Throwing on the Wheel - MON @G2
FULLY BOOKED TIL 2025!
NEW YEAR TERM - Starts Monday 6th January until 10th February - 6-8pm
Join Zoe Stainton on Monday evenings to throw on the wheel!
Perfect for beginners (see week 1-6 on scheme below) or those with more experience (see week 4-6 of the scheme below, you’ll spend the block doing these steps on repeat)
We only have 6 wheels, and 1 for our tutor, to ensure everyone gets plenty of 1:1 time and attention. Tuition, materials and refreshments are included in the price.
During week 1, 2 & 3 we will be making and shaping our pieces
During week 4 we will be focussing on trimming our pieces to achieve a crisp finish
On week 5 we will decorate with glazes and other details
And on our final week, you should have something to take home as creations will have gone through the kiln, and you can continue making any finishing touches to any other ongoing pieces.
(Please note - the course price includes upto 3 pieces per term, you can pay extra if you want to fire and glaze more pieces, which can be paid for at the end of term to the technician on shift)
£160 for 6 weeks, Mondays 6-8pm
Stained Glass - TUE @G2
Join Terry for his Stained Glass course, all abilities welcome.
In this 6 week course, you can choose from either foiling or leadwork, around hand cut glass.
You will learn the processes of cutting glass into shapes, grinding glass, foiling edges or using led, soldering, etching and polishing!
By the end of the course you will have learnt a new skill and have a piece of stained glass artwork!
Book the block altogether for a saving, or pay weekly with ‘weekly tickets’ - tuition, materials and refreshments included in the price!
Tuesdays, 6 - 8.30 pm
Please note, this course takes place at Globe 2, Holme Mills
Life Drawing All Abilities - TUE @G1
Join Jackie in her amazing Life Drawing class
for all ability clients!
WINTER TERM - Starts Tuesday 5th November until 10th December - 6.30pm-8.30pm
NEW YEAR TERM - Starts Tuesday 7th January until 11th February - 6.30pm-8.30pm
Our Tuesday evening Advanced Life Drawing class is a weekly class aimed at those with experience looking to hone their life drawing skills further. It is a fully tutored class and includes all your materials for the evening.
This is an expressive class that will add stretch and challenge to your drawing language. We continue to take inspiration from many of the great artists. We book a range of models through the year, so whether you choose to dip in for the occasional block or make it part of your creative year we ensure that there will always be variety, breath and challenge in each class.
Book the block altogether for a saving, or pay weekly with ‘weekly tickets’ - tuition, materials and refreshments included in the price!
“Jackie’s life class is always exciting because she has boundless enthusiasm for the subject and this comes through in her teaching. She encourages students to try new ways of approaching a subject and praises innovation and effort. Everyone is treated as an individual and this ensures that everyone develops their own personal style. ”
Throwing Ceramics - WED @G2
Join David over at Globe 2 for our latest ceramic course- throwing on the wheel on Wednesday Evenings!
This course is perfect for beginners and intermediates, and is a small intimate group with a maximum of 6 places per term, to ensure you get the proper guidance and tuition needed.
Learn the exciting art of throwing on the potter's wheel. You will develop the skills to throw your own pots in just a few weeks; learning how to centre the clay, open out the shape, pull up the walls and control the form. You will also learn how to apply glazes before your creations are fired in the kiln.
During week 1, 2 & 3 we will be making and shaping our pieces
During week 4 we will be focussing on trimming our pieces to achieve a crisp finish
On week 5 we will decorate with glazes and other details
And on our final week, you should have something to take home as creations will have gone through the kiln, and you can continue making any finishing touches to any other ongoing pieces.
Over at Globe 2, Holme Mills 6-8pm on Wednesdays
(Please note - the course price includes upto 3 pieces per term, you can pay extra if you want to fire and glaze more pieces, which can be paid for at the end of term to the technician on shift)
Pottery Throwing is also available on Wednesday afternoons!
Hand-building for Beginners - WED @G2
Join our new tutor Lauren over at Globe 2 for hand building ceramic course!
Winter Term - Wednesdays 6-8pm - 6th November until 11th December
New Year Term - Mondays 1-3pm - 6th January until 10th February
This course is perfect for beginners and intermediates, and is a small intimate group with a maximum of 6 places per term, to ensure you get the proper guidance and tuition needed.
Tuition, materials and refreshments all included in the price - £140 for 6 weeks
Christmas Stained Glass Decorations - 26/11/24 @G2
Join Zoe to create a stunning Stained Glass Christmas decoration!
