Devon Days - Workshops & Courses in 2010

Devon Days are held throughout the year at the Gallery in the delightful grounds of Sidbury Watermill. Each day includes coffee, a three course lunch from locally sourced products and afternoon tea which rounds off a thoroughly enjoyable and friendly day. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For further details and an application form, contact us on 01395 597444.

N.B. The Gallery reserves the right to cancel any workshops not adequately subscribed and your payment will be refunded in full. We regret that refunds cannot be given after the closing date for applications, as shown for each workshop.

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PROGRAMME OF EVENTS – 2010

16th January – The Art of Gilding

Tutor: Lesley Watson. Learn basic gilding techniques using bronze powders, gilt wax, liquid leaf and dutch metal leaf. Also learn how to incorporate gilding to produce a stunning effect with paint finishes. You will go home with a completed picture frame. An excellent course for anyone involved in framing paintings, embroidery or photographs. Materials provided. Cost £55. (Closing date: 15th December 2009) Application Form

24th January – Your Digital Camera

Tutor: Adrian Oakes. Learn more about your camera and how to get the very best from it. Come with camera batteries fully charged, plus charger and instruction manual. Cost £55. (Closing date: 15th December 2009) Application Form

30th January – Singing in Harmony!

Tutors: The Ladies of "Renaissance" from Exmouth. This one day workshop is NOT for those who are members of a choir! It is a day of fun for those who think they can’t sing or who just sing at home. By the afternoon we will all be singing and enjoying every moment! Ladies only. Cost £55. (Closing date: 15th December 2009) Application Form

7th February – More From Your Digital Camera

Tutor: Adrian Oakes. Further your photographic knowledge. As before, bring your camera with batteries fully charged, together with the charger, manual & a tripod if you have one. Cost: £55. (Closing date: 15th January 2010) Application Form

13th February - An Introduction to Botanical Painting

Tutor: Alison Waspe. Theme: Early Spring. Observe and sketch seasonal plants then add watercolour using the “wet into wet” technique. Please bring an HB pencil, rubber and watercolour paints, size 6 or 10 brushes. Paper provided. Beginners welcome. Cost: £55. (Closing date: 15th January 2010) Application Form

27th February - The Art of Glass Engraving

Tutor: Tracey Sheppard. A perfect introduction to the delights and mysteries of glass engraving. You will learn about the engraving process and design work and then engrave a pattern onto glass yourself. Cost: £55. (Closing date: 15th January 2010) Application Form

7th March – Making Silver Jewellery

Tutor: Sarah Hills-Ingyon. A half day workshop 1.30-5 p.m. Sarah uses high quality silver to make her jewellery and on this taster day will be teaching you how to use silver to make beautiful earrings. Cost: £30. (Closing date: 15th February 2010) Application Form

13th March – Willow Sculpture

Tutor: Fiona Hingston. Create a willow sculpture for your garden. Fiona has photographs from which you can choose an item to make, or you may have your own ideas. This workshop is limited to 8 to give Fiona time to assist you. All materials provided but please bring a sharp pair of secateurs. Unsuitable for anyone with weak wrists who may find it difficult to bend the willow. Dress warmly as some work may be outside but under cover. Cost: £60. (Closing date: 15th February 2010) Application Form

21st March - Let’s Paint Venice

Tutor: Robert Crisp. Using pen and water colour wash, choose from Robert’s own photographs to paint this charismatic city. Bring a simple box of watercolour paints, numbers 3 and 5 brushes and an Edding 1800 pen 0.1. Paper provided. This workshop is suitable for beginners. Cost: £55. (Closing date: 15th February 2010) Application Form

11th April – Painting on Silk

Tutor: Liz Vonberg. Learn the gentle art of painting on silk using a resist line and water-based dyes. Don’t worry if drawing is not your strength. Liz can show you ways round that! Painted silk makes an excellent basis for embroidery. Beginners welcome. All materials provided. Cost: £55 (Closing date: 15th March 2010) Application Form

25th April – So Sew!

Tutor: Doreen Smith. Whatever the occasion, steal the show with a gorgeous bag – designed by you! Never sewn? Not a problem. Doreen’s skill in matching and toning colours in a “crazy patchwork” design creates wonderful results and you will design and make a super bag to take home using lovely materials, threads and beads. Cost: £55. (Closing date: 15th March 2010) Application Form

8th May – Drum Kit and Percussion

Tutor: Jay Scott. How many of us have secretly wished to have a go at a drum kit? Now you can! A day for beginners using various instruments to make music. All students will have the time to try out the drum kit with instruction from Jay. Cost: £55. (Closing date: 15th April 2010) Application Form

30th, 31st, July and 1st August. Oil painting weekend for beginners

Tutor: Robert Crisp. Meet on Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. for discussion, preparation and planning. On Saturday & Sunday meet at 10 a.m. There will be a summing up and critique before departure on Sunday. A list of items to bring with you will be sent nearer the time. Cost: £135 (Local bed and breakfast accommodation can be arranged). (Closing date: 15th June 2010) Application Form

24th October – The Magic of Mosaics

Tutor: Lesley Watson. You will create a mosaic stand or wall hanging. You will learn how to cut and lay mosaic pieces using the direct method and your piece will be finished, grouted and cleaned to take home. Mosaic techniques can be put to many uses in the home and garden. N.B. to enable you to finish your piece, this will be a longer day and may not finish until 5 p.m. Numbers are limited to eight. Cost: £60. (Closing date: 15th September 2010) Application Form

31st October – Let’s Paint Paris

Tutor: Robert Crisp. As for the March workshop but this time we shall be painting the beautiful city of Paris in the autumn. Cost: £55. (Closing date: 15th September 2010) Application Form

13th November – An Introduction to Botanical Painting

Tutor: Alison Waspe. Theme – Winter Harvest. Observe and sketch seasonal plants and berries. Watercolour will then be added using the “colour building” technique or you may prefer to use pen and ink to produce a finished observational drawing. Please bring an HB pencil, rubber, watercolour paints and some small to medium size round headed brushes, size approx. 3,4, 5, 6. A Pilot drawing pen or an Edding pen 1800 size 0.4 or 0.5 in black ink for drawing. Complete beginners welcome. Suitable paper will be provided. Cost: £55. (Closing date: 15th October 2010) Application Form

21st November – Christmas Flowers

Tutor: Sarah Hills-Ingyon. Door and tree decorations plus a candle arrangement. Demonstration by Sarah followed by practical work. If you can, bring some foliage as well as secateurs and a candle of choice. Also any other accessories you may wish to use such as coloured ribbons. However, materials will be provided. Cost: £60. (Closing date: 15th October 2010) Application Form

5th December – French Essence

Tutor: Penelope Frigon. A day in France in Devon! Suitable for French Improvers level. The day will include conversation, art, literature, music, food and “un petit marche francais” with Christmas gifts. Begin with “un café et une patisserie” and enjoy this varied day of language and culture. Cost: £60 (Closing date: 15th November 2010) Application Form