Beyond Technique kicks off on 1 January 2025. 

No, this program is structured over 9 weeks, with two modules released every two weeks to guide your learning in a steady, supportive way. However, you will have lifetime access to all program materials, so you can revisit the content at your own pace anytime after the program ends. This allows you to balance the structure of the course with the flexibility to deepen your learning as it suits you.

Absolutely. You can download a detailed calendar with the release dates for each module and the schedule for Claire’s live Q&A session here. This allows you to plan ahead and make the most of the program.

Not at all! While Claire is a visual artist who works primarily with fibre and mixed media, the principles of Beyond Technique are relevant across art forms. Whether you work with oils, watercolours, sculpture, or even ceramics, this program is designed to help you deepen your practice, develop your creative voice, and build confidence. However, this program may not be suitable for disciplines such as poetry or music, as the content focuses heavily on visual art practices.

Not necessarily. The goal of Beyond Technique isn’t about limiting you to one medium or discipline.  Instead, this experience is about helping you develop a focused and intentional creative practice. Through self-reflection and guidance, you’ll identify which materials, techniques, or approaches resonate most with you and serve your creative vision. It’s not a silver bullet; rather, it’s a process of discovery that enables you to make meaningful choices that align with your artistic goals. Whether you work across multiple disciplines or stick to one, this course equips you with tools to create with clarity and purpose.

Absolutely! While Claire Benn works primarily with fibre and mixed media, the principles and teachings in Beyond Technique are applicable to artists across all visual disciplines. Whether you’re a painter, sculptor, ceramicist, or work in mixed media, this program is designed to help you develop your creative practice, refine your artistic voice, and deepen your understanding of composition and intention.

Note: Claire Benn is a visual artist, and while music and writing are art forms, this program focuses exclusively on the visual arts and can be adapted to any visual medium.

If you’re at the very beginning of your art journey, Beyond Technique may not be the right program for you just yet. This immersive developmental program is designed for artists who are already familiar with their chosen medium and ready to focus on refining their practice, exploring composition, and developing their creative voice. For those new to art, we suggest starting with one of our more skills-based courses to build a strong foundation before joining a program like Beyond Technique.

Beyond Technique is designed to help you build the mindset, habits, and critical skills needed to create art you’re proud to share with the world. The program is structured around three pillars: yourself, your art, and your audience. These three pillars help you refine your creative process, enhance your compositional skills, and develop confidence in your work.

When you join Tier 1, you’ll gain access to nine weeks of transformative content, delivered at a supportive pace to ensure you can absorb each learning before moving forward. You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with Claire through live Q&A sessions and a private online community, where you’ll practice giving and receiving feedback - a skill that’s essential for any professional artist.

For those looking to go even deeper, Beyond Technique offers exciting opportunities beyond Tier 1. Later in the program, participants will be invited to apply for Tier 2, which involves an exclusive six-month mentoring program with Claire and a small, intimate group of artists to further develop your skills, receive personalised feedback, and refine your work.

After tier 2, a select group of artists will be invited to take part in a professionally curated exhibition.

To explore these further opportunities, the Beyond Technique online programme is your gateway to art that resonates and growth that lasts.

No, the six-month mentoring program is only available to Beyond Technique students. This ensures participants have the foundational knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to make the most of the mentoring experience.

We want to make Beyond Technique as accessible as possible, which is why we offer flexible payment plans that allow you to spread the cost over time in a way that fits your budget. You can choose a payment plan that fits your needs during the checkout process. We also have six scholarships available for eligible participants. These grants generously halve the cost of tuition. Grant applications are open now and close on 20th December 2024. You can find all the details here.

That’s okay! Recordings of each Q&A session will be made available so you can catch up at your convenience.

While immersive, this program is designed to be flexible and manageable. Each week, you’ll receive video content and resources that take approximately 2-3 hours to review and apply. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in discussions within the private Facebook community and join live Q&A sessions if desired.

No worries! You have lifetime access to all materials, so you can return and revisit the content modules or live session recordings whenever you like.

We absolutely understand. Sharing your work can feel daunting, which is why we committed to creating a program environment that’s safe, supportive, and compassionate.  Claire and your fellow participants will encourage and guide you as you gain confidence in sharing your art and embracing feedback as a tool for growth.

Unlike technique-driven courses, this program is about helping you develop the mindset, habits, and self-awareness to create art that reflects who you truly are. You’ll refine your compositional skills, learn to give and receive feedback, and connect with a community of like-minded artists, all while being mentored by world-renowned artist and educator Claire Benn.

You will need the materials specific to your art practice (such as paints, brushes, or mixed media supplies). A detailed list of any additional suggested resources will be provided before the program begins.

You sure do! You’ll get Claire’s personal feedback and support as you work through the program  through a private Facebook community. You’ll also get four live Q&A sessions, where Claire will answer your questions on the spot through Facebook and YouTube. If you can't attend live, you can ask questions in advance. Everything will be recorded and yours to keep for future access.

We choose to host our students’ community groups on Facebook as an accessible platform that allows ease of communication for students, tutors and administrators. All members can post images and videos, create albums of work and keep track of popular topics within the group. We have multiple moderators within the group for encouragement and guidance, ensuring our communities are safe learning environments. This free platform keeps the cost of administration and course fees down for everyone. It is important to note that we offer a closed Facebook group for enrolled students only to connect and share their journey for a lifetime. This group is not compulsory but is highly recommended!

To ensure an inclusive experience, we livestream our Q&A session through YouTube and send regular updates via email for those unable to create a Facebook account. 

“FATT have put together this fabulous format that nurtures the interactions among us. I didn’t even do Facebook before!” – Chris Carlson.

As a global company with students from all around the world, we have geolocation set up to try and accommodate where we can. Therefore, we currently accept USD, AUD, GBP, CAD, EUROS and NZD. If your currency isn’t mentioned, your bank automatically converts it to your local currency once the charge goes through. 

(On the topic of being international, Fibre Arts Take Two course producers are based in Australia… hence the spelling of things like fibre, realise and enrol!)

Absolutely! The course content is fully responsive, so it will work regardless of whether you’re on a computer or mobile device. All you need is an internet connection.

We’re here to help. Just email our friendly team at support@fibreartstaketwo.com and we will get back to you.