INTERIOR DESIGN C&G LEVEL 2 AWARD (211) - Design a Loft Space This award in Interior Design covers the wide range of skills that you will need to design interiors. These skills are the basics and are transferable to use in the design of other rooms. It is ideal for anyone from the complete beginner, those wishing to develop their skills and knowledge, and those who are wanting to progress to obtain a strong foundation in this subject area. Interior design is about finding harmony inn a space. It’s about creating the feel of a place - the atmosphere. It should be a fusion of all of our senses - smell, touch, hearing and sight. A good design will affect all of these senses. It is a language to reflect life and lifestyle. In this course you will learn how to create and adjust room designs to compliment a variety of interior styles for a loft space. You will learn about positioning requirements of services such as electrical sockets, safe traffic flow around furniture, furnishings and accessorising a space. You will be able to produce a site survey and sketch various layouts, using scale drawings. (You can use electronic drawing packages for this, and we will be offering an additional tutorial in CAD, but you will be taught how to produce hand-drawn visuals to scale). You will also learn how to estimate time and cost to make the room design. A 12 week course £1140 Monthly payment plan available on request. Please email for details. Parking at Compton Studios Please note there is no parking directly at the venue*. There is on-road parking in the road opposite or in The Avenue where there is a walk way to the studios. Coldharbour pay and display carpark is a short walk. Two disabled parking bays for blue badge holders can be reserved. 6 credits GLH 60

Oil painting techniques on two Wednesday afternoons in Sherborne A chance to have a go at a still life painting using the method of underpainting, traditionally called grisaille. Two afternoons on a Wednesday, the first will involve painting a still life in grey tones. This allows you to concentrate on shape and value without being distracted by colour. A week later (when the underpainting is dry!) we will glaze with colour. This workshop is suited to beginners especially those who have taken our oil beginner's workshops, and experienced watercolour and acrylic painters who are thinking of making the jump to oils. Small class of maximum 6 All levels welcome. Some starter materials provided, however if you do have brushes and oils please bring them. Parking Please note there is no parking directly at the venue. There is on-road parking in the road opposite or in The Avenue where there is a walk-way to the studios. Coldharbour pay and display carpark is a short walk. You are welcome to pull into the yard in order to unload before parking. Disabled Parking We have 2 disabled parking bays for blue badge holders directly outside the door to the studios that may be reserved in advance. Please email admin@southwestartcourses.co.uk to book.

Three Ways To Paint an Abstract “What does it mean, jellybean?... Even if I knew, I could only know what I thought it meant.” John Chamberlain (1927-2011) Abstract art may be over one hundred years old as a genre, but it can still baffle and provoke as much as it intrigues and excites. This one-day, practical course in acrylics demystifies the art form by looking at the fundamentals of all painting from an art historical perspective, before guiding participants through the creation of three very different abstract works. Suitable for all abilities and attitudes (from enthusiasts to doubters, to the plain curious), this course is for anyone who wishes to gain more confidence with their colours as well as their brushwork. All materials are provided. It would be good to bring your own brushes. All refreshments are provided. Please bring a packed lunch. Parking Please note there is no parking directly at the venue. There is on-road parking in the road opposite or in The Avenue where there is a walk way to the studios. Coldharbour pay and display carpark is a short walk. Disabled Parking We have 2 disabled parking bays for blue badge holders directly outside the door to the studios that may be reserved in advance. Please email admin@southwestartcourses.co.uk to book. About David Chandler David Chandler has been been teaching art to adults for over twenty years and holds weekly classes in watercolour, acrylic and life drawing in Frome and Bath. He has lectured and demonstrated extensively to art societies in the UK and since 1999, has led regular painting courses in France, Italy, Switzerland and Spain. In 2011, he co-founded Frome Community Education, a not-for-profit organisation that delivers more than thirty different leisure classes to adult learners in Somerset. He was a regular contributor to Future Publishing’s 'Paint And Draw' magazine and was the writer and presenter of Seeing Things on FromeFM, a monthly radio programme about the visual arts which ran for more than seventy episodes. His practical book for watercolourists, 'Tate: Master Watercolour' (published by Ilex Press in February 2021), has been translated into both Spanish and Korean and is available worldwide.

