High volumes of enquiries - July 2024
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Course intent
Make one-off handmade Christmas cards, tags and gift boxes or Christmas tree decorations using watercolours and watercolour paper. Add metallic gold and silver flourishes and details to create beautiful, personalised gifts and decorations for Christmas.
What will I learn?
Learn to: · plan your designs · mix vivid, jewel-bright, Christmas colours · use a range of watercolour techniques · how to assemble your 3D creations
There tutor will demonstrate techniques and provide individual support.
Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?
This course is suitable for anyone who already uses watercolour paints and would like to design and make Christmas cards / gift tags / gift bxes /decorations.
What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?
You need to bring: · Notebbok/Sketchbook, · soft pencil – 2B/4B · ruler · putty rubber, · watercolour paper A3 size, · waterclour paints, watercolour brushes, palette, · metallic paints if you already have some (the tutor will have some to share), · PVA glue or double-sided tape, scissors or craft knife with safety cover, · Cutting mat if you aready have one (the tutor will have one to share)
What can I do when I finish the course?
There are many opportunities to take up other art & craft classes, including further drawing and watercolour painting courses and workshops.
Additional Information
We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.
How to enrol
Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.
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Details
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Day:
Saturday
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Start date:
23 Nov 2024
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Time:
10am to 3:30pm
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Cost: £66
- Location: Guildford centre
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Sessions:
1 sessions
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Tutor:
Helen Kelly
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Course code: QHDX647NZA
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Places: Places available
