Interested in learning something new or developing your skills? Some members of the Association provide tuition through occasional classes or workshops, or through longer courses.
If you are a current member of the Association, you may list details of your courses or classes here free of charge. Please send details to the website editor. The Association reserves the right to refuse or remove links.
Lyn Kirkland offers personal workshops in contemporary encaustic wax: an Introductory day and a photo-encaustic workshop. They take place on her studio on the Isle of Portland.
Lyn has been painting all her life, but she ‘found’ encaustic whilst studying as a mature student at Art College. She takes pleasure in being able to pass on her knowledge and little tricks of the trade.
For further information visit her website https://CraftCourses.com/courses/Contemporary-encaustic-wax-introductory-workshop
Experienced tutor Dennie Rose teaches small groups of in-person Saturday workshops in Bridport.
Techniques covered include mixed media, textiles and collage.
For more information, please visit her website www.dennierose.com or telephone her on 07813 790752.
Julie Vatcher holds regular fluid art workshops from her studio in Poole.
Beginners workshops are fun for any artistic ability and do not require any previous experience. Basic colour theory is taught and each participant chooses and mixes their own colours. Held from 1.30 – 5.00pm, 3 paintings of various sizes are produced using 3 different fluid art techniques. More advanced fluid art landscape and seascape courses are available on request.
For further information and to book please visit https://www.julievatcherartist.co.uk/fluid-art-workshops-in-dorset/
Deborah Clarke teaches a range of handbuilding clay skills across Dorset. The mobile workshops are fun and inclusive. They are tailor made for theme or ability and can be for small groups of 8 to large community groups such as youth clubs and scouts. She is a recommended speaker for the W.I. and can give talks and demonstrations but prefers to bring clay for you to have a go.
For more information please look at www.creativeclayforall.co.uk
Rosalind Atkins holds regular workshops teaching the heritage crafts of smocking and Dorset button making, from beginners level to more advanced, and varying from a 2 hour session to a full day.
She is also willing to travel to teach groups at their own venue if preferred, please contact her for further information.
Information about forthcoming workshops can be found at
http://www.rosatkinssmockingdorsetbuttons.co.uk/
Anna McDowell of Henry’s Buttons runs Dorset Button workshops at the Hardy’s Birthplace Visitor Centre. She also runs workshops for clubs, societies and groups, and offers individual tuition.
Anna has experience with making the whole range of Dorset Buttons, including High Tops, Dorset Knobs, Birdseyes, and those worked on a ring. Workshops range from beginners to master classes for those with more experience.
Information about forthcoming workshops is on her website www.henrysbuttons.co.uk or contact her at dorsetbuttons@henrysbuttons.co.uk