This fun, easy-going workshop is great for beginners and those over the age of 16!
Zoe will guide you through the process of stained glass so that you can leave with a beautiful hanging Christmas decoration, for your tree or window.
(These are examples from our Stained Glass tutor, Terry!)
The price includes high-quality tuition, all materials and refreshments.
Adults Only Paint a Pot - 26/11/24
Join Penny on our Tuesday evening sessions, to paint a pot with your friends or (grown up) family!
Tuesday 26th November - 6-8pm
Tea and coffee, plus biscuits are included, and its BYOB if you'd like a glass of vino whilst you paint!
We have 30 different items to choose from, priced between £8-25, including, dishes, bowls, mugs, tealight holders + a wide range of animals and fun creatures!
The pieces will be left with us, and we will email you in 1-3 weeks when they are glazed and ready for you to pick up from the studio/ posted out to you (+£3pp to be paid at the end of the session)
Christmas Candle Arches workshop @G2
Join Jackie at Globe 2 and make a unique candle arch decoration for your home, it can be Christmas themed or anything else you fancy!
£55 per person or £100 for 2 people
During the 2.5 hour workshop, you'll be taught about glass frit, stringer, confetti and metal inclusions, as well as having the opportunity to use a technique called kiln carving!
These pieces need 2 firings in the kiln, so usually take 2 weeks to be completed, and ready for collection from our studio
Ceramic Baubles Workshop @G2
Join Zoe at Globe 2 for this festive workshop, creating your own 2D ceramic baubles for the tree or a mantle piece garland.
Using a variety of clays, you can choose from our wide variety of cookie cutter shapes or our in house stencils, or go free hand and make your own shape!
The second half of the workshop will focus in on the colour application, pattern work and any finishing touches to ensure your collection of baubles are just right for you!
you will leave having made 6 baubles each, and they'll be ready to collect in 1-2 weeks.
£45 per person, or £80 for 2
"Give it a Go" - THUR @G1
Give it a go with Carolyn a.k.a Mindful Maker, each week she will show you a new technique!
WINTER TERM - Thursday 28th November until 5th December
The course ticket cost covers all tuition, materials and refreshments. Weekly tickets and student discounts are now available if you want to pay as you go!
Winter Term outlines are…
Week 1 - Have a go at some festive safe-printing!
Week 2 - Create wrap tags and cards to add an extra personal touch to your Christmas gifts this year
Festive Safeprinting Workshop @G1
Create Festive-themed prints that you can turn into Christmas cards!
Join Carolyn as she guides you through the process of safe-printmaking, to create amazing designs that you can adapt into Christmas cards, or keep them as they are!
This workshop is part of Carolyn’s “Give it a Go” series - press the button below for more information about other fantastic crafts with Carolyn!
Festive TetraPak Printing with Lisa Stubbs - 2/12/24 @G1
Work with the amazingly talented Lisa Stubbs in the festive workshop!
Get inspired by Lisa’s lovely designs & styles, as you work with Tetrapak to create your own beautiful unique festive prints.
This is the perfect opportunity to learn a new skill in 2024 whilst relaxing in a calm and welcoming class. Lisa always supplies the best tunes and tuition, we promise you won't want to leave at 9pm!
There are only 6 spaces available on this specialist workshop so be sure to book in advance!
Monday 2nd December, 6-9pm
Early Bird price available til 1st Nov- £45 per person (£60pp after 2nd Nov)
Christmas Candle Arches workshop @G2
Join Jackie at Globe 2 and make a unique candle arch decoration for your home, it can be Christmas themed or anything else you fancy!
£55 per person or £100 for 2 people
During the 2.5 hour workshop, you'll be taught about glass frit, stringer, confetti and metal inclusions, as well as having the opportunity to use a technique called kiln carving!
These pieces need 2 firings in the kiln, so usually take 2 weeks to be completed, and ready for collection from our studio
Christmas Wrap Tags Workshop - @G1
Upcycle and create - Christmas Wrap Tags
As part of her Give it a Go series, join Carolyn as you upcycle magazines and other materials to create stunning (yet practical!) tags. They could be perfect to add an extra touch when wrapping Christmas presents (but don’t have to be festive!)
Festive Punch Needle - 16/12/24 @G1
Join Kim Searle at Globe 1 for an evening of Festive Punch Needling!
Get creative as you make beautiful festive-themed creations with guidance from Kim.
Jewellery Making - MON @G1
Join Frances Noon for her Jewellery Course!
