Art & Design

Art & Design Pottery Workshop (All Levels): Morning / Afternoon / Evening

Beginners and experienced students are welcome to join this workshop activity. Our experienced tutor will teach and provide support and guidance in producing items. Those that are new/ beginners we teach handbuilding methods such as pinch pots, coiling, slab building alongside using decorative techniques such as slips, underglazes and glazes for the first part of the course. We then teach throwing in small groups or one to one in the latter part of the course. Please note we operate a rota system for those wanting to use the pottery wheels.

Morning Workshops Start Date End Date 19/04/21 21/06/21 Afternoon Workshops Start Date End Date 19/04/21 21/06/21 Evening Workshops Start Date End Date 4/22/21 6/17/21 Day Mon

Day Mon

Day Thu

Time 09:30 - 11:45

Time 12:15 - 14:30

Time 19:00-21:15 Weeks 8 Venue SAC

Weeks 8 Venue SAC

Weeks 8 Venue SAC Fee(£) 140

Fee(£) 140

Fee(£) 140

Code CL141C1P

Code CL073C1P

Code CL074C1E

The course fee includes a material charge to cover the cost of clay, glazing and firing up to a maximum weight of 1.5kg per piece. If this is exceeded then additional costs will apply.

Pottery Workshop (Experienced)

This is a workshop activity where experienced students work on their own projects with support and guidance from the tutor to produce high quality pottery. Please note we operate a rota system for those wanting to use the pottery wheels.

Start Date End Date Day Time Weeks Venue Fee(£) Code 19/04/21 21/06/21 Mon 19:00 - 21:15 8 SAC 140 CL073C1E 20/04/21 15/06/21 Tue 19:00 - 21:15 8 SAC 140 CL141C1E The course fee includes a material charge to cover the cost of clay, glazing and firing up to a maximum weight of 1.5kg per piece. If this is exceeded then additional costs will apply.

Pottery – Try a New Craft

For those new to pottery - you will cover the basics in clay preparation and be introduced to throwing, slab building, coiling and the use of slips and glazing techniques.

Start Date 13/01/2021 21/04/2021 End Date 10/03/2021 16/06/2021 Day Wed Wed

Time 19:00 - 21:15 19:00 - 21:15 Weeks 8 8 Venue SAC SAC Fee(£) 134 134

Code CL175B1E CL175C1E

The course fee includes a material charge to cover the cost of clay, glazing and firing up to a maximum weight of 1.5kg per piece. If this is exceeded then additional costs will apply.

Saturday Pottery Workshop (All levels)

Experienced students and beginners are welcome to join. Those that are new/ beginners we teach handbuilding methods such as pinch pots, coiling, slab building alongside using decorative techniques such as slips, underglazes and glazes for the first part of the course. We then teach throwing in small groups or one to one in the latter part of the course. Please note we operate a rota system for those wanting to use the pottery wheels. This Saturday course is offered on alternative weeks (see Extra Info:). Learn and develop your pottery techniques in creating items with support, advice and guidance from the tutor in each 5 hour session.

Start Date End Date Day Time Weeks Venue Fee(£) Code 24/04/2021 19/06/2021 Sat 10:00 - 15:00 5 SAC 210 CL141F1P Workshops takes place on the following Saturdays: 24 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 5 Jun & 19 Jun The fee includes a material charge to cover the cost of clay, glazing and firing up to a maximum weight of 1.5kg per piece. If this is exceeded then additional costs will apply.

Pottery – Make a Vase in a Day

This course is aimed at beginners. You will learn a variety of building and decorating techniques including slab construction, joining clay, surface decoration, use of slips and sgrafitto. Your vase will be glazed and fired for you and can be collected at a later date.

Start Date End Date Day Time Weeks 17/04/2021 17/04/2021 Sat 10:00 - 16:00 1 12/06/2021 12/06/2021 Sat 10:00 - 16:00 1 No previous experience is needed. Please bring a packed lunch and drink. Venue SAC SAC Fee(£) 56 56

Code CL242B1P CL242C1P

Printmaking – Try a new craft

This course is an introduction to the art of printmaking. You will gain an understanding of the practical aspects of the subject through the exploration of different printmaking techniques and learn something of the historical and contextual influences to improve your design skills.

