
Monday evening 7.30 pm-9.30 pm
DURATION: 10 weeks
Fees:
Monday afternoon
£105 Non-members, £66 Members
Monday evening
£70 Non-members, £44 Members
Beginners will learn the basic techniques of working with clay & making pottery .ie. Wedging clay: Thumb pots (forming): Coiling: Slab building: Press moulding: slip moulding: Slipware decoration: Texturing: Glazing and Basic design considerations: Wheel throwing is also taught in my class, but this comes later.
More experienced students work on their own projects both large and small, from Wall plaques: Sculptures both figurative and abstract: Garden and/or indoor pots/planters (free standing and/or wall mounted):
Kitchen ware: Utilitarian and/or aesthetic pieces: and almost any design imaginable. The limitations are
a) the size of the kiln (33 inches high) and ones imagination.
I also hold a Raku day in my garden for any interested student. (Raku is an ancient Japanese method of making and firing primitive pottery where pieces are made and bisque fired at The Fold, in readiness for glaze firing on Raku Day using a simple gas or wood fired kiln in the open air)
TUTOR: Peter Norris
Monday afternoon 12 noon-3.00 pm
Monday evening 7.30 pm-9.30 pm
DURATION: 10 weeks
Fees:
Monday afternoon
£105 Non-members, £66 Members
Monday evening
£70 Non-members, £44 Members
Beginners will learn the basic techniques of working with clay & making pottery .ie. Wedging clay: Thumb pots (forming): Coiling: Slab building: Press moulding: slip moulding: Slipware decoration: Texturing: Glazing and Basic design considerations: Wheel throwing is also taught in my class, but this comes later.
More experienced students work on their own projects both large and small, from Wall plaques: Sculptures both figurative and abstract: Garden and/or indoor pots/planters (free standing and/or wall mounted):
Kitchen ware: Utilitarian and/or aesthetic pieces: and almost any design imaginable. The limitations are
a) the size of the kiln (33 inches high) and ones imagination.
I also hold a Raku day in my garden for any interested student. (Raku is an ancient Japanese method of making and firing primitive pottery where pieces are made and bisque fired at The Fold, in readiness for glaze firing on Raku Day using a simple gas or wood fired kiln in the open air)
POTTERY
TUTOR: Malcolm Knight
Wednesday morning 9.15am - 11.45am
DURATION: 10 weeks
Fees: £85 Non-member, £55 Member
This a hand build pottery and sculpture class. Beginners and students with some previous experience of working with clay are welcome to join a friendly sociable group. No tools needed at first. Beginners will receive individual tuition. I can go through all the pottery techniques to produce various pieces, for example ceramic commemorative red poppies, bowls, plaques, heads, masks, figures or boxes. Also if you wish I can help you make an armature to build larger pieces of work. Just bring yourself along and let me help you learn some new skills.
TUTOR: Malcolm Knight
Wednesday morning 9.15am - 11.45am
DURATION: 10 weeks
Fees: £85 Non-member, £55 Member
This a hand build pottery and sculpture class. Beginners and students with some previous experience of working with clay are welcome to join a friendly sociable group. No tools needed at first. Beginners will receive individual tuition. I can go through all the pottery techniques to produce various pieces, for example ceramic commemorative red poppies, bowls, plaques, heads, masks, figures or boxes. Also if you wish I can help you make an armature to build larger pieces of work. Just bring yourself along and let me help you learn some new skills.
LIFE DRAWING
TUTOR: Jackie Abrahams
Tuesday evening 7.30-9.30pm
DURATION: 10 weeks
Fees: £120 Non-member, £82 Member
This class is suitable for beginners or experienced students. Help and advice is given as needed. This is a 2 hr class with a life model with different models each week. Students are encouraged to use sugar paper and charcoal to start but they are welcome to use whatever medium they prefer.
The class sketches the model using three quick poses of around 2 mins each to warm up. They then sketch the model who holds one long pose for the rest of the session. The students stop for a 15 min tea break for the model to have a rest while the students buy refreshments and get to know the other students.
TUTOR: Jackie Abrahams
Tuesday evening 7.30-9.30pm
DURATION: 10 weeks
Fees: £120 Non-member, £82 Member
This class is suitable for beginners or experienced students. Help and advice is given as needed. This is a 2 hr class with a life model with different models each week. Students are encouraged to use sugar paper and charcoal to start but they are welcome to use whatever medium they prefer.