Embroidery is an amazingly versatile way to decorate textiles. In this workshop you will learn the basic stitches that will equip you to create beautiful designs. No previous sewing experience is necessary. Taking time to hand stitch sample pieces, the key is to maintain regular stitch length and even tension. This way you will establish a rhythmic pattern of working that will support your style going forward with future projects. You will explore different fabrics and threads and how to apply them together create exciting dimensional stitched compositions. All materials are provided (and coffee and cake!) for this enjoyable relaxing creative hand sewing session. Parking Please note there is no parking directly at the venue. There is on-road parking in the road opposite or in The Avenue where there is a walk way to the studios. Coldharbour pay and display carpark is a short walk. Disabled Parking We have 2 disabled parking bays for blue badge holders directly outside the door to the studios that may be reserved in advance. Please email admin@southwestartcourses.co.uk to book.

Drawing is the fundamental basis for all art and design. This workshop simplifies the principles of 2 point perspective to enable you to draw accurately. Most suited for drawings of buildings and other key elements of landscape, this workshop will teach you how to draw with accurate perspective. Once you have practised the basic rules you will be able to apply them to drawings and paintings. Plus you will be able to quickly check and identify any perspective 'mistakes' on work you produce. We will finish with producing a pen and wash drawing on watercolour paper. All materials provided. Refreshments included. Only 6 places to ensure maximum tutor contact time. Held at Compton Court, Coldharbour, Sherborne. DT9 4AG Parking Please note there is no parking directly at the venue. There is on-road parking in the road opposite or in The Avenue where there is a walk way to the studios. Coldharbour pay and display carpark is a short walk. Disabled Parking We have 2 disabled parking bays for blue badge holders directly outside the door to the studios that may be reserved in advance. Please email admin@southwestartcourses.co.uk to book. Cancellation We regret there can be no refunds unless the place can be filled.

Oil painting techniques on two Wednesday afternoons in Sherborne A chance to have a go at a still life painting using the method of underpainting, traditionally called grisaille. Two afternoons on a Wednesday, the first will involve painting a still life in grey tones. This allows you to concentrate on shape and value without being distracted by colour. A week later (when the underpainting is dry!) we will glaze with colour. This workshop is suited to beginners especially those who have taken our oil beginner's workshops, and experienced watercolour and acrylic painters who are thinking of making the jump to oils. Small class of maximum 6 All levels welcome. Some starter materials provided, however if you do have brushes and oils please bring them. Parking Please note there is no parking directly at the venue. There is on-road parking in the road opposite or in The Avenue where there is a walk-way to the studios. Coldharbour pay and display carpark is a short walk. You are welcome to pull into the yard in order to unload before parking. Disabled Parking We have 2 disabled parking bays for blue badge holders directly outside the door to the studios that may be reserved in advance. Please email admin@southwestartcourses.co.uk to book.

Only 6 places to ensure maximum tutor contact time. Jenni will take you through everything you need to produce striking acrylic paintings. This includes:- - Colour mixing - Blending - Texture - Glazing Demonstrations and guided tasks will enable you to practise the techniques of this versatile medium. A day packed with instruction and practical activities that will springboard you into painting with acrylic. All refreshments are provided - please bring your own lunch. All materials provided, if you do have your brushes please bring them along. Parking Please note there is no parking directly at the venue. There is on-road parking in the road opposite or in The Avenue where there is a walk way to the studios. Coldharbour pay and display carpark is a short walk. Disabled Parking We have 2 disabled parking bays for blue badge holders directly outside the door to the studios that may be reserved in advance. Please email admin@southwestartcourses.co.uk to book.