Start Date 26/01/2021

End Date 09/03/2021 Day Tue

Time 18:45- 21:00 Weeks 6 Venue SAC Fee(£) 88

You need to provide: pencils, scissors, glue stick, ruler and optional sketchbook with ideas/drawings

Code CL082B1E

Venue Code Key SAC St Albans Campus BW Borehamwood Campus WGC Welwyn Garden City Campus FC Fleetville Community Centre HCF Hertfordshire Community Foundation HCH Hatfield Community Hub

Art & Design (continued)

Printmaking Workshop (Experienced)

A follow on course from TRY A NEW CRAFT. In these workshops you will learn how to combine printing techniques such as mono printing and lino to produce more complex compositions exploring colour, shape, texture and pattern. Sessions will introduce you to a range of contemporary print work. This research will inspire and inform the work produced and improve your own development and final outcomes.

Start Date End Date Day Time Weeks Venue Fee(£) 13/04/2021 18/05/2021 Tue 18:45- 21:00 6 SAC 88 You need to provide: pencils, scissors, glue stick, ruler and optional sketchbook with ideas/drawings

Code CL083B1E

Advanced Monoprint: 1 Day

Monoprints are one of the most direct forms of printmaking. The process is often described as liberating and fun with beautiful and often unexpected results. During this one day work shop you will learn how to create original, multi-layered mono prints using transfer drawing, masking and textured surfaces using the etching press. Suitable for beginners and those wishing to refresh their skills. Materials provided.

Start Date End Date Day 17/04/2021 17/04/2021 Sat 12/06/2021 12/06/2021 Sat Please bring a packed lunch and drink.

Time 10:00 - 16:00 10:00 - 16:00 Weeks 1 1 Venue SAC SAC Fee(£) 56 56

Code CL239B1P CL239C1P

Make a Charm (with Copper) in a Day

You will gain skills in using specialised tools, learn and apply techniques and processes to manipulate copper in making your own unique charm to take home. Materials included.

Start Date End Date Day 12/06/2021 12/06/2021 Sat Please bring a packed lunch and drink.

Time 10:00 - 16:00 Weeks 1 Venue SAC Fee(£) 56

Code CL161B1P

Drawing & Painting for Improvers

This is a workshop activity for those who have previous art experience, the primary medium will be acrylic. You will gain a deeper understanding of the basic theories (i.e. line, tone, form etc) and are encouraged to explore your own interests in developing your work.

Start Date End Date Day Time Weeks Venue Fee(£) Code 20/01/2021 17/03/2021 Wed 19:00 - 21:00 8 SAC 109 CL065C1E 14/04/2021 09/06/2021 Wed 19:00 - 21:00 8 SAC 109 CL065B1E You need to provide (on the first session) any basic drawing / painting materials you have (pencils/paint/ paintbrushes), Sketch book (A3 or above). The tutor will discuss any further material required.

Drawing & Painting - Try a new craft

Take those first steps to explore a passion/ interest and gain those fundamental skills in expressing yourself through drawing and painting.

Start Date 26/01/2021

End Date 09/03/2021 Day Tue

Time 19:00 - 21:00 Weeks 6 Venue SAC Fee(£) 82

Code CL181B1E

You need to provide on the first session any basic drawing / painting materials you have (pencils/paint/paintbrushes), Sketch book (A3 or above). The tutor will discuss any further material required.

Next Steps in Drawing and Painting

This is a follow on course from Try a New Craft where you will continue to develop your skills in this medium.

Start Date End Date 20/04/2021 18/05/2021 Day Tue

Time 19:00 - 21:00 Weeks 5 Venue SAC Fee(£) 70

Code CL182A1E

You need to provide (on the first session )any basic drawing / painting materials you have (pencils/paint/paintbrushes), Sketch book (A3 or above). The tutor will discuss any further material required.

Interior Design for Beginners

Do you have a passion/ interest in interior design? This course is the perfect start and will provide basic knowledge of interior designing; it will enable you to experiment with lighting, fabrics, colour, texture, space planning and layout. Start Date End Date Day Time Weeks Venue Fee(£) Code 27/01/2021 10/03/2021 Wed 19:30-21:30 6 SAC 88 CL066B1E 14/04/2021 19/05/2021 Wed 19:30-21:30 6 SAC 88 CL066C1E

Organise Your Home & Simplify Your Life

Each week you will focus on a topic, this will include understanding clutter, delve into your clutter personality and identify the clutter triggers in your home. Learn simple and effective storage solutions for every room in your home and discover the secret steps in getting family members to tidy up after themselves and concluding with stunning ways to style your home and discover some of those designer secrets you can apply. Start Date End Date Day Time Weeks Venue Fee(£) Code 09/06/2021 23/06/2021 Wed 19:30-21:30 3 SAC 46 CL067A1E

Venue Code Key SAC St Albans Campus BW Borehamwood Campus WGC Welwyn Garden City Campus FC Fleetville Community Centre HCF Hertfordshire Community Foundation HCH Hatfield Community Hub