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  1. Sculpture: inspired by Giacometti
    Sculpture: inspired by Giacometti
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 18 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ro Sylvester
    A bronze by Swiss sculptor Giacometti recently sold at auction for £65,000,000. Create your own by researching materials, building an armature, sculpting directly in plaster and colour your sculpture to a realistic bronze finish. All abilities welcome.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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  2. Introduction to carving in wood or stone
    Introduction to carving in wood or stone
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 1 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

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    Full fee £449.00 Senior fee £359.00 Concession £292.00
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  3. Ceramics on Sunday
    Work by Jemima Robinson
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 21 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Josie Warshaw
    Perfect for those who wish to get their hands on clay and explore its possibilities; learning properties and processes of clay, working with techniques including coiling, pinching and slab building on this introductory course.
    Full fee £699.00 Senior fee £559.00 Concession £454.00
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  4. Pottery: a short course in throwing
    Pottery: a short course in throwing
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    Course start date:  Sun 9 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Josie Warshaw
    Ideal for beginners who want to experience the basic techniques of throwing on the potter's wheel. Learn how to produce mugs, bowls and simple forms, as well as how to apply slips and glazes on this enjoyable five-day course.
    Full fee £599.00 Senior fee £479.00 Concession £389.00
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