Summer school
Summer courses at the Mill
Inks ‘n’ Bleach - Summer Fruits with Caroline Chappell
Sat 9 August | 10.30am-4pm | £25 inc. materials
Use inks and bleach to create dramatic effects around this colourful theme.
Summer Bags with Philippa Kendall
Sat 9 August | 10.30am-4pm | £25 inc. materials
A fun fabric workshop where you will make a summer bag in a day using mainly appliqué techniques, strips, fabric scraps and bold, decorative embroidery.
Painting and Drawing with Caroline Chappell
Mon 11 and Tue 12 August | 10.30am-4pm | £34 for 2 days inc. all materials
Starting with drawing skills, tutor Caroline Chappell will lead you through a colourful journey to a finished acrylic painting.
Felt Making with Rosie Colvin
Mon 11 August | 10.30Am-4pm | £25 inc. all materials
Work with colourful wool tops to create your own designs.
Creative With Photoshop with Claire Wright
Tues 12 and Tues 19 August | 10.30Am-4pm | £50 for 2 days
For photographers, artists and illustrators who want to use Photoshop to enhance or promote their work. Take an indepth look at layers, filters, brushes and learn photo montage techniques and lots more. Suitable for those with some experience of Photoshop. Includes a training DVD. This is a demonstration based course and no equipment is necessary however laptops are welcomed.
Pottery Painting with Katy Gorman
Weds 13 August | 10am-4pm | £28 inc. all materials, glazing and firing
A chance to design and paint your own unique pottery plate. Pottery painting is fun, creative and it’s easy to achieve great looking results. Your plate will be taken away, glazed and fired in a kiln, ready to be returned to you within a few days.
Land Art with David Gosling
Wed 13 August and Thurs 14 August | 10.30Am-4pm |£50 inc. all materials
- day 1 at The Mill
- day 2 at Wroxton Abbey
Create masks and faces to bring the spirits of trees to life. Day one will be spent on design work at The Mill and day two working with clay in the grounds at Wroxton Abbey. Own transport necessary.
Three day Silver Jewellery workshop with Pauline Payne
Thurs 14 to Sat 16 August | 10.30Am-4pm | £75 plus cost of silver (approximately £20-30)
Extremely popular course suitable for all levels.
Volunteer training with Karen Baum and Tim Jones
Fri 15 August | 10.30am-4.30pm | Free
Volunteering is a chance to learn new skills, have fun, achieve, network, create and enjoy the arts. This day will cover communication skills, customer care, health & safety. There will be an opportunity to tour the centre and to discuss volunteer roles at The Mill, including marketing, stewarding and assisting in the gallery.
To book a place or for more information, please phone the Box Office on 01295 279002.
Textiles for beginners with Sue Green
Mon 18 and Tues 19 August | 10.30am-4pm | £30 for 2 days inc. all materials
Explore the world of textiles; be inspired by colours, fabrics, and a whole range of textile techniques.
Flower Painting with Chrissie Borland
Wed 20 August|10.30am-4pm | £25 inc. some materials
Say it with flowers and express yourself in blooms! Please note this is not Botanical Drawing. Please bring your own brushesand paints if you have them.
Banbury Stories with Meg Harper
Wed 20 and Thurs 21 August | 10.30am-4pm | £34 for 2 days
Working with established children’s writer, Meg Harper, an opportunity to create a collection of stories inspired by your local knowledge of Banbury’s canalside area, particularly The Mill. The completed collection of stories will be published in a booklet for you to keep and for us to display at The Mill. Bring along your own powered up laptop if you want an easy life – otherwise plenty of paper and pens.
Enameling with Jacqui Kincaid
Thurs 21 August | 10.30am-4pm | £25 inc. materials
Design, make and fire your own original jewellery.
Watercolours with Rachel Cronin
Fri 22 August | 10.30am-4pm | £25 inc. materials
An introductory workshop in this versatile medium.
Life Drawing with Chrissie Borland
Sat 23 August / 10.30am-4pm | £25 inc. materials
