Introducing Colour

• 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

Finding Inspiration | Making Connections

• 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.

• Followed by a session 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.

Creative Printmaking

• 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

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

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.

Located in the small village of Farley, Wiltshire.

Please note Accessibiliy - 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.