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An inspiring afternoon class for anyone who is proficient in all hand building techniques with a desire to express yourself through clay. Challenge yourself with guided projects set by tutor Dee with the freedom to create and develop your own ideas. This 9-week course is suitable for those with at least two years experience and […]
A five week course focusing on life drawing in oils – all the techniques you’ll need to successfully paint the nude in this bold and expressive medium. This is an intensive and thorough course in oil painting, with many step-by-step demonstrations to illustrate the basic techniques. Not only will you learn how to successfully paint […]
A 7-week course exploring sculptural form, working exclusively with clay and using a variety of sculptural techniques to create your own unique pieces. This course is hands on and ideal for both beginners and those looking to further explore their sculptural practise. Clay is a very versatile material and you will learn a range of […]
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 […]
A weekly writing group – meet with other writers, or people who want to start writing, for inspiration, tips and support, sharing and feedback. This weekly informal class is an opportunity to meet on a regular basis with other writers, new or experienced, with focussed writing prompts, time and space to work on your own […]
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 […]
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 […]
A new 8-week course exploring expressive ways to depict the human form. As the course title suggests, we will work towards a more expressive means of depicting the figure through exploring line quality and mark making, using both experimental and traditional tools and techniques. You will feel increasingly confident and comfortable drawing in an expressive […]
Gain confidence in your ability to improvise and perform in a jazz group and learn tunes from the jazz repertoire. The 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 8-week course, modelling […]
A vibrant six-week course exploring the creative possibilities of printmaking. Discover a range of techniques, including monoprinting, lino printing, collagraphs, and mixed-media processes, and experiment with colour, texture and layering. Through tutor demonstrations, hands-on studio practice, and creative exploration, you’ll develop practical skills, gain confidence with different printmaking methods, and create a unique body of original […]
A five-week introductory course for anyone new to crochet. This friendly and informal course is for complete beginners to give you the confidence to use a pattern and start your first crochet creations. In week one you will receive everything you will need to get you started including a ball of yarn, crochet hook and a […]
