The Old Kennels
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Tracey Bell 2003
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Tracey Bell 2003 |
The Old Kennels Programme 2009
Classes run 10am - 4pm, we will be glad to welcome you for coffee from 9.45am.
Hot
and cold drinks are
inclusive and served throughout the day.
Lunch
is served as a sit down buffet, please bring a
small plate of something to share.
Tuesday
13th & Wednesday 14th January 2009
BEGINNERS
GLASS
BEAD MAKING & SILVER WIREWORK
* two places remaining*
Tutor: Tracey Bell
An opportunity to make your own lampwork glass beads and incorporate them into wearable pieces of jewellery. Day one will be spent making basic round beads with some surface decoration in the colour palette of your choice. On the second day we will use cold wirework techniques in solid sterling silver wire and make earrings, pendants, bracelets and/or necklaces to your own simple designs using your beads.
Our studio is equipped with five Nortel Minor Burners running from an oxygen propane set up, all beads are annealed using our Paragon Bluebird kiln and we have a full stock of Plowden & Thomson, Effetre and Borosillicate glasses. We also offer 'open studio time' for anyone who has completed a two day introductory course at £10 per hour, so you can continue to explore your new skills without the need to set up at home.
£95 for two days including all gas, glass
& sterling silver wire
Thursday
29th, Friday 30th January &
Saturday 31st January 2009
GLASS BEAD MAKING
Fuming in silver, sand blasting and engraving
*waiting list only - please enquire if you would like to do this course as we may be able to persuade Julie to stay for another three days!*
Tutor: Julie Anne Denton (web)
We are going to make soft glass beads that vary in shape and size. We will
cover these beads in powders and/or we’ll fume them using pure silver.
Once the beads have been annealed and cooled, we will mask them and cut
out relief designs onto them (simple and intricate) and sandblast and engrave
the beads, then we will bring them up to temperature in the kiln and we
will fire polish them. I will teach you how a sandblaster works so as you
are able to go home and set one up, or at least hire one and happily u se
it knowing you’re following the correct procedure. You will learn
how to create sublime beads with careful powder application. Beginners and
intermediates welcome. By the end of this class you will have some truly
amazing one off beads.
£295
for three days
including all glass and gas
Limited to Just five places
Tuesday 10th February 2009
FELTED KNITTING
Tutor: Taffy Schulz (USA)
Using very basic hand knitting techniques with thick yarn on large needles, you will knit oversized hats or shoes (in clog or ballerina style). You will finish and felt your kits in your washing machine at home. An incredible and addictive technique applicable to all sorts of fun garments.
Only very basic knitting experience required!
£35 plus materials as/if required.
Wednesday 11th February 2009
GLASS BEADMAKING
TASTER DAY
* One place remaining*
Tutor: Tracey Bell
If you’ve always wanted to have a go, or just want to see if its for you this is your chance to take a one day reduced rate ‘taster’ class! You will learn the basic principles of working safely and understanding your materials. There will be ample opportunity to try several shapes of bead and work in your choice of colours, as well as some basic surface decoration.
£55 including all gas and glass, & a complimentary £10 off voucher for our November two day ‘beginners flame work course’.
Tuesday
17th and Wednesday 18th February 2009
Working with Silver
*one place remaining*
Tutor: Julian Livingstone
Ever popular, this two day class with a professional silver
smith is aimed at complete beginners. Starting with sheet metals and expert guidance you will learn to cut, shape, solder, bezel set stones and polish to make
small items of jewellery, a sugar spoon or other trinkets and keepsakes to your own designs. You are welcome to work in gold by prior arrangement.
£75
for two days.
Plus materials by weight (approx. 55p/gm inc. solder etc.).
Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th March
2009
MILLINERY
* five places remaining*
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Tutor;
Kate Dyson
On this two day course you will work with a professional milliner to make
a brimmed hat on wooden blocks. You will have opportunity to use sinamay,
silk, velvet, feathers and veiling amongst other things. Alternatively
you may wish to make a small hat and retrim an existing brimmed hat. Materials
and trims available from the tutor. Special orders or requirements should
be discussed in advance with the tutor. Approximate cost of materials
for a brimmed hat £15.
