Short Courses May - October 2013 - West Dean College

Book onlineand receive a5% discounton coursesFirst timebookers receive10% discountwhen bookingby phoneTutorsGLASS AND MOSAICSKATRINA BEATTIE trained in glass at Farnham andspecialises in both kiln formed techniques and glassblowing. She makes ranges of jewellery, dishes, vasesand paperweights.EMMA BIGGS set up London’s Mosaic Workshopin 1987. She has been working on a public artproject Made in England, recording the history of theceramic industry.MARTIN CHEEK trained in animation and has beenmaking mosaics since 1985. Working to commissionand exhibiting across the country, he is also anexperienced teacher.CAROLE GRAY trained in three-dimensional designat Middlesex University and works to commissionand selling work through galleries. She is a memberof the Contemporary Glass Society and the BritishSociety of Master Glass Painters.MosaicsGarden mosaics – pebbles, marble andtreasuresJune 27–30LW3927 | £344 |Using a mixture of hand cut marble, pebbles,slate and your own treasures, create mosaics ina cement mortar. Explore two setting methodsand develop design ideas to make a square anda round mosaic to take home for your garden.HILARY SHANDBenefit from instruction by two professionalmosaicists with complementary skills plus jointpresentations on colour, texture and design ofmosaics, and professional development.Mosaics – the principles of makingJuly 21–265D3972 | £480 | NEW | /Develop your skills in planning, drawing anddesigning a mosaic project. Support on creatingyour own brief, sourcing materials, ideas anddesigns, will be offered throughout the makingprocess and guidance is given on colour, textureand light.EMMA BIGGSMonochrome mosaicsJuly 27–August 2SS3976 | £641 (incl all dinners) | NEWSUMMER SCHOOL | /Create mosaic in a monochrome palette andfocus on cutting, laying style, reflectivity, scale,texture and structure. Working with a singlecolour will enhance your technical skills whileexpanding your understanding of the subtleimpact of personal expression. You workdirectly in a variety of materials and the courseincludes varied discussions about design.SONIA KINGDesigning and making mosaicsJuly 27–August 2SS3977 | £631 (incl all dinners)SUMMER SCHOOL |Start the process of making by discussing andselecting a theme, learn the planning stagesof a project and then select materials foryour mosaic. You continue to consider colour,texture and light throughout the makingprocess, using a variety of different techniques.The course includes a lecture on 20th centurymosaic design.EMMA BIGGSSONIA KING is a founding member and pastpresident of the Society of American Mosaic Artistsand is author of Mosaic Techniques & Traditions. Sheworks to commission and exhibits around the world.BARBARA MASON has been making glass beadsat The Torch since 1997. She studied with severalleading American glass bead artists and sells herwork at bead fairs.ALEX ROBINSON studied History of Art at theCourtauld Institute and Glass at Central SaintMartins. She takes commissions for architecturalpieces and sells through exhibitions.HELEN ROBINSON trained at Central Saint Martinsand has designed windows for numerous churchesand private houses. She is an Associate of the BritishSociety of Master Glass Painters.HILARY SHAND trained as a painter at BathAcademy of Art and studied marble and stonemosaics in Ravenna, Italy. She specialises in gardenwork and exhibits frequently.TRACEY SHEPPARD is a fellow of the Guild ofGlass Engravers who exhibits widely. Recent notablecommissions include a pair of engraved glass panelsin Winchester Cathedral.SASHA WARD is a stained glass artist specialisingin enamelling on glass. Since graduating from theRoyal College of Art she has completed over 50commissions for public buildings.Mosaic intensive – developing artisticexpressionJuly 21–265D3973 | £490 | /Develop new ways to think about your workand gain the knowledge to push you to the nextlevel. Subjects covered include working withtexture, scale, andamento and spacing, achievingeffects through varied cutting and laying stylesand/or mixed materials, working direct usingcement-based adhesive. You work on your ownproject with individual attention and lots ofgroup discussions and lectures.SONIA KINGMosaics for beginners and improversSeptember 13–15WE4062 | £205 | /Develop your creativity in mosaic design usingdifferent ceramic and glass tiles. You’ll learntechniques for laying, grouting and cutting tilesinto tesserae to create your own designs.MARTIN CHEEKKEYSuitable for AllIntermediateBeginnersAdvancedTracey Sheppard0844 4994408 | bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk 31