The Cotswolds became an important centre for the Arts and Crafts Movement in the early
20th century. Craftsmen and women followed in William Morris' footsteps, whose country
home was at Kelmscott Manor, and settled in villages throughout the Cotswolds
and Gloucestershire. Broadway Village is well known for its Artists Group.
Leading Arts and Crafts practitioners were drawn to the Cotswolds by its rich craft tradition,
its accessibility to London and Oxford and by the cultivated charm of the Cotswold landscape.
Where better to learn an Arts and Crafts skill than in such an area steeped in the history
of craftmanship. Here we list those organisations offering the public such an invaluable
opportunty to learn these traditions.
Thursdays
rural read monthly 1030-12.30pm
Stained glass and kiln fired glas 10-1 and 1.30-4.30pm
Mosaics 10-1pm
Woodturning 7-9.30pm
Fridays
Watercolours 10-12.30pm and 1.-3,30pm
Quiet days with speaker monthly
Pottery 10-12.30 and 1-3.30pm
2011 workshops
Rag Rugs with jenni stuart anderson 15th and 16th June
An explanation of the history of art, who, why and when, were the major artists with Martin Griffiths 27th June
Wood and Stone Carving with Dick Onians 11-17th July and 1-7th September
Stained Glass and kiln fired glass 18-21st July
Watercolours with Peter Hodge 19th and 20th July
Photography for beginners with Martin Griffiths 19th July
Photography for more advanced students with Martin Griffiths on 21st July
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DETAILS OF COURSES
CREATIVE WRITING
Lindsay Stanberry-Flynn will combine discussion of writing techniques, writing exercises and workshopping individual work to provide feedback and support. Look at key techniques such as characterisation, plot development and point of view, the group will be considering language and style; heightening tension and conflict; adding texture to writing; the art of talk and taking risks with writing. Fortnightly on Mondays £50 (5 weeks) 9 May, 23 May, 6 June, 20 June and 4 July
POTTERY
Coiling, slab building, throwing on the wheel, glazes and firing in our own kiln. Beginners are welcome. Get stuck in and grasp the undoubtedly therapeutic aspects of handling the clay and working the artistry of glazes!
Wednesdays £100 (10 weeks) and Fridays £90 (9weeks)
ART - WATER COLOURS
For beginners and improvers. Colours, sketches and washes abound, with the opportunity to sometimes paint in The Guildhouse itself, and outside in the gardens and experience the panoramic views. Fridays £81 (9 weeks)
MOSAICS
An introduction to historical and contemporary techniques of mosaics, including a project to design and create a personal work of art for your home or garden! Beginners are welcome. Materials available from the tutor, at around £10 per square foot.
Thursdays £100 (5weeks)
ADVENTURES IN PAINTING
Develop your skills and experiment with fresh materials in a new Monday afternoon class. Materials to include: Pastels, Acrylic and Oils. Improve all aspects of your drawing technique. Develop an understanding of Art History. Involving a series of tasks which will allow both the beginner and the more experienced practitioner to thrive and develop.Mondays £72 (8 weeks).
WOODWORK
Beginners select simple projects then learn the basics of design, marking, sawing, planing and joining and the use and care of tools. The more experienced also receive individual tuition and advice for their chosen projects.
WOODCARVING
A wonderfully creative, expressive and precise art. Coaching for traditional and abstract forms, learning to work with natural wood and work with its qualities. Teaching includes care of chisels and shaping tools. Mondays £80 (8 weeks).
WOODTURNING
Learn how to craft woods to full advantage and produce a wonderful range of exquisite everyday and unique items on the lathes. NB: students must help tidy/straighten up on all messier courses!Tuesday evenings £104.50 for 2.5hrs (10 weeks)Wednesdays £125.50 for 3hrs (10 weeks).
FURNITURE RESTORATION
Bring a small piece of furniture (no storage available) and learn the restoration techniques of identifying and detailing the piece, dismantling and repairing, then more specialised skills of stripping, re-polishing and/or French polishing.Tuesdays £125.50 (10 weeks).
