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Willow Basket Weaving with Susan Early
Mon, 25 Jun 2018
Monday 25 June 2018 10:00-16:00 £48
Weave a willow basket in a day!
Susan will teach you traditional techniques using English willow to make a beautiful round basket suitable for fruit or vegetables.
Tickets available at www.kingshillhouse.org.uk or ring the office on 01453 549133.
- Venue:
- Kingshill House, Dursley
- Contact:
- admin@kingshillhouse.org.uk
Aromatherapy Candle making for Beginners with Sophia Russell
Sat, 30 Jun 2018
Saturday 30 June 2018 10:00-13:00 or 14:00-17:00 £60
Join us for some me time and learn how to make luxurious, non-toxic aromatherapy candles for your wellbeing and find out why natural materials are best. Aromatherapist Sophia will guide you through choosing and structuring your own bespoke aromatherapy blend which you may use at a later stage or your own candle-making endeavours at home.
Tickets available at www.kingshillhouse.org.uk or ring the office on 01453 549133.
- Venue:
- Kingshill House, Dursley
- Contact:
- admin@kingshillhouse.org.uk
Carnival Dursley 2018
Fri, 13 Jul 2018
For all the latest information on the three-day festival go to the website:
www.carnivaldursley.co.uk
- Venue:
- War Memorial Recreational Ground
- Contact:
- carnivaldursley@yahoo.com
Carnival Dursley 2018
Sat, 14 Jul 2018
For all the latest information on the three-day festival go to the website:
www.carnivaldursley.co.uk
- Venue:
- War Memorial Recreational Ground
- Contact:
- carnivaldursley@yahoo.com
Dursley Farmers Market 2018
Sat, 14 Jul 2018 08:30
Dursley Farmers Market is a local produce market which is held once month between March and December under the Town Hall in Dursley, Gloucestershire.
It is every second Saturday between March and December, from 8.30am-1pm.
2018 DATES:
10th March
14th April
12th May
9th June
14th July
11th August
8th September
13th October
10th November
9th December = the Christmas Market!!!
- Venue:
- Dursley Market Place
- Contact:
- dursleyfarmersmarket03@gmail.com
Festive Dursley Summer Stalls
Sat, 14 Jul 2018 08:30
Festive Dursley Summer Stalls 2018 8:30am to 1pm.
Farmers Market, Dursley Town Council Open House (9am), Charity Stalls, Dursley Methodist Church Arts & Crafts Exhibition (10am-5pm), Morris Dancers, Heritage Centre (10:30am) and Unicorn Sheep.
- Venue:
- Town Centre
- Contact:
- Festive Dursley
- Documents:
- Festive Dursley Summer Stalls (PDF, 111 Kb)
Carnival Dursley 2018
Sun, 15 Jul 2018
For all the latest information on the three-day festival go to the website:
www.carnivaldursley.co.uk
- Venue:
- War Memorial Recreational Ground
- Contact:
- carnivaldursley@yahoo.com
Summer School - Stained Glass Garden Flower (Copperfoiling) with Caroline Lambert
Mon, 16 Jul 2018 09:30
Monday 16 July 2018 – 09:30 – 16:00 - £60
Using the Copperfoiling technique made so famous by Tiffany, you will make a ornamental flower on a stake which can be placed in a pot or directly into your garden. Your completed flower will measure approximately 75cm tall including the stake. You will have a choice of flower designs to work from, all of which are suitable for those with little or no experience.
Tickets available at www.kingshillhouse.org.uk or ring the office on 01453 549133.
- Venue:
- Kingshill House, Kingshill Lane, Dursley, GL11 4BZ
- Contact:
- admin@kingshillhouse.org.uk
Summer School – Watercolours with Sheena Maynard
Mon, 16 Jul 2018 10:00
Monday 16 July 2018 – 10:00 – 16:00 - £50
In this class we will look at how watercolour paints behave, and how they mix together to make an infinite range of new shades and tones. Students will be guided all the way with personal tuition and demonstrations, using a variety of techniques, then we will put it all to the test with a completed painting.
Watercolour may not be the easiest of mediums to master, but the joy of sploshing some paint around is great fun and if all that results in a good painting at the end of it, then that is even better.
