Adult Arts Courses

Tuesday 11th August, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
For ages 16+

Click here for information on how to take part in our online workshops (including Terms & Conditions).

Join Pippa North for a special online art class.

Working with our lovely copper pack, we will learn how to emboss a beautiful hanging metal work, using only a nail to creature texture. Send to a loved one, hang in the garden or on a walk, or save until Christmas. Wonderful relaxing, and always stunning results.

Materials

Your course fee includes a bundle of materials needed to complete the class, including a copper sheet, some greyboard, a nail, paperclips and a template. This can be collected from QPAC ahead of the course.

Click here for details of our Click & Collect service.

Materials you will need to have in order to attend the class – easily found in any household:
- Paper towel or kitchen roll
- Pencil, eraser and sharpener
- Paper for drawing design
- Small sharp scissors

PLEASE NOTE: Copper is very sharp, please be aware. Students will be shown how to handle the material and talked through health and safety.

Tuesday 11th August, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
For ages 16+

Click here for information on how to take part in our online workshops (including Terms & Conditions).

Join Pippa North for a special online art class.

Working with our lovely copper pack, we will learn how to emboss a beautiful hanging metal work, using only a nail to creature texture. Send to a loved one, hang in the garden or on a walk, or save until Christmas. Wonderful relaxing, and always stunning results.

Materials

Your course fee includes a bundle of materials needed to complete the class, including a copper sheet, some greyboard, a nail, paperclips and a template. This can be collected from QPAC ahead of the course.

Click here for details of our Click & Collect service.

Materials you will need to have in order to attend the class – easily found in any household:
- Paper towel or kitchen roll
- Pencil, eraser and sharpener
- Paper for drawing design
- Small sharp scissors

PLEASE NOTE: Copper is very sharp, please be aware. Students will be shown how to handle the material and talked through health and safety.

Wednesday 12th August, 10:00am-12:30pm
For ages 16+

Find your Creativity with easy to follow technique to create abstract acrylic paintings using a palette knife and a brush. This course led by tutor Rofaida Makki is perfect for complete beginners. Rofaida will show you how to turn any concept or composition into art.

What you’ll learn:
- How to paint some abstract paintings that practically talk about themselves
- Unusual methods for applying acrylic paints
- Some very basic design ideas to make your paintings better
- Confidence in mixing and playing with colours

Benefits of taking this class:
- A newfound confidence in your own ability to create abstract paintings
- Impress your friends & family
- Knowing a few ways to get started
- Choosing the right materials
- Insider secrets using unusual tools to make textures in your paintings

Materials
- One canvas (size and composition is up to you)
- Acrylic paints and brushes
- A spray bottle for water,
- Palette knives

PLEASE NOTE: This workshop was previously scheduled for 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May.

Three-week course: 7, 14, 21 Sep, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
with Charlie Butters

An opportunity to work with an experienced tutor to learn the key principles of throwing cylinders at the potters’ wheel.

Places must be booked in advance for this course

Click here for Terms & Conditions

One-off class: Mon 7 Sep, 7:15pm-9:15pm
with Amy Morgan

This class covers the basics of hand knitting; with these simple techniques you can go on to knit almost anything!

In this session you will learn how to cast on, how to knit and purl, and how to cast off.

You will need to bring 5mm knitting needles, DK or aran weight yarn.

Places must be booked in advance for this course

Click here for Terms & Conditions

Three-week course: 11, 18, 25 Sep, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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

Click here for Terms & Conditions

Three-week course: 11, 18, 25 Sep, 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

Places must be booked in advance for this course

Click here for Terms & Conditions

Three-week course: 12, 19, 26 Sep, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
with Leila Ward

Part 2 of the Beginners Watercolours course - please be sure to have attended Part 1 of the course before booking onto this one.

In this class, students will will paint variousnew subjects using the beautfiul medium of watercolour..

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

Places must be booked in advance for this course

Click here for Terms & Conditions

Three-week course: 14, 21, 28 Sep, 7:15pm - 9:15pm
with Amy Morgan

In this three week course you will learn all the skills to knit or crochet a hat.

Choose from a selection of patterns and customise with your preferred colours. Suitable for knitters and crocheters. You will need to know the basics of each craft but all other skills will be taught. Please note, you will need to purchase materials prior to the class. More information will be available from the Centre - contact carlotta@qpc.org.

If you don’t know how to knit yet but are interested in this class, there is a ‘Learn to Knit’ class on Monday 24th April. This would also be a good opportunity to test yarns and knit a sample swatch for your hat. There are crochet classes every Tuesday at 7pm if you want to learn the basics of crochet.

Places must be booked in advance for this course

Click here for Terms & Conditions

One-day watercolour workshop with Leila Ward
10:30am-12:45pm

Come and paint a colourful Spring flower in watercolours. Suitable for Beginners.

