Adult Workshops - new for 2020! We thought it only fair to offer some amazing workshops for grown ups, why should the children have all the fun?
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There are currently 5 workshops open for booking:
Linocut (additional date added) Teabag Art Jewellery Making (FEW REMAIN) Pottery Class (SOLD OUT) Please scroll down for further information |
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Book your tickets as soon as you can! We expect tickets to sell quickly, to avoid disappointment you can book online with a credit or debit card.
Linocut printmaking for beginners and improvers with Alexandra Buckle
2 hour workshop on the 27th February 2020 (SOLD OUT) at Brill School - please arrive 15mins early – the class will start at 7.30pm
Due to the popularity of this workshop we will run on an additional date:
2 hour workshop on the 21st May 2020 at Brill School - please arrive 15mins early - the class will start at 7.30pm
What the workshop will entail: By popular demand – Art on the Hill presents…..A Linocut adult workshop provided by one of our much loved professional local artists, Alexandra Buckle. This linocut printmaking workshop is for beginners or improvers. Learn how to create a one or two colour print. Cut, ink and print a small run of your own design. All equipment and materials are provided. It will save time on the day if you bring an idea, photo or sketch with you for inspiration.
To find out more about Alexandra’s truly fabulous work, please visit the website Alexandra Buckle
Price: £45pp – a professional fee is paid to the artists for their time and materials, the remainder goes towards supporting our beautiful Brill CE School to enhance our children’s learning environment
2 hour workshop on the 27th February 2020 (SOLD OUT) at Brill School - please arrive 15mins early – the class will start at 7.30pm
Due to the popularity of this workshop we will run on an additional date:
2 hour workshop on the 21st May 2020 at Brill School - please arrive 15mins early - the class will start at 7.30pm
What the workshop will entail: By popular demand – Art on the Hill presents…..A Linocut adult workshop provided by one of our much loved professional local artists, Alexandra Buckle. This linocut printmaking workshop is for beginners or improvers. Learn how to create a one or two colour print. Cut, ink and print a small run of your own design. All equipment and materials are provided. It will save time on the day if you bring an idea, photo or sketch with you for inspiration.
To find out more about Alexandra’s truly fabulous work, please visit the website Alexandra Buckle
Price: £45pp – a professional fee is paid to the artists for their time and materials, the remainder goes towards supporting our beautiful Brill CE School to enhance our children’s learning environment
Teabag art with Sy Baker
2 hour workshop on the 23rd April 2020 at Brill School – please arrive 15mins early – the class will start at 7.00pm
What the workshop will entail: Get your creative juices flowing – Art on the Hill presents….. A Teabag Workshop (yes, that’s correct – we did say teabag!) provided by one of our highly imaginative local artists, Sy Baker.
Ever wondered what to do with those old used teabags? Why not join Sy Baker and explore how ‘used' teabags can be re-purposed into a piece of ART. Ideal Hand-made recycled gift. No experience required. Suit beginner or crafter wanting to try something different. All materials provided, just bring your creative inspiration. Bring your own dried speciality teabags if keen.
To find out more about Sy’s work, including his upcoming exhibition at the Kooroon Gallery in Leicestershire (31st Jan – 2nd February 2020), please see the attached flyer and visit his website Sy Baker Art
Price: £30pp – a professional fee is paid to the artists for their time and materials, the remainder goes towards supporting our beautiful Brill CE School to enhance our children’s learning environment
2 hour workshop on the 23rd April 2020 at Brill School – please arrive 15mins early – the class will start at 7.00pm
What the workshop will entail: Get your creative juices flowing – Art on the Hill presents….. A Teabag Workshop (yes, that’s correct – we did say teabag!) provided by one of our highly imaginative local artists, Sy Baker.
Ever wondered what to do with those old used teabags? Why not join Sy Baker and explore how ‘used' teabags can be re-purposed into a piece of ART. Ideal Hand-made recycled gift. No experience required. Suit beginner or crafter wanting to try something different. All materials provided, just bring your creative inspiration. Bring your own dried speciality teabags if keen.
To find out more about Sy’s work, including his upcoming exhibition at the Kooroon Gallery in Leicestershire (31st Jan – 2nd February 2020), please see the attached flyer and visit his website Sy Baker Art
Price: £30pp – a professional fee is paid to the artists for their time and materials, the remainder goes towards supporting our beautiful Brill CE School to enhance our children’s learning environment
Make a pendant or pair of earrings
Taster Workshops - with Corzo & Wood
This is a 5 hour workshop, split into 2 sessions. 2.5 hours each on the 9th and 12th of March (ONLY A FEW SPACES REMAINING).