Drawing is the fundamental basis for all art and design. Working on character shop fronts, we will practise capturing the scene in pen and creatively adding colour in the form of a wash. All materials provided. Refreshments included. Please bring a packed lunch. Only 6 places to ensure maximum tutor contact time. Held at Compton Court, Coldharbour, Sherborne. DT9 4AG Parking Please note there is no parking directly at the venue. There is on-road parking in the road opposite or in The Avenue where there is a walk way to the studios. Coldharbour pay and display carpark is a short walk. Disabled Parking We have 2 disabled parking bays for blue badge holders directly outside the door to the studios that may be reserved in advance. Please email admin@southwestartcourses.co.uk to book.

Drawing is the fundamental basis for all art and design. This workshop simplifies the principles of 2 point perspective to enable you to draw accurately. Most suited for drawings of buildings and other key elements of landscape, this workshop will teach you how to draw with accurate perspective. Once you have practised the basic rules you will be able to apply them to drawings and paintings. Plus you will be able to quickly check and identify any perspective 'mistakes' on work you produce. We will finish with producing a pen and wash drawing on watercolour paper. All materials provided. Refreshments included. Only 6 places to ensure maximum tutor contact time. Held at Compton Court, Coldharbour, Sherborne. DT9 4AG Parking Please note there is no parking directly at the venue. There is on-road parking in the road opposite or in The Avenue where there is a walk way to the studios. Coldharbour pay and display carpark is a short walk. Disabled Parking We have 2 disabled parking bays for blue badge holders directly outside the door to the studios that may be reserved in advance. Please email admin@southwestartcourses.co.uk to book.

Carolyn will take you through the most useful rules from the colour wheel to help you in your painting. Working with acrylic and watercolour, you will practice mixing colours using primary and secondary colours. We will also discuss the difference between different blues, reds and yellows. Demonstrations and guided tasks will enable you to practise mixing colours so you always know where to start when trying to mix a certain colour. There is a maximum of only 6 places for the workshop to ensure that everyone obtains maximum contact with a tutor. All materials for the day are provided. (If you do have you own paints and brushes please bring them along.) All refreshments are provided. Parking Please note there is no parking directly at the venue. There is on-road parking in the road opposite or in The Avenue where there is a walk-way to the studios. Coldharbour pay and display carpark is a short walk. Disabled Parking We have 2 disabled parking bays for blue badge holders directly outside the door to the studios that may be reserved in advance. Please email admin@southwestartcourses.co.uk to book.

An intensive day course introducing painting landscapes in oil especially for those who have been putting off trying this fantastic medium. You will be guided through the stages of preparation and paint application to produce a simple landscape. Advice on colour mixing and composition will also be given along with tips on what to buy should you wish to continue. Oil is a versatile and forgiving medium which can be used in a variety of styles. This workshop is suited to beginners and to experienced watercolour and acrylic painters who are thinking of making the jump to oils. Refreshments provided, please bring your own lunch. (Bringing any brushes you have would be very useful!) Parking Please note there is no parking directly at the venue. There is on-road parking in the road opposite or in The Avenue where there is a walk-way to the studios. Coldharbour pay and display carpark is a short walk. Disabled Parking We have 2 disabled parking bays for blue badge holders directly outside the door to the studios that may be reserved in advance. Please email admin@southwestartcourses.co.uk to book.

Everyone loves some gorgeous calligraphy. It’s almost like the appreciation of this beautiful art is baked right into our bones. Perhaps it’s just a human thing but it’s easy to look at brush lettering and calligraphy and think that it’s only for the artistically elite. The truth is, it’s not that hard to do. In fact, mastering the art of faux calligraphy is surprisingly easy. This is a 3 hour in-person beginners' workshop, in a small group, covering the basics of faux calligraphy. You will learn how to create letters and words, then use those skills to create a wooden sign for your home (or gift) using a paint pen. All materials and refreshments provided. What's included in the price? - Workbook - Wooden sign - Paint pen ......"I did the signage workshop with Steph - A Friday night coming in with no expectations but going away with the most incredible sign - the reveal was a real photo opportunity. The smile said everything! Thank you :)" ....Amy S.