Italian Intermediate
A friendly class for students who already have a few years of learning and a good grasp of the language. Plenty of opportunity to practice and enhance spoken Italian, listening to authentic recordings as well as working on elements of grammar. A good textbook and various other material will be used to facilitate and build […]
German Beginners
This course is for those who are learning German from scratch, or who want to go back to basics. Using a course book and other materials, you will acquire the skills to be able to communicate in German in everyday life, working on reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, as well as learning about the […]
Italian Advanced
A lively class for students who want to practice the language and improve their fluency. This is achieved by making use of a variety of resources including magazines, newspapers, and a textbook. Student chosen themes are also encouraged to facilitate general conversational skills. Topics covered in class will be about Italian current affairs, traditions, history […]
French Improvers
This class is for students who have a basic knowledge of French. The aim of the course is to extend vocabulary as well as grammar to develop further the experience of the language. Alongside the discovery of French culture and traditions.
French Beginners
This class is for complete beginners with no or little knowledge of French or for those who would like to go back to the basis. With audio visual interactive activities which makes learning a language a fun and enjoyable experience.
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. Your Tutor will send you information and a video tutorial on the Tuesday and completed artwork should be photographed and returned prior to the […]
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 Tuesday and completed artwork should be photographed and returned prior to the next weeks lesson for feedback given in video format.
Italian Improvers
A friendly and engaging class for students who already have a good general knowledge of the language and wish to improve and progress to a higher level. We will develop greater language skills, build confidence in spoken Italian, and nurture listening comprehension, conversation, vocabulary and grammar. We will be working through a text book supplemented […]
Italian Beginners Plus 1
A welcoming class for students with a basic knowledge of Italian who are looking at progressing to a higher level and becoming more confident speakers. The aim is to improve vocabulary, and skills such as listening, reading and grammar, to gain greater speaking abilities alongside cultural understanding.
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 at your own pace on your own project with the support and guidance of an experienced upholsterer. Advice will be given about suitability of projects […]
French Advanced Conversation: Morning
Come and join us in an informal friendly lively group of students to converse with ease about a wide range of topics, sample and share French language and culture.
French Advanced Conversation: Afternoon
Come and join us in an informal friendly lively group of students to converse with ease about a wide range of topics, sample and share French language and culture.
Spanish Advanced
This friendly class is for students who have a significant knowledge of Spanish vocabulary and feel confident using the present, past and future tenses in a variety of contexts, having studied the language for many years. All four skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) will be incorporated into our lessons. Students will learn more advanced […]
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 rotary cutting, getting the best from your sewing machine, colour choices, machine piecing and quilting, and basic construction methods. There will be a fresh project […]
French Beginners Plus
This class is for students who have a basic knowledge of French. The aim of the course is to extend vocabulary as well as grammar to develop further the experience of the language. Alongside the discovery of French culture and traditions.
The Arab Israeli Dispute since c1900
Unfortunately conflicts and hatreds in the Middle East are very much in the news. This course focuses on developments from the last years of the Ottoman Empire, through the creation of Mandates and the creation of the state of Israel in 1948 to the successive wars with her neighbours. The vision of Pan Arabism, Palestinian […]
Italian Beginners 1
Are you a beginner or have a little Italian knowledge? Come and join this friendly class where you will gain a good basic understanding of the Italian language in everyday situations. Interactive and engaging activities that develop listening, speaking, writing and reading skills are integral to the course. Basic grammar and additional material will reinforce […]
Italian Beginners 2
A welcoming class for students with a basic knowledge of Italian who are looking at progressing to a higher level and becoming more confident speakers. The aim is to improve vocabulary, and skills such as listening, reading and grammar, to gain greater speaking abilities alongside cultural understanding.
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 own unique style. From beginners to professional artists and illustrators, these sessions are structured to enable you to practice and experiment, allowing you to broaden […]
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 own unique style. From beginners to professional artists and illustrators, these sessions are structured to enable you to practice and experiment, allowing you to broaden […]
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. We will find our preferred technique and develop our personal style. From portraits to florals, landscapes to botanical, we will delve into subjects working from […]
Get Writing for All
These classes are ideal for anyone who enjoys writing or would like to start. No experience is necessary. The emphasis is on having fun and through a combination of reference to published texts, writing and listening, confidence is built in writing fiction and non-fiction. Short, optional homework exercises are set weekly with supportive feedback from […]
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 understand how the materials can be used in each session and constant guidance will be given throughout the course. Contemporary artists are introduced and discussed […]
Writing your Memoirs
Have you thought about writing your life story but are concerned that you will not know how? If so, this course is for you. In a supportive atmosphere, you will be offered suggestions designed to give you confidence in writing even if you have never done anything like this before. You may find that this […]
Introduction to Philosophy: Values and Choices
Suitable for all levels, new Settlement tutor, Dr Lisa McNulty, will explore a different topic each week in this introductory philosophy course: What Makes a Life Good? Moral Rights and Wrongs Justice and Fairness The Value of Art Technology and the Future
Get Writing for All Morning
These classes are ideal for anyone who enjoys writing or would like to start. No experience is necessary. The emphasis is on having fun and through a combination of reference to published texts, writing and listening, confidence is built in writing fiction and non-fiction. Short, optional homework exercises are set weekly with supportive feedback from […]
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 Landscape and the way colour is used to represent the different seasons.
