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Introduction to signwriting Introduction to signwriting Thursday 7 November  2024 A hands-on day to learn the basics of freehand brush lettering and sign writing. 

Thursday 7 November  2024

A hands-on day to learn the basics of freehand brush lettering and sign writing. 

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Illuminated lettering Illuminated lettering Sunday 22 September 2024 Enjoy making your own decorated and gilded capital letter, which can be used to enhance your calligraphy or to create a vibrant decorative letter, using...

Sunday 22 September 2024

Enjoy making your own decorated and gilded capital letter, which can be used to enhance your calligraphy or to create a vibrant decorative letter, using line, colour and gold (the “real” stuff or gold gouache). You will be very busy on the day and you may wish to research an idea and bring your own exciting letter design to the workshop or perhaps select from the designed resources that will be provided. Further letters can be drawn with a pencil or created with a pen and illuminated and painted.

 

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Inspired by the museum: how to paint with watercolours Inspired by the museum: how to paint with watercolours Wednesday 26 June 2024 Be inspired by the beautiful historic surroundings and spend a day learning to paint with watercolours. 'We will spend the morning outdoors drawing a...

Wednesday 26 June 2024

Be inspired by the beautiful historic surroundings and spend a day learning to paint with watercolours. 'We will spend the morning outdoors drawing a scene lightly in pencil or directly with pen before applying a watercolour wash in the afternoon. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience.

 

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How to sketch: introduction to textures and techniques How to sketch: introduction to textures and techniques Wednesday 17 April 2024 Learn the basic rules of perspective and learn to “sight-measure” with your pencil. Using pencil, pens, chalk and charcoal, be inspired by the...

Wednesday 17 April 2024

Learn the basic rules of perspective and learn to “sight-measure” with your pencil. Using pencil, pens, chalk and charcoal, be inspired by the beautiful historic surroundings and learn to make quick, accurate and expressive sketches. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience.

 

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Calligraphy for beginners: Uncial Script Calligraphy for beginners: Uncial Script Saturday 27 June 2024 Uncial scripts were written from the 4th to the 8th century and even into the 12th century.  There are many delightful examples and versions, and the...

Saturday 27 June 2024

Uncial scripts were written from the 4th to the 8th century and even into the 12th century.  There are many delightful examples and versions, and the Lindisfarne Gospels and the St Chad's Gospels are among them.  We will analyse and modernise them for today.

During the day we will study the basic shapes and rules of the letterform to understand the formation of the various Uncial and Celtic scripts.  Then, by applying alternative heights, weights and widths to the letters and using different pen nib sizes we will modernise them for the 21st century and produce a piece of well written text.  We may italicise them by making them slope and become more cursive and fluid.  Finally they can be enhanced further by adding colour or using a coloured background.

 

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How to draw buildings in pen and ink How to draw buildings in pen and ink Wednesday 15 May 2024 Learn the basic rules of perspective and sight-measure with your pencil. In the morning you’ll produce a few sketches of buildings in pencil (outside or...

Wednesday 15 May 2024

Learn the basic rules of perspective and sight-measure with your pencil. In the morning you’ll produce a few sketches of buildings in pencil (outside or the inside if the weather is poor). Then in the afternoon you will be shown how to make various marks to suggest form, tone and texture with pen and colour with watercolour wash.

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Botanical illustration: culinary & therapeutic herbs Botanical illustration: culinary & therapeutic herbs Saturday 18 May 2024 Suitable for all abilities. For centuries humans have used herbs for culinary and medicinal purposes, and at the Museum many of these herbs are grown in the...

Saturday 18 May 2024

Suitable for all abilities.

For centuries humans have used herbs for culinary and medicinal purposes, and at the Museum many of these herbs are grown in the cottage gardens. This one day workshop gives you the opportunity to study the botanical features of a selection of herbs and create realistic botanical illustrations, by drawing and painting with precision and accuracy.

This course is suitable for all abilities and allows you the opportunity to work at your own pace with plenty of help and guidance from your tutor.

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Botanical illustration: Hips, Haws & Berries Botanical illustration: Hips, Haws & Berries Saturday 28 September 2024 Suitable for all abilities. Collected from the museum grounds and the cottage gardens, draw and paint a variety of seasonal hips, haws and berries....

