workshops, classes & courses
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I hold my workshops and courses in The Old Pottery, a converted barn with high ceilings, white walls and natural light and spot lights. It is one of several studios at Bull Mill Arts, a collection of artists’ workspaces and houses established by Lord Bath on the Longleat Estate. The old mill house is on the banks of the river Wylye surrounded by water meadows and ancient woodland. It is a secluded and peaceful setting easily accessible from the local market town of Warminster.
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Next course dates:
Linocut printmaking: February 2018 Mould making: Spring 2019 Sculpture: Spring 2019 Spoon Carving: date to be confirmed details below.... |
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Linocut printmaking
with Olivia Clifton-Bligh
February 2018 10am - 4.30pm
£50
Using simple techniques for striking results, these workshops give you all the skills you need for tabletop linocut printmaking. Step by step through the creative printing process, from composing your design to cutting and printing your block, using reduction, multi block or masking techniques for multicoloured or monochrome prints.
Plenty of reference material is provided to use for inspiration or as templates; of course you may also bring your own preparatory work. Whether you are making a limited edition print series, designing your own card or experimenting with repeat pattern work, this workshop is perfect for complete beginners as well as experienced artists.
£50 per day (tools and materials are provided)
Places are limited to 10 people in each workshop.
Wear appropriate studio clothes, overalls or aprons.
Tea/coffee/refreshments are available all day.
Please bring a packed lunch - weather permitting you may lunch by the river beside the mill or take a walk in the beautiful Southleigh Woods beyond.
with Olivia Clifton-Bligh
February 2018 10am - 4.30pm
£50
Using simple techniques for striking results, these workshops give you all the skills you need for tabletop linocut printmaking. Step by step through the creative printing process, from composing your design to cutting and printing your block, using reduction, multi block or masking techniques for multicoloured or monochrome prints.
Plenty of reference material is provided to use for inspiration or as templates; of course you may also bring your own preparatory work. Whether you are making a limited edition print series, designing your own card or experimenting with repeat pattern work, this workshop is perfect for complete beginners as well as experienced artists.
£50 per day (tools and materials are provided)
Places are limited to 10 people in each workshop.
Wear appropriate studio clothes, overalls or aprons.
Tea/coffee/refreshments are available all day.
Please bring a packed lunch - weather permitting you may lunch by the river beside the mill or take a walk in the beautiful Southleigh Woods beyond.
Sculpture
3-day course full of valuable information exploring the complete creative arc, from preparatory working drawings and observation skills, to the development of a three-dimensional composition and practical methods for the construction and modelling of sculpture in clay or wax.
This workshop is suitable for all levels of experience, from beginners to practicing artists.
3-day course full of valuable information exploring the complete creative arc, from preparatory working drawings and observation skills, to the development of a three-dimensional composition and practical methods for the construction and modelling of sculpture in clay or wax.
This workshop is suitable for all levels of experience, from beginners to practicing artists.
Next Sculpture Course: date to be confirmed
10am-4pm daily at Bull Mill Arts
£195
Places are limited to 10 people.
Suitable for all levels of experience.
All materials and tools are provided.
Please bring your sketchbook and preferred drawing utensils. Wear appropriate studio clothes, overalls or aprons.
Tea/coffee/refreshments are available all day.
Please bring a packed lunch.
10am-4pm daily at Bull Mill Arts
£195
Places are limited to 10 people.
Suitable for all levels of experience.
All materials and tools are provided.
Please bring your sketchbook and preferred drawing utensils. Wear appropriate studio clothes, overalls or aprons.
Tea/coffee/refreshments are available all day.
Please bring a packed lunch.
Mould Making
This is a comprehensive and intensive 4 day course, packed with valuable information for all artists. Full technical instruction and supervision for mould making, creating a reusable rubber mould (suitable for plaster or wax casting) and a wax model ready for bronze casting. Suitable for all levels of experience; max 8 people.
Next sculpture & mould making workshop:
date to be confirmed
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Spoon Carving
date to be confirmed
9.30am - 5.30pm
with Jill Swan at Bull Mill Arts
£75
date to be confirmed
9.30am - 5.30pm
with Jill Swan at Bull Mill Arts
£75
Learn how to select wood, cleave, use an axe and hook knife, safe knife grips and cuts, tool selection, design and finishing.
Go home with a spoon of your very own making!
Jill Swan is a trained sculptor of immense talent, inventiveness and good humour. She works in her forest near Canterbury, 27 acres of deciduous woodland predominantly oak, with beech, chestnut, hornbeam, birch, holly, rowan, alder, whitebeam and hazel, managed for amenity, wildlife and sustainability.
Jill Swan Spoon Academy
Saturday 28th April 2018, 9.30am - 5.30pm, at Bull Mill Arts.
Wear old clothes, dress weather appropriate with sturdy footwear to walk in the forest at Bull Mill. Weather permitting, we will be working outside for much of the day - but we can retreat to the workshop with wood stove and kettle if necessary.
Bring a notebook and pen.
All other tools and materials are provided for the workshop, including froe, axe, knives, crook knife and wood.
£75, including delicious homemade lunch, tea, coffee and biscuits.
Places are limited to 6 people.
For enquiries, bookings and info, please contact Olivia Clifton-Bligh, ocliftonbligh@gmail.com, 01985 212 716.
Go home with a spoon of your very own making!
Jill Swan is a trained sculptor of immense talent, inventiveness and good humour. She works in her forest near Canterbury, 27 acres of deciduous woodland predominantly oak, with beech, chestnut, hornbeam, birch, holly, rowan, alder, whitebeam and hazel, managed for amenity, wildlife and sustainability.
Jill Swan Spoon Academy
Saturday 28th April 2018, 9.30am - 5.30pm, at Bull Mill Arts.
Wear old clothes, dress weather appropriate with sturdy footwear to walk in the forest at Bull Mill. Weather permitting, we will be working outside for much of the day - but we can retreat to the workshop with wood stove and kettle if necessary.
Bring a notebook and pen.
All other tools and materials are provided for the workshop, including froe, axe, knives, crook knife and wood.
£75, including delicious homemade lunch, tea, coffee and biscuits.
Places are limited to 6 people.
For enquiries, bookings and info, please contact Olivia Clifton-Bligh, ocliftonbligh@gmail.com, 01985 212 716.
Due to sharp tools, this workshop is not child friendly and participants must be aged 16 or over. In exceptional circumstances, under 16's may be allowed to attend if supervised at all times by an adult.
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Workshops places are limited, please contact me to book your place.
