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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Expressive Watercolours Beginners EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE
Learn the basics to practice and progress your painting. From the materials you need, how to set up your workspace and use your paints, to how to mix colours and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gender and Relationships
In this course we shall examine the following: • An evolutionary explanation of partner preference • Theories of romantic relationships • Virtual relationships in social media • Parasocial relationships • […]
Exploring Opera
Using a combination of talk, live and recorded musical examples and video, this course will steer you through the joyous experience of opera whether you are already experienced, a complete […]
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 […]
Chinese Intermediate
This course is for those who have a good basic knowledge of spoken Mandarin and Chinese characters. We will be following a textbook and lots of videos for conversation and […]
Greek Myth – The Labyrinth of Myth
Our new topics are as follows: Jason and the Argonauts Heracles Perseus/Orpheus Achilles and Hector Aeneas and Dido
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 […]
Chinese Beginners Plus
This course is for those who have a basic understanding of Mandarin Chinese, including Pinyin. We’ll be extending your vocabulary, learning from everyday conversations, having fun practicing Chinese characters (good […]
Exploring Interior Design
Exploring Interior Design will develop your ability to visualise in three dimensions and help make your ideas an exciting reality! Key skills, such as measuring, making scale plans, using the […]
Still Life Drawing Club: Fine-liners and Scratchy Nibs
March 29th - Fine-liners and Scratchy Nibs: drawing flowers in monochrome. Vanessa has been running a Still Life Drawing Club for the last three years in Newark on Trent and […]
The Other Brother: the life and death of Robert F. Kennedy
Nearly 60 years after his death, Robert F. Kennedy remains one of America’s most compelling political figures—and, perhaps, one of its most misunderstood. An icon of modern American liberalism, his […]
Crochet for Beginners – Colourful Granny Squares
In this workshop you will learn how to crochet a colourful granny square using a selection of yarns. To create each granny square you will learn how to crochet: · […]
Write a Short Story
Whether you're already a writer of short stories, or would like to have a go at writing one, this is the workshop for you. With ideas and guidance from the […]
Weave a Textured Wall Hanging
A Freestyle weaving workshop with plenty of colour & texture. Pre-set loom provided along with a selection of suitable yarns. There will be a set pattern to follow in this […]
Spring Blooms: Print & Stitch Decorations
Combine the timeless art of block printing with delicate embroidery to create stunning spring-inspired decorations. In this workshop, you’ll print floral and botanical designs onto card and bring them to […]
Intermediate Crochet – Springtime Infinity Scarf
Learn how to crochet a lightweight springtime infinity scarf using a variety of stitches. To create your scarf, you will learn how to: · Crochet in the round · Half […]
Fused Glass Lantern
With us all spending so much time in and around our gardens, enhancing them with something you made adds a real sense of style and personality. In this course we […]
Edit and Improve Your Short Story
In this workshop you will receive valuable editing tips and feedback to finish a story you may be working on, or perhaps have begun the previous day, Saturday 5th April. […]
Floral Impressions: Metal Embossed Spring Decorations
Learn the art of metal embossing and create beautiful spring-themed decorations with a floral twist. Discover how to add intricate textures and designs to metal sheets, perfect for making unique […]
Woven Landscapes
Learn how to blend fibres and colours to create a woven tapestry landscape. From mountains to meadows, sea to sky, learn colour blending tapestry weaving techniques with wools and cottons […]
Britain’s Victorian Maritime Power
This single session will act as an introduction to the Royal and Merchant Navies in Victorian Days. Designed as an enticing taster for a possible longer course to follow, this […]
Lino Cut Spring Flowers
Learn to use simple linocut tools in a relaxed and inspiring workshop in which you’ll create a collection of beautiful spring flower themed cards, gift bags, tags and prints of […]
Patchwork and Quilting Binding Techniques
Getting a smart finish on the edges of your quilt really makes a difference. And there is more than one way to bind a cat – woops, sorry, Quilt!! Join […]
Block Printing on Fabric
Print your own colourful tote bag or tea towel, with matching cards and gift tags in this fun workshop. You’ll carve your own geometric design from lino and repeat print […]
Machine Embroidered Easter Card
An introduction to simple machine embroidery -Make a card for Easter! Learning how to use your sewing machine for simple embroidery techniques and using simple applique shapes to make a […]
The Hapsburgs: A Family Affair
The story of the Hapsburg dynasty is more extraordinary than any novelist or script-writer could invent. From a few estates in the Swiss Alps a thousand years ago, the family […]
Easter Table Flowers
Make a super Easter wreath ring for the table using long lasting and fresh spring flowers and blossom, foliage, eggs and a few twigs. No knowledge of flower arranging required. […]
Willow Plant Supports (5ft)
This beginners willow workshop will teach you two weaving techniques and a style of binding for making useful structures for your garden. You will make a 5ft wigwam style support […]
Pilates: Exercise for Life for Beginners
Pilates is an anti-aging, lifespan-enhancing method of safe and effective body conditioning, developed by Joseph Pilates, where exercise is simplified as required, according to ability. Pilates himself declared "...in ten […]
Pilates: Exercise for Life – Intermediate
Pilates is an anti-aging, lifespan-enhancing method of safe and effective body conditioning, developed by Joseph Pilates, where exercise is simplified as required, according to ability. Pilates himself declared "...in ten […]
Unravelling the Architecture of Westminster Abbey
Katie Alcock presents Unravelling the Architecture of Westminster Abbey.
