Adult Arts Courses

Sunday 24th November, 10am - 5pm
with Roz Prest

Aimed at beginner level, this course will teach you how to texture, shape, cut, file, buff, solder, polish & blacken silver wire into a crossover style open bangle.

Using a selection of tools you will make two straight bars of silver into your chosen bangle design. Your bangle will be finished & wearable at the end of the class. You will also take away an information sheet about jewellery making.

SAFETY: Please ensure you wear closed-toe shoes, tie long hair back & remove any loose clothing or jewellery before the class starts. All other safety items, tools & materials will be provided.

About the Tutor

Roz qualified in 2000 with a First Class Honours Degree in Designed Metalwork & Jewellery. Following that she had a 16-year career as a visual merchandiser, predominantly working with jewellery. Roz set up her own business in September 2016 specialising in 'Make Your Own Wedding Ring' experience days, bespoke jewellery commissions & silver jewellery classes.

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Three-week course: 4 Dec, 11 Dec & 18 Dec, 10:30am - 12:30pm
with Leila Ward

Learn the basic techniques of painting with acrylics.
This course will give you an introduction to acrylic painting. It is suitable for beginners, those returning to acrylics, or those wanting to try out different techniques with acrylic paint.
You will be taught, step- by- step, techniques such as colour mixing, washes, and impasto through painting a range of subjects.

What to bring
- A selection of acrylic paints
- Selection of brushes – rounds (small and larger), and flat brushes
- Palette knife
- A3 or A4 acrylic paper (such as Daler Rowney Mixed media 250g/m paper)
- Water pot (old tall plastic tubs work well for this such as soup tubs!)
- Masking tape
- Mixing palette – old polystyrene circles from frozen pizza packaging work well!
- Paper towels
- Pencil
- Rubber
- Ruler
- Apron or wear old clothing (if you think you need to)

If you have any further questions please email Leila on: Leila_Ward@msn.com

About the Tutor

Leila Ward is a Tring-based artist who studied Art and Design at Loughborough University School of Art and Design. She has experimented with different mediums over the years, and particularly likes drawing/ painting animals, and using watercolour, acrylic, and printing techniques. Leila runs the Tring Art Society, and enjoys making art more accessible to others, showing people that anyone can create art.

Places must be booked in advance for this course

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Friday 6th December, 10:00am - 1:00pm
with Leila Ward

This workshop is intended for beginners to linocut. You will be shown how to use linocut tools to create your own Christmas card design.

You will leave the workshop with your own linocut stamp and Christmas cards to take away and surprise your friends and family with.

What to bring:
- Designs will be provided, but you can bring any specific Christmas cards / images you want to use for inspiration
- A pencil (if you wish to make notes), a handout will be provided.

If you have any further questions please email Leila on: Leila_Ward@msn.com

About the Tutor

Leila Ward is a Tring-based artist who studied Art and Design at Loughborough University School of Art and Design. She has experimented with different mediums over the years, and particularly likes drawing/ painting animals, and using watercolour, acrylic, and printing techniques. Leila runs the Tring Art Society, and enjoys making art more accessible to others, showing people that anyone can create art.

Places must be booked in advance for this course

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Sunday 8th December, 10am-4pm
with Nicky Packham

Visit a practising workshop and learn the basic techniques of blacksmithing to create either a poker, coat hook, bracelet, bowl or trivet.

Class to take place at Nicky’s workshop in Milton Keynes. Call 01296 424332 for address.

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Sunday 8th December, 10am-4pm
with Caroline Kearsey

Learn how to design, cut and copper foil, solder and add finishing touches to create decorative stained glass pieces.

£10 for materials payable to the tutor on the day

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Sunday 8th December, 10am-4pm
with Anita Osborne

Willow and Rush wreathes and other items as gifts or decorations.

Bring an apron, gloves, secateurs and lunch. Families welcome.

£15 for materials payable to the tutor on the day

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Sunday 8th December, 10am-4pm
with Pippa North

Embossing stunning copper tree decorations, they make beautiful presents (if you can bear to part with them!)

