Monday + Tuesday Introducing colour

10am - 4pm

• Introductions

• What is anodised aluminium?

• View works in aluminium

• Preparing materials

• Dip-dyeing

• Colour layering

• Colour - inspiration, colour interaction and making a pleasing pallette

• Resists and masking

• Creative exploration

• Sealing process

• Pen and ink

• Photocopy image transfer

• Combining and layering techniques

• Planning a successful colouring strategy

• A short walk in the woods

Wednesday Finding Inspiration | Making Connections

Morning 11am - 1pm

• Visit to New Art Centre & Sculpture Park for an inspiring stroll around the beautiful Roche Court gardens, taking in the galleries, Artists House and the surrounding views.

• Alternatively you may wish to take this time for yourself,  or to explore the local area.

• Sketchbook and photography time.

Afternoon 2pm - 5pm

• A session in my studio, where I will share technical ideas for forming, connecting without heat, and general metalwork.

• I will help you to get to grips with turning your coloured sheet aluminium into wearable or non-wearable objects.

Thursday + Friday Creative Printmaking

10am - 4pm

• Introductions

• Explore a host of samples

• Block print

• Direct application - painting and drawing

• Mono-print

• Screen print

• Collograph print

• A strong emphasis on use of recycled, found and foraged materials

• A walk in the woods for inspiration and mindful foraging

• Prints from nature

• Colour - inspiration, colour interaction and designing a pleasing pallette

• Combining and layering of print with dyeing and masking

• Sealing process

• Planning a successful print strategy

Full 5 day course Monday 13 - Friday 17 July - £670

A payment plan is available, please email to arrange payment by instalments.

Monday 13 + Tuesday 14 July : Introducing Colour - £260

Wednesday 15 July : Finding Inspiration | Making Connections - £150

Thursday 16 + Friday 17 July : Creative Printmaking - £260

Cost includes:

• Capped numbers per workshop to ensure everyone receives the attention they need.

• Materials, including pre-anodised aluminium sheet (additional sheets will be available to purchase). All drawing inks, dyes and printing inks.

• Plenty of space to spread out and work.

• Tea, coffee, biscuits and cake.

• A light lunch each day.*

• On-site parking.

• Access to beautiful woodland.

*Please make any dietry requirements known in the booking form.

Located in a Barn Studio on a farm in the small village of Farley, Wiltshire.

Please note Accessabiliy - Parking is on gravel. The barn has a step up entrance and one area has a slight sloped floor. The toilet is a short 100 m max walk from the workshop space, across the carpark.

There is plenty of on-site parking.

5 miles / 15 mins drive from Salisbury. Full address and directions will be supplied on booking.

By Rail -
Salisbury railway station has direct connections to London and Bristol.
Taxis available from the station.

Situated in rural Wiltshire, we’ll be surrounded by nature and wildlife, with the beautiful and inspiring backdrop of the surrounding woodland.

Whilst accommodation is not included arrangements have been made for rooms to be booked at The Wardenry, a beautiful historic building in the heart of Farley.

A few more details can be found below. Full details about The Wardenry and a list of other self-catering accommodation in and around Farley is available - Please email your enquiry.

There is a village pub in Farley and small village shops and local pubs can be found in many of the surrounding villages. Nearest supermarkets and resturants are in Salisbury.

Please note that in the event of cancellation by the student, a refund cannot be offered within 8 weeks of the course start date. Cancellations prior to this will berearranged or fully refunded, less any admin fees.  

In the unlikely event of the course being cancelled by the organiser, you will be offered a full refund. We cannot cover ancillary expenses such as travel and accommodation costs.