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Ceramics Spring 20024

4th March 2024

This workshop serves as an introduction to ceramics sculpture, hand-built pottery, ceramics drawing, and ceramic jewellery. It covers the technological processes in ceramics, allowing participants to appreciate the transformation of objects at various stages – from flexible, easy-to-work clay, through a dry, fragile state, to the fired, solid object, all painted with special ceramics colours, engobes, glazes, and more.

This course is designed for both total beginners and advanced students.

I would be honoured to guide you through this exciting journey and look forward to seeing you soon!

 

Class Dates (every Thursday – April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16

10:00 AM – 13:00 PM

Costs: £140 (per course) + £25 materials (included up to 2.5kg clay, firing up to 5 small pieces or 2 average size).

 

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Elizabeth Bond Leather Making Tutor

15th December 2023

I didn’t intend to work with leather when I changed career nearly 20 years ago. My intention was to move into the field of high-end embroidery after completing a three-year apprenticeship at the Royal School of Needlework. I finished the apprenticeship, trained as a teacher, and found myself wondering what my next challenge would be.

I signed up for a belt-making course out of interest and the tutor showed me how to hand-stitch leather. That was it for me. My leather-working journey had begun. More training and belts led to bags, accessories, shoes, and gloves. I was hooked. Recently, I’ve been exploring digital printing on leather too. I enjoy the discipline of working with leather using traditional techniques and exploring the variety of ways leather can be used (with a few modern twists). My own practice involves a combination of teaching, design, and bespoke work. I love sharing my knowledge and teaching students how to work with this wonderful material.

Mrs. Elizabeth Bond

The Smart Stitcher
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Maria Chernyak Belenky

Maria Chernyak Belenky, born in St. Petersburg, Russia, spent her teenage years in various countries, immersing herself in diverse cultures and artistic influences. Her professional journey began in the ceramics department at the Academy of Art & Design ‘Bezalel,’ where she honed her skills in ceramic sculpture and design. Expanding her artistic repertoire, Maria earned an MA in Spatial and Interior Design from New Bucks University in High Wycombe.

Since 1997, Maria has specialised in ceramic sculpture and design, blending these two disciplines. Her work explores the interplay between two-dimensional and three-dimensional forms, introducing various media and materials, with a particular focus on ceramics. She emphasizes the integration of arts and crafts in design, incorporating light and sound into her objects. Maria’s portfolio spans from creating small personal objects to crafting large-scale spatial installations. She has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions, showcasing her work in the UK and internationally.
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Upholstery with Kat Lyons Winter 2024

12th December 2023

Students learn traditional upholstery (not modern – foam) by working on their own prized objects.
In this exciting course, Kat will help students of all levels from complete novices to experienced upholsterers. All types of projects are possible everything from simple drop in seats to complex buttoning using only tradition techniques hair and stitched seats with webbing and springs.

We urge all students  to send a picture of the object if this is your first class with the school at least 2 weeks before the start of the term for cost evaluation. As in all craft he skill and experience level of the student will guide what is an acceptable project.

All base materials can be supplied by the school (although a charge may apply at the end of the course at a discounted price – an estimate of the material costs can be provided once a photo of the piece is received). The top cover can also be ordered through the tutor (students will receive a 10% discount on fabric orders.)

Tools will be provided by the tutor for the duration of the class however if students do want to purchase tools, they, can order them through the tutor at a discount.

TO FIND OUT DATES, PRICE AND TO SIGN UP GO TO WEBSITE FOR LYONS RESTORATION

WWW.LYONSRESTORATION.COM

 

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Furniture Restoration Friday with Ernest Riall – Winter 2024

In this course, Ernest will help students of all levels from complete novices to experienced restorers. All types of projects are possible (We do suggest you send a picture of the object if this is your first class with the school). All materials can be provided by the school (although a charge may apply). Ernest will carefully walk the student through every step of  the entire process of restoring their selected project.  Imagine the great feeling one gets from developing the hand skills needed to turn a warn piece of furniture into a thing of beauty.

With over 15 years experience running a very successful restoration business, Ernest is active with ICON (International Conservation) and he has a PhD centered around 18th Century  English and French Furniture.  This means that Ernest has proven himself to meet their very high standards in the restoration of antiques.