£5 for materials payable to the tutor on the day

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Sunday 8th December, 10am-4pm
with Julia Phillips

Discover and explore diferent printing techniques to create bespoke Christmas items.

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Sunday 8th December, 10am-4pm
with Helen Neighbour

Create some beautiful scented soaps, perfect for Christmas presents.

Additional materials purchseable on the day.

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Sunday 15th December, 10am - 4pm
with Claire Steele

The keys to our lives are hidden in our writing. The story reveals the purpose and the proper rhythm of our lives. Join me on this one day course to explore the abundant pleasures of writing together in a nurturing and creative environment.

Guided writing exercises will provide the structure for you to embark upon your unique writing adventure. Everything you need to know is already within you; it just needs you to turn the key.

For more details email dario@qpc.org or visit Unbound's Facebook page.

This workshop is presented by Unbound Theatre, Queens Park's in-house theatre company. Unbound produces a wide range of shows every year spanning professional-quality touring and site-specific pieces to community productions at the Limelight Theatre, as well as a variety of workshops in the fields of drama, creative writing and theatre studies.

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Monday 16th December, 7:00pm-9:30pm
with Nick Andrews

Writing skills - Creative, business and 'life-writing'

Following on from Nick's two four-week courses exploring writing skills, this single session workshop introduces the means and methods of self-publishing, so that you can see your newly-developed writing in print!

This workshop is presented by Unbound Theatre, Queens Park's in-house theatre company. Unbound produces a wide range of shows every year spanning professional-quality touring and site-specific pieces to community productions at the Limelight Theatre, as well as a variety of workshops in the fields of drama, creative writing and theatre studies.

Places must be booked in advance for this course

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Three-week course: 8 Jan, 15 Jan & 22 Jan, 10:30am - 12:30pm
with Leila Ward

What the course is about:
This course will give you the opportunity to learn more and practice drawing perspective, texture, and light and shade. It will help you to refine your skill and style.
This is suitable for those with a little drawing experience, particularly those who have completed my 3 week Beginner’s drawing- Part one course. Full tuition and demonstrations will be given.


What students should bring along:
Selection of drawing pencils: H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B
A4 Sketch pad
Rubber
Putty rubber
Pencil sharpener
Ruler


About the Tutor

Leila Ward is a Tring-based artist who studied Art and Design at Loughborough University School of Art and Design. She has experimented with different mediums over the years, and particularly likes drawing/ painting animals, and using watercolour, acrylic, and printing techniques. Leila runs the Tring Art Society, and enjoys making art more accessible to others, showing people that anyone can create art.

Places must be booked in advance for this course

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Developing ceramics: textures and patterns in hand building
Three-week course: 28 Sep, 5 Oct & 19 Oct, 1:30pm - 3:30pm (no class on 12 Oct)
with Helen Neighbour

This short course in pottery is perfect for beginners, especially those who attended the 'Hand Building Pottery' class in September / October. Learn all about the different techniques available to you to create beautiful patterns and textures on your hand-built ceramic work.

Price does not include clay or firing (as sizes of pieces will vary)

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Three-week course: 11 Jan, 18 Jan & 25 Jan, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
with Leila Ward

This course will introduce you to beginner drawing techniques- looking at equipment, how to show depth through shading and perspective, and how to draw through identifying shape, form and texture.

This workshop is aimed at beginners to drawing, and art in general, and those looking to improve their drawing skill. Adults (age 13 years +)

Students should bring a selection of pencils (H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B), an A4 sketch pad, a rubber, a pencil charpener and a ruler.

About the Tutor

Leila Ward is a Tring-based artist who studied Art and Design at Loughborough University School of Art and Design. She has experimented with different mediums over the years, and particularly likes drawing/ painting animals, and using watercolour, acrylic, and printing techniques. Leila runs the Tring Art Society, and enjoys making art more accessible to others, showing people that anyone can create art.

