Uxbridge Creative Centre

 
Our Classes
Workshops
STONE SETTINGS – Jewellery workshop (New) 
Tutor: Simon Misdale 

At the core of most jewellery are settings to hold a stone or stones. These two courses will take you up a level from basic bezel settings to claw settings.At the end of each course there will be a discussion on their usage in your jewellery. If students wish to have a ring or a piece of jewellery ready to put the setting into and we have time ...soldering can be done.Term 1 will focus on a four claw and six claw round tapered setting and term 2 will look at U and V shaped settings.

Term 2
Time Date Venue Cost Code Apply
Saturday

 12.00pm - 4.00pm

12 Jun Studio $99.00 SM6
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NUNO FELTING
Tutor: Alison Smith (New)

Nuno felting is a Japanese fabric felting technique. It melds loose fibre, usually wool, into a sheer fabric such as silk gauze. This creates a lightweight felt that can totally cover the background fabric or be used as a single decorative design. In this workshop you will learn the easy process and create a gorgeous, soft and luxurious wrap.

Term 2
Time Date Venue Cost Code Apply
Saturday
9.00am - 1.00pm
12 June Studio $78.00 AS2
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INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING
Tutor: James Lawrence

Create your very own one-off print by learning this easy and exciting new medium. Over two days you will be shown how to conceptualise, design and execute monoprints using techniques that are enjoyable and safe (non toxic). James has many years of experience printmaking; he will lead you through platemaking, inking, paper selection, and etching press techniques. No experience required.Material pack included in the price.

Term 2
Time Date Venue Cost Code Apply
Sat & Sun
19 & 20 Jun 10.00am - 4.00pm Studio $210.00 JLP7
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LIFE PAINTING 
Tutor: James Moore (New)

This weekend workshop is for those students with previous life drawing experience.  The programme will involve painting directly from the life model, technical demonstrations and discussions around image examples. Students will be introduced to supports and surface preparation, colour mixing, tonal modelling in paint using a restricted palette, working on mid tone and dark grounds, colour mixing and compositional issues.

Term 2
Time Date Venue Cost Code Apply
Sat & Sun
10.00am - 3.00pm
03 & 04 Jul Hall $44.00 JM6 Apply Here
VISION AND VERSE – Poetry workshop (New)
Tutor: Bronwyn Brant

A day of creative, journalling and poetry writing using a range of devices to help stimulate the imagination and produce satisfying poems. Forget rhyme. We are aiming to have fun and be fully self-expressed.

Term 2
Time Date Venue Cost Code Apply
Saturday
10.00am - 3.00pm  
29 May Lounge $60.00 BB2
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FIBRE ART
Tutor: Susan Clark

Make a gorgeous bag. Learn to manipulate fibres, found objects, beads, and feathers. Tutor Susan Clark will teach you adapted weaving processes using sup-plied tools. A material list will be supplied.

Term 2
Time Date Venue Cost Code Apply
Saturday
9.00am - 3.00pm
13 Jun Studio $75.00 SC1
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SOFT STONE SCULPTURE WORKSHOP
Tutor: Gillian Elmslie
The Soft Stone method is easy to learn. Complete a sculpture in one rewarding day, working as the block hardens. Both first time students and experienced artists find this material very liberating as ideas can be quickly realised Materials are included.
Term 3
Time Date Venue Cost Code Apply
Saturday
11.00am - 4.00pm 07 Aug Pottery studio $99.00 GE1 Apply Here
GLASS BEADING WORKSHOP

Tutor: Carol Croucher

Learn how to make your own glass beads using a hot glass process, very addictive! The class is limited to six students. All materials are included.
Term 3
Time Date Venue Cost Code Apply
Sun
9.00am - 3.00pm 22 Aug Studio $105.00 CCB1 Apply Here
LIFE DRAWING
Tutor: James Moore

This workshop is for beginners and those with previous figure drawing experience. The workshop will cover the fundamental issues and approaches such as drawing mass, gesture, contour line and proportion. The workshop will comprise of one on one guidance, demonstrations and discussion around media and materials