£85 for two days (plus materials approximately £15 - £20)
Thursday 12th & Friday 13th March 2009
ENGLISH 'SQUAREWORK' BASKET
* four places remaining*
Tutor: Hilary Burns
Using traditional English basketry ‘squarework’ techniques, make a trug for collecting garden produce. Weave a flat bottomed basket with slightly raised, curved sides, or for those with some experience of making baskets a deeper one with corner posts and square corners suitable for carrying potatoes or apples. If you choose the first version there will also be time to make chunky contemporary style round platter that can be used to display cheese or for bread rolls or just looks good hung on the wall.
£85
for two days
(plus materials approximately £10)
Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th March 2009
PASSEMENTERIE
GLASS BEADED TASSELS
Tutor: Tracey Bell
Sample the delights of lampwork glass bead making and then incorporate your creations as the focal point of a long elegant tassel, or if you prefer, produce a clutch of tiny key tassels. Choose from a selection of natural silks and high quality rayons to compliment the luminosity of your glass beads. No experience in either field is necessary, this course is suitable for complete beginners or those with some knowledge.
£85 for two days including all gas, glass, & threads
Tuesday 31st March 2009
BATHTIME BLISS
Natural herbal skincare
Tutor; Victoria Wright, Healing Herbs
(Easter) Monday13th , Tuesday 14th, Wednesday 15th & Thursday 16th April 2009
WOODCARVING
* Three places remaining*
Tutor; Martin Turner (At the sign of the Parrot)
Many people love the beauty and tactile quality of wood and this course is an opportunity for complete beginners or for those with experience to unlock their imagination and, with practical help, to develop their creative and practical skills so they are able to express their ideas in the magical world of wood. Your tutor is a professional sculptor and teacher of many years’ experience whose work can be found in stately homes and collections around the world. During your course you will work on your own project, agreed in advance, which may be a simple relief carving or an in-the-round carving such as a bird or small animal. Or you may prefer to try ornamental decorative carving or lettering!
You will learn about the different types of carving, safety considerations, tools and different methods of sharpening them, finishing techniques for different effects, problems we all have – and how to overcome them ..! Students are shown how design can enhance their work and their pleasure in what they create.
Tools, equipment and materials are provided but timber may be charged at cost – usually £10 - £15. Students who have their own tools are asked to bring them as it is helpful to see how they have been used. Students are advised not to buy tools before their course; we do not sell them but can certainly help you save money!
£295 for four days
Friday 17th, Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th April 2009
SUSSEX TRUG
*four places remaining*
Tutor; John Carnell, 1066 Country trugs, Hastings
Learn the secrets of hand-crafting traditional steamed Sussex Garden trugs
made of ‘cricket bat’ Willow and Sweet Chestnut under the
instruction of a traditional Sussex trug maker. You will cleave the timber,
shape panels, frame and handle with a drawknife, then steam the Chestnut
and soak the Willow before assembling your trugs with copper nails. This
very special and rarely seen course which employs only hand tools and
where you will construct your trugs from tree to finish. All tools are
provided and no experience is necessary.
£165 for three days plus £20 materials
Tuesday 21st April 2009
BOTANICAL WATERCOLOURS
spring flower
* four places remaining*
Tutor: Jane Watkins
Local artist Jane Watkins will lead you into the magical world of botanical illustration, demonstrating how she captures the minute detail of a spring flower first using pencil then bringing it to life with watercolours. You will work with Jane to produce your own card-sized piece which can be reproduced at a later date for greetings or postcards, or simply framed to enjoy.
£35 plus materials available from tutor at cost as required
Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th April 2009
BEADMAKING
FROM RECYCLED GLASS
Tutor: Tracey Bell
Two days of fun and experimentation creating individual and quite unique glass beads from shards of scrap glass. We will use bottle glass, stained glass scrap, broken blown glass ornaments, greenhouse glass and even vintage and antique scraps dug up from the garden. Emphasis will be on working safely using the propane oxygen torch set up/kiln and understanding your materials. The course will conclude making up some of your beads into a wearable item such as a pendant or earrings using solid sterling silver wire. No prior experience necessary.