Tickets available at www.kingshillhouse.org.uk or ring the office on 01453 549133.
- Venue:
- Kingshill House, Kingshill Lane, Dursley, GL11 4BZ
- Contact:
- 01453 549133
Summer School – Create A Ceramic Mug, Jug and Vase with Jackie White
Mon, 16 Jul 2018 10:00
Monday 16 July 2018 – Tuesday 17 July 2018 – 10:00 – 16:00 - £95
Join Jackie on this wonderful 2 day Ceramic workshop where you will get to create you very own Jug, Mug and Vase over the course of the 2 days.
Under the guidance of Jackie you will use the 'soft slabbing' and 'hand-building techniques and learn how to create different textures and imprints.
Tickets available at www.kingshillhouse.org.uk or ring the office on 01453 549133.
- Venue:
- Kingshill House, Kingshill Lane, Dursley, GL11 4BZ
- Contact:
- admin@kingshillhouse.org.uk
Summer School - Traditional Stained Glass Leaded Panel with Caroline Lambert
Tue, 17 Jul 2018 09:30
Tuesday 17 July 2018 – 09:30 – 16:00 - £60
On this one day workshop you will be making a framed stained glass panel which is suitable to either hang in a window or be displayed a wall or windowsill, using the vibrant colours of stained glass. It will measure 23cm x 23cm. You will have a choice of designs to work from, all of which are suitable for those with little or no experience.
Tickets available at www.kingshillhouse.org.uk or ring the office on 01453 549133.
- Venue:
- Kingshill House, Kingshill Lane, Dursley, GL11 4BZ
- Contact:
- admin@kingshillhouse.org.uk
Summer School – Mandala Mosaic Stepping Stones with Yvette Green
Tue, 17 Jul 2018 10:00
Tuesday 17 July 2018 – Wednesday 18 July 2018 – 10:00 – 16:00 - £95
Spend a relaxing and enjoyable couple of days making up to two gorgeous mandala mosaic stepping stones to brighten up your garden. On the first day you will be guided through the process of carefully designing your mosaic on paper using geometric proportions. You will then set your mosaic tiles using the direct method onto a circular stone slab. A wide range of brightly coloured glass and ceramic tiles will be provided.
On the second day, you will be shown how to grout the stepping stone, with enough time available to make a second one to grout at home. Suitable for all skill levels.
- Venue:
- Kingshill House, Kingshill Lane, Dursley, GL11 4BZ
- Contact:
- admin@kingshillhouse.org.uk
Summer School – Botanical Wall Plaques with Emily Joy
Tue, 17 Jul 2018 10:00
Tuesday 17 July 2018 – 10:00 – 16:00 - £53
Come and create a beautiful plaque from a bunch of summer flowers and foliage, which captures all the detail and form of delicate petals and stems. You can experiment with composition and also add text to your piece with letter stamps.
Learn about making impressions into clay and how to use specialist plaster to make a cast. Take home a finished gorgeous finished plaster plaque or two to be hung on the wall.
- Venue:
- Kingshill House, Kingshill Lane, Dursley, GL11 4BZ
- Contact:
- admin@kingshillhouse.org.uk
Summer School – Mandala Mosaic Stepping Stones with Yvette Green
Wed, 18 Jul 2018 10:00
Tuesday 17 July 2018 – Wednesday 18 July 2018 – 10:00 – 16:00 - £95
Spend a relaxing and enjoyable couple of days making up to two gorgeous mandala mosaic stepping stones to brighten up your garden. On the first day you will be guided through the process of carefully designing your mosaic on paper using geometric proportions. You will then set your mosaic tiles using the direct method onto a circular stone slab. A wide range of brightly coloured glass and ceramic tiles will be provided.
On the second day, you will be shown how to grout the stepping stone, with enough time available to make a second one to grout at home. Suitable for all skill levels.