MANDARIN CHINESE
Emphasis is placed on those aspects which are vital for communication, for example accurate tones and mastery of the transcription system, pinyin. In this short course we can learn key characters for survival in China, how to write characters correctly with a brush, and most importantly we can understand the principles behind their creation.
STAINED GLASS AND KILN-FIRED GLASS
Make stained glass pieces using traditional techniques for cutting glass, leading, soldering to produce an individual panel! Beginners and improvers welcome. Kiln fired glass ~ create designed pieces using colour and texture, learning to incorporate diverse materials. Your panels are then kiln-fired and the results themselves can be put to great effect, for practical use, art or gift ideas. Beginners welcome. Please see notes about materials overleaf. Thursdays £140 (10 weeks) .
THE RURAL READ
This is open to all members of the community from 15 to 95! Meeting monthly on Thursdays 1030- 1200. Groups are self-led. Each meeting can be viewed as a social event built around tea ‘n lit’! Drinks provided by us. A termly cost of £10 pp is all that is requested, to contribute to refreshment costs, stationery and Trust administration. Ring for title of current book choice.
WOODTURNING FOR BEGINNERS
(Thursday evenings) Learn how to craft woods to full advantage and produce a wonderful range of exquisite everyday and unique items on the lathes. This will be a small mixed ability class. Students who have some experience will work alongside absolute beginners – all are welcome to join.
To enrol for this course contact Evesham College on 01386 712600
2011.
WORKSHOPS
RAG RUGS WITH JENNI STUART ANDERSON ON 15 JUNE and 16 JUNE www.jenni.ragrugs.freeuk.com
WOOD AND STONE CARVING WITH DICK ONIANS ON
AN EXPLANATION OF THE HISTORY OF ART, WHO, WHY AND WHEN, WERE THE MAJOR ARTSISTS
WITH MARTIN GRIFFITHS 27th JUNE,
11TH – 17TH JULY 2011 AND 1ST – 7TH SEPTEMBER
18th-21st JULY STAINED GLASS AND KILN FIRED GLASS WITH AMANDA MORIARTY
19TH AND 20TH JULY WATERCOLOURS WITH PETER HODGE
PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS WITH MARTIN GRIFFITHS 19TH JULY
PHOTOGRAPHY FOR MORE ADVANCED STUDENTS WITH MARTIN GRIFFITHS 21ST JULY.
Classes are run subject to viable student numbers. Priority is given to students who pay for a whole term, but if a place is available, it is possible to enrol after a course has started.
All our tutors are professionals and have been selected for their specialist knowledge and experience. You will receive high quality tuition and the groups are kept small to ensure you all get plenty of attention. Our venue is comfortable and in a very picturesque location
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Courses are usually limited to 10-12 places, so book early!
Illustration & Illustration and Watercolour - Tutored by Cliff Wright the illustrator for the Harry Potter books! Exercises are designed to take the fear out of drawing - especially if you are a beginner. It will also enable you to see the world around you more vividly, as if for the first time. This workshop is informal, light-hearted and non competitive. Come on his Illustration & Watercolour course to develop your new skills even further.
Watercolour Painting - Landscapes couldn't be better here in the Cotswolds and Condicote Village is full of inspiring subjects to paint, from Cotswold cottages and farm buildings to open landscape views. Paul Weaver will guide you through his techniques for handling skies, trees, figures and buildings as well as advice on choosing and composing your subjects.
Jewellery Design - The ‘Travelling Jeweller’ is coming to our venue with tools, experience, expertise and enthusiasm. You will learn all the processes needed to make stunning and exciting jewellery.
Stone Carving – Simon Keeley will guide you through the whole process of stone carving, designing and carving your own piece. He describes and demonstrates the basics of stone carving with clarity and humour. We are privileged to have him on board!
Creative Mosaic - Discover your hidden talents! A most rewarding experience even for absolute beginners. You will learn about different cutting techniques and use of materials enabling you to create your own masterpiece to take home with you.
One to one Creative Mosaic - Personally tutored in a relaxed and scenic location in Bourton on the Water. You will receive instruction on materials and shaping techniques and go on to pursue your own creative project
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See our website for more updates and detailed information.
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