Sgraffito is a technique where potters paint a layer of colour onto a clay item, let it dry slightly and then carve into it to reveal the colour underneath. This is a great way to combine illustrative ...
The Fool, The Tower, The Hanging Man...many people find the imagery of the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot, the most popular Tarot deck, intriguing but intimidating. How can we use these images to provide ins ...
Starts: 31 May 2026, at 10:00
Tutor: Carolyn Dougherty
Course Length: 1 Day Course
Course Code: SM05
Have you always wanted to try using the potter's wheel? This is a great chance to see how it is for you. Join us for a morning learning the ancient art of throwing on the wheel with expert guidance o ...
Things that go bump in the night. Spooky atmospheric places. Wait! What was that? A workshop exploring how to start writing a ghost story. With guided exercises and time to write in the session, we wi ...
Learn how to transform leaves, twigs, seed pods, or shells into a beautiful fine silver pendant using the magical medium of silver clay. Silver clay is a magical material made from recycled silver pa ...
Starts: 31 May 2026, at 10:00
Tutor: Rebecca Lucy Miller
Course Length: 1 Day Course
Course Code: SC15
For beginner draw-ers: an introduction to drawing figures and faces from photographs mainly, led by our life drawing and portraiture teacher for many years. This would be good preparation for a Life D ...
Ever wanted to start writing but felt unsure where to begin? Or perhaps you have already started and would like some extra motivation or guidance? On this course, we will explore how to develop your o ...
Learn to play the penny-whistle aka tin whistle, Irish whistle (please note, it is not a recorder). Following on from the sold out workshop at Bristol Folk House in March 2026, we will be extending ou ...
Get in touch with nature and your creativity this Summer with tutor Holly Foskett-Barnes. Each week is inspired by a seasonal wildflower, which you will get to know through drawing, watercolour paint ...
Starts: 01 June 2026, at 17:15
Tutor: Holly Foskett-Barnes
Course Length: 5 Week Course
Course Code: BA26
Make your own Stained Glass Creations: Differing from the Traditional Leaded Window classes, Copper Foiling allows you to create delicate sun catchers and decorative pieces, both 2d and 3d forms are p ...
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