Learn all about the wonderful world of Risograph printing and create multilayered prints. ‘Riso’ is a fast-paced process that uses soy based inks and recycled paper. This course is perfect for using hand drawn techniques and collage to create richly coloured multi-layered prints. You'll learn how to prepare your design by using collage, drawing, and… Continue Reading this article Riso Printing (Beginners)
Saturday 26 September, 10am–4pm Join visual artist and jewellery maker Beth Wham for a creative day exploring storytelling through the delicate medium of porcelain. As we approach the autumn equinox, a time of balance and transition, we’ll take inspiration from the gardens and the changing season, slowing down to notice the colours, textures and quiet details that… Continue Reading this article Porcelain Jewellery: Storytelling in Clay
Join us for this three-day masterclass and design and print your own illuminating page. In this brand new class you will learn how to create a page of words and images by combining the crafts of Wood Engraving, Letterpress and decorative borders. Join Master printer Beth Robertson on this journey of moveable type, decorative borders… Continue Reading this article Masterclass: Illuminate a Page with Letterpress
McManus Connections: Spooktacular Comics at the McManus As part of McManus Connections, we’re teaming up with Comics Youth SCIO for a frightfully fun afternoon of Halloween-inspired comics! Step into the shadows of the museum and unleash your creativity! With Comics Youth, we’ll be bringing haunted tales, chilling characters, and spooky sketches to life in comic… Continue Reading this article McManus Connections: Spooktacular Comics at the McManus
Join artist Amy Jones for a relaxed workshop where you’ll learn how to make your own mini quilted wall hanging. Explore free-form quilting with Amy guiding you through each step, from sketching design ideas, choosing your fabric and creating your wall hanging. You’ll use hand sewing, embroidery and patchwork techniques and have the chance to incorporate… Continue Reading this article Craft Sunday: Mini Quilted Wall Hangings with Amy Jones
Saturday 14 November & Sunday 15 November, 9.30am-5pm This is a one day workshop is for potters who already have bisque fired pottery made from a suitable clay for raku firing. You can choose either Saturday or Sunday. About the workshop Join Potter Heather Gilbert for a raku firing which will include western style raku… Continue Reading this article Raku & Alternative Firings
Saturday 14 November, 12.30-4.30pm On this satisfying one day workshop, Trish OMeara of Wormit Woolies will lead you through the ancient craft of wet felting to create your very own one-of-a-kind felted fleece rug from the fleece of a living sheep Icelandic Sheep. Icelandic fleeces are particularly luxurious with long soft locks of varying colours and make… Continue Reading this article Icelandic Fleece Making
Saturday 14 November & Sunday 15 November, 9.30am-5pm This is a one day workshop is for potters who already have bisque fired pottery made from a suitable clay for raku firing. You can choose either Saturday or Sunday. About the workshop Join Potter Heather Gilbert for a raku firing which will include western style raku… Continue Reading this article Raku & Alternative Firings