Frances is an expert when it comes to wire sculptures and jewellery-making!
Leave this course with your own unique jewellery!
Week 1- 4 = working with copper and brass
Weeks 5 & 6 = refinement of earlier techniques and possibility to use simple techniques with silver
£250pp or bring a friend for £440 group ticket
This is the perfect beginner (and improver) course allowing you to develop different techniques over 6 weeks/ 15 hours.
We will be using copper and brass to explore the fundamental techniques of jewellery making. We will form pieces from sheet metal and wire and learn how to shape them into earrings, pendants or brooches.
We will solder using a gas torch, cut out shapes using a piercing saw, add texture & details to a metal surface through hammering & use of punches. We will also learn how to make our own findings, which are the ear wires & little jump rings that link pieces together.
The course is aimed at beginners and Frances will guide you through each technique, however, if you have attended the course previously or have experience from else where then you will be able to develop your skills further.
You must be able to do the full block, no weekly tickets available for this particular course.
Fused Glass Beginners/Intermediate - WED @G2
Join Lauren and learn the basic skills in Fused Glass
NEW YEAR TERM - Starts Wednesday 8th January until 12th February - 6.30-8pm
Create a Fused Glass project with guidance from Lauren!
If this is your first time joining us;
You'll learn the basics, how to use the materials including frits, confetti, stringer and inclusions in 3 mini projects!
If you’ve been before, you’ll be advancing to using techniques of fused glass making including powders, moulding, printing and more - perfect to experiment and create your own small project pieces.
Book the block altogether for a saving, or pay weekly with ‘weekly tickets’ - tuition, materials and refreshments included in the price!
“Had a lovely time was not only informative with step by step instructions but also stress free and calm … loved it and loved working along side Zoe”
Non-Tutored Life Drawing - THUR @G1
Join us for non-tutored Life Drawing on Thursday evenings.
NEW YEAR TERM - Thursday 9th January until Thursday 13th February
These sessions are perfect for any ability, there's no tutor, but the model will be arranging poses and timings with us before the course, so there is a structure to the sessions.
Easel, paper and basic dry materials provided, or you can bring your own.
It is suitable for beginners and more experienced artists of all abilities, and is a nice way to start drawing if you just want to do your own thing.
This course is suitable for 16 and over.
Book the block altogether for a saving, or pay weekly with ‘weekly tickets’ - tuition, materials and refreshments included in the price!
Student weekly tickets are available for just £12
£100 for the 6-week term
“Attended the life drawing class last night, really feel as if I am developing my style!
Where she is and where she wants to be. Where these places are is the choice of the viewer.”
Ceramic Sculpture - Funny Creatures @G2
Join Lauren for this fun one off workshop at G2, where you can create a 3D ceramic creature in 3 hours!
Come along on 29th January
Using a photo you might want to bring along of your own pet, an image on your phone of your favourite animal, or using our examples as inspiration - you'll have Lauren showing you step by step how to build something from a ball of clay.
Colour and texture will be added in the second half of the workshop, and they'll be ready once dried, and fired in the kiln, in about 3 weeks time (we don't want the to explode so they need a long time for the moisture to escape)
images coming soon…
£50 per person or £90 for 2 when you book together
Taster Throwing sessions @G2
Monthly taster sessions with our lead ceramics tutor, David Preston, at Globe 2
2 hours of tuition, tea and coffee plus few biscuits. You get 1 pot fired and glazed in this price, and if you want to keep any more, its £10 per pot
Pots are ready to collect roughly 2-4 weeks after the session
Only 6 places per session, these go fast!!
Ceramic Sgraffito Platters @G2
Make your own beautiful Sgraffito ceramic platter with Lauren at Globe 2!
Learn a new technique in this one off 3 hour workshop.
Using our range of moods, you can choose the shape and size of your platter (option to make more if you want to pay more on the day, additional £20-30 depending on the size)
This is a small group of only 4 per workshop, to ensure that you get as much tuition as you need during the process.
Your pieces will be ready in 2-3 weeks for you to pick up from the studio and display at home!
Darning @G1
Join the lovely Kim Searle of Darn It Workshops for this relaxed workshop!
“Learn the art of visible darning to highlight and celebrate the repair process. We’ll cover classic, surface and scotch darning on a variety of historic darning mushrooms and modern darning looms.”
A fun, creative and useful skill to learn!
£55 per person (includes, tuition, materials and refreshments) or £100 for 2 when you book together!
Screen Print Ceramic Plates @G2
Join the Globees over at Globe 2 to combine 2 of our favourite techniques, screen printing and ceramics!