£110 for two days including all gas and glass
Tuesday 28th & Wednesday 29th April 2009
CHINESE BRAIDING
Tutor: Jacqui Carey, Carey Company (website)
This sumptuous braided appliqué, often associated with the Chinese Miao minority, will captivate your imagination, with its rich colours and infinite possibilities. Students will spend time learning about its background and history before moving on to detailed tuition on the braiding and stitching techniques.
£95
for two days
(plus materials at a cost of £2)
Tuesday
9th and Wednesday 10th June 2009
Working with Silver
* five places remaining*
Tutor: Julian Livingstone
Ever popular, this two day class with a professional silver
smith is aimed at complete beginners. Starting with sheet metals and expert guidance you will learn to cut, shape, solder, bezel set stones and polish to make
small items of jewellery, a sugar spoon or other trinkets and keepsakes to your own designs. You are welcome to work in gold by prior arrangement.
£75
for two days
Plus materials by weight (approx. 55p/gm inc. solder etc.).
Thursday 11th June 2009
ENAMELLING
* five places remaining*
Tutor: Jane Geeson website
Enamel is glass that is fused with a metal base using the heat of a kiln. This one day course, suitable for beginners will introduce the use of wet process and sifted enamels, and the techniques of stenciling and sgraffito. Copper will be available to purchase and if you have attended a silver class, please bring any of your work in sterling silver suitable for enameling.
£35
for one day
Plus materials available from the tutor by weight
Tuesday 16th June 2009
PAPER MARBLING
* Five places remaining*
Tutor;
Jemma Lewis of Ann Muir Marbling (website)
Hand Marbled paper is often found inside the
covers of quality books, you will not want to hide your beautiful creations!
Wonderful for decoration of the covers (inside or out) of your books. A useful
and interesting technique, as at home on paper as it is on fabric. A rare
opportunity to be taught by a professional. All
materials are included, a really fun day, simply bring a pinny and wear old
clothes, very addictive!
£35 for one day, plus materials £5
Wednesday 17th June 2009
TEXTURAL LANDSCAPES WITH NUNO FELT
* five places remaining*
Tutor: Liz Clay (website)
An opportunity to learn and develop the fascinating process of nuno felt. Transform woven fabrics into glorious texture landscapes using fine wools and silks that you have hand blended in your choice of colours. Create a unique accessory to wear or something special for your home. This diverse craft will both surprise and delight.
£55 plus materials as required available from tutor
(silk chiffon, habatai silk, cotton muslin, merino wool and silk tops approx. cost £5-10)
Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd, Wednesday 24th June 2009
SILVER CLAY
* Five places remaining*
Tutor: Sara Dutton website
Introduction
to Precious Metal Clay/Refresher Day
Day 1 will include how to make a pendant and earrings making bails, stone
setting, drilling, torch firing and finishing a piece
Rings
Day 2 learn how to make rings using lump PMC and paste
Colour
Day 3 you will work with Gold leaf (keum boo) and resins to add colour to your work
Precious Metal Clay has been made By Mitsubishi Materials since the early
1990s. Precious Metal Clay or PMC as known, is fine silver or gold particles
mixed with an organic binder forming a clay texture,this can be molded ,textured
and carved and when dried it is fired and the binder burns away leaving fine
silver 99.9 % pure. It is a fantastic product that is very exciting as it
can be shaped with very simple tools and can be used with lots of different
mediums. PMC comes in clay form, paste, syringe and sheet form
£130 for three days. Plus materials (initial pack containing clay, sheet, paste, colouring/gold leaf, stones and sundries supplied
at a cost of approximately £90 - further materials available to purchase as/if
required).
