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Date: 01/12/2023 - 30/12/2023 at 00:00-00:00
There were over 800 entries from 217 artists from 20 countries around the world. The judging panel distilled the number of candidates down to one hundred entries from which they will choose the winner. The book has been released with a Selection of 300 Artworks. I have a great pleasure to inform you... (Click event for more details)
Date: 25/11/2023 - 26/11/2023 at 10:00-16:30
This event is arranged for members of Towcester & District Art Society to exhibit their artwork. There will be a variety of styles and media to see. Several members of NOS will be exhibiting.... (Click event for more details)
Date: 16/11/2023 - 16/11/2023 at 09:15-15:00
On this one day spoon making course you will learn all the silversmithing techniques needed to be able to create your own unique silver spoon. You will be guided through the following techniques: forging, texturing, forming, doming, cutting, soldering, finishing and polishing. Materials are in ad... (Click event for more details)
Date: 02/11/2023 - 02/11/2023 at 09:30-13:30
On this 3 hour workshop you will learn all the techniques needed to make 4 stacking rings. 3x patterned using wire dies or wave former and 1 plain with a little silver accent created using a brass shot plate. You can book your space online at www.beccygillatt.com/1-day-courses... (Click event for more details)
Date: 28/10/2023 - 29/10/2023 at 10:00-16:00
Artist Cordell Garfield presents an exhibition of his paintings at Yardley Arts Centre. Entry is free and paintings will be for sale. Cordell will be on hand to demonstrate a painting and discuss his work. https://www.cordellgarfield.com/... (Click event for more details)
Date: 20/10/2023 - 20/10/2023 at 10:00-16:30
On this one-day workshop Sally will take you through gemstone durability and what this means for jewellery, how to use a 10x loupe and tweezers to look at gemstones and a gemstone’s potential vulnerabilities. You will look at synthetic and imitation gemstones, gemstone treatments, composite gem... (Click event for more details)
Date: 16/10/2023 - 16/10/2023 at 09:15-14:45
Spend a creative day in the jewellery workshop learning all the techniques needed to be able to make a setting for a round 6mm stone and set your chosen stone. Your piece can be a ring with either a rubover collet setting, a crown setting or a claw setting for a 6mm round stone. Materials are ... (Click event for more details)
Date: 12/10/2023 - 12/10/2023 at 09:30-12:30
On this 3 hour course at the jewellery workshop in the lovely Old School Hall in Yardley Hastings you will learn how to turn silver spoons into beautiful rings. There will also be the opportunity to use spoon bowls to make pendants if you’d like to utilise any cut off sections. Suitable for ... (Click event for more details)
Date: 07/10/2023 - 07/10/2023 at 10:00-16:00
A one day painting workshop and an ideal introduction to landscape painting in oil paints. A landscape painting will be produced, with attention to perspective, tonal values, colour mixing and application of colours to create a realistic image. Working from a reference photograph and a step by step ... (Click event for more details)
Date: 05/10/2023 - 06/10/2023 at 10:00-17:00
Learn traditional stone setting techniques with the very talented Stephen Barnett. On this 2 day course Stephen will cover: Day 1 – Marquis stone setting (rub over and claw) In this first one day session you will you will develop your knowledge and understanding the theory and practice of... (Click event for more details)
Date: 30/09/2023 - 30/09/2023 at 0900-1600
An Open Studios Event where you can visit artists at their home studio or exhibiting venue. For more information please contact the artist.... (Click event for more details)
Date: 30/09/2023 - 30/09/2023 at 1100-1600
An Open Studios Event where you can visit artists at their home studio or exhibiting venue. For more information please contact the artist.... (Click event for more details)