The class sketches the model using three quick poses of around 2 mins each to warm up. They then sketch the model who holds one long pose for the rest of the session. The students stop for a 15 min tea break for the model to have a rest while the students buy refreshments and get to know the other students.
New Class - ART IN THE EVENING - starts 26th April
Tutor: Michelle Parsons
Wednesday evenings 7.30pm – 9.30 pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Fees: Non member £64.00, Member £40.00
Whether you are a keen amateur or a total beginner, this class is aimed at increasing your confidence as an artist.
Starting with the basics, you will learn how to draw and paint and find your own style. Through a series of weekly simple tasks you will gain the confidence to become your ‘inner artist’.
This class is aimed at all abilities; by the end of the term all will be creating successful artworks.
What Will You Learn
Students will be taught the fundamental techniques of drawing and painting, such as line, shading, colour mixing, composition, scale and an understanding of form.
They will then proceed to painting, and will be taught colour-mixing techniques and painting application techniques.
What You Will Achieve
The step-by-step nature of this art class will allow students to easily acquire and improve basic drawing and painting techniques. By the end of the course, students will have a solid comprehension of structure, mediums, and approaches in the 2-dimensional form, and the motivation and confidence to develop their new skills.
Suitability
This class is aimed towards those with an interest in creating art but who may have never taken art classes, or for those who have taken art classes in the past and wish to revisit their passion. These classes are also suitable for young people who are thinking of applying to art schools.
If you wish to relax and have a bit of fun and learn about art, or are looking to find a creative way to invigorate your life after work, this is the class for you!
What Will I Need
The following is a guide only - bring at least one from each bullet point:
Tutor: Michelle Parsons
Wednesday evenings 7.30pm – 9.30 pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Fees: Non member £64.00, Member £40.00
Whether you are a keen amateur or a total beginner, this class is aimed at increasing your confidence as an artist.
Starting with the basics, you will learn how to draw and paint and find your own style. Through a series of weekly simple tasks you will gain the confidence to become your ‘inner artist’.
This class is aimed at all abilities; by the end of the term all will be creating successful artworks.
What Will You Learn
Students will be taught the fundamental techniques of drawing and painting, such as line, shading, colour mixing, composition, scale and an understanding of form.
They will then proceed to painting, and will be taught colour-mixing techniques and painting application techniques.
What You Will Achieve
The step-by-step nature of this art class will allow students to easily acquire and improve basic drawing and painting techniques. By the end of the course, students will have a solid comprehension of structure, mediums, and approaches in the 2-dimensional form, and the motivation and confidence to develop their new skills.
Suitability
This class is aimed towards those with an interest in creating art but who may have never taken art classes, or for those who have taken art classes in the past and wish to revisit their passion. These classes are also suitable for young people who are thinking of applying to art schools.
If you wish to relax and have a bit of fun and learn about art, or are looking to find a creative way to invigorate your life after work, this is the class for you!
What Will I Need
The following is a guide only - bring at least one from each bullet point:
- An A5 or A4 spiral bound sketchbook
- Drawing pencils and/or graphite or charcoal
- Colouring pencils and/or chalk pastels or oil pastels
- Watercolours and/or acrylic or oil paint.
- Brushes, eraser, craft knife, masking tape,
- An A3 or A2 sketchbook (not spiral-bound) or good quality cartridge paper
PORTRAIT HEADS
TUTOR: Jackie Abrahams
Friday morning 9.45am-11.45 am
Friday afternoon 12.45-2.45 pm
DURATION: 10 weeks
Fees: £85 Non-members, £57 Members
This 2 hour class is suitable for beginners or experienced students.The class has the same model for 5 weeks allowing the students time to develop their skills. The students are welcome to use any medium they like or, if they prefer, the tutor will advise and help them chose . The Fold will provide the materials for their first session.
The model needs a break after the first hour when the students stop for a tea break so that they can have a chat with the other students.
TUTOR: Jackie Abrahams
Friday morning 9.45am-11.45 am
Friday afternoon 12.45-2.45 pm
DURATION: 10 weeks
Fees: £85 Non-members, £57 Members
This 2 hour class is suitable for beginners or experienced students.The class has the same model for 5 weeks allowing the students time to develop their skills. The students are welcome to use any medium they like or, if they prefer, the tutor will advise and help them chose . The Fold will provide the materials for their first session.
The model needs a break after the first hour when the students stop for a tea break so that they can have a chat with the other students.