What to bring
- Selection of watercolour paints (either pans or tubes)
- White gouache paint (small tube)
- Selection of brushes (such as Daler Rowney size 8 and 2 round, and at least one flat brush 1/2 inch - 1 inch)
- A4 Watercolour paper pad (minimum 250 gsm cold pressed/NOT paper)
- Water pot (old tall plastic tubs work well for this such as soup tubs!)
- Masking tape
- Masking fluid (Molotow masking fluid pen ideally, or needle tip alternatively),
- Paper towels
- Mixing palette
- Pencil
- Rubber
- Ruler

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

Places must be booked in advance for this course

Click here for Terms & Conditions

Sunday 20th September, 10am-4pm
with Anita Osborne

Garden Props from Brown Willow and an introduction to Green Living Willow.

Spring into action to create a useful willow garden structure to adorn your raised bed and to support those climbing blooms. Soaked brown willow is a strong and versatile material for creating structures and supports in the garden.

Come and learn to make interesting forms using weaving plaiting and binding techniques.

Green willow is planted through the winter months. Learn the basics for using it in your garden, samples to take away.

Bring secateurs, gloves and an apron.

£10 for materials payable to the tutor on the day

Places must be booked in advance for this course

Click here for Terms & Conditions

PLEASE NOTE: This workshop was previously scheduled for 21 Mar-4 Apr.

Three-week course: 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 13.30-15.30
with Charlie Butters

An opportunity to work with an experienced tutor to learn the key principles of throwing cylinders at the potters’ wheel.

Places must be booked in advance for this course

Click here for Terms & Conditions

PLEASE NOTE: This workshop was previously scheduled for 14 June.

Sunday 27th September, 10am-4pm
with Josephine Whitfield

This workshop is ideal for beginners – enjoy a lino workshop on the theme of fresh and packaged food.

Draw from life and create a design in colour. Learn how to add text to the printing plate as it prints backwards.

All materials and tools provided.

Places must be booked in advance for this course.

Click here for Terms & Conditions

PLEASE NOTE: This class was previously scheduled for 14th June

Sunday 27th September, 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.

Places must be booked in advance for this course

Click here for Terms & Conditions

Sunday 27th September, 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.

Places must be booked in advance for this course

Click here for Terms & Conditions

Three-week course: 3, 10, 17 Oct, 1:30pm-4:00pm
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

Click here for Terms & Conditions

Three-week course: 8, 15, 22 Oct, 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

Places must be booked in advance for this course

Click here for Terms & Conditions

Three-week course: 9, 16, 23 Oct (No class on 22 Feb), 10:30am - 12:30pm
with Leila Ward

In this course you will learn how to draw a different animal each week. Tutor Leila Ward will take you through step by step how to achieve this.

Subjects will include a British bird, a rabbit/hare, and a cat.

What to bring:
- Selection of drawing pencils: H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B
- A4 Sketch pad
- Rubber
- Putty rubber
- Pencil sharpener
- Ruler
- Coloured pencils (optional – if you want to - work in colour)

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

Click here for Terms & Conditions

Three-week course: 9, 16, 23 Oct, 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

Click here for Terms & Conditions

PLEASE NOTE: This class was previously scheduled for 14th June

Sunday 25th October, 10am-4pm
with Korry's Little Shop

Learn this dazzling embroidery technique with a simple but effective design.

Loetitia Gibier will take you through all the steps to stitch this pink camellia. It is the perfect piece to dip your toe into the water of one of the most advanced embroidery technique.

£10 for materials payable to the tutor on the day

Places must be booked in advance for this course

Click here for Terms & Conditions

Three-week course: 2, 9, 16 Nov, 7:15pm - 9:15pm
with Amy Morgan

In this three week course you will learn all the skills to knit a beautiful shawl.

Choose from a selection of three patterns and customise with your preferred colours. Suitable for both newer and more experienced knitters - you will need to know how to knit and purl but all other skills will be taught.

Please note, you will need to purchase materials prior to the class. More information will be available from the Centre - contact carlotta@qpc.org for info.

If you don’t know how to knit yet but are interested in this class, there is a ‘Learn to Knit’ class on Monday 24th February. This would also be a good opportunity to test yarns and knit a sample swatch for your shawl.

Places must be booked in advance for this course

Click here for Terms & Conditions

Three-week course: 4, 11, 18 Nov, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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 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

Click here for Terms & Conditions

Three-week course: 13, 20, 27 Nov, 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

Click here for Terms & Conditions

Three-week course: 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
with Leila Ward

Part 2 of the Beginners Acrylic painting course - please be sure to have attended Part 1 of the course before booking onto this one.

In this class, students will learn new skills through painting all-new 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

Click here for Terms & Conditions

Three-week course: 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 9 Dec, 10:30am - 12:30pm
with Leila Ward

In this course we will learn how mindfulness can help you to enhance your creativity and increase your inner peace and enjoyment.

Art is a naturally mindful activity where you become so immersed in it you lose track of time. All other thoughts and worries disappear and we become calmer and feel better and more joyful. We will use different projects to apply mindfulness during the workshop through observation and experiments with colour, marks, and texture. These exercises will help you to rediscover your creativity and joy in art, rather than be focused on the outcome.