Places must be booked in advance for this course

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Three-week course: 16 Jan, 23 Jan & 30 Jan, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
with Leila Ward

This course will introduce you to beginner drawing techniques- looking at equipment, how to show depth through shading and perspective, and how to draw through identifying shape, form and texture.

This workshop is aimed at beginners to drawing, and art in general, and those looking to improve their drawing skill. Adults (age 13 years +)

Students should bring a selection of pencils (H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B), an A4 sketch pad, a rubber, a pencil sharpener and a ruler.

About the Tutor

Leila Ward is a Tring-based artist who studied Art and Design at Loughborough University School of Art and Design. She has experimented with different mediums over the years, and particularly likes drawing/ painting animals, and using watercolour, acrylic, and printing techniques. Leila runs the Tring Art Society, and enjoys making art more accessible to others, showing people that anyone can create art.

Places must be booked in advance for this course

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Sunday 19th January, 10am - 4pm
with Claire Steele

The keys to our lives are hidden in our writing. The story reveals the purpose and the proper rhythm of our lives. Join me on this one day course to explore the abundant pleasures of writing together in a nurturing and creative environment.

Guided writing exercises will provide the structure for you to embark upon your unique writing adventure. Everything you need to know is already within you; it just needs you to turn the key.

For more details email dario@qpc.org or visit Unbound's Facebook page.

This workshop is presented by Unbound Theatre, Queens Park's in-house theatre company. Unbound produces a wide range of shows every year spanning professional-quality touring and site-specific pieces to community productions at the Limelight Theatre, as well as a variety of workshops in the fields of drama, creative writing and theatre studies.

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Two-day course: 24 Jan & 25 Jan, 7:00pm-9:30pm
Tutor: TBC

For ages 16+

This class offers a beginners guide to running a live concert, from assembling and checking a PA system, to practical experience mixing live sound for a band.

Places must be booked in advance for this course

For more details email dario@qpc.org or visit Unbound's Facebook page.

This workshop is presented by Unbound Theatre, Queens Park's in-house theatre company. Unbound produces a wide range of shows every year spanning professional-quality touring and site-specific pieces to community productions at the Limelight Theatre, as well as a variety of workshops in the fields of drama, creative writing and theatre studies.

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Sunday 26th January, 10am-4pm
with Nicky Packham

Visit a practising workshop and learn the basic techniques of blacksmithing to create either a poker, coat hook, bracelet, bowl or trivet.

Class to take place at Nicky’s workshop in Milton Keynes. Call 01296 424332 for address.

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Sunday 26th January, 10am-4pm
with Pippa North

Using beautiful merino wool, create a unique decoration. Makes a beautiful birthday present or wall hanging.

£5 for materials payable to the tutor on the day

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Sunday 26th January, 10am-4pm
with Caroline Kearsey

Learn how to design, cut and copper foil, solder and add finishing touches to create decorative stained glass pieces.

£10 for materials payable to the tutor on the day

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Sunday 26th January, 10am-4pm
with Elizabeth Bond

Make a riveted belt or guitar strap, including stamping, decorating and finishing leather.

£10 for materials payable to the tutor on the day

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Sunday 26th January, 10am-4pm
with Charlie Butters

Prepare to take your pottery wheel driving test! Learn the basic principles of throwing clay to make cylinders (the basis of most pots).

Clay included, plus firing and glazing for one pot.

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Sunday 26th January, 10am-4pm
with Maria Teresa Navarra

An introduction to a quick and practical approach to still life drawing, from first sketch to rendering of final piece.

Please contact the Centre for a list of materials needed.

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Sunday 26th January, 10am-4pm
with Josephine Whitfield

Start with mono prints then intaglio printing and complete an etching plate using acetate. Try out chime collé and colour inks.

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Sunday 26th January, 10am-4pm
with Korry's Little Shop

Introduction to Goldwork - This sewing notion kit will teach you basics of Goldwork embroidery (metalwork) with traditional stitches adding colour. 2 colours to choose from.

£16 for kit payable to the tutor on the day.

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Sunday 26th January, 10am-4pm
with Tracy Perks

Learn macrame knots and techniques to create a plant pot holder and wall hanging.