Portrait Sketching
Join Komathy, for this portrait sketching workshop, where you will learn the principles of portrait composition, proportions and achieving a likeness.
Bark Harvesting Workshop
This workshop will teach you about the satisfying task of harvesting willow bark from fresh wood and storing it for later use. This is a versatile material that can be […]
Mini Marine Textile Workshop
Following on from our popular ‘Coral Reef’ Textile Course, ‘Mini Marine’ is a one day workshop for beginners. Using a variety of fabrics, threads, stitches and beads, you will learn […]
An introduction to Classical Studies
An introduction to Classical Studies: the Ancient History and Civilisations of the Greeks and Romans from the perspective of many different disciplines, including architecture, archaeology, art, drama, literature, philosophy, politics, […]
Galileo and the Telescope
In 1610, Galileo turned a telescope of his own making to the night sky and saw things no one else had seen since the beginning of time. The discoveries he […]
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 […]
Portraiture
Portrait painting is becoming increasingly fashionable in the art world. There are many painting styles that can render a stunning portrait. Settlement tutor Komathy is introducing this portraiture course to […]
Chinese Intermediate
This course is for those who have a good basic knowledge of spoken Mandarin and Chinese characters. We will be following a textbook and lots of videos for conversation and […]
Chinese Beginners Plus
This course is for those who have a basic understanding of Mandarin Chinese, including Pinyin. We’ll be extending your vocabulary, learning from everyday conversations, having fun practicing Chinese characters (good […]
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, […]
Exploring Interior Design
Exploring Interior Design will develop your ability to visualise in three dimensions and help make your ideas an exciting reality! Key skills, such as measuring, making scale plans, using the […]
Still Life Drawing Club: Inky Loveliness
May 3rd - Inky Loveliness: still life drawing with different types of inks. Vanessa has been running a Still Life Drawing Club for the last three years in Newark on […]
Art Jam! Mixed Media Sketchbook
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, […]
How (Not) To Think Like Sherlock Holmes
Come and discover the reasoning skills of the (so-called) Master of Deduction. Just how does Sherlock Holmes come to his conclusions? How does he convince Scotland Yard that he is […]
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 […]
Fascinated by Freud
ID….EGO……Freudian Slip……..Lots of words we use today originate from Sigmund Freud himself. Freud has been controversial in his theories of personality, yet he is still considered worthy of study in […]
Still Life Drawing Club: Collage & Drawing
June 7th - Collage & Drawing Combined: made patterned papers and mixed media drawing. Vanessa has been running a Still Life Drawing Club for the last three years in Newark […]
Exploring Interior Design
Exploring Interior Design will develop your ability to visualise in three dimensions and help make your ideas an exciting reality! Key skills, such as measuring, making scale plans, using the […]
Exploring Opera
Using a combination of talk, live and recorded musical examples and video, this course will steer you through the joyous experience of opera whether you are already experienced, a complete […]
Still Life Drawing Club: Dramatic Black Paper
July 5th - Dramatic Black Paper: working with vibrant colours on black paper. Vanessa has been running a Still Life Drawing Club for the last three years in Newark on […]