This is a brilliant opportunity to learn about 2 areas in one workshop, and there's the option to pay extra on the day, if you want to make more than 2, which are included in the ticket price.
£75 per person, or £140 for 2 when you book together
Ceramic Baubles Workshop @G2
Join Zoe at Globe 2 for this festive workshop, creating your own 2D ceramic baubles for the tree or a mantle piece garland.
Using a variety of clays, you can choose from our wide variety of cookie cutter shapes or our in house stencils, or go free hand and make your own shape!
The second half of the workshop will focus in on the colour application, pattern work and any finishing touches to ensure your collection of baubles are just right for you!
you will leave having made 6 baubles each, and they'll be ready to collect in 1-2 weeks.
£45 per person, or £80 for 2
Ceramic Sculpture - Christmas Tree Lanterns @G2
Join Lauren over at Globe 2 for this one off workshop, using clay and slip, to make Christmas Tree shaped decorative pieces, for your home.
Following our steps, and using a variety of templates you create your very own set of 3D trees, which you can cut out as many or as few stars/ holes as you like- to adjust the amount of light which can escape.
Lauren will show you the best techniques for applying colour, and you'll pick them back up in a couple of weeks.
These look lovely once lit with a real or faux candle light in a window sill, as a centre piece on your coffee table, or on a mantle piece!
Fused Glass Snowflakes - 13/11/24 @G2
Join Zoe & Lauren at Globe 2 for this festive workshop!
Working with a wide array of beautifully coloured glass frit and vibrant springer, you are invited to venture into the captivating art of fused glass, as you design and assemble your unique glass snowflake decoration!
All skill levels and abilities are warmly welcomed at this engaging workshop; our talented glass tutors, Zoe and Lauren, will provide guidance and support throughout the process. With their help, you can create a stunning decoration that will be perfect to showcase in your home just in time for the festive season.
£65 per person, or £110 for 2 people when you book together! All materials, tuition and refreshments included in the ticket price.
Choose to come along 12-2pm or 6-8pm
Fabric Mushrooms - 7/11/24 @G2
Join Kayleigh of OCRE at Globe 2, where she has her Artist Studio with us, and create beautiful toadstool mushrooms!
Using naturally dye habotai silk, construct these cute little chaps using silk thread, kapok fibre stuffing and recycled garden wire.
Lovely for hanging around the house, on your Christmas tree or for eco-friendly gifting to loved ones!
Thursday 7th November, 6-9pm
£35 per person, or £60 for two people when you book together!
Fused Glass Pumpkins Workshop - 23/10/24 @G2
Join Lauren the week before Halloween to make your own fused glass decoration.
Using clear glass and powdered glass, you will use specialist equipment to add different colours and shades onto the glass. You can make it a jack-o-lantern style, using our face cut out stencils, or keep it as a plain pumpkin, and decorate with curly green glass rods to look like the stem.
You can keep your glass flat, we can add jump rings so it can be hung in a window or placed in a perspex stand. Or we can bend your glass, into a candle arch shape, so you can place candles behind on a mantle piece or on a windowsill!
These pieces will be put in the kiln at the end of the workshop, and we will email you when they are ready to collect the following week.
This workshop is suitable for 16 years and above.
Pumpkin x1 person = £50.00
Pumpkin x2 people = £90.00
Adults Only Paint a Pot - 22/10/24
Join Penny on our Tuesday evening sessions, to paint a pot with your friends or (grown up) family!
Tuesday 22nd October, 6-8pm
(next session Tuesday 26th November)
Tea and coffee, plus biscuits are included, and its BYOB if you'd like a glass of vino whilst you paint and chat!
We have 30 different items to choose from, priced between £8-25, including; bowls, mugs, dishes + wide range of animals and fun creatures!
The pieces will be left with us, and we will email you in 1-3 weeks when they are glazed and ready for you to pick up from the studio/ posted out to you (+£3pp to be paid at the end of the session)
Beginners Printmaking @G1
Join Zoe for this 3 week short course!
Zoe will cover the basics as you learn about the following print areas:
Week 1= lino cut and print
Learn how to cut and print some simple designs, perfect for those of you who want to make your own funky art print! Cutting an A5 piece of Lino with a design of your choice (if you can bring something with you, that will speed things up, but we will have lots of Inspo on the day too) You will leave with 10-20 prints, using single colour printing technique, ready to be framed in a few days, once the ink has fully dried at home.