Suitable for beginners.

£5 for materials payable to the tutor on the day

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Three-week course: 29 Jan, 5 Feb & 12 Feb, 10:30am - 12:30pm
with Leila Ward

Learn the basic techniques of painting with acrylics.
This course will give you an introduction to acrylic painting. It is suitable for beginners, those returning to acrylics, or those wanting to try out different techniques with acrylic paint.
You will be taught, step- by- step, techniques such as colour mixing, washes, and impasto through painting a range of subjects.

What to bring
- A selection of acrylic paints
- Selection of brushes – rounds (small and larger), and flat brushes
- Palette knife
- A3 or A4 acrylic paper (such as Daler Rowney Mixed media 250g/m paper)
- Water pot (old tall plastic tubs work well for this such as soup tubs!)
- Masking tape
- Mixing palette – old polystyrene circles from frozen pizza packaging work well!
- Paper towels
- Pencil
- Rubber
- Ruler
- Apron or wear old clothing (if you think you need to)

If you have any further questions please email Leila on: Leila_Ward@msn.com

About the Tutor

Leila Ward is a Tring-based artist who studied Art and Design at Loughborough University School of Art and Design. She has experimented with different mediums over the years, and particularly likes drawing/ painting animals, and using watercolour, acrylic, and printing techniques. Leila runs the Tring Art Society, and enjoys making art more accessible to others, showing people that anyone can create art.

Places must be booked in advance for this course

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Friday 31st January, 10:00am - 1:00pm
with Leila Ward

Surprise your loved one this year and create your own Valentine’s card design in this workshop (suitable for beginners to linocut).

You will be shown how to use linocut tools to create your own bespoke Valentine’s card design. You will leave the workshop with your personalised linocut stamp and cards to take away.

What to bring:
- Example designs will be provided, but you can bring any specific cards / images you want to use for inspiration
- A pencil (if you wish to make notes) a handout will be provided

If you have any further questions please email Leila on: Leila_Ward@msn.com

About the Tutor

Leila Ward is a Tring-based artist who studied Art and Design at Loughborough University School of Art and Design. She has experimented with different mediums over the years, and particularly likes drawing/ painting animals, and using watercolour, acrylic, and printing techniques. Leila runs the Tring Art Society, and enjoys making art more accessible to others, showing people that anyone can create art.

Places must be booked in advance for this course

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Two-day course: 31 Jan & 1 Feb, 7:00pm-9:30pm
Tutor: Pete Benson

For ages 16+

Learn about the principles of lighting design for both theatre and film productions.

Places must be booked in advance for this course

For more details email dario@qpc.org or visit Unbound's Facebook page.

This workshop is presented by Unbound Theatre, Queens Park's in-house theatre company. Unbound produces a wide range of shows every year spanning professional-quality touring and site-specific pieces to community productions at the Limelight Theatre, as well as a variety of workshops in the fields of drama, creative writing and theatre studies.

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Saturday 1st February, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
with Leila Ward

Surprise your loved one this year and create your own Valentine’s card design in this workshop (suitable for beginners to linocut).

You will be shown how to use linocut tools to create your own bespoke Valentine’s card design. You will leave the workshop with your personalised linocut stamp and cards to take away.

What to bring:
- Example designs will be provided, but you can bring any specific cards / images you want to use for inspiration
- A pencil (if you wish to make notes) a handout will be provided

If you have any further questions please email Leila on: Leila_Ward@msn.com

About the Tutor

Leila Ward is a Tring-based artist who studied Art and Design at Loughborough University School of Art and Design. She has experimented with different mediums over the years, and particularly likes drawing/ painting animals, and using watercolour, acrylic, and printing techniques. Leila runs the Tring Art Society, and enjoys making art more accessible to others, showing people that anyone can create art.

Places must be booked in advance for this course

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Two-day course: 1 Feb (1:30pm-4:30pm) & 2 Feb (10:00am-1:00pm)
with Fi Chappelle

The oil burner course will be over 2 days.