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 provide inspiring ideas and direction on technique. Each class begins with demonstrations, and you are then encouraged to develop ideas and allow your work to […]
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 with a variety of mediums from pencils, coloured pencils, watercolours, and pen and ink. Jill will give advice on anything that needs to be brought […]
Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout
In this year of second terms of office in the US it seems appropriate to revisit, or discover for the first time, the fictional town of Crosby, Maine, presided over by Elizabeth Strout's crotchety, cantankerous heroine Olive Kitteridge, plain-spoken to a fault and an utter delight! This novel, also a tapestry of short stories, may […]
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 selection of projects aimed at various skill levels from beginner to improver. Lucy will work with you to help you develop your weaving and design […]
Get Writing for All with Adrian Poynton: Evening
These classes are ideal for anyone who enjoys writing or would like to start. No experience is necessary. The emphasis is on having fun and through a combination of reference to published texts, writing and listening, confidence is built in writing fiction and non-fiction. Short, optional homework exercises are set weekly with supportive feedback from […]
Five Physical Phenomena
Galileo was one of the first scientists to write books promoting the public understanding of the physical world. Newton built on those foundations to reveal first a planet, then a Cosmos ruled by physical laws. Clerk Maxwell and Einstein were the other two acknowledged geniuses who completed Classical Physics. This course aims to make their […]
Get Writing for All
These classes are ideal for anyone who enjoys writing or would like to start. No experience is necessary. The emphasis is on having fun and through a combination of reference to published texts, writing and listening, confidence is built in writing fiction and non-fiction. Short, optional homework exercises are set weekly with supportive feedback from […]
Contemporary Basketry Improvers
The short basketry courses are 'contemporary' rather than traditional in style. They introduce a variety of materials and construction techniques for students to explore surface and form. Our loose theme for the Improvers’ course this term will be to work with some bark and other natural materials to make pouch or pocket forms using a […]
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 studies in an array of different mediums and techniques all guided by the tutor throughout. You will be given a hardback concertina sketchbook to develop […]
Yoga
This yoga class will serve as an introduction, each week building on what is learned. Sessions will consider the underlying philosophy for up to 15 minutes, continue with an exploration of poses and flow, and end with a relaxation.
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 to teach how to sketch and paint portraits. Komathy will provide guidance as you start your own painting. She will teach quick painting methods, how […]
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 and material processes.
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 own unique style within the painting process. Each student shall shape a diverse narrative from their own sources of inspiration, from their own sketches, photography […]
The Girl on the Train
Based on the best-selling novel by Paula Hawkins and Dreamworks Film Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel Players Production Directed by Jo Roskilly Please note: Contains strong language and adult themes. Rachel Watson longs for a different life. Her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train window every day, happy […]
Simply Sewing Focus on Technique – Tetrahedron shaped purse
Join Jane for a one off workshop style sewing session making something fun whilst developing your confidence and skills around your sewing machine. Stitch a tetrahedron shaped purse. Its a bit of a puzzle but lots of fun to make! This zipped purse uses fusible wadding and has a contrast lining. You'll be inserting a […]
French Spanish Quiz
French and Spanish Quiz, with Marine and Maria, please come and join us for a lot of fun ! Maximum teams of 6 (one table) can be booked at £10 per head. Please book together to help us allocate seats. You will be able to join a table on arrival, if booking as an individual. […]
Art Jam! Mixed Media Sketchbook Club
Dive into the vibrant world of sketchbook play, where creativity knows no bounds! This exhilarating practice not only sparks your imagination but also unleashes your artistic potential. With each stroke, you’ll boost your skills in line work and color application while exploring fresh concepts and themes without the pressure of perfection. It’s a therapeutic escape […]
Stone-wrapping Workshop
Have you collected a few special stones, or pieces of driftwood from a particular walk or place - mementos connecting you to an event or time? Bring them along to this workshop and learn how to use cane and some beautiful Japanese wrapping techniques to embellish your chosen pieces. The workshop will be in three […]
Settlement Sessions: Edwina Hayes
Edwina Hayes, one of the finest female singer/songwriters this country has produced in years will be at the Settlement to play for us. Edwina learned her trade in the folk clubs of Yorkshire and has supported Jools Holland, Loudon Wainwright III and Nanci Griffith Edwina brings together English Folk, Americana and the rich Northern singer/songwriter […]
100 years of Letchworth Educational Settlement, an illustrated talk by Dr Kate Thompson
This is a Letchworth Garden City Society event. Opened in May 1920, it celebrated its centenary during the first Covid lockdown when its future was in jeopardy. Thanks to supporters, funds were raised to ensure the Settlement’s survival and this illustrated talk will describe how it grew and changed with the times, serving not only […]