Term 3
Time Date Venue Cost Code Apply
Sat & Sun
10.00am - 3.00pm 
14 & 15 Aug Kot $115.00 JM1
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OIL PAINTING WITH BEN HO
Tutor Ben Ho will share his knowledge of the medium as you experiment with brush techniques, perspective, colour and mood. Develop your skills and create beautiful images with a master of the medium by your side.
Term 3
Time Date Venue Cost Code Apply
Saturday
9.30am - 4.30pm
24 Jul Kot $85.00 BH2 Apply Here
ADVENTURE IN WATER COLOURS WITH BEN HO

Noted artist and tutor Ben Ho (BFA0) will teach traditional watercolour skills and techniques including washes, wet into wet and dry brush. Discover the techniques and styles you prefer and experiment with contemporary techniques.

Term 3
Time Date Venue Cost Code Apply
Saturday
9.30am - 4.30pm
25 Jul Kot $85.00 BH1 Apply Here
COLOURING – MOODS
Tutor: Ria Van Rooyen  
Have you always been attracted to the exuberant, colorful visual language of other artists, then the workshop with devout colourist Ria van Rooyen will teach you what happens when you overstate colour and light.  Ria will be demonstrating in mixed media.
 
Term 3
Time Date Venue Cost Code Apply
Saturday
10.00am - 3.00pm 
07 Aug Kot $65.00 RR7 Apply Here
FOUR BOOKS - BOOK STRUCTURE WORKSHOP
Tutor: Elizabeth Serjeant
This workshop is for people who love books and for all people who travel. Using quality materials, including leather, wood and hand-made paper, students will create a set of four diary sized, handmade books. You will learn traditional binding techniques including coptic, long stitch and buck-naked binding.. There will be a pre-cut pack of quality materials to purchase at the first session for $50. Other optional paper will be available for purchase from the tutor. Maximum enrolment is 8.
Term 3
Time Date Venue Cost Code Apply
Sat & Sun
10.00am - 4.00pm 28 & 29 Aug Kot $125.00 BS1
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MEDIA MIXUP BONANZA
Tutor Brendan Mc Gorry
Students of all levels grab charcoal, pastel, paint, paper and board, turn the stereo on and enjoy the creation-destruction-creation process. Exercises in freedom and spontaneity will culminate in a finished work. This fast moving 2 day workshop will take you and your work to a place you didn’t know existed.
Term 3
Time Date Venue Cost Code Apply
Sat & Sun
10.00am - 3.00pm  
11 & 12 Sep Kot $110.00 BM7
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WRITING WORKSHOP
Tutor: Tannis Laidlaw

Have you ever thought you’d like to write? Or tried it and have a half-finished manuscript hidden in the bottom drawer? This class will explore topics vital to both beginning and finishing your novel. You’ll bring with you: your vision, perseverance, enthusiasm and commitment. During this workshop you will learn what to put in, what to take out and how to critique your work.

Term 3
Time Date Venue Cost Code Apply
Saturday
10.00am - 2.00pm 
04 & 11 Sep Lounge $110.00 TL1
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PATTERN MAKING
Tutor: Terry Cochius

Do you have a dream to draft your own patterns that FIT? GREAT! You can uncover your skills with this course.  This Patternmaking course is designed to enable you to uncover your inner creativity, giving you step-by-step skills to draft and make a unique skirt. Four  week course.

Term 3
Time Date Venue Cost Code Apply
Thursday
6.00pm - 9.00pm
12 Jul - 02 Aug
Studio $185.00 TC1
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THE SUB-CONSCIOUS IN ART
Tutor: Tony Morgan

Artists often express striking imagery from the realm of the subconscious mind – the realm of dreams and nightmares and even insanity! This Workshop is brief historical survey of Art concerned with imagination and fantasy.  View the fears, joys and obsessions of artists through the ages.  Discover how to “read” or analyse art of this kind.

Term 3
Time Date Venue Cost Code Apply
Saturday
10.00am - 12.30pm 
21 Aug Lounge $36.00 TM2
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