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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 […]

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 […]

Spanish Upper Intermediate

This is a class for those who have studied Spanish for several years. We will revise and consolidate all the indicative tenses and will begin learning the imperative and the […]

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 […]

Tai Chi & Qigong

This course will continue to cover the basic principles and practical movements of both Tai Chi and Qigong (Dao Yin Yang Sheng Gong). Exercise involves: Physical Movement, Breathing, Mental understanding […]

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, […]

Spanish Intermediate

This is a friendly class for those who have already studied the present, past and future tenses and can use them in conversation. We will use a textbook and a […]

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 […]

Spanish Pre-Intermediate

This class is for students who already have a knowledge of Spanish, are familiar with the present and future tenses and have started to learn the different past tenses. Using […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

French Intermediate

A very friendly class for those who wish to focus on improving their conversation skills, we work on vocab and grammar as well as using texts articles videos and quizzes […]

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, […]

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.

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 […]

Philip Larkin’s Later Poetry

Philip Larkin was an important figure in the poetry of the second half of the twentieth century. His work explores the human condition in an occasionally bleak, often witty and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

French Intermediate

This is a friendly stimulating class working on conversational skills by sharing interests and ideas on all sorts of topics. Working through texts videos and different activities to reinforce grammar, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Crochet for Beginners

Discover the relaxing craft of crochet, ignite your creativity and learn how to make blankets, scarves and hats, as well as baskets and decor for the home. In this 5-week […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Spanish Beginners

This class is for complete beginners who have no or very little knowledge of Spanish. We will be covering common expressions used in everyday situations as well as the basics […]

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 […]

Spanish Post Beginners

This is a friendly class for students who already have a knowledge of basic Spanish vocabulary and the present tense. We will covering further vocabulary topics as well as grammatical […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

German Beginners Plus

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Acrylic Floral Mini

This a two-part short acrylic painting course with two 2-hour sessions on two consecutive Saturday mornings. We will be painting a small 8x8 inch mini acrylic floral painting together. In […]

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, […]

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 […]

The Birth of British Landscape Painting 1750-1870

Both John Constable and his contemporary MW Turner broke new ground in landscape painting, but their 18th century predecessors had, in many ways, paved the way. This six week course […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A Month in the Country by J.L. Carr

"Unlike anything else in modern English literature," according to D.J. Taylor, this tender, elegant novella tells the story of a damaged survivor of the First World War who spends a […]

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 […]

Settlement Sessions: Gary Stewart

Gary is a Scottish singer/songwriter with four albums to his name and a strong following in his adopted home of Yorkshire. He will entertain us with a set of his […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Introduction to Watercolours

This 2-hour workshop is aimed at those who have never used watercolours before or those who want to start with some basic skills. We will discuss how to choose between […]

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 […]

Settlement Sessions: Elizabeth & Jameson

Hannah and Griff first joined forces in 2016, merging their individual backgrounds of traditional folk and folk pop/rock to create a stunning acoustic folk/roots duo, with original songs rich in […]

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