On the first day, after a 15-20 minute demonstration you will be on the potter's wheel throwing a couple of bases and top dishes with the support of tutor Fi.

These cylinders will then be left overnight to dry out until they are leather-hard. Then on the following day, it will be time to turn the base (carve excess clay off of the base) and carve out a hole in the base of your burner.

If you would like to be creative with the design of your oil burner then please bring some inspiration along with you.

Suitable for beginners.

About the Tutor

Fi is a friendly, patient teacher who is eager to share her passion and skills within pottery. In 2015 she graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Contemporary Crafts, specialising in ceramics. Since then she has completed an internship at a pottery in Oxford and has set up her own pottery business, FICH ceramics.

https://www.fichceramics.co.uk/


Places must be booked in advance for this course

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Two-day course: 8 Feb (1:30pm-4:30pm) & 9 Feb (10:00am-1:00pm)
with Fi Chappelle

The course will be over 2 days. On the first day, after a 15-20 minute demonstration, you will be on the potter's wheel throwing a couple of mug bases with the support of tutor Fi.

These cylinders will then be left overnight to dry out enough so they are ready to be turned (the process of carving excess clay off of the base).

You will then pull handles which will be attached onto your pot, making a mug! If you would like to be creative with the design of your mug then please bring some inspiration along with you.

Suitable for beginners.

About the Tutor

Fi is a friendly, patient teacher who is eager to share her passion and skills within pottery. In 2015 she graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Contemporary Crafts, specialising in ceramics. Since then she has completed an internship at a pottery in Oxford and has set up her own pottery business, FICH ceramics.

https://www.fichceramics.co.uk/


Places must be booked in advance for this course

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Three-week course: 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 29 Feb (No class on 22 Feb), 1:30pm - 3:30pm
with Leila Ward

This course will give you an introduction to watercolours. It is suitable for beginners, those returning to using watercolours, or those wanting to try out different techniques. You will learn some of the basic techniques such as blending, washes, and wet on wet to paint a range of subjects.

What to bring
- Selection of watercolour paints (either pans or tubes)
- Selection of brushes (such as Daler Rowney size 8 and 2 round, and at least one flat brush 1/2 inch - 1 inch, and a fan brush)
- Watercolour paper
- Water pot (old tall plastic tubs work well for this such as soup tubs!)
- Masking tape
- Masking fluid (needle tip or bring a brush to use with this),
- Paper towels
- Mixing palette
- Small painting sponge
- Pencil
- Rubber
- Ruler

If you have any further questions please email Leila on: Leila_Ward@msn.com

Two-day course: 7 Feb & 8 Feb, 7:00pm-9:30pm
Tutor: Erika Sanderson & Pete Benson

For ages 16+

Learn about the principles and practices of directing for the stage, including a chance to work with actors and explore the different roles and responsibilities of the director in a production.

Places must be booked in advance for this course

For more details email dario@qpc.org or visit Unbound's Facebook page.

This workshop is presented by Unbound Theatre, Queens Park's in-house theatre company. Unbound produces a wide range of shows every year spanning professional-quality touring and site-specific pieces to community productions at the Limelight Theatre, as well as a variety of workshops in the fields of drama, creative writing and theatre studies.

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Click for more info....Unbound - Facebook Page

Sunday 16th February, 10am - 4pm
with Claire Steele

The keys to our lives are hidden in our writing. The story reveals the purpose and the proper rhythm of our lives. Join me on this one day course to explore the abundant pleasures of writing together in a nurturing and creative environment.

Guided writing exercises will provide the structure for you to embark upon your unique writing adventure. Everything you need to know is already within you; it just needs you to turn the key.

For more details email dario@qpc.org or visit Unbound's Facebook page.

This workshop is presented by Unbound Theatre, Queens Park's in-house theatre company. Unbound produces a wide range of shows every year spanning professional-quality touring and site-specific pieces to community productions at the Limelight Theatre, as well as a variety of workshops in the fields of drama, creative writing and theatre studies.

Click here for Terms & Conditions

Click for more info....Unbound - Facebook Page