Week 2= mono print
Using lots of colourful ink, we will practice mark making, using a variety of tools, to create a collection of images, great for scrap booking, using for collage, as backgrounds or as stand alone pieces to be framed or scanned in.
Week 3= screen print
Cut a simple stencil (if you can bring something with you, that will speed things up, but we will have lots of inspo on the day too) and use silk screens to print your design in multiple colours on different types of paper. We will also use some screens with images on, to create more detailed prints, and we can play around with layering the 2 up towards the end of the session!
Each session is 2.5 hours, all materials and refreshments are included in the price.
Jewellery Short Course with Frances Noon
FULLY BOOKED, check out the Jan’25 course, click the button below!
Frances is an expert when it comes to wire sculptures and jewellery-making! Leave this course with your own unique jewellery!
This is the perfect beginner (and improver) course allowing you to develop different techniques over 4 weeks. We will initially be using copper and then move onto silver once you feel more confident. We will form pieces from sheet metal and wire and learn how to shape them into earrings, pendants or brooches.
We will solder using a gas torch, cut out shapes using a piercing saw, add texture & details to a metal surface through hammering & use of punches. We will also learn how to make our own findings, which are the ear wires & little jump rings that link pieces together.
The course is aimed at beginners and Frances will guide you through each technique, however, if you have attended the course previously or have experience from else where then you will be able to develop your skills further.
Weekly tickets are now available - spread the cost of the course by paying weekly! £130 pp for the 4-week course, or £250 for two people when you book together!
Fused Glass Advanced - MON @G2
Jackie teaches this course, invite only, for advanced fused glass clients
Weekly tickets are now available - spread the cost of the course by paying weekly!
Our advanced fused class is a challenging class that will develop and extend your intermediate techniques. This course for those who are experienced fusers with a deeper understanding of techniques and fusing schedules.
Book the block altogether for a saving, or pay weekly with ‘weekly tickets’ - tuition, materials and refreshments included in the price!
Mondays 6.30 - 8 pm (continues throughout the year, even on bank holidays).
(Sep/Oct term will take place at Globe 2, Holme Mills)
Fabric Mache Bowls w. Mindful Maker @G1
Join Carolyn of Mindful Maker for some Hockney-inspired crafts!
Create fabric-mache bowls - the style and design is up to you!
Tuesday 27th August, 6 - 8.30pm
£35pp or £60 for 2
Wet & Needle felted Landscapes w. Zoe
Join Zoe in this 2.5 hour workshop where you will learn 2 felting techniques!
Wet felting (to build up a background piece) and needle felting (to add the details and foreground)
We will be taking inspiration from Hockney's beautiful colourful landscapes, as we pay tribute to Hockney this year for our annual SUMMER EXHIBITION! (but if you wanted to make a different scene from felt, please do feel free to bring along any photos/ imagery as your reference material
No previous experience is necessary to attend this workshop, suitable for adults (or any teens if they are accompanying you, age 14+)
Tuesday 6th August, 5.30 - 8pm
£35pp or £60 for 2
Screenprinted Fused Glass Coasters
Join Zoe for this BRAND NEW one off workshop, mixing 2 of her favourite things - screen printing and fused glass!
With Zoe’s guidance, unleash your creativity as you create marvellously unique coasters or a candle arch! This fun, relaxed and chatty workshop is the perfect way to unwind after work!
Choose between making; 2 x 10x10cm coasters or 1 x 15x15cm cande arch
Choose from our range of 20+ silk screens, with images like poppy fields, butterflies, fish, trees and hedgehogs.
Firstly we will screen print your chosen design onto a sheet of glass, in black or white ink,
then we mask up, and use powdered glass, to create a single or multicoloured background.
At the end of the workshop, we will fuse the coasters/ candle arch, and email you when they're ready to collect.
Please note; the coasters will take roughly 7 working days, and the candle arch needs 2 firings, to achieve the shape, so will take upto 14 working days.
Natural Dye Course w. Kayleigh Davis
Join Kayleigh for this brand new natural dye course to be delivered here at Globe Arts - over the course of the growing season.
The sessions will be accessible and suitable for participants to come to as many as they feel without the obligation of coming to every session. (You must however do the 1st one, in addition to any extras, just so you have the complete understanding of tools, techniques and language used throughout)
The sessions will follow the growing schedule of seasonally available plants.
Each session lasts 3 hours on Thursday evenings, to cover all there is to know about growing, foraging and dyeing with plant-based pigments.
