Cuckoo Lane Studio - Autumn Schedule Launch, September 19th, 3-7pm
www.cuckoolanestudio.com You are cordially invited to come along to the Launch of the Cuckoo Lane Studio Arts & Crafts Autumn season of workshops. Join us for a glass of wine and snacks and hear more from the tutors; there will be demonstrations and brief introductions to the workshop schedule and the community 'in the woods' at Cuckoo Lane. Please do forward this invitation and notice about the new workshops, thank you.
Arts & Crafts workshops
Collage:
* Introduction to Collage Techniques - led by Jen Newman. This workshop explores the potential of collage and mixed media. Dates: Sat 25th September, (2-5pm); Sat 16th October, (2-5pm).
Jewellery making:
* Introduction to Beaded Jewellery - led by Victoria Goddard. Create your own jewellery set using varied beading techniques. Dates: Sun 19th September (10.30-1.30pm).
Painting:
* 'Fun with Colour' Workshop - led by Mary Knowland. Exploring colour and finding a few surprises along the way. Dates: Weds 13th October (2-5pm).
* Looking at the Head' - led by Mary Knowland. This day is about exploring the presence of the sitter with interesting and unusual results rather than purely making a portrait. Dates: Sun 26th September (10.30-4pm), Sun 7th November (10.30-4pm).
* Drawing, Painting and Mixed Media - led by Mary Knowland. Explore the richness of mark making, tone and colour by playing with different materials and techniques to produce a piece of work. Dates: Fri 24th Sept (10-1am), Fri 29th Oct (10-1am), Sun 21st November (10.30-1.30).
Papercrafts:
* Paper Latern Making (parent & child) - led by Sharon Wyper. Create stunning Autumn night Laterns. All day workshop, with plenty of refreshments and breaks. Dates: Saturday 9th October (10.30am -5pm).
Printing:
* Introduction to Mono-printing: a mixed media workshop - led by artist Sharon Wyper. This mixed media workshop combining the techniques of mono-printing and monotype with pastels. Dates: Saturday 2nd October (2-5 pm).
* Introduction to Linocuts - led by artist Graham Rice. Learn to linocut! This workshop introduces you to the simplest printmaking technique beloved by Picasso and Matisse. Dates: Friday 17th Sept, Friday 15th Oct, Fri 19th November (All at 6.30pm - 9.30pm).
Textiles:
* Creating Wearable Art: Facinators & Corsages - led by textile artist Claire Blackburn. This half day workshop is a fun introduction to the creation of beautiful facinators and corsages; for your clothes or hair and as gifts. Dates: Saturday 16th October (10-12.30pm).
* Silk Painting: Create a Memorable Silk Scarf - led by illustrator and textile artist Amy Wiggin. During this full day workshop you will learn the art of traditional silk painting and leave with your own individual silk scarf. Dates: Weds 29th Sept (10-3pm), Sat 23rd Oct (10.30-4.30), and Sun 20th November (10.30 - 4.30).
* Creative Textiles - led by illustrator and textile artist Amy Wiggin. During this full day workshop you will be introduced to techniques to transform your design ideas onto fabrics using heat transfer inks and paper. Dates: Weds 6th Oct (10-3pm), Sat 6th Nov Oct (10.30-4.30).
Cuckoo Lane Studio
Tel: 01993 811601 / 01993 882166, M: 0787-963 4997
Web: www.cuckoolanestudio.com
Email: cuckoolanestudio@gmail.com