Price: £275 (Deposit: £100)

Class Dates (every Friday except during school holidays):
January: 19, 26
February: 2, 9, 23
March: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Class Times: All classes start at 9:30 and end at 12:30

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Furniture Restoration Saturday with Ernest Riall – Winter 2024

In this course, Ernest will help students of all levels from complete novices to experienced restorers. All types of projects are possible (We do suggest you send a picture of the object if this is your first class with the school). All materials can be provided by the school (although a charge may apply). Ernest will carefully walk the student through every step of  the entire process of restoring their selected project.  Imagine the great feeling one gets from developing the hand skills needed to turn a warn piece of furniture into a thing of beauty.

With over 15 years experience running a very successful restoration business, Ernest is active with ICON (International Conservation) and he has a PhD centered around 18th Century  English and French Furniture.  This means that Ernest has proven himself to meet their very high standards in the restoration of antiques.

Price: £275 (Deposit: £100)

Class Dates (on Saturdays except during school holidays):
January: 20
February: 3
March: 2, 16
April: 6

Class Times: All classes start at 9:30 and end at 16:30

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Wood Carving Thursday Evening – Winter 2024

Beginner students will learn the craft of Wood Carving using traditional tools through a couple of challenging exercises, talks and demonstrations. Those new to Wood Carving will learn all the basics and will develop the basic skills to successfully carve objects in wood. They will develop an understanding of wood, how to use the basic tools, then how to conceptualise a final Wood Carving goal and how to reach that goal. More advanced students will continue to improve their skills by carving more advanced pieces.

Please note:  no refunds will be given if canceled 2 weeks or less before the class are scheduled to start.

Class Dates (every Thursday):
January: 18, 25
February: 1, 8, 22, 29
March: 7, 14, 21, 28

 

 

Class Times: All classes start at 18:00 and end at 21:00

Price: £275 (Deposit: £100)

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Wood Carving Saturday – Winter 2024

Beginner students will learn the craft of Wood Carving using traditional tools through a couple of challenging exercises, talks and demonstrations. Those new to Wood Carving will learn all the basics and will develop the basic skills to successfully carve objects in wood. They will develop an understanding of wood, how to use the basic tools, then how to conceptualise a final Wood Carving goal and how to reach that goal. More advanced students will continue to improve their skills by carving more advanced pieces with careful guidance from the tutor.

 

Class Dates (every OTHER Saturday except during school holidays):
January: 27
February: 24
March: 8, 30
April: 13

 

Class Times: All classes start at 9:30 and end at 16:30

Price: £275 (Deposit: £100)

Please note:  no refunds will be given if canceled 2 weeks or less before the class are scheduled to start.

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Wood Working Tuesday with Roberto Pierro – Winter 2024

This course starts with an overview of common furniture woods and their qualities as well as the basic hand tools and how to sharpen them. Students will then be introduced to basic Wood Working techniques while each makes a beautiful wooden box with a few options to suite all skill levels. Some of the skills students will be introduced to include: using a plane, using chisels to produce dovetail joints, turning, using a cabinet scraper among others. Finally students will try out different finishing techniques before choosing one to apply to their box.

Note the price does not include a £25 materials cost which is payable to the instructor on the first day of classes.

Please note:  no refunds will be given if canceled 2 weeks or less before the class are scheduled to start, unless we are able to fill the slot with another student.

 

Class Dates (every Tuesday):
February: 20, 27
March: 5, 12, 19, 26
April: 2, 9, 16, 23

Class Times: All classes start at 18:00 and end at 21:00

Price: £275 (Deposit: £100)

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Stained Glass Sunday – Winter 2024

The idea of making pictures with coloured glass, balanced with shapes and rhythm has fascinated generations. This course will introduce students to this amazing craft. Students learn the handling of tools and materials. Developing confidence from straight lines to curves on coloured glass. Projects will introduce the students to the basic techniques such as to score (cut) glass safely, copperfoil and traditional leadwork. This is a hands on practical course, with aspects of design and soldering. As with the Applique technique the students will be able to develop their own design once they have mastered the basics. No previous experience in either art or stained glass is needed for this introduction – just a sense of play and adventure!

Advanced students are also welcome. Lilly will guide and facilitate the creative direction that they want to pursue.

Class Dates (every OTHER Sunday except during school holidays):

February: 25

March: 10, 24

April 7, 14

 

Class Times: All classes start at 9:30 and end at 16:30

Price: £275 (Deposit: £100)
Students are also expected to pay a material cost of  approximately £25

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