Develop sculptural ideas and experiment with form through drawing and model making, before finalising and finishing a unique piece. This is a course for anyone new to sculpture, and those with an experience in the subject looking to further their practice. Led by Leicester artist Austin Orwin, will allow you to explore the development of […]
Gain confidence in your ability to improvise and perform in a jazz group and learn tunes from the jazz repertoire. This 9-week course will introduce you to playing in a jazz band, or provide opportunity for you to improve your knowledge and skills. We will work on a number of tunes over the 10-week course, […]
A fun introduction to the potential of monoprinting. Join us for this half day delve into the versatility of monoprinting. Using found, natural and recycled objects, clingfilm, paper masks and much more you’ll create your own multi-layered print. In this three-hour workshop you’ll explore different monoprinting methods including direct drawing and masking techniques, and experiment […]
Can you crochet but need some help to take it to the next level? Then this 3-week course is just for you! This short course is designed for those with basic crochet skills to build confidence and improve their crochet knowledge. Tutor Bonita will take you from groundhog granny squares to pattern perfection. During this […]
Weekly pay-as-you-go Life Drawing classes with artist and expert tutor Scott Bridgwood. Ideal for complete beginners or more experienced artists seeking a flexible opportunity to do some life drawing with experienced models and a professional tutor. No need to commit to a long course, simply book the dates you can make it and pay for […]
Cities can provide the ideal environment for turning points in history, and art can provide the ideal perspective on events in history - we’ll talk about both in this informal series of talks. This series of five talks will focus on cities at turning points in history – how revolution, defeat in war, political assassinations […]
Discover the expressive qualities of varied drawing media including pencils, charcoal, chalks and pen and ink. Over five weeks, learn how to draw from observation and imagination, about proportion and expressive distortion, and explore realism and abstraction. Beginners are welcome as an introduction to the possibilities of drawing, as are those with experience who wish […]
A new sculpture course for all levels of experience. In this course we’ll be looking at what makes an interesting sculptural form, and thinking about the construction, visual weight, tension and surface pattern of a piece of sculpture. Using simple methods, we’ll build a wire armature support and use plaster as a modelling material to […]
Join with other artists to develop your critical skills and become more confident in your ability to develop your own artistic style. These friendly, supportive classes are devoted entirely to discussion and criticism of work done at home. The five sessions are based around a focus and specific creative problems set by the tutor. You […]
Learn tips and tricks to fuel your passion for sketching and to help keep a sketchbook as part of your creative life. In a relaxed and supportive environment, you’ll learn interesting ways to fill a sketchbook whilst honing your sketching skills and embracing the creative journey. Come join us in The Thursday Sketchbook Sessions and […]
Learn tips and tricks to fuel your passion for sketching and to help keep a sketchbook as part of your creative life. In a relaxed and supportive environment, you’ll learn interesting ways to fill a sketchbook whilst honing your sketching skills and embracing the creative journey. Come join us in the Friday Sketchbook Sessions and […]
Rendering the human form in charcoal and pastels. During this 9-week course, tutor Scott will show you how to develop your drawing skills with a focus on using charcoal and pastels. Find your preference for different colour palettes vs working in monochrome, experimenting with coloured papers and different drawing surfaces to fully exploit the potential […]
