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34

Decoupage with Gilding on Glass

Learn how to Découpage with a design cut from paper on the under side of a glass plate or bowl, painting or laying Dutch metal leaf (imitation gold leaf) behind the découpage to give them that touch of luxury and elegance.  All materials will be provided for two projects, and extras will be available at cost during the course. 

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Pinhole Photography - Traditional to Digital

The use of a ‘pinhole' or small aperture to manipulate light and create an image is one of the earliest forms of photographic practice. Pinhole devices can be made from a huge variety of things; from a matchbox to a whole room! The course will show you how to build and use an assortment of traditional pinhole cameras and will also enable you to easily convert your digital SLR into a pinhole device. You will also use a traditional chemical darkroom as well as computers to print your images.

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Looking Through the Lens

Explore the diversity of shape, structure, colour and tone, discovering the endless possibilities available to you when photographing architecture, landscape, still life and plants. Each day we will look at a different discipline and use some of the greatest photographers’ work as encouraging guides, before setting out on the assignment.  This course is suitable for both the artist and photographer alike, as it can be used either as a starting point for further work or as an end in itself.  Bring your digital camera and your enthusiasm and see what happens!

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39

Garden Photography

This is an opportunity to explore the wonderful diversity and endless possibilities of Garden Photography.  From the widest vista to the smallest detail we will be interpreting glorious gardens from Iford Manor Gardens to Buscot Park in a highly individual way.  Bring your digital cameras only please.

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40

Making Light Work

This course is an exciting opportunity for people who have invested in digital SLR photographic equipment to gain a firm foundation in both the theory and practice of digital photography. The course is designed around five classroom sessions and five practical outdoor workshops and is designed to be flexible to take account of the prevailing weather conditions and student needs.

There will be plenty of opportunity for one to one tuition and by the end of the course each participant will be able to print their favourite photograph, colour or black and white, up to A3 size using archival printing materials provided.

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41

On Location In Marlborough

This course is designed to develop photographic skills via series of illustrated lectures, group seminars and practical tasks. Work will be reviewed daily in group seminars to ensure individual progress.  Anyone is welcome, and novice photographers will be given one-to-one tuition as time allows within the group. The core location will be the fascinating, beautiful and extensive grounds of Marlborough College. However, students will explore the town and nearby environs with their cameras and tutor, whilst others, according to their ability and inclination, will be encouraged to undertake expeditions in the locality on their own after being briefed on specific locations outside the College. Digital or film cameras are suitable. However, film and processing costs of the latter will have to be born by individual participants. There are several facilities for this a short walk from the college in Marlborough High Street. Naturally, there will be some delay in seeing the results, but past experience shows that a group of mixed digital and film users can be mutually beneficial. Digital camera users are encouraged to bring their own downloading devices, USB memory sticks, and or laptops on order to be able to review their work and progress. Seminars will consist of showing and discussing our photographs via digital projector so that individual approaches can be assessed within the group, and the learning experience shared.

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Kiln Formed Glass

In this class you will learn the fundamentals of glass fusing and techniques. We shall discuss design ideas to create your first piece. You will learn how to cut the glass, and to apply colours and other mediums to the glass prior to fusing. There will be a talk on glass compatibility and we'll discuss about the different firing programs for the kiln. During the course you will make several pieces, these will range from coasters, encapsulating different materials between the layers, a decorative panel or frame using the ‘Bullseye' range of coloured glass, confetti, and stringers and coloured frits to produce your project or slump into a plate, or make a wall hanger. We shall also try the NEW microwave kiln technique for jewellery.