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Garden Paths:
Our studios are located in the garden behind the house – students enter through the side gate, via the lean-to utility room and down the garden path.
Please note that garden paths may be uneven and slippery and that there may be steps and thresholds to negotiate. Please wear sensible non-slip flat footwear and let us know if you have any visual or mobility impairment so that we can be on hand to provide assistance should you need it.
Outdoor lighting:
Please note also that outdoor lighting is on a movement sensor and stays on for only a short time after movement has ceased… If you are attending an evening class, please let us know if you experience difficulties.
Workshops, tools, materials and equipment:
Our studios were originally created for individual artist practice, so there is limited space for spreading out when classes are full. In order make best use of the space, seating is on stackable wooden stools – if, however, you particularly require a chair with a back, this can be arranged – please let us know.
Artists’ studios contain hazardous tools, materials and equipment – please ask for advice before handling any of these for the first time and follow guidance strictly to avoid risk of harm. We must advise that food and drink should not be consumed in the work areas – we find, however, that our students do enjoy a teabreak and that they generally prefer to continue working with their drink – the kitchen is always available for you to take your break if you are concerned about this.
What to wear:
Art activities can be messy! Please wear old clothes, and bring an apron and protective gloves if you need them (particularly for print-making). You may find it helpful to tie back long hair, and please leave your jewellery and valuables at home.
You may find long fingernails an inconvenience, especially when working with clay. Please tell us if you have any allergies which may be triggered by any art or other materials which may be in use in the workshops.
The studios are in out-house buildings without central heating and the pottery workshop in particular has no insulation, so do please dress accordingly, wearing layers (and when necessary hats, scarves and old coats!) so that you can work comfortably in hot and cold weather.
What you need to bring:
Basic materials will be available and are largely included in the price but additional charges may be made for particular material and processing costs (eg special papers, lino blocks, painting supports, firing of pots etc).
Students will often be expected to bring along visual images to use as starting points for exploring the techniques that we cover – these may be photos, news cuttings, magazine pictures or your own drawings or other materials.
As participants progress through their classes, we would encourage everyone to think about building their own tool-kit and basic resources and to keep a sketch and scrap book as a matter of good art practice. Painting and drawing students might like to aim to arrive with a B, 2B and 4B pencil, a good soft rubber and a good quality sketch book (A3-A2 size) and perhaps an old plastic plate or ceramic tile to use as a palette. Where appropriate Rod and Fran will discuss with you individually any specialist materials which you may wish to buy for a particular project.
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