The Old Kennels
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Tracey Bell 2003
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Tracey Bell 2003 |
The Old Kennels Programme 2009 - 2010
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.
Wednesday 25th February 2009
GLASS BEADMAKING
TASTER DAY
* class full - waiting list only*
What does this mean?
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 10th & Wednesday 11th March
2009
MILLINERY
* class full - waiting list only*
What does this mean?
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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
* class full - waiting list only*
What does this mean?
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 31st March 2009
BATHTIME BLISS
Natural herbal skincare
* class full - waiting list only*
What does this mean?
Tutor; Victoria Wright, Healing Herbs
Friday 17th, Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th April 2009
SUSSEX TRUG
* class full - waiting list only*
What does this mean?
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
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
LAMPWORK BEADMAKING USING RECYCLED GLASS
* class full - waiting list only*
What does this mean?
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.
£55 for day one only or
£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
* class full - waiting list only*
What does this mean?
See additional class Thursday 25th and Friday 26th June 2009
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
* class full - waiting list only*
What does this mean?
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
* class full - waiting list only*
What does this mean?
Tutor;
Jemma Lewis of Jemma 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
*class full - waiting list only*
What does this mean?
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
* class full - waiting list only*
What does this mean?
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).
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.).
* ADDITIONAL CLASS*
Saturday 27th June 2009
GLASS BEADMAKING
TASTER DAY
*class full - waiting list only*
What does this mean?
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 Barbara Masons two day flame work course in November.
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
Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th July 2009
STAINED GLASS PANEL
incorporating kiln fired painting
*class full - waiting list only*
What does this mean?
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.
Wednesday 19th August 2009
PASSEMENTERIE-
TASSEL MAKING WORKSHOP AT
FIBREFEST 2009
CLICK HERE TO GOT TO FIBRE FEST WEBSITE FOR DETAILS
ALSO SEE OUR STAND IN THE MARKET PLACE
AT FIBREFEST 2009
where we will be selling our own pure alpaca bed blankets, duvets and pillows
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!
* ADDITIONAL CLASS*
Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September 2009
GLASS BEAD MAKING
(beginners class)
This course is limited to just five places
This two-day course for those completely new to ‘lamp or flame working’
will cover all you need to know to work with knowledge and safety whilst
learning to make beautiful glass beads. There will be a chance to try
many decoration techniques and as control improves, different bead shapes,
use of frit, silver and gold leaf, using stringers for decoration and
as tools. The course also includes health and safety issues and necessary
technical information such as annealing and expansion coefficients
£150 for two days including all glass and gas.
Tuesday 29th & Wednesday 30th September 2009
MOULDED RUSH BASKET
* class full - waiting list only*
What does this mean?
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
* class full - waiting list only*
What does this mean?
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
* ADDITIONAL CLASS*
Saturday 7th November 2009
GLASS BEADMAKING
TASTER DAY
* two places 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 Barbara Masons two day flame work course.
Tuesday
10th and Wednesday 11th November 2009
Working with Silver
* class full - waiting list only*
What does this mean?
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)
* four places remaining*
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
* two places remaining*
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
* four places remaining*
Tutor:
Lynn Horniblow
£75 for two days (plus materials as/if required)
Saturday 28th November 2009
BLOCK PRINTING FESTIVE CARDS
* one place remaining*
Tutor: Merlyn Chesterman
home website
public art & commissions
£35
including a glass of festive cheer with lunch
(plus approximately £12 materials to include
wood blocks, paper and inks)
date to be confirmed December 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
PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR THIS CLASS - PLACES WILL BE OFFERED AS SOON AS KATES FLIGHTS ARE CONFIRMED!
Saturday 5th December 2009
THE ART OF CHOCOLATE
* Waiting list only - please register your interest as we may be able to offer an additional date*
What does this mean?
Tutor: Carlo Melchior
A very special one day class with Carlo Melchior, an established Swiss Master Chocolatier, who has been making exquisite, hand-crafted chocolates for the past 25 years. The day will include understanding chocolate and tempering, you will use the finest ingredients and learn how to use moulds and dipping techniques. You will of course take home your samples to enjoy!
£55 including a glass of festive cheer with lunch
(plus materials approximately £10).
Friday 11th December 2009
WILLOW WONDERLAND
* one place remaining*
Tutor: Hilary Burns
Festive decorations for inside and out! Twist and twirl lengths of willow and rush to make eye-catching stars, woven tree decorations, wreaths and globes. No experience necessary - all you need is a little imagination. Everything is provided, including tools to borrow.
£35
including a glass of festive cheer with lunch
(plus £5
Materials)
Saturday 12th December 2009
'DECK
THE HALLS'
Festive Garlands & Wreaths
* three places remaining*
Tutor: Carol Kerr
We will be making simple, traditional Christmas rope garlands and door/wall wreaths using both fresh and dried foliage and fruits. You will learn how to make the basic garland and wreath bases and then adorn them to your own design using your choice of materials and the finishing touches of festive ribbon and trim. No previous expertise is necessary to produce stunning results.
£35 including a glass of festive cheer with lunch
plus materials (approx. £4)
This
project has been supported by the Blackdown Hills Leader+ funded Local
Products Strategy