- Venue:
- Kingshill House, Kingshill Lane, Dursley, GL11 4BZ
- Contact:
- admin@kingshillhouse.org.uk
Summer School – The Art of Composition with Rita Dee
Wed, 18 Jul 2018 10:00
Wednesday 18 July 2018 - Friday 20 July 2018 – 10:00 – 16:00 - £135
The aim of this course is to encourage and develop a more individual way of working, through guided exercises and taking inspiration from a variety of sources, including looking at the work of other artists. The sessions are designed to work towards a final painting, although some participants may prefer to work on several small pieces on the last day. Any medium or combination of media is acceptable and experimentation is encouraged. Although suitable for those with a little previous experience, beginners will also find this a really useful course as an introduction to painting.
Tickets available at www.kingshillhouse.org.uk or ring the office on 01453 549133.
- Venue:
- Kingshill House, Kingshill Lane, Dursley, GL11 4BZ
- Contact:
- admin@kingshillhouse.org.uk
Summer School – Introduction to Fused Glass with Caroline Lambert
Wed, 18 Jul 2018 10:00
Wednesday 18 July 2018 – 10:00 – 16:00 - £60
Discover how easy it is to create stunning pieces of kiln-formed glass using this remarkable process which involves cutting and layering together colourful pieces of glass and a myriad of inclusions and accessories which are then heated in a kiln so that they fuse together. This method enables you to create beautiful objects such as light catchers, bowls, coasters and jewellery.
- Venue:
- Kingshill House, Kingshill Lane, Dursley, GL11 4BZ
- Contact:
- admin@kingshillhouse.org.uk
Summer School – Pyrography – Create a Celtic Coaster with Tina Crosbie
Wed, 18 Jul 2018 10:00
Wednesday 18 July 2018 – 10:00 – 12:00 - £35
Learn the art of "Writing with Fire" Using a Pyrography machine you will learn the different techniques needed to burn a Celtic Coaster.
Tickets available at www.kingshillhouse.org.uk or ring the office on 01453 549133.
- Venue:
- Kingshill House, Kingshill Lane, Dursley, GL11 4BZ
- Contact:
- admin@kingshillhouse.org.uk
Summer School - Introduction to Printmaking with Beth Jenkins
Thu, 19 Jul 2018 10:00
Thursday 19 and Friday 20 July 2018 10:00-16:00 £95
A good introduction to a number of printmaking techniques that can be used on their own, or with other methods. Over the two days, you will learn how to make monoprints, collaged card prints, relief printing and drypoint etching.
By the end of the workshops, you will have a good working knowledge of different types of print, how you could continue printing at home and which processes you like best. You will take home a variety of black and white and full colour prints.
Tickets available at www.kingshillhouse.org.uk or ring the office on 01453 549133.
- Venue:
- Kingshill House, Dursley
- Contact:
- admin@kingshillhouse.org.uk
Summer School - Introduction to Printmaking with Beth Jenkins
Fri, 20 Jul 2018 10:00
Thursday 19 and Friday 20 July 2018 10:00-16:00 £95
A good introduction to a number of printmaking techniques that can be used on their own, or with other methods. Over the two days, you will learn how to make monoprints, collaged card prints, relief printing and drypoint etching.
By the end of the workshops, you will have a good working knowledge of different types of print, how you could continue printing at home and which processes you like best. You will take home a variety of black and white and full colour prints.
Tickets available at www.kingshillhouse.org.uk or ring the office on 01453 549133.
- Venue:
- Kingshill House, Dursley
- Contact:
- admin@kingshillhouse.org.uk
Summer School – The Art of Composition with Rita Dee
Fri, 20 Jul 2018 10:00
Wednesday 18 July 2018 - Friday 20 July 2018 – 10:00 – 16:00 - £135
The aim of this course is to encourage and develop a more individual way of working, through guided exercises and taking inspiration from a variety of sources, including looking at the work of other artists. The sessions are designed to work towards a final painting, although some participants may prefer to work on several small pieces on the last day. Any medium or combination of media is acceptable and experimentation is encouraged. Although suitable for those with a little previous experience, beginners will also find this a really useful course as an introduction to painting.
Tickets available at www.kingshillhouse.org.uk or ring the office on 01453 549133.
- Venue:
- Kingshill House, Kingshill Lane, Dursley, GL11 4BZ
- Contact:
- admin@kingshillhouse.org.uk