Art, Craft and Design
Jewellery Smithing for Beginners
In this course you will complete three or more pieces of jewellery in sterling silver. You will learn to design and size your own special ring, a linked, chain bracelet, and solid cuff bangle. Skills taught include sawing, filing, sanding, polishing, annealing and soldering precious metal. The course sets you on a path to explore Gold and Silversmithing as a Fine Art or to prepare a portfolio for a jeweller's apprenticeship. To cover the cost of sterling silver and hardware, $65 will need to be paid to the tutor on the first day.
Patternmaking for Designers
This course is structured for people who want to learn the art of drafting patterns. It will suit those working (or wanting to work) in the clothing business or those just wanting these skills for personal use. This course is introductory. Classes will cover skirt designs, personal block construction, bodices, cowls, sleeve designs and the opportunity to design and produce three garments. Some knowledge of basic sewing is helpful. Students will be taught by a qualified patternmaking facilitator with experience in the fashion/entertainment industry. This is an intensive course that will fast track you to knowledge of patternmaking, block construction & garment design.
Photography - Beyond the Basics
This course is designed to allow the camera user to develop the skills necessary to take better pictures more often. Your camera can be either SLR or digital but must be able to be operated manually. Topics covered will include semi-manual & manual settings, exposure compensation, advanced flash techniques and studio portrait lighting. There will be three location shoots.
Stimulate Your creativity
Have you got a fire in your belly for learning how to paint with acrylics and mixed media? Prolific full time professional artist, Shelena, has a new and exciting course that is designed to give you the tools and confidence to paint something you have only ever dreamed about. With the guidance of Shelena, you will shed your fears and anything is possible! One week before the course starts, Shelena likes to meet & greet the group at her studio.