This workshop is suitable for those with no experience. You will make a pendant or pair of earrings (dangly or stud) using traditional silversmithing techniques. You do not need to be creative to make a gorgeous piece of jewellery!
What do I learn during a Corzo & Wood Workshop? You will learn the skills needed to make your chosen jewellery design. As you finish each step in the process, we explain the next one. We give you a brief overview of the techniques you can use, then we discuss the tools and the processes you need to make your piece of jewellery.
You will learn the following Traditional Skills:
Measuring and sizing your piece
Marking the metal ready to saw
Sawing out your design from silver, using a piercing saw
Filing it to perfect the shape
Texturing the metal
Cleaning the silver using an acid solution
Finishing your piece by sanding, burnishing and polishing it
You do not need to be creative to make a gorgeous piece of jewellery!
What do I take home?
A piece of jewellery that you designed and made to our high standards, as well as a great experience and a piece of jewellery that you can treasure for ever.
Materials included 4x4cm piece of sterling silver.
Do I need to bring anything with me?
An apron, silver can be quite dirty
A pad to jot down any notes or draw designs
Glasses if you need them for close work
For more information about Corzo & Wood please take a look at the attached flyer or visit their website Corzo & Wood
Price: £55 per person (this covers both dates - 5 hours in total) - a professional fee is paid to the artists for their time and materials, the remainder goes towards supporting our beautiful Brill CE school to enhance our children's learning environment.
Taster Workshops - with Corzo & Wood
This is a 5 hour workshop, split into 2 sessions. 2.5 hours each on the 9th and 12th of March (ONLY A FEW SPACES REMAINING).
This workshop is suitable for those with no experience. You will make a pendant or pair of earrings (dangly or stud) using traditional silversmithing techniques. You do not need to be creative to make a gorgeous piece of jewellery!
What do I learn during a Corzo & Wood Workshop? You will learn the skills needed to make your chosen jewellery design. As you finish each step in the process, we explain the next one. We give you a brief overview of the techniques you can use, then we discuss the tools and the processes you need to make your piece of jewellery.
You will learn the following Traditional Skills:
Measuring and sizing your piece
Marking the metal ready to saw
Sawing out your design from silver, using a piercing saw
Filing it to perfect the shape
Texturing the metal
Cleaning the silver using an acid solution
Finishing your piece by sanding, burnishing and polishing it
You do not need to be creative to make a gorgeous piece of jewellery!
What do I take home?
A piece of jewellery that you designed and made to our high standards, as well as a great experience and a piece of jewellery that you can treasure for ever.
Materials included 4x4cm piece of sterling silver.
Do I need to bring anything with me?
An apron, silver can be quite dirty
A pad to jot down any notes or draw designs
Glasses if you need them for close work
For more information about Corzo & Wood please take a look at the attached flyer or visit their website Corzo & Wood
Price: £55 per person (this covers both dates - 5 hours in total) - a professional fee is paid to the artists for their time and materials, the remainder goes towards supporting our beautiful Brill CE school to enhance our children's learning environment.
Pottery with Charlie Butters
2 hour workshop on the 11th May 2020 (SOLD OUT) at Brill School – please arrive 15mins early – the class will start at 7.00pm
Join Charlie Butters, a talented local potter from the area with a flair for ceramics. Charlie will teach you how to handbuild using clay to create your own vase, mug, or tealight holder! The class includes all materials and Charlie will fire and glaze your masterpiece. This workshop promises to be a good one, so book your place as soon as possible!
Oh and.....Charlie will be bringing his potters wheel to Art on the Hill, to demonstrate the technique of "Throwing", so come along to see how it's done.
What you need on the night: Bring an apron or some clothing you don’t mind getting messy in!
Price: £35 – a professional fee is paid to the artists for their time and materials, the remainder goes towards supporting our beautiful Brill CE School to enhance our children’s learning environment
2 hour workshop on the 11th May 2020 (SOLD OUT) at Brill School – please arrive 15mins early – the class will start at 7.00pm
Join Charlie Butters, a talented local potter from the area with a flair for ceramics. Charlie will teach you how to handbuild using clay to create your own vase, mug, or tealight holder! The class includes all materials and Charlie will fire and glaze your masterpiece. This workshop promises to be a good one, so book your place as soon as possible!
Oh and.....Charlie will be bringing his potters wheel to Art on the Hill, to demonstrate the technique of "Throwing", so come along to see how it's done.
What you need on the night: Bring an apron or some clothing you don’t mind getting messy in!
Price: £35 – a professional fee is paid to the artists for their time and materials, the remainder goes towards supporting our beautiful Brill CE School to enhance our children’s learning environment