CHINA PAINTING
TUTOR: Janet Keeble
Tuesday morning 9.15am - 11.15am
DURATION: 10 weeks
Fees: £64 Non-member, £40 Member
Learn the beautiful art of china painting and decorating. Beginners welcome.
TUTOR: Janet Keeble
Tuesday morning 9.15am - 11.15am
DURATION: 10 weeks
Fees: £64 Non-member, £40 Member
Learn the beautiful art of china painting and decorating. Beginners welcome.
HISTORY IN ART
TUTOR: Margaret Mills
Portraiture in the 20th Century.
A 5 week course beginning Friday 28 April from 2pm - 4pm
Fees: Non-members £32, Members £20
TUTOR: Margaret Mills
Portraiture in the 20th Century.
A 5 week course beginning Friday 28 April from 2pm - 4pm
Fees: Non-members £32, Members £20
Craft
MIXED CRAFTS
TUTOR: Josie Randerson
Tuesday morning 10am-12 noon
Wednesday morning 10am-12 noon
DURATION: 10 weeks
Fees: £64 Non-member, £40 Member
This is a practical class offering a whole range of crafts. The course is suitable for beginners and students with previous experience. Tuition is individual, peer group learning and demonstrations. The crafts are crochet , patchwork , quilting ( English, Italian, Trapunto ), Japanese patchwork, ribbon weaving, fabric boxes, hand embroidery, cards, Austrian X stitch, chicken scratch, Xmas decorations etc.etc.
TUTOR: Josie Randerson
Tuesday morning 10am-12 noon
Wednesday morning 10am-12 noon
DURATION: 10 weeks
Fees: £64 Non-member, £40 Member
This is a practical class offering a whole range of crafts. The course is suitable for beginners and students with previous experience. Tuition is individual, peer group learning and demonstrations. The crafts are crochet , patchwork , quilting ( English, Italian, Trapunto ), Japanese patchwork, ribbon weaving, fabric boxes, hand embroidery, cards, Austrian X stitch, chicken scratch, Xmas decorations etc.etc.
SEWING
TUTOR: Suzannah Hervey
Monday morning NEW 10.00am – 12 noon
Thursday morning 10.00am-12 noon
Thursday afternoon 12.30-2.30pm
DURATION: 10 weeks
Fees: £80 Non-member, £50 Member
Sewing by machine or hand, learn to make, mend, darn and alter/decorate clothes and soft furnishings and give them some designer quality.
TUTOR: Suzannah Hervey
Monday morning NEW 10.00am – 12 noon
Thursday morning 10.00am-12 noon
Thursday afternoon 12.30-2.30pm
DURATION: 10 weeks
Fees: £80 Non-member, £50 Member
Sewing by machine or hand, learn to make, mend, darn and alter/decorate clothes and soft furnishings and give them some designer quality.
New Class - Learn to Crochet
Tutor: Sue Broughton
Tuesday afternoons 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Duration: 8 weeks beginning 2 May
Fees: £64.00 non members, £40.00 members
Maximum 7 students
Want to learn a relaxing and versatile craft?
Crochet is great fun to learn and gives a lifetime of pleasure
What you will need to bring to the first session:
A 3mm or 4mm crochet hook
Double Knitting Yarn – preferably cotton but wool will do
What will be covered:
You will learn the basic stitches - chain, double, treble, half treble, double treble and slip stitches
Tutor: Sue Broughton
Tuesday afternoons 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Duration: 8 weeks beginning 2 May
Fees: £64.00 non members, £40.00 members
Maximum 7 students
Want to learn a relaxing and versatile craft?
Crochet is great fun to learn and gives a lifetime of pleasure
What you will need to bring to the first session:
A 3mm or 4mm crochet hook
Double Knitting Yarn – preferably cotton but wool will do
What will be covered:
You will learn the basic stitches - chain, double, treble, half treble, double treble and slip stitches
- How to change colours
- How to read patterns and charts
- How to block finished projects
- Plus an introduction to beaded crochet
Other Classes
MUSIC APPRECIATION
TUTOR: Derek Greasley
Monday afternoon 2.00pm - 4.00pm
DURATION: 4 weeks only - 24th April, 8th, 15th and 22nd May
Fees: £26 Non-member, £16 Member
TUTOR: Derek Greasley
Monday afternoon 2.00pm - 4.00pm
DURATION: 4 weeks only - 24th April, 8th, 15th and 22nd May
Fees: £26 Non-member, £16 Member
