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French Improvers

This class is for students who wish to build up their confidence and extend their language skills in conversation. We will also work on grammar and vocabulary using texts, articles, […]

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 […]

The Bookshop by Penelope Fitzgerald

An elegant short novel about Florence Green, a "small, wispy and wiry" widow who in 1959 is determined to open a bookshop in a small seaside town, against polite but […]

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 […]

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 […]

Creative Writing for Improvers

This course is for those with some basic knowledge and experience in creative writing who wish to continue to develop their skills in a supportive environment. It will focus on […]

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 […]

Psychopathology

This course, open to beginners, will include an examination into phobias and the understanding of personality disorders such as: Bi-Polar Schizophrenia Narcissism Psychopathy Sociopathy

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

Greek Myth – The Labyrinth of Myth The first five sessions will illustrate the interconnectedness and labyrinthine nature of Greek myth: 1. Introduction: - What is Greek myth? - How […]

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 practising Chinese characters (good […]

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 […]

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 […]

Five Remarkable Women: in praise of pioneers

  Five Remarkable Women: in praise of pioneers   In this short series of two hour talks, our tutors offer their perspective on the lives and achievements of five extraordinary […]

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 […]

The Wright Brothers and the Science of Flight

In 1903, the Wright brothers kick-started the modern era of high-speed travel by air. With practically no data to work with, they built up their own with painstaking experimental kites […]

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. […]

Still Life Drawing Club

Vanessa has been running a Still Life Drawing Club for the last three years in Newark on Trent and brings this monthly club to the Settlement. The club focuses on […]

Straw stars: Traditional Scandinavian Decorations

Join us for a cozy workshop where you’ll learn to create beautiful, handmade straw star decorations, perfect for adorning your home and Christmas tree. Inspired by the timeless tradition of […]

Christmas Wreath

Start the festive season with a fabulous handmade long lasting, hanging wreath ; if you would rather create a circular table piece that is also fine, just let your tutor […]

Fused Glass Christmas Decorations

Personalise your tree or make a wonderful gift with hand-crafted fused glass decorations. During this workshop you will use pre-cut glass pieces to make your chosen design of decoration. You […]

Sustainable Christmas Tree

Make this contemporary looking willow Christmas Tree complete with its’ own star and add twinkling lights of your choice when you get home. The tree will be approximately 1m tall […]

Christmas Table Centrepiece

You will learn all the tips and techniques to create a beautiful, long lasting elongated  festive table centrepiece including candles and festive décor. A lovely session to follow the morning […]

Tin treasures: Embossed folk art decorations

Join us for a festive workshop at The Settlement in Letchworth Garden City, where you’ll learn the art of embossing tin to create beautiful folk art decorations. In this hands-on […]

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