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| Regular classes | ||
| January - March 2010 | ||
| April - June 2010 | ||
| July - September 2009 | ||
| October - December 2009 | ||
| Childrens Workshops | ||
For full details of our regular classes click to the regular classes ....
Grungeboard
with Pat Shearing
Sunday 5th July 2009 £45
Grungeboard is gray, pliable synthetic material, similar to soft rawhide which can be decorated with ink, paint and embossing powders. You will explore the different ways to treat it whilst producing your own unique piece of work. It is ideally suited to book making.
Spoons Glorious Spoons!
with Helen Domleo
Saturday 11th July 2009 £50
Students will be introduced to the joys of making spoons, which come in an amazing number of shapes and forms, the only limitations on them is your imagination. During the workshop you will learn some basic methods of silversmithing. Come and enjoy learning more about silver and have a fun day playing with metal.
Introduction to Creating with Light-
Photographic Basics
with Angelika Dennis
Sunday 12 July 2009 £45 + materials
A chance to learn about and test out techniques such as producing photograms, making and testing pin-hole cameras and creating positive images. The workshop with provide a fascinating introduction to working with light sensitive materials both as works of art in their own right and as part of the process of developing images for use in any medium.
EXTRA DATE!!!
Decorative Glass Panels
with Stevie Davies
Sunday 19th July 2009 £45
Drawing in glass using colour, metal inclusions and lustres. Learn basic techniques to enable you to design and construct glass panels using your own theme and inspiration.
No experience necessary.
Calligraphy - TEXTURES AND PATTERNS WITH CAPITALS
with Margaret Morgan
Sunday 6th September 2009 £50
Learn a little - play a lot. From basic skeleton Roman Capitals to patterns and exploration of exciting creative possibilities using a variety of writing tools.
For more information about Margarets work www.thecalligrapher.co.uk
This is a brilliant opportunity for those new to the art and for people wishing to utilise pattern and text in their work. Margaret will use her expertise to give you the confidence and skills to take flight!
Introduction to Dressmaking
Learn to Sew! with Janne Lesley
Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th September 2009 £90
A fantastic opportunity to learn the skills that our grandmothers took for granted! Janne will guide you through every stage of the process of dressmaking including understanding patterns, selecting fabrics, using a sewing machine and overlocker and handsewing. This two day workshop will give you the confidence and know how to make your own designer clothes and enjoy the pleasure of your own creativity.
FULL* Make a Silver Ring *FULL
Dont worry, another date has been booked but book quickly, it is already filling up! Friday 16th October 2009
with Kate Bajic
Friday 18th September 2009 £55
Learn basic methods of silversmithing to create an individually designed, unique piece of jewellery. All equipment provided, materials charge on the day. The opportunity to make up to 3 rings. A very popular course, early booking recommended!
Website Creation Day
with Rupert Meese
Saturday 19th September 2009 £85
This is a real opportunity for anyone who wants a website that is in your control and is easy to manage. For those who just ‘haven’t got round to it yet!’ The Butterflytent is designed to provide a complete and easy to use service for anyone who values a graphically rich, visually appealing site at an affordable price without all that confusing jargon.
During the day we will also cover creating a simple web-shop on your
site through Paypal.
Please contact Rupert to discuss your specific needs.
Email - rupert.meese@lightmind.co.uk
Or call – 01158226302
What you will get:
* Guided website creation at thebutterflytent.com worth £110.
* All day access to technical expertise.
* A supportive and creative environment in which to craft your website.
* Time and support in crafting the perfect text for your site.
* Extensive discussion about web marketing, e-mail lists, search engine optimisation and how to use your website once you have it.
* A mouthwatering two course lunch, not to mention as much tea, coffee and biscuits you could want!
Once the day is over you will have:
* A website that you can edit online whenever you like.
* Up to six pages that you can create at any time.
* Site styling from one of the beautiful visually rich Butterflytent templates.
* A domain name (such as www.mywebsite.co.uk) for your site.
* Access to a huge stock image library to support your own images.
* Access to e-mail support.
* Knowledge and confidence to take advantage of your new online presence.
Note: The hosting of your website is subject to the standard ongoing hosting cost of just £12 per month.
What you will need to bring:
* a Laptop
* Photo's/Images for your website
* Some or more words for your site.
At £85 for the day this is remarkable value. Payment will be via Paypal at the beginning of the workshop.
Iconic Interpretations
with Alysn Midgelow-Marsden
Saturday 26th September 2009 £45
Create a collaged panel inspired by an icon using a combination of fabric, metal, Lutradur and image transfer methods including JetFX and ‘inkAID’ and embellished with stitching and beading.
'Shrink' Jewellery
with Pat Shearing
Sunday 27th September 2009 £45
Using a variety of fun and fascinating techniques, Pat will show you how to produce designer looking jewellery at credit crunch prices. Lots of opportunity to experiment and explore.
To book places
on any of our courses...
Please contact us at the gallery via post, telephone or email
The Beetroot Tree
South Street, Draycott, Derbyshire, DE72 3PP
Tel:
01332 873929
Email: info@thebeetroottree.com
£10.00 per course,
non-refundable deposit with your credit or debit card details or full
payment will be required when booking.
Full details of requirements and any materials costs will be forwarded
with your
booking confirmation.
Cancellations
If we are unable to run the workshop your deposit and payment will be
refunded.
To cancel your booking please provide three weeks notice to ensure a refund
(not including deposit). Less
then 3 weeks notice will result in full payment being deducted.