Program of Art Classes for Adults (16 years and over)

These classes assisted with funds from ACFE (Adult Education in the Community). The venue is at arc Yinnar premises unless stated otherwise.

 Semester 2 2008 includes:

SCULPTING WITH FERRO CEMENT

Over two weekends: NOVEMBER 8 & 9, 15 & 16
from 10 am—4 pm each day.

Paul Jesse will introduce students to Ferro cement as a sculptural medium through example, discussion and hands-on activity. The techniques of casting, rendering over formwork and rendering over an armature, colour and texture effects will be explored. Basic skills are practiced by working on a group sculpture in the first weekend, while preparing individual projects for the second weekend. After attending these workshops students will be able to design and create things like a birdbath, fishpond, fountain or creative garden sculpture. No previous experience is necessary though students need to be physically able and not concerned with getting dirty! Please bring pencil and paper for design work and wear old clothes, covered footwear.

Cost of $160 or $140 concession, includes notes and all materials to the value of $30

BLACKSMITHING: SEPTEMBER 13 & 14

HEAT TREATMENT & TOOLSMITHING  Saturday
Prerequisite: Basic Blacksmithing
Duration: 8 am - 4 pm     
Cost: $95  includes materials, notes, morning and afternoon tea.

An introduction to the theory and practice of making tools, different types of steel and their heat treatment. Making tools for your own use, tools from purchased tool steel, tools from scrap. Several projects will be completed during the day including a centre punch, cold chisel, scriber and utility knife.

DECORATIVE  Sunday
Prerequisite: Basic Blacksmithing
Duration: 8 am - 4 pm
Cost: $95 includes materials, notes, morning and afternoon tea.

Further explorations into twisting, splitting and drifting holes of various shapes, making leaves, flowers and other tips and tricks

ENAMELLING BASICS

Two Saturdays October 11 and 18, 12—5 pm.

Fee of $135 or $128 concession includes all materials and the firings. Explore the basic techniques of cloisonné enamelling on copper using silver wire. Your tutor Kate McGuire will assist you to design your pendant or other small item, and prepare the plate in the first session. Further classes will involve firing and applying the powdered colours. Students to bring pencil, small paint brush and ideas for designs in line work and colour on paper.

 Ceramics/pottery to be confirmed. Please contact arc for full details.

All booking, enrolment & payment enquiries to:
arc, Main St, Yinnar Tel. 5163 1310.

Office hours 12 – 4 PM weekdays or leave a message.
Postal: PO Box 216, Yinnar 3869.

Due to small class sizes fees are required in advance to reserve your place.
Visa and Mastercard payments available.