Arts and Crafts Course
Watercolours
This opportunity is for anyone wishing to explore watercolours, from beginner to the more experienced painter. We will be looking at different theories, and practical applications, exploring this versatile medium. […]
Traditional Upholstery Morning
Come along and learn traditional upholstery skills in a friendly and informal setting. Whether you are a beginner or have more experience these classes provide the ideal environment to work […]
Abstract Painting
Each lesson begins with an approachable practical experiment that is later developed using various materials such as acrylic paints, watercolours, pen and ink and collage. All will be demonstrated to […]
Traditional Upholstery Afternoon
Come along and learn traditional upholstery skills in a friendly and informal setting. Whether you are a beginner or have more experience these classes provide the ideal environment to work […]
Simply Sewing
Construct an item of clothing with a commercial pattern and gain confidence to enjoy sewing in a group and at home on your own. Lots of support will be provided […]
Drawing for Beginners EMAIL COURSE
This beginners course will take you through the basics of learning how to draw. The aim is to give you the basic tools with which to practice and progress your […]
Drawing for Improvers EMAIL COURSE
This improvers course will give you the opportunity to further practise those skills learnt through the beginners’ course. Your Tutor will send you information and a video tutorial on the […]
Patchwork and Quilting
A relaxed, informal class to learn the skills of machine patchwork and quilting and add a little design pizazz along the way! A range of techniques will be covered including […]
Chinese Brush Painting Techniques
Suitable for Beginners and improvers. The Chinese have developed a very different approach to landscape painting to that adopted by the west. In this module we will look at Chinese […]
Expressive Watercolours – Intermediate ONLINE
Watercolour is an exciting and versatile medium. During this course we aim to explore this versatility playing with colour and a host of different techniques such as laying washes, wet-in-wet, […]
Applied Arts
This Art Club focuses on experimentation with a wide range of materials and mixed media. Taught by Chantelle Stephenson, a local artist and established tutor at the Settlement. She will […]
Botanical Art
A five-week course looking at the Botanical World. Using plants, fruits, feathers, finds, and all things Botanical, Jill will give demonstrations and guidance on the techniques used to achieve success […]
Traditional Upholstery Evening
Come along and learn traditional upholstery skills in a friendly and informal setting. Whether you are a beginner or have more experience these classes provide the ideal environment to work […]
Woven Tapestry
Learn woven tapestry skills at your own pace. A course perfect for learning the basics in tapestry weaving and for further developing skills and woven tapestry knowledge. Choose from a […]
Contemporary Basketry Improvers
This course, suitable for improvers, builds on techniques learnt last year. We will use a variety of natural materials to further explore form and surface whilst learning some Japanese basketry […]
Expressive Watercolours
Watercolour is an exciting and versatile medium. During this course we aim to explore this versatility playing with colour and a host of different techniques such as laying washes, wet-in-wet, […]
The Sketchbook
The Sketchbook course is an ideal course for anyone wishing to explore an idea or theme in greater detail. The course will allow you to develop drawings, prints and painting […]
Life Drawing
Drawing the human body is a wonderful way for anyone, from beginner to the more experienced, to improve their drawing skills. Using short and long poses, and a variety of […]
Simply Sewing: Afternoon
Construct an item of clothing with a commercial pattern and gain confidence to enjoy sewing in a group and at home on your own. Lots of support will be provided […]
Patchwork and Quilting
A relaxed, informal class to learn the skills of machine patchwork and quilting and add a little design pizazz along the way! A range of techniques will be covered including […]
Simply Sewing: Evening
Construct an item of clothing with a commercial pattern and gain confidence to enjoy sewing in a group and at home on your own. Lots of support will be provided […]
Contemporary Basketry Beginners
This course, suitable for beginners, will introduce working with willow and other natural materials. We will make some simple forms on which to explore a range of basic basketry techniques […]
Oil Painting
The afternoon Thursday oil painting group is a lively, approachable and unique class. Students are encouraged to build and respond to their own natural strengths and focus on building their […]
Landscape in Acrylics
Acrylic paint is one of the most exciting and versatile mediums for creating art. In this course, suitable for improvers, students will explore a variety of techniques and methods of […]
Simply Sewing
Construct an item of clothing with a commercial pattern and gain confidence to enjoy sewing in a group and at home on your own. Lots of support will be provided […]