Tuesday 30th June, Weds 1st July, Thurs 2nd July, Fri 3rd July 2009
WOODCARVING
Tutor; Martin Turner (At the sign of the Parrot)
Many people love the beauty and tactile quality of wood and this course is an opportunity for complete beginners or for those with experience to unlock their imagination and, with practical help, to develop their creative and practical skills so they are able to express their ideas in the magical world of wood. Your tutor is a professional sculptor and teacher of many years’ experience whose work can be found in stately homes and collections around the world. During your course you will work on your own project, agreed in advance, which may be a simple relief carving or an in-the-round carving such as a bird or small animal. Or you may prefer to try ornamental decorative carving or lettering!
You will learn about the different types of carving, safety considerations, tools and different methods of sharpening them, finishing techniques for different effects, problems we all have – and how to overcome them ..! Students are shown how design can enhance their work and their pleasure in what they create.
Tools, equipment and materials are provided but timber may be charged at cost – usually £10 - £15. Students who have their own tools are asked to bring them as it is helpful to see how they have been used. Students are advised not to buy tools before their course; we do not sell them but can certainly help you save money!
£295 for four days
Thursday 9th, Friday 10th, Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July 2009
Glass Bead Making - (Lampwork)
and
Jewellery Sterling Silver Wire Working
(intermediate
class)
Tutor : Kate Drew-Wilkinson web
Kate will take just five students for a four day master class (three days
of torch work and one day of silver wire work) with focus on cane making,
latticcino, vessels, acid etching, use of stained glass scrap, colour mixing
and silver wire working.
For intermediate lamp workers who are keen to progress
£600 for four days including gas,
glass and basic silver materials
Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th July 2009
STAINED GLASS PANEL
incorporating kiln fired painting
Tutor; Ann Pengelly (The Good Shepherd
Glass Studio)
Explore the diversity of stained glass panels - using copper foil, lead
work and incorporating traditional hand painting (fixed by kiln firing
the glass). A voyage of discovery through each of these fascinating techniques
culminating in a finished panel, up to a square foot in size (larger pieces can be started but will not necessarily be completed in the two days). This class
is suitable for complete beginners as well as improvers.
£85 for two days, plus materials approximately £20 to include practice glass,
paint, firing, all lead, foil and glass for the finished panel up to 12”
square.
Monday 21st, Tuesday 22nd, Wednesday 23rd & Thursday 24th September 2009
WOODCARVING
Tutor; Martin Turner (At the sign of the Parrot)
Many people love the beauty and tactile quality of wood and this course is an opportunity for complete beginners or for those with experience to unlock their imagination and, with practical help, to develop their creative and practical skills so they are able to express their ideas in the magical world of wood. Your tutor is a professional sculptor and teacher of many years’ experience whose work can be found in stately homes and collections around the world. During your course you will work on your own project, agreed in advance, which may be a simple relief carving or an in-the-round carving such as a bird or small animal. Or you may prefer to try ornamental decorative carving or lettering!
You will learn about the different types of carving, safety considerations, tools and different methods of sharpening them, finishing techniques for different effects, problems we all have – and how to overcome them ..! Students are shown how design can enhance their work and their pleasure in what they create.
Tools, equipment and materials are provided but timber may be charged at cost – usually £10 - £15. Students who have their own tools are asked to bring them as it is helpful to see how they have been used. Students are advised not to buy tools before their course; we do not sell them but can certainly help you save money!
£295 for four days
Tuesday 29th & Wednesday 30th September 2009
MOULDED RUSH BASKET
* six places remaining*
Tutor: Linda Lemieux (website)
Using top quality rush from Linda’s own beds and other easily found materials, you will weave on moulds to give pleasing and useful shapes. Rush is soft and easy to handle, unlike willow which is less forgiving on the hands. This medium lends itself to flexible forms and you will have the choice of making items such as a basket, hat, lidded jewellery box, round bread basket or A4 folder.
£85 (plus £2 - £12 for rush dependant on materials used)
Tuesday 27th, Wednesday 28th, Thursday 29th & Friday 30th October 2009
Ply Split Braiding
Tutor:Julie
Hedges (website)
Ply
– Splitting has traditionally been used to make camel girths &
animal regalia in Rajasthan & Gujarat, India.
