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Introduction to Basketry

Mon 27 Jun 2016

Introduction to Basketry

Learn the ancient craft of basketry in this course with artist Annemarie O'Sullivan. Using locally grown willow, you will learn a variety of construction techniques to make a small frame basket that can take pride of pla.....Read more

Much Ado About Nothing

Tue 14 to Wed 15 Jun 2016 (2 days)

Much Ado About Nothing

We hail the return of open air theatre company The Lord Chamberlain's Men who bring Shakespeare's battle-of-the-sexes comedy Much Ado About Nothing to Charleston. Performed in true Elizabethan fashion by an all male cast.....Read more

Painted Furniture Masterclass

Tue 28 Jun 2016

Painted Furniture Masterclass

Create your own painted box inspired by the patterns at Charleston with artist and designer Melissa White. Learn to apply your design using chalk paints followed by patination in the form of distressing and cracking onto.....Read more

Painting the Figure in the Garden

Mon 04 Jul 2016

Painting the Figure in the Garden

The body positioned within the garden highlights the harmonious, rhythmic connection between man and nature. Learn to paint a costumed life model, situated within our beautiful garden, with artist Julian Le Bas who will .....Read more

Subversive Samplers

Tue 12 Jul 2016

Subversive Samplers

Throughout history women have used hand stitched samplers as a means of expressing and subverting their opinions about society. Today, a growing number of artists are using stitch as a powerful medium for expressing and .....Read more

Indian Flower Painting

Mon 15 Aug 2016

Indian Flower Painting

Indian Flower painting is characterised by intricate and delicate brushwork and strong jewel colours. Learn the delicate and exquisite techniques used in Mughai paintings with tutor Hayley Brown. Design an intricate flor.....Read more

A Gay Outing: Patricia Highsmith

Sun 31 Jul 2016

A Gay Outing: Patricia Highsmith

Beautiful shadow is the vivid biography that unravels the intriguing life led by author Patricia Highsmith. Author Andrew Wilson will discuss the mysterious woman behind the Talented Mr Ripley and The price of Salt- rece.....Read more

Stained Glass

Mon 22 Aug 2016

Stained Glass

Handcraft a leaded stained glass window panel with tutor David Lilley. Learn the traditional techniques of cutting, leading up, soldering, cementing and polishing to create a decorative glass panel that colours light as .....Read more

Abstract Painting

Tue 30 Aug 2016

Abstract Painting

Experiment and play with conventional painting composition and structure with tutor Sarah Colbourne. Using viewfinders to focus upon smaller areas, you will reinterpret, reinvent and translate the painting collection wit.....Read more

Life Drawing en plein air

Sat 16 Jul to Tue 09 Aug 2016 (4 weeks)

Life Drawing en plein air

Drawing from life has been used by artists for centuries as a technique to sharpen the eye. Working with a life model in the garden at Charleston, the nude merges with surroundings as we consider shape, space, light and .....Read more