The course contents will be broken down as follows:
· 13th: Preparing fabrics for natural dyeing
A hands-on introduction to creating successful prints. Natural dyes will not work without correctly prepared fabrics. This session will cover selecting fabrics, scouring and mordanting.
· 27th: Growing natural dyes
Natural dyes can be grown at home! Learn about planning and growing a dye garden with a session at Globe Arts. Learn which plants will be suitable, growing schedules, and how to harvest, dry and store dyes for year-round use. This session will involve drawing dye plants as we design our own dye gardens using mixed materials. You will also be given a helpful garden planning sheet to take home.
· 4th July : Bundle Dyeing and Hapa Zome
Create your own designs on fabric by learning the popular technique of bundle dyeing. Learn how to steam plants into cloth to create beautiful pieces. Whilst the bundles are in the pot, we will explore Hapa Zome – the art of hammering plants into cloth. Learn which plants are suitable and top tips to create crisp prints.
· 11th : Foraging for natural dyes
Explore found natural dyes on a relaxing foraging walk around Globe’s surrounding green areas. Learn which local plants are safe to forage and how to do so responsibly to create beautiful textiles. We will then create a dye bath using foraged dyes.
· 18th : Upcycle your wardrobe
This sustainable session encourages people to bring something made of white cotton or silk, e.g. a t-shirt, shorts, or a pillowcase. They will learn how to scour, mordant and dye their item using natural dyes to breathe new life into it!
Felted Hare Sculptures w. Zoe Stainton - 3 Week Short Course
Join Zoe Stainton over 3 Thursday evenings here at Globe Arts!
In this short course, you will be learning how to construct a simple wire armature,
the wool will be wrapped around and felted to create the form.
Learn how to blend wool ,make the hares features and details such as ears, eyes and of course whiskers!
(please note - this example is by Zoe, not a client)
£100 for 1 person
£180 for 2 people
Expressive Drawing & Painting w. Nicola Perren
Join artist Nicola Perren for a 3-week short course of Expressive Drawing & Painting
Weekly tickets are now available - spread the cost of the course by paying weekly!
If you want to be playful, experimental and ‘let’s see what happens’ with your drawing, then this new course at Globe Arts may just be the one for you.
Whether you are a seasoned or freshly minted drawer / painter, this new series of classes will be a creative journey through expressive, gestural and abstract approaches to image making.
This taught class will be centred around a couple of key prompts for each block of teaching. Initially, the blocks will be 3 weeks long [a weekly class] and the first focus will be… Circles & Translucency.
Exploring mark making, getting messy with materials, trialling a range of grounds, using colour in a clear manner and making sketchbooks will be key features.
Expressive drawing will enable you to play with drawn marks in a loose and uncomplex manner, it is fun and can be mindfully absorbing.
Nicola’s approach to teaching is positive, spirited, engaging, clear and experimental, whilst also being organised, supportive and directive when needed.
Give it a Go w. Mindful Maker
This 5 week course is perfect for those of you who like to try a craft once and move onto something new!
Carolyn, aka Mindful Maker will introduce you to new techniques and skills each week.
It’s in the name, these activities are mindful so you can expect a relaxing and welcoming class, along with as much tea/coffee you can drink and plenty of biscuits!
wk 1- pyrography coasters
wk 2 - mandala jewelry
wk 3 - expressive painted canvases
wk 4 - zentangle cards
wk 5 - button bouquets
Book the block and save a big chunk of money, or come weekly and pay a bit more to just do the 1 session you really want to do!
Book for 2 if you want to come with a friend, and get the biggest discount ever!
Drawing & Painting w. trace Illustrations
Join the lovely Tracy of Trace Illustrates for a short course of illustrations!
Weekly tickets are now available - spread the cost of the course by paying weekly!
Get inspired by Trace’s quirky style as you create your own fun, colourful and exciting drawings and add colour. Welcome to ALL abilities!
This term, you will also be making a small felt character - inspired by one of your drawings!
Have a look below to see what was made last term in Tracy’s class
£75 for all 3 weeks
£30 a week
or if you’re a Friend of Globe - get a discounted ticket for £65
Mandala Mindful Mondays w. Mindful Maker
Join Mindful Maker for ‘Mandala Mindful Mondays’!
Get into a relaxed, positive mind space, whilst making beautiful mandala pieces. A great way to take your mind off of things and de-stress!
Focus on creating beautiful and intricate designs with a range of materials.
On week 1 (8th April) we will be creating stunning mandala stones, perfect for brightening up your home
On week 2 (15th April) we will focus on creating our very own mandala jewellery. Keep as a unique present to yourself, or gift to someone special!