Work with Julie Hedges in this versatile technique using highly twisted
cords in cotton and linen to make exciting shaped braids which can be used
for textile accessories and jewellery.
£85 for two days or £160 for all four days
plus materials as/if required
Tuesday
10th and Wednesday 11th November 2009
Working with Silver
Tutor: Julian Livingstone
Ever popular, this two day class with a professional silver
smith is aimed at complete beginners. Starting with sheet metals and expert guidance you will learn to cut, shape, solder, bezel set stones and polish to make
small items of jewellery, a sugar spoon or other trinkets and keepsakes to your own designs. You are welcome to work in gold by prior arrangement.
£75
for two days
Plus materials by weight (approx. 55p/gm inc. solder etc.).
Saturday
14th and Sunday 15th November 2009
GLASS BEAD MAKING
(improvers
class)
Tutor: Barbara Mason (Website)
a class for those who have some experience of beadmaking at the torch but have become a little rusty or wish to improve their skills. STudents spend the first morning revisiting basics, then learn to make sets of beads, using several decorative techniques. The second day includes an introduction to some special effects using Italian Effetre glass.
Our studio is equipped with five Nortel Minor Burners running from an oxygen propane set up, all beads are annealed using our Paragon Bluebird kiln and we have a full stock of Plowden & Thomson, Effetre and Borosillicate glasses. We also offer 'open studio time' for anyone who has completed a two day introductory course at £10 per hour, so you can continue to explore your new skills without the need to set up at home.
£220 for two days including all glass and gas.
PLACES LIMITED PLEASE CALL TO BOOK
Monday 23rd November 2009
FELTED KNITTING
Tutor: Taffy Schulz (USA)
Using very basic hand knitting techniques with thick yarn on large needles, you will knit oversized hats or shoes (in clog or ballerina style). You will finish and felt your kits in your washing machine at home. An incredible and addictive technique applicable to all sorts of fun garments.
Only very basic knitting experience required!
£35 plus materials as/if required.
Tuesday 24th & Wednesday 25th November 2009
‘HOOK ONE & SCRUMBLE’
An introduction to CROCHET
& free CROCHET
Tutor:
Lynn Horniblow
£75 for two days (plus materials as/if required)
Tutor;
Penny Laird web
Batik is colourful and fun, this is a wonderfully exciting technique for
anyone who enjoys colour, no experience is necessary—just come and
experiment!
Using wax and dyes you will produce pieces of cotton fabric in wonderful colours with quite dramatic effects on the theme of your choice.
Penny
has taken workshops at the Eden project and is known for her painted batik work based on flower heads, particularly
alliums and poppies, she sells in many galleries, is a member of the
appledore crafts company and exhibited in
Rome as well as extensively in the UK.
Dates TBA 2010
CANE SEATING
Tutor: Brenda Burt
Restore a cane chair
or stool, using rattan cane in the traditional six way Victoria pattern.
A two day course for beginners or improvers. Just bring along your chair
cleaned and ready to go. Brenda is a professional chair seater with over
23 years experience and will help you choose the right method for your chair
dependant on the shape and style.
Dates TBA 2009
Stone
Carving - lettering
Tutor: Richard Grant
A two day class where you will learn about different types of stone, lettering
and techniques. You will practice different lettering and progress to making
a finished slate piece using your initials, as a name plate or house number
, you may even gild the lettering if your time allows. Returners may like
to try raised lead and monumental lettering.
£85 for two days plus nominal charge for materials as used
(date TBC) 2010
OAK SWILL
(basket of woven oak strips)
Tutor: Owen Jones
A very special opportunity to learn the secrets of hand crafting a traditional
lakeland oak swill. Cleaving, boiling and riving the oak into strips,
you will then steam and bend hazel rods into the oval rim, dressing and
shaping the ribs and weavers to complete your swill. No previous experience
is required!
£195 for three days plus £25 materials cost
