Birds
of
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Master Classes

7th OctoberSilk Painting BirdsJayne Huskisson
14th OctoberLive Bird of Prey SketchingPhilip Snow
21st OctoberWillow Bird HouseMandy Coates
28th OctoberEmbroidered BirdSuzette Smart
3rd NovemberBird from a felted flockJayne Huskisson
4th NovemberSingle Colour LinocutAnn Lewis

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Silk Painting Birds

Tutor: Jayne Huskisson

Date:Saturday 7th OctoberSuitable for:Age 16+
Time: 11am – 4pmSkill level:All
Class Size: 10 – 15
Description:
  • A chance for a little creative indulgence learning about the beautiful art of silk painting amongst like-minded people.
  • Suitable for the beginner or more-experienced – no drawing skills required.
  • Learn a variety of techniques in the morning, then spend the afternoon creating a picture selected from a portfolio of bird designs.

Participants' requirements:
  • Nil

Price:
  • £30

Booking:
  • The Birds of Wales Group Tel 01407 720962.
  • Payment at time of booking by direct bank transfer-faster payment or credit/debit card.
Refreshments:
  • Drinks available from Blas Mwy café, Oriel Ynys Môn.
  • Lunch available from Blas Mwy café, Oriel Ynys Môn (order on the day) or bring your own picnic.

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Live Bird of Prey Sketching

Tutor: Philip Snow

Date:Saturday 14th OctoberSuitable for:Age 12+
Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pmSkill level:All
Class Size: 10 – 15
Description:
  • With instruction on general shape and morphology, Philip will teach via a big screen how to sketch birds of prey using live models from "The Owlbox" sanctuary.
  • Handouts on sketching basic bird shapes will be provided.

Participants' requirements:
  • Paper (loose leaf/pad)
  • Preferred media (eg pencil, charcoal, pastel, paint)
  • Artist's materials (eg sharpener, eraser, brushes, water pot)

Price:
  • £15

Booking:
  • The Birds of Wales Group Tel 01407 720962.
  • Payment at time of booking by direct bank transfer-faster payment or credit/debit card.
Refreshments:
  • Refreshments available from Blas Mwy café, Oriel Ynys Môn.

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Willow Bird House

Tutor: Mandy Coates

Date:Saturday 21st OctoberSuitable for:Adult
Time: 11am – 4pmSkill level:Beginner
Class Size: 10 – 15
Description:
  • Make a delightful Bird House woven on to a wooden base from local larch.
  • We will be weaving with different varieties of willow grown locally in North Wales to give contrast from the different coloured barks.


Participants' requirements:
  • Art apron

Price:
  • £30

Booking:
  • The Birds of Wales Group Tel 01407 720962.
  • Payment at time of booking by direct bank transfer-faster payment or credit/debit card.
Refreshments:
  • Drinks available from Blas Mwy café, Oriel Ynys Môn.
  • Lunch available from Blas Mwy café, Oriel Ynys Môn (order on the day) or bring your own picnic.

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Embroidered Bird

Tutor: Suzette Smart

Date:Saturday 28th OctoberSuitable for: Age 16+
Time: 10.30am – 4pmSkill level:Intermediate
Class Size:10 – 15
Description:
  • Within the master class you will create your 'bird fabric' with free machine embroidery and fabric collage.
  • Your thread drawing might include patterns and mark-making from birds and their landscapes.
  • Templates will then be used to find the perfect pieces for making your bird.
  • The wire for the legs is added and shaped while hand stitching the seams together.

Participants' requirements:
  • Sewing machine with feed dogs down and freehand foot
  • Small piece of calico and pelmet vilene (30 cm square approx)
  • Variety of threads
  • Small pieces of fabrics. e.g. re-cycled scarf, voiles, sari ribbon
  • Wire for legs
  • A little bit of stuffing

Price:
  • £30

Booking:
  • The Birds of Wales Group Tel 01407 720962.
  • Payment at time of booking by direct bank transfer-faster payment or credit/debit card.
Refreshments:
  • Drinks available from Blas Mwy café, Oriel Ynys Môn.
  • Lunch available from Blas Mwy café, Oriel Ynys Môn (order on the day) or bring your own picnic.

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Bird from a Felted Flock

Tutor: Jayne Huskisson

Date:Friday 3rd NovemberSuitable for:Age 16+
Time:10.30am – 12.30pmSkill level:Basic hand-sewing skills required
Class Size: 10 – 15
Description:
  • Choose from a selection of designs, stitch and embellish your very own unique hanging bird decoration.

Participants' requirements:
  • Hand sewing kit to include:
    • A selection of needles
    • Pins
    • Small embroidery scissors
    • Fabric scissors
    • Fabric marker
    • Selection of embroidery threads
  • Paper scissors

Price:
  • £15

Booking:
  • The Birds of Wales Group Tel 01407 720962.
  • Payment at time of booking by direct bank transfer-faster payment or credit/debit card.
 
Refreshments:
  • Refreshments available from Blas Mwy café, Oriel Ynys Môn.

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Single Colour Linocut

Tutor: Ann Lewis

Date:Saturday 4th NovemberSuitable for:Adult
Time: 11am – 4pmSkill level:Beginner
Class Size:10 – 15Tuition:Bilingual
Description:
  • Learn how to produce a small single colour linocut from sketch to final print including the principles of:
    • Working in black and white (or any one single colour)
    • Transferring the design from sketchbook onto lino
    • Cutting and tool safety
    • Proofing and producing a run of clean final prints

Participants' requirements:
  • Old cotton sheets/T-shirts cut into squares
  • Basic drawing materials
  • Bird-related design ideas / sketches to work from / photographs (eg single bird or more abstract pattern based on something 'birdy')

Price:
  • £30

Booking:
  • The Birds of Wales Group Tel 01407 720962.
  • Payment at time of booking by direct bank transfer-faster payment or credit/debit card.
 
Refreshments:
  • Drinks available from Blas Mwy café, Oriel Ynys Môn.
  • Lunch available from Blas Mwy café, Oriel Ynys Môn (order on the day) or bring your own picnic.

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