Stained Glass Decorations w. Zoe
Join Zoe in a one off workshop to create your very own stained glass hanging decoration!
choose from Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday evening session, book at the bottom of this page.
Zoe’s recent examples are mushrooms, but you can make any design (simple shapes like a heart, flower, bird etc)
The piece itself will be around A5 size, you'll learn to cut glass, add foil, use soldering irons, plus add black or copper patina at the very end of the session.
Places are limited, this is open to everyone with any or no prior knowledge of the skills and techniques.
All materials, tuition and refreshments are included in the price
£60pp, or £100 for 2 people (when you book together!)
See below for part of the process!
Stained Glass with Terry Mac
Join Terry for his Stained Glass course, all abilities welcome.
In this 5 week course, you can choose from either foiling or leadwork, around hand cut glass.
Week 1 - designing and choosing coloured glass, learning how to cut and break glass
Week 2 - cutting the shapes, grinding the glass
Week 3 - foiling the edges or using lead
Week 4 - soldering
Week 5 - etching, cleaning and polishing
By the end of the course you will have learnt a new skill and have a piece of stained glass artwork!
Tuesday’s, 6.30 - 8.30 pm
Life Drawing beginners/intermediates (JAN/FEB ‘24)
Join Fiona this winter term for a new block of Life Drawing, perfect for beginners and intermediates!
Our Thursday evening Beginner/Intermediate Life Drawing is a weekly class aimed at those with zero to little experience where you will learn and develop basic skills, working in charcoal, graphite, chalks and pastels.
Fiona Sharp will be your tutor in this fully tutored class and all your materials are included for the evening.
We book a range of models through the year, so whether you choose to dip in for the occasional block or make it part of your creative year we ensure that there will always be variety, breath and challenge in each class.
The price for the 5 week block is £120, which includes all the materials, tuition and refreshments☺️
Fused Glass Beginners/Intermediate Wednesday evenings (JAN/FEB ‘24)
Join Zoe this term and learn some of the basic skills in Fused Glass
Create a Fused Glass project with guidance from Zoe!
If this is your first time joining us;
You'll learn the basics, how to use the materials including frits, confetti, stringer and inclusions in 3 mini projects!
(If youve been before, youll be advancing to using techniques of fused glass making including powders, moulding, printing and more - perfect to experiment and create your own small project pieces.)
£120 for the full 5 week course, which includes all materials, tuition, and refreshments
Wednesdays 6.30 PM - 8 PM
“Had a lovely time was not only informative with step by step instructions but also stress free and calm … loved it and loved working along side Zoe”
Beginners/Intermediate Ceramics (JAN/FEB ‘24)
Join David Preston in the New Year for Ceramics!
Learn the basics of ceramics in this 5 week course, led by the fantastic local ceramicist, David Preston.
Hand-building with clay is an ancient art and this course teaches how to make ceramics using pinch pots, coiling and slab building. You will learn how to manipulate the clay using these traditional methods and then how to enhance your pieces with a range of surface decoration techniques.
Just look at those images below to see what you could be making! Create stunning candle holders or statuettes this winter - the choice is yours!
The price is £120 for the 5-week course, which includes all materials, tuition and refreshments ☺️
Life Drawing advanced/intermediate (JAN/FEB ‘24)
Join Jackie in her amazing Life Drawing class this winter term - for intermediate and advanced clients!
Our Tuesday evening Advanced Life Drawing class is a weekly class aimed at those with experience looking to hone their life drawing skills further. It is a fully tutored class and includes all your materials for the evening.
This is an expressive class that will add stretch and challenge to your drawing language. As with the Beginner/Intermediate class we continue to take inspiration from many of the great artists. We book a range of models through the year, so whether you choose to dip in for the occasional block or make it part of your creative year we ensure that there will always be variety, breath and challenge in each class.
£120 for 5 Week Block
“Jackie’s life class is always exciting because she has boundless enthusiasm for the subject and this comes through in her teaching. She encourages students to try new ways of approaching a subject and praises innovation and effort. Everyone is treated as an individual and this ensures that everyone develops their own personal style. ”
Fused Glass Advanced Monday Evenings (JAN/FEB ‘24)
Join Jackie for another amazing term of Fused Glass! (intermediate/advanced)
Fused glass is an extraordinary and exciting medium where you transform raw glass into stunning pieces of art and useful functional pieces. We run classes to suit all levels, from beginners/intermediates to advanced practice.
Our Intermediate / Advanced classes run on Monday afternoons. You will build and develop the basic fusing methods you already possess including frits, confetti, stringer and inclusions and learn advanced techniques of fused glass making including powders, moulding, printing and more - perfect to experiment and create your own small project pieces.
This is a tutored course with structured project based teaching, with an opportunity to continue your own practise (on most Thursday evenings) by becoming a Friend of Globe Arts. Memberships are £35 for the academic year, and come with a whole host of other perks, visit https://www.globearts.org.uk/friends
Classes include tuition, use of specialist equipment and materials (significant glass stock included with the option to purchase additional glass if needed for large projects).
Please note, We still run on bank holidays
The price for the 5 week course is £120,, which includes all materials, tuition and refreshments! ☺️
Christmas Ornaments with Mindful Maker
Join Mindful Maker at Globe Arts Studio to make your own Christmas Ornaments!
Join Carolyn, aka Mindful Maker on Wednesday 29 November at this one-off, specialist workshop!
At this workshop, you can work with a range of different materials provided to create your own unique Christmas cards, just in time to send them out to loved ones over the festive period!
You can also make Christmas ornaments/garlands.
Spaces are £25 each, or if you’re a Friend of Globe you can come along for £10!
You can book your space below!
Life Drawing beginners/intermediates (Nov/Dec '23)
Join Fiona this winter term for a new block of Life Drawing, perfect for beginners and intermediates!
Our Thursday evening Beginner/Intermediate Life Drawing is a weekly class aimed at those with zero to little experience where you will learn and develop basic skills, working in charcoal, graphite, chalks and pastels.
Fiona Sharp will be your tutor in this fully tutored class and all your materials are included for the evening.
We book a range of models through the year, so whether you choose to dip in for the occasional block or make it part of your creative year we ensure that there will always be variety, breath and challenge in each class.
The price for the 6 week block is £140, which includes all the materials, tuition and refreshments☺️
Beginners/Intermediate Ceramics (Nov/Dec '23)
Join David Preston for this winter term of Ceramics!
Learn the basics of ceramics in this 6 week course, led by the fantastic local ceramicist, David Preston.
Hand-building with clay is an ancient art and this course teaches how to make ceramics using pinch pots, coiling and slab building. You will learn how to manipulate the clay using these traditional methods and then how to enhance your pieces with a range of surface decoration techniques.
Just look at those images below to see what you could be making! Create stunning candle holders or statuettes this winter - the choice is yours!
The price is £140 for the 6-week course, which includes all materials, tuition and refreshments ☺️
Life Drawing advanced/intermediate (Nov/Dec '23)
Join Jackie in her amazing Life Drawing class this winter term - for intermediate and advanced clients!
Our Tuesday evening Advanced Life Drawing class is a weekly class aimed at those with experience looking to hone their life drawing skills further. It is a fully tutored class and includes all your materials for the evening.
This is an expressive class that will add stretch and challenge to your drawing language. As with the Beginner/Intermediate class we continue to take inspiration from many of the great artists. We book a range of models through the year, so whether you choose to dip in for the occasional block or make it part of your creative year we ensure that there will always be variety, breath and challenge in each class.
6 week block £140
“Jackie’s life class is always exciting because she has boundless enthusiasm for the subject and this comes through in her teaching. She encourages students to try new ways of approaching a subject and praises innovation and effort. Everyone is treated as an individual and this ensures that everyone develops their own personal style. ”
Fused Glass Intermediate/Advanced Monday Evenings (Nov/Dec ‘23)
Join Jackie for another amazing term of Fused Glass! (intermediate/advanced)
Fused glass is an extraordinary and exciting medium where you transform raw glass into stunning pieces of art and useful functional pieces. We run classes to suit all levels, from beginners/intermediates to advanced practice.
Our Intermediate / Advanced classes run on Monday afternoons. You will build and develop the basic fusing methods you already possess including frits, confetti, stringer and inclusions and learn advanced techniques of fused glass making including powders, moulding, printing and more - perfect to experiment and create your own small project pieces.
This is a tutored course with structured project based teaching, with an opportunity to continue your own practise (on most Thursday evenings) by becoming a Friend of Globe Arts. Memberships are £35 for the academic year, and come with a whole host of other perks, visit https://www.globearts.org.uk/friends
Classes include tuition, use of specialist equipment and materials (significant glass stock included with the option to purchase additional glass if needed for large projects).
Please note, We still run on bank holidays
The price for the 6 week course is £140, which includes all materials, tuition and refreshments! ☺️