Saturday 28 September 2024

Suitable for all abilities.

Collected from the museum grounds and the cottage gardens, draw and paint a variety of seasonal hips, haws and berries. You will learn to study the botanical features of these fruits and create realistic botanical illustrations by drawing and painting with precision and accuracy.

This course is suitable for all abilities and allows you the opportunity to work at your own pace with plenty of help and guidance from your tutor.

 

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Herbal woodcuts: block cutting and printing Herbal woodcuts: block cutting and printing Sunday 09 June 2024 Learn about the historical craft of creating woodcut prints and create your own herbal woodcut. The day will begin with a visit to one of the Museum’s...

Sunday 09 June 2024

Learn about the historical craft of creating woodcut prints and create your own herbal woodcut. The day will begin with a visit to one of the Museum’s gardens to gain inspiration from the historic plant collection. Back at the studio you’ll then have a chance to look at a sample of herbal illustrations before going on to design, cut and print your woodcut.

Suitable for all abilities, with tuition on illustration, woodblock cutting and printing techniques.

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Traditional woodcut printing Traditional woodcut printing Monday 15 April 2024 Tuesday 16 April 2024 Learn about the historical craft of woodcut printing. On this course you will create your own woodcut prints; Exploring the...

Monday 15 April 2024

Tuesday 16 April 2024

Learn about the historical craft of woodcut printing.

On this course you will create your own woodcut prints;

Exploring the materials, techniques, and illustration styles of the medieval times and later.

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How to draw in charcoal How to draw in charcoal Wednesday 18 September 2024 Learn different mark-making techniques with the ancient drawing medium of charcoal to depict items and buildings within the museum. In the morning...

Wednesday 18 September 2024

Learn different mark-making techniques with the ancient drawing medium of charcoal to depict items and buildings within the museum. In the morning you will gain tips and practice various techniques to explore the medium. Then in the afternoon you will create sketches and drawings in the style of your choice. You may also wish to introduce chalk, coloured pastels or ink into your work.

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Inspired by the museum: sketching animals Inspired by the museum: sketching animals Wednesday 10 July 2024 Learn expressive, gestural and continuous line drawing techniques - useful when drawing animals from life. In the morning you’ll practise a number of...

Wednesday 10 July 2024

Learn expressive, gestural and continuous line drawing techniques - useful when drawing animals from life. In the morning you’ll practise a number of sketches of the animals around the museum (or from photos if the weather is poor). Then in the afternoon we will look at how to make marks to create the texture of fur or feathers and how to improve your drawings in the style of your choice. You may also wish to introduce colour using coloured pastels, pencils or watercolour.

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Traditional linocut printing Traditional linocut printing Sunday 28 July 2024 Monday 29 July 2024 Learn about the craft of linocut printing, which begins with the Victorian invention of linoleum and its radical use as an art medium from...

Sunday 28 July 2024

Monday 29 July 2024

Learn about the craft of linocut printing, which begins with the Victorian invention of linoleum and its radical use as an art medium from Edwardian times onwards.

On this practical course you will create your own linocut prints, exploring the materials, techniques, and illustration styles from Edwardian times onwards. Be inspired by the museum exhibits from the Victorian and Edwardian eras, view a selection of historical prints or bring your own ideas to design, carve, and print your own lino block; echoing the practice of the pioneering linocut printmakers, who made the linocut print the new art sensation. Traditional linoleum will be used; made of natural materials including wood flour and linseed oil.

Suitable for all abilities, with tuition on design, lino block cutting and printing techniques

 

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Paper Marbling Workshop Paper Marbling Workshop Friday 16 August 2024 Try your hand at colourful marbling techniques and enjoy the mindfulness that the craft brings. In this workshop, you will spend the morning learning some...

Friday 16 August 2024

Try your hand at colourful marbling techniques and enjoy the mindfulness that the craft brings.

In this workshop, you will spend the morning learning some basic colourful marbling patterns, combining traditional European, Turkish and Japanese techniques. In the afternoon, once the designs have dried, you will use the papers to make simple stitched books and bookmarks.

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