A more in depth course on how to burn using different tips ( spoon, feather and ball tips) shading techniques and or paint effects including copper verdigris / patina and gold ,copper silver leaf, acrylics, acrylic inks and water colour that I use in my art work.
It is advisable to get the most out of the day to bring some pieces that you have already pyrography if you would like to use the copper patina paint effect as it takes time to cure.
Or book the art of pyrography on the Saturday and make 2 days of it, you will be able to complete a more complex or larger piece in two days and turn your pyrography into a mixed media work of art using paint and guilding techniques.
If time we will explore burning onto other materials such as watercolour paper and using watercolours and inks to enhance work or even incorporating a collage with paper and wood etc
Pleasw bring tracings, stencils or drawings/ designs pr photos with you of what you would like to work on if you want to have time to fully paint/ gold leaf your design.
Previous experience either from one of my courses or personal practise at home is desired Or book the day before "art of pyrography" day before and make it a whole weekend.
Beginners who have never had a go should go on my introducty course "art of pyrography" first to learn the basics and practise.
Please do contact me if you are unsure.
If you do have your own peterchild ,antex firewriter or firewriter then please bring what you have as it is good to practise on your own. I do have plenty of peter child machines and tips if you don't.
I also supply wood for you, but if you have something specific that you want to do then perhaps bring it. ie bowls, chopping boards, big rustic rings or anything else wooden.
if you want a particular size of wood or style ie rustic solid wood plank or ply please let me know.
This is a fun and experimental workshop where you have the opportunity to try different techniques with my support and guidance.
I look forward to working with you on enhancing your pyro journey.
If you have some experience already you may you may join my monthly wood hub that I will be starting soon.
All courses will take place in my new shared studio that I am setting up as a teaching space at "earth studios" in the new arts centre - Lockwood arts based on the outskirts of Guildford.
Buses from Guildford come frequently to the estate and there is a car park just put the front.
It is on one level making wheelchair access easy.
Kitchen available to make free drinks and their is a microwave.