The workshop is suitable for both beginners and those with some experience of mindfulness and art.

What students should bring along (additional materials available on the day included in the price):
- Pencils
- Rubber
- Ruler
- Pencil sharpener
- Watercolour paints and brushes if you have some


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

Click here for Terms & Conditions

Sunday 29th November, 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.

Places must be booked in advance for this course

Click here for Terms & Conditions

Three-week course: 6, 13, 20 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

Click here for Terms & Conditions

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

In this course you will learn how to draw a different animal each week. Tutor Leila Ward will take you through step by step how to achieve this.

Subjects will include a British bird, a rabbit/hare, and a cat.


What to bring
- Selection of drawing pencils: H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B
- A4 Sketch pad
- Rubber
- Putty rubber
- Pencil sharpener
- Ruler
- Coloured pencils (optional – if you want to - work in colour)

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

Click here for Terms & Conditions

Three-week course: 9, 16, 23 Jan, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
with Leila Ward

Part 2 of the Beginners Acrylic painting course - please be sure to have attended Part 1 of the course before booking onto this one.

In this class, students will learn new skills through painting all-new 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

Click here for Terms & Conditions

Three-week course: 9, 16, 30 Jan (no class on 23 Jan), 7:00pm - 9:00pm
with Charlie Butters

An opportunity to work with an experienced tutor to learn the key principles of throwing cylinders at the potters’ wheel.

Places must be booked in advance for this course

Click here for Terms & Conditions

Three-week course: 11, 18, 25 Jan, 7:00pm-9.00
with Charlie Butters

An opportunity to work with an experienced tutor to learn the key principles of throwing cylinders at the potters’ wheel.

Places must be booked in advance for this course

Click here for Terms & Conditions

Pottery Masterclass with Elaine Wells
Demonstration: 10:30am - 12:00pm

PLEASE NOTE: This is for the demonstration section of the day - the afternoon workshop must be booked separately

Local ceramicist Elaine Wells – who appeared on the acclaimed TV series ‘The Great Pottery Throwdown’ will be joining us for a series of masterclasses this season, exploring the throwing and decoration processes of pottery.

In the morning Elaine will give a talk, demonstrating her own techniques; then in the afternoon students will be able to attend a workshop will Elaine and have a go themselves!

Info: carlotta@qpc.org

Places must be booked in advance for this course

Click here for Terms & Conditions

Pottery Masterclass with Elaine Wells
Workshop: 1:30pm - 3:00pm

PLEASE NOTE: This is for the workshop section of the day - the morning demonstration must be booked separately

Local ceramicist Elaine Wells – who appeared on the acclaimed TV series ‘The Great Pottery Throwdown’ will be joining us for a series of masterclasses this season, exploring the throwing and decoration processes of pottery.

In the morning Elaine will give a talk, demonstrating her own techniques; then in the afternoon students will be able to attend a workshop will Elaine and have a go themselves!

Info: carlotta@qpc.org

Places must be booked in advance for this course

Click here for Terms & Conditions

Pottery Masterclass with Elaine Wells
Demonstration: 10:30am - 12:00pm

PLEASE NOTE: This is for the demonstration section of the day - the afternoon workshop must be booked separately

Local ceramicist Elaine Wells – who appeared on the acclaimed TV series ‘The Great Pottery Throwdown’ will be joining us for a series of masterclasses this season, exploring the throwing and decoration processes of pottery.

In the morning Elaine will give a talk, demonstrating her own techniques; then in the afternoon students will be able to attend a workshop will Elaine and have a go themselves!

Info: carlotta@qpc.org

Places must be booked in advance for this course

Click here for Terms & Conditions

Pottery Masterclass with Elaine Wells
Workshop: 1:30pm - 3:00pm

PLEASE NOTE: This is for the workshop section of the day - the morning demonstration must be booked separately

Local ceramicist Elaine Wells – who appeared on the acclaimed TV series ‘The Great Pottery Throwdown’ will be joining us for a series of masterclasses this season, exploring the throwing and decoration processes of pottery.

In the morning Elaine will give a talk, demonstrating her own techniques; then in the afternoon students will be able to attend a workshop will Elaine and have a go themselves!

Info: carlotta@qpc.org

Places must be booked in advance for this course

Click here for Terms & Conditions

Three-week course: 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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

Three-week course: 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
with Leila Ward

Part 2 of the Beginners Watercolours course - please be sure to have attended Part 1 of the course before booking onto this one.

In this class, students will will paint variousnew subjects using the beautfiul medium of watercolour.

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

Places must be booked in advance for this course

Click here for Terms & Conditions

Three-week course: 29 Jan,5 Feb, 12 Feb, 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.

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One-day pottery workshop, 10am-4pm
with Charlie Butters

An opportunity to work with an experienced tutor to learn the key principles of throwing cylinders at the potters’ wheel.

Places must be booked in advance for this course

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Three-week course: 13, 20, 27 Feb, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
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

Click here for Terms & Conditions