Learn techniques to turn the humble sheet of paper into a delicate paper cut using a scalpel, and we’ll discuss the multitude of applications you can apply
Decorate a panel with encaustic wax paints and pigments, and eggshells All resources including panel will be provided. Please bring an apron or an overall
Every woman has a different body shape. The trick is understanding it! From proportions to body type to getting your wardrobe foundations right, knowledge is power and personal styling
Recycled Art: An introduction to Rag Rugs 10.00 – 12.45 This taster session will introduce you to the skills to make Traditional Rag Rugs (Clippies)
If you’ve ever wanted to have a go…this is the taster course for you. A very relaxed class with Sheena Mayo. Try your hand at
Decorate an unglazed pot or vase with encaustic wax paints and pigments. All resources including unglazed pottery will be provided. Please bring an apron or
Recycled Art: Free – style hand Applique 1.30 – 4.15 Learn the basic hand stitching techniques to create a free style Applique piece. Let your
Colour is the cornerstone of every woman’s wardrobe. That doesn’t necessarily mean bright colours all of the time but it is about understanding your skin tone first
An introduction to basic techniques. Suitable for complete beginners and those with some experience who can improve their skills. Slab build, coil, pinch, turn, decorate,
Over this ten week course, Mark will teach you basic woodcarving techniques and skills to sharpen and maintain tools. By the end of the five
Have you ever wanted to have – go at making pots on – wheel? Come along to this beginners class and introduce yourself to the
This masterclass is aimed at beginners who are interested in exploring stone carving techniques. Over the course of 10 weeks you will learn basic skills
Over this five/ten week course, Mark will teach you basic woodcarving techniques and skills to sharpen and maintain tools. By the end of the five
For those with little or no experience. – structured course that covers materials and equipment. Basic colour mixing and theory traditional and more contemporary approaches
Working from – variety of models and in simple mediums to begin with, progressing to oil paint. The course will cover the basic proportions of
Learn basketry techniques to make – variety of vessels to take home. Suitable for all levels. 5 week course available, for this enrol by phone
This course will concentrate on depicting the figure in long poses enabling students to use colour, principally pastels and acrylic paint. Course includes paint and
This course will introduce you to the principles of weaving on a shaft loom and enable you to create your first woven fabric. This 5 week
This course will introduce you to the principles of weaving on a shaft loom and enable you to create your first woven fabric. (There is a
A lovely workshop suitable for beginners or those with some silver clay experience who would like to further develop their skills and knowledge. In this workshop, you
In this course you will learn how to spin a consistent yarn using a spinning wheel. We will also look at some ways of plying
Come along and create a unique willow artwork for your home or garden with Willow Artist and Sculptor Victoria Westaway. Victoria has created sculpture for
Recycled Art: An introduction to Rag Rugs 10.00 – 12.45 This taster session will introduce you to the skills to make Traditional Rag Rugs (Clippies)
Recycled Art: Free – style hand Applique 1.30 – 4.15 Learn the basic hand stitching techniques to create a free style Applique piece. Let your
Joyful, simple, endlessly variable, the Flag Book structure is one you will be delighted to learn and want to make again and again. Join this Dorset Art Weeks’ workshop and
Roy Winstanley exhibits widely with work shown in public and private collections at home and abroad, and he has shown with; the Royal Watercolour Society,
An introduction to portraiture, looking at the basic proportions of the head and it’s depiction in pastel. Participants will be working from photographic reference and
The Silver Jewellery making taster morning with jeweller and DCCA tutor, Kate Arbon during Dorset Art Weeks will offer the opportunity to work with sterling
An introduction to portraiture, looking at the basic proportions of the head and it’s depiction in pastel. Participants will be working from photographic reference and
A silver jewellery class which will introduce the skills needed to explore the craft of silver jewellery making. Techniques learnt will be soldering, piercing, forming
An introduction to Lino printing techniques that you can easily do at home. All levels welcome. £5 studio fee payable to lecturer on the day.
An introduction to basic techniques. Suitable for complete beginners and those with some experience who can improve their skills. Slab build, coil, pinch, turn, decorate,
Contemporary Silver Jewellery with Kathryn Arbon A new silver jewellery class which will introduce the skills needed to explore the craft of silver jewellery making.
Have you ever wanted to have – go at making pots on – wheel? Come along to this beginners class and introduce yourself to the
Working with Sam Jukes, you will work using – variety of media to create your life drawings of both male and female models, using long
Heritage Knitting with Sarah Bramwell (current holder of the MacKenzie Edwards Award) During this 5-week course, you will sample Aran and Fair Isle knitting. You
This course is suitable for beginners or for those who have some experience. Students will experience both traditional and experimental approaches to working with this
A silver jewellery class which will introduce the skills needed to explore the craft of silver jewellery making. Techniques learnt will be soldering, piercing, forming
A new silver jewellery class which will introduce the skills needed to explore the craft of silver jewellery making. Techniques learnt will be soldering, piercing,
Have you ever wanted to have – go at making pots on – wheel? Come along to this beginners class and introduce yourself to the
An Introduction to Historic Alphabets. This is a practical course looking at the development of the written word, and its many letter forms, and embellishments.
Come and join us for a relaxing, inspirational fun weekend of needle felting with like-minded, friendly and creative people! On this new exciting two day needle felting masterclass
Glass Engraving : an Introduction with Viv Marshall Viv Marshall AFGE (Associate Fellow of the Guild of Glass Engravers) with over thirty years’ experience is
An introduction to basic techniques. Suitable for complete beginners and those with some experience who can improve their skills. Slab build, coil, pinch, turn, decorate,
Overview Explore some traditional weaving techniques used by different cultures from ancient times to the present day. Discover how these methods can be used to
This is a five week course aimed at complete beginners, with little or no experience of working with enamel. Each session will cover all the
Beginners Signwriting weekend workshop with Jemma Thompson Day 1 You will learn a little bit about the tools of the trade before basic brush stroke practice
The Silver Jewellery making taster morning with jeweller and DCCA tutor, Kate Arbon during Dorset Art Weeks will offer the opportunity to work with sterling
A wonderful opportunity to design and make your own beautiful solid silver pendant or drop earrings with silver clay and add a pop of colour
June is the time when the many grasses in the hay meadows are in full flower. Study their abundant varieties and their tiny flowers and