Tools of the Trade – Make Your Own Brushes
About this workshop
Overview
Learn to make your own brushes with renowned local ceramic artist Pete Pilven.
In this half-day workshop, you will learn to make several types of brushes suitable for ink drawing, oil or acrylic painting and ceramic decorations.
You will work with recycled and found materials, animal hair and fur along with bamboo and dowel to create your tools.
At the end of the workshop, you will be able to take your tools home and put them to work.
Essential information
Required skill level
No previous experience required
What do I need to bring?
Snacks, lunch, waterbottle, notepad and pen
Clothing guidelines
Workshop appropriate - closed toe shoes, no hanging jewellery, hair tied back, no baggy sleeves
Maximum class size
Small class size – max 8 participants
What is Included
All instruction, tools and materials provided
You will learn
You will learn to make your own tools of the trade to use for ink drawing, oil or acrylic painting and ceramic decorations.
Morning tea/lunch info
Morning tea included
