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The Motorcycle Showroom is currently running the Autumn term of creative art workshops.
Places are still available on the courses listed below, and we will be releasing the New year program shortly.
Tutor: Olmo Guadagnoli
Date: Friday 25th November, 12-3pm and Sunday 11th December, 10-1pm
Price: £5 per session
Email/Mobile: 074 66420094
Website/blog:
www.zamzamrec.org www.zonoff.net/uiutna
Humans makes masks and masks gives to them the opportunity to be something
else.
I build masks and I wear masks to play my music. If I wear a mask and I make noise
I become a ”HERO”.
The idea of the workshop is to build masks with different materials, colors and
elements to create an event where the mask becomes alive.
At the same time that we’ll build masks we’ll think about noise sound, and we’ll make
a search of which object makes a specific noise that gives the colour of our
character’s style.
The participants will find the good form, colour style, name of the mask and we will
create the hero and the universe from where it comes.
Lo-fi masks because around us is full of lo-fi materials and we’ll use only things found
on the street, at home… lost and found objects.
The workshop will start with a historical introduction about masks and masks vs
music. I will provide some materials and examples but also I will ask on the student
to bring special papers, colors, micro objects belonging to the participants.
At the end of the workshop we’ll introduce the masks and we’ll perform the Heros.
I would like to do this with a jam session of noise. During the workshop we’ll find
objects to make special noises and we’ll perform that live. We’ll try to discover the
relationship between our imaginary character and the abstract sounds that follow it.
This session will be recorded and we will publish a cassette of the concert.
The workshop will be open to all ages. The participants will leave with the mask and
a copy of the cassette.
Tutor: Matthew Venn
Date: Wednesday 30th November, 6-9pm
Contact: matt@mattvenn.net
Website/blog: mattvenn.net
The “science of snow” is an interactive exhibit that starts by illustrating how snowflakes form and ends with a unique snowflake Christmas card to take away.
By controlling environmental conditions, you grow a unique snowflake; its shape is a visual history of the journey from cloud to ground.
Price per session/course:
£1 per Christmas card.
Tutor: Caroline Casswell
Date: Sunday 4th December 2-5pm
Price:The price for the 3 hours is £30 this includes all materials, use of specialist equipment and instruction sheet
Contact: 07833 174681
Website: www.carolinecasswell.co.uk
The course will be approx: 3 hours long with instruction on how to make polymer Clay ‘canes’ for use in making intricate and detailed beads and buttons. You will get the chance to make a couple of simple canes and at least one complex one!!
Tutor: Alistair Park
Date: Sunday 11th December 2-5pm
Price- £20 per session
Contact: apark98@yahoo.com / 07949157337
Website/blog: www.carvings-with-stories.co.uk
Course description (100 words):
Spend three enjoyable hours on a Sunday learning woodcarving techniques and then take home what you make, perhaps festive decorations to last a lifetime!
All the high quality tools and materials to do this will be provided. The tutor is both a self-employed woodcarver (with 17 years experience) and a qualified teacher. This course is suitable for anyone, from a complete novice to more experienced carvers, although anyone under 16 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The workshop will specialise in teaching relief carving and knife carving techniques in a relaxed and informative atmosphere, although Alistair can also answer questions and advise on most types of carving. Bring along your ideas and we can turn them into beautiful wooden decorations.
Tutor: Jenni Stone
Date: Saturday 3rd December 10-1pm
Contact: stonejenni@hotmail.com
Mobile: 07542 493711
Website/blog: Facebook page: Jenni Stone Design
During this workshop you will learn the techniques of screen and block printing. Working with paper stencils you will create simple or elaborate stencils to pull through a silk screen and look at painterly techniques to create a one off piece, onto paper or an option to print onto a t-shirt.
Within the workshop you will design a simple but effective block print to make your own gift wrap.
Class sizes are small so there is plenty of workshop space and assistance. The workshop will be very much hands on, to be experimental with the two techniques and make unique Christmas gifts.
Price per session/course:
£25
Tutor: Chris Webb
Date: Friday 6th & Friday 16th December, 6.30- 9pm
Cost: £16 per session
Contact: Email Chris at HYPERLINK “mailto:info@lazycrafternoons.co.uk” info@lazycrafternoons.co.uk to register.
Join Chris from Lazy Crafternoons for a two-hour workshop where you’ll learn the basics of bath bomb making and make a pair of your very own Christmas Pudding Bath bombs… if that wasn’t enough, we’ll also whip up a few batches of decadent body butter melts made with Cocoa Butter and Coconut Oil. In addition to learning the skills and techniques required to make these at home, Chris will send you away with a range of ideas for adapting recipes as well as recipe cards so you can make the products again and again! Just £16 to participate. Email Chris at HYPERLINK “mailto:info@lazycrafternoons.co.uk” info@lazycrafternoons.co.uk to register.
TUTOR: Jessica Melville-Brown
Learn the Art of Enamelling: The Fusion of fire, glass and metal. Discover how to create your own individual series of copper enamelled tiles for your kitchen, bathroom or garden.
The 10 week course will allow you to learn to Enamel copper tiles, using a range of different techniques and styles. Each week you will create a new tile, from designs and styles which are inspired by you, but tutored by a specialised Enamellest.
DATE: Every Tuesday throughout Oct, Nov & Dec
TIME: 6-9pm
PRICE: £20 per session
CONTACT: jess.brown56@gmail.com
TUTOR: Lu Lu
This course is appropriate for people of all levels of ability from complete novice to experienced artist.
This 8 week course teaches you to:
Students will leave with two beautiuful plaster casts which can be hung on the wall.
LuLu is a professional Sculptor, Painter and illustrator who has exhibited in Bristol and London over the last few years. She is also a fully qualified teacher, teaching students of all ages over the last 6 years.
LuLu’s own work can be seen on www.lulucreate.com and www.incarnatum.com
Whole course Cost £160 ( includes all materials, tea, coffee and cookies!)
8 week course:
Every Thursday 6 – 9 pm (starts 13th October – ends 1st December)
Limited to 10 places Ring / Email ASAP to confirm places as starts next week
Contact me for more info: lulucreate@gmail.com and 07921504630
TUTOR: Darn Thorn
Do you want to take your photography further?
This course concentrates on giving you both the technical know-how and the creative inspiration to make beautiful images. We begin by a thorough technical introduction to Medium Format and then move on to examining how contemporary artists and image-makers use this format.
Also included:
Film and Media – Where to get it and how to use it.
Camera Controls – Loading Film, Exposure, Focusing.
How to achieve the look you want.
How to get the best results from your local professional lab.
Constructive feedback on your work.
Access to a Camera*, Film, Processing and Light Meter will be provided in booking costs.
Time: Mon 6-9
Date:
Price: 4 Week Course £100 / £25 per session (including Materials)
Contact: mail@darnthorn.com
* We will be using Lubitel TLR Cameras, however you’re welcome to bring your own Medium Format Camera
TUTOR: Sebastian Sussman
Human shadowgram (physical alternative photography) will give you the skills to create your own photograms and shadowgrams using one of the earliest and simplest photographic techniques - the Cyanotype.
You will be instructed in all aspects of the process, from mixing raw chemicals, traditional and experimental coating techniques and be given the freedom to explore your own creative direction.
Students are encouraged to bring material to experiment with. All chemicals and safety equipment supplied.
Time: Sun 10:00-16:00
Dates: Oct 23, Nov 20Price: £65/ session
Contact: seb.sussman@gmail.com ~ 07936 522513
TUTOR: Darn Thorn
Ever wanted to make your own creative Super 8 films, but not sure where to start?
This course teaches you the basics of Super 8 Filmmaking, from how to use your camera right through to physically editing your films. At the end of the course there will be a public screening of your works!
This course concentrates on giving you both the technical know-how and the creative inspiration to make beautiful and engaging short films.
The course includes:
Film and Media – Where to get it and how to use it.
Camera Controls – Loading Film, Exposure, Focusing
How to achieve the look you want
Over four weeks will conceive and shoot one Super 8 silent film each. Following this you will learn how to physically edit (splice) your films for projection. Finally, you will have your work screened at a public event at The Motorcycle Showroom.
Time: Mon 6-9
Date:
Price: COST: 4 WEEK COURSE £110 / £27.50 per session
THIS COURSE WILL ALSO RUN AS TWO SUNDAY WORKSHOPS
SUN OCT 30th – Camera Operation and Shooting – 11-5pm - £55
SUN NOV 27th – Film Editing & Projection – 11-5pm - £55
Contact: mail@darnthorn.com
TUTORS: Liz Johnson and Helen Jones
Experimental and fun, our course is suitable for everyone who wants to have some creative fun and learn a few new processes. We will introduce a variety of differing approaches to drawing using a range of media and processes including wire, clay, printing, pastels and pencils.
DATE:Nov 09, 16, 23, 30, Dec 07
TIME: Wed. 18.30-20.30
PRICE: £50 whole course
CONTACT: cloudcuckoocollective@gmail.com
TUTOR: Jenni Joule
Through the course of 5 weeks, you will learn the processes of making a theatrical mask, using the traditional techniques of paper mache and clay sculpting with mixed media fabric and simple sewing techniques.
All materials and inspiration are provided and you’ll walk away with at least one beautiful unique piece of theatrical art, perfect for presents, keep sakes or to use in theatre.
TIME: FRIDAY 18:00-20:00
DATES: OCT 7, 14, 21
PRICE: £10 per Session
CONTACT: jenjo1388@hotmail.com
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Join us on Saturday 3rd Sept. for the open day. On display is the array of different workshops…Silversmithing, Knitting, Enamelling, Screen Printing, Photography and many more!
