Ruthin Craft Centre
The Centre for the Applied Arts

Creative Sessions for Little Hands

Wednesday 2 October: Sound kitchen

Wednesday 6 November: Nesting baskets
Wednesday 4 December: Taste buds



Our Little Hands sessions are jam-packed 
with joyful learning, especially designed for 
little artists to explore their inner creativity, 
be curious and MAKE!

Creating environments and activities inspired by our exhibition programme which are sensory and playful for you and your little one to discover and enjoy.

These session are led by Ticky Lowe Artist and Director of Making Sense www.makingsensecic.org.uk

Spare clothes needed – foods include beetroot and other messy food. Please inform us in advance of any food allergies.

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NEW!! My time and yours

Wednesday 9, 16 & 23 October
10am – 11.30am
FREE, please call to book a place, limited spaces available

As a new addition to our Baby & Toddler events at RCC this autumn, we have included three more sessions but with a slight twist. These sessions are not only playtime for the little ones but for the grown-ups too. During these sessions you’ll have the opportunity to design and have a go at printing onto cloth with designer and printmaker Rhi Moxon. The hand-printed fabric will then be made into large floor cushions, which will be used for our on-going monthly Little Hands sessions. In the meantime Ticky Lowe will have cooked up a storm of activities to keep your little ones engaged (in the same space) whilst you’ll try your hand at Craft. Join us for one or as many sessions as you like – you will get to ‘make and take’ too!

All adults to be accompanied by children!

To book a place please call 01824 704774.
For more information contact Sioned Phillips,
Education Officer. Email: sioned.phillips@denbighshire.gov.uk

Stories in stitch with Jessie Chorley

This workshop will focus on Jessie’s signature hand embroidered illustrations incorporating embroidered lettering and appliqué techniques.

This workshop will start with a simple talk and demonstration by Jessie about how to start your own embroidered stories in stitch. Jessie will then go on to direct you as a group and individually, as she helps you to create your own story in her signature style of stitch and appliqué.

You will be working on a natural linen fabric as your base, and to let your story unfold on and in to. You will be shown by Jessie various favourite stitch techniques, including her signature style of couching, running, stem and back stitch and simple needle turned appliqué to create your own stitched stories and imagines directly in and on to your base cloth.

Some basic sewing skills are essential for this workshop.

Verity Pulford: Meet The Maker

An opportunity to meet the artist, find out more information and view the work being produced on the next stage of the Arts Council of Wales funded project. This project signals a fundamental change in the artists practice and this is a chance to discuss her concepts with her. The residency also offers the chance to experience a handling collection which includes inspiration material and glass samples. The artist will also have a display of work to date and sketchbooks and photographs to view.

Talk and Demonstration by Ieuan Rees, Lettering & Calligraphy Artist

Ieuan Rees is regarded as one of Britain’s most versatile artist/craftsmen in the fields of lettering, letter carving, calligraphy, architectural lettering and graphic communication. He has worked on vellum, stone, glass, wood and metal. He has lectured and held workshops all over Britain, the USA, and in Sydney, Australia.

We are delighted that Ieuan will be with us this November to share his profound knowledge and experience in lettering followed by a demonstration in calligraphy.

1.30pm Illustrated talk
2.30pm Break – Tea and coffee served
3pm Calligraphy demonstration
4pm Questions welcomed from the audience

Meet the Maker John Neilson, Lettercarver & Lettering Designer

Why not come along and see John at work, carving lettering in stone. An opportunity to ask questions about the process, techniques and anything else in relation to lettering.

Exploring letters within the gallery and Ruthin town with John Neilson & Fiona Gale

This afternoon event will begin in gallery 1, with John Neilson leading a gallery talk about the work on display as part of the Lettering show. The tour will then continue along the trail to town with archaeologist Fiona Gale. Looking at the writings which are rooted within the walls, grounds, plaques of Ruthin, encountering the heritage and stories behind the inscriptions and the technique/ skills required to engrave. Returning to the Craft Centre for a nice cup of tea or coffee. For this event please wear suitable clothing for outdoors.

Part of the many celebration events to mark the National Lottery 25th Birthday #thankstoyou 

2 day workshop with Anne Kelly

In this two day course with author, artist and tutor Anne Kelly you will be working from your choice of house or place (building) that holds a special memory for you. We will start by using basic but effective techniques taken from her books. Anne will show you how to create a mixed media collage using items from your collections and charity shop finds. Your piece will be embellished and richly decorated to create a special souvenir or gift. It can be added to a larger piece at a later date if desired. A full list of materials and equipment will be sent to you prior to the workshop. Sewing machines are helpful but not essential.

What to bring? Materials List
A selection of plain and printed fabrics (small pieces relevant to the theme)
Plain fabric (cotton mix or calico), small pieces – no larger than 40×40 cm
Scalpel and cutting mat
Ribbon or lace scraps – small buttons
Pritt/glue stick
Pencil
Paper scissors and an A4 sheet cartridge paper
Printing blocks
Acrylic or fabric paint (small amount) and small pieces of sponge
Sewing kit for hand stitching
Fabric Scissors
Pins
Sewing machine and selection of sewing machine thread

Two – 1 Day Printing & Writing Workshops with Printmaker & Calligrapher Douglas Bevans

Douglas Bevans began his formal art studies at San Francisco Art Institute, only 4 blocks away from his family’s typesetting shop where his interest in letters began. He became a freelance illustrator after further studies at Art Centre in Los Angeles. He now teaches at the Royal College of Art, and feels that drawing and lettering find their most agreeable combination in Calligraphy.

These two – 1 day workshops will explore the two basic lettering styles that are formal and informal, roman and italic. You will learn to write letters with a pen… upright ‘Roman’ letters on the first day of the workshop and slanted ‘Italic’ letters on the second day.

Suitable for all levels and all materials provided.

To book your place please call 01824 704774

Come and learn at Ruthin Craft Centre with wonderful, knowledgeable tutors in a relaxed learning atmosphere.
With lunches available from Café R with courtyard terrace and plenty of free on-site parking – it really is a wonderful environment to meet like-minded people and study. Courses are non-residential however excellent accommodation abounds in Ruthin and nearby. View the Visit Wales website for details. www.visitwales.co.uk

Unless otherwise stated, all talks, events and workshops must be 
booked in advance. Fees are required to be paid in full at the time
 of booking. Cancellation of a place by a course member does not
 automatically qualify for a refund. Some courses may be altered
or cancelled if there are insufficient enrolments.