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At Go-Create we run creative evening, weekend and week-day courses plus events and mentoring services for people of all levels: from absolute beginners to practitioners requiring more specialist training and support.We also organise short breaks, courses and holidays which aim to get you outdoors where possible, exploring new places, great places and creating art outdoors…This is a fab way to enjoy the Summer whilst learning a new skill or developing your existing ones.Our courses and events take place in London and in  Whitstable. We also run a painting and drawing holiday in Tuscany.

We can also facilitate a wide range of art and craft related workshops and events for private parties/group bookings.

All our services are run by carefully selected artists, craft workers and skilled professionals and are designed to meet a range of needs. Some of our tutors/courses are more beginner-friendly and others are more suitable for more advanced tutoring: we’re happy to advise on a course or a tutor that’s right for you.

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Handbuilt ceramics

Led by Ben Nicolas

This 4 day course will introduce you to the build, glaze or surface pattern decoration of ceramic pots or sculptures. The course will be structured as follows:

Day 1 Monday
Today we start straight off with learning how to make the basic ceramic stuctures of
coil pots and slab pots. By the end of the hopefully you will of started to get the
hang of it.

Day 2 Tuesday
Today you will get the chance to experiment with mark marking, learn how to use
moulds and get some finished pieces made.

Day 3 Wednesday
You’ll learn what is in a glaze and how to mix one up. You will also be introduced to metal oxides which give colour to ceramics. You’ll then apply a glaze to your own work.

Day off Thursday
The class will not run on Thursday as your work will be in the kiln being bisque fired ready to be glazed
next day.

Day 5 Friday
Today on your final day you will glaze your pieces ready for glaze firing this evening.

The following week you be able to collect your finished pieces.

This 4 day course costs £485 and will run for 4 days between Monday 27th and 31st August with Thursday off for firing.

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5 day watercolour course Whitstable (PA1607)

This 5 day watercolour course takes place in Whitstable from 16th July to the 20th. You can pay for this course securely using the PayPal link below.

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Painting/drawing for beginners

This 2-day weekend course will be held at Wimbledon Art Studios and is suitable for beginners and improvers. During the two days you’ll be working from still life and found objects. You’ll also be coached on the use of line, tone, value, gesture and composition. You’ll also get to trial a variety of mediums including: pencil, graphite, charcoal, ink, acrylic, watercolours and/or oil paints if desired. Materials are included.WHAT TO BRING
Please bring a packed lunch. Light refreshments will be available.

PARKING
Parking is available at the centre.

 

 

Beginners & improvers painting/drawing  4th/5th August 2 days 10.00-16.00 Wimbledon Art Studios £225 Book now
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4 day painting & drawing course

Led by K Kennedy BA. Hons & Nina, B.A Hons, Cert Ed
We currently run a 4-day general painting course which is ideal if you are new to painting and wish to trial different mediums prior to embarking on a more specialist course or investing in materials or equipment.During the course you’ll get to dabble with watercolours, oils, acrylics and goache under the guidance of experienced tutors.This 4-day course is priced at £385 and is held in Wimbledon in June. Further details to be confirmed.


other painting courses/services:
watercolours
oils
acrylics
mixed media
coaching/distant learning
painting holidays
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Oils painting class Mondays (PA2105)

You can pay for this course securely through the Paypal link below.

This course runs for 5 weeks on  Mondays, 10.00-13.00 and costs £150.


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Ceramic Sculpture taster (CT2405)

During this short ceramic taster course you’ll learn how to make a glaze your own ceramic bowl.  At the end of the session and ready for collection at a later date.This taster class costs £95 and includes all materials and the cost of firing.

The event takes place at Wimbledon Art Studions on the 24th & 30th May 2012.You can pay for this craft taster securely by clicking on the PayPal link below.

 

 

 

 

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one to one mentoring session – £45

You can pay for your mentoring session securely using the paypal button below.
Upon booking you can call to arrange your mentoring session, or make contact in advance.
Mentoring sessions take place at Wimbledon Art Studios by appointment.
This payment is for a one hour mentoring session. For more information, please get in touch.
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