workshops :: Dala Artists Group

upcoming activities

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completed workshops

Following are details of workshops that have been successfully hosted and/or presented by the Dala Artists Group.

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RADF funded workshops

The following professional development workshops were funded, or partially funded, by the RADF grant awarded to DAG.

professional presenters

photography for artists

2 August 2009 with Colin Beard

Use of digital cameras, methods of photographing art works, and artist profile portraiture.

clay sculpture

19–20 September 2009 with Janna Pameijer

Construct a 3-dimensional form using raku clay. This workshop is suitable for beginners and those experienced with using clay.

experimentation in mixed media

14 November 2009 with Pat Cale

Aesthetics of the visual image, composition, contrast, pattern; colour mixing; methods of abstraction; surface treatments.

peer workshops

printmaking

10 August 2009 with Jacky Lowry

Hands-on experimentation with a range of simple printmaking techniques, mixing found objects with traditional methods.

drawing with pastels

31 October 2009 with Philippa Howells

This workshop will introduce you to the potential of pastel work, with an emphasis on experimentation and a playful approach.

tile making

27 February 2010 with Kaye Stephens

An introduction to making and decorating pottery tiles. Tiles will be hand made and decorated using found objects, slips and coloured glazes.

photoshop portrait essentials

15 March 2010 with Di Collier

An introduction to using Adobe Photoshop™ for enhancing and modifying images of the human body.

current members

DAG awarded RADF grant for local project DAG awarded RADF grant for local project

16 July 2009