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 ...
Can we teach children to be good? Ideal for those who are new to Philosophy or enjoy interactive discussion and dialogue about important questions. What do we mean by good? Following rules? Cultivat ...
This workshop is for anyone who has got some writing done, whether factual or fiction, and wants to polish it. We will take a whistle-stop tour of the editing process and the challenges of applying it ...
What happens when you let go of control and allow chance to enter your writing? Writing the Unexpected is a playful, exploratory workshop designed to shake loose habits, spark surprise, and open new c ...
Starts: 07 June 2026, at 10:00
Tutor: Francesca Ramsay
Course Length: 1 Day Course
Course Code: SW08
Nature is all around us, even in the city, but how often do we pause to look? Come along to spend time noticing the natural world, hear the words of established nature writers, and develop your own sk ...
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