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Contemporary Basketry Beginners

Sessions starting Nov 7th – 3D Traditional forms and contemporary twists This class, suitable for beginners, is an informal introduction to working with natural materials. We will make some simple contemporary […]

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 […]

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 […]

Abstract Drawing

Join Callum Abbott in his first Settlement course in abstract drawing. Learn how to free your mind, and not simply draw what you see, but draw what you feel. We […]

Simply Sewing Focus on Technique

We will develop our construction skills and sewing processes through making small and jolly projects in a workshop style. Your tutor will be including skills such as topstitching, trimming and […]

Portraiture

Portrait painting is becoming increasingly fashionable in the art world. There are many painting styles that can render a stunning portrait. New Settlement tutor Komathy is introducing this portraiture course […]

Embroidery Coral Reef Mixed Media Textile Art

During this course we will create an intricate mixed-media piece of art inspired by coral reefs. We will use a variety of techniques to build up a textural 8-inch hoop. […]

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. […]

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 […]

Art of the Landscape

Artists have been painting the landscape since ancient times to try and understand and celebrate the world around them. In this class for beginners and improvers, students will learn, through […]

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 […]

Friday Flowers

Create wonderful, seasonal floral designs and learn tips to get the best from your cut stems.  With a range of floral designs from vintage to contemporary, you will try something […]

Printmaking: Playing with Print

Let’s get printing! During this short course we will experiment with different types of printing techniques, gelli plate printing, silk screen, collograph, tetrapak, and lino using a variety of inks […]

Exploring Interior Design

This new course will develop your ability to visualise in three dimensions and make your Interior Design concept an exciting reality! You will learn how to measure, make a scale […]

Making Books from Waste Materials

In this five week course, we will explore making a range of different styles of books. This will include pamphlet and concertina style books, petal fold folios and a book […]

Dyeing to Weave

This course will focus on the construction of woven cloth with hand dyed yarns. We will be exploring colours from nature as sources of inspiration to create a dye palette, […]

Life Drawing with Collette

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a friendly and diverse group. Working directly with a different model each week, you will be able to develop and explore your […]

Life Drawing with Collette

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a friendly and diverse group. Working directly with a different model each week, you will be able to develop and explore your […]

Portraiture

Portrait painting is becoming increasingly fashionable in the art world. There are many painting styles that can render a stunning portrait. New Settlement tutor Komathy is introducing this portraiture 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. […]

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 […]

Chinese Brush Painting: Landscape

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Portraiture

Portrait painting is becoming increasingly fashionable in the art world. There are many painting styles that can render a stunning portrait. New Settlement tutor Komathy is introducing this portraiture course […]

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 […]

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 […]

Printmaking: Playing with Print

Let’s get printing! During this short course we will experiment with different types of printing techniques, gelli plate printing, silk screen, collograph, tetrapak, and lino using a variety of inks […]

Exploring Interior Design

This new course will develop your ability to visualise in three dimensions and make your Interior Design concept an exciting reality! You will learn how to measure, make a scale […]

Portraiture

Portrait painting is becoming increasingly fashionable in the art world. There are many painting styles that can render a stunning portrait. New Settlement tutor Komathy is introducing this portraiture course […]

Printmaking: Playing with Print

Let’s get printing! During this short course we will experiment with different types of printing techniques, gelli plate printing, silk screen, collograph, tetrapak, and lino using a variety of inks […]

Exploring Interior Design

This new course will develop your ability to visualise in three dimensions and make your Interior Design concept an exciting reality! You will learn how to measure, make a scale […]

Exploring Interior Design

This new course will develop your ability to visualise in three dimensions and make your Interior Design concept an exciting reality! You will learn how to measure, make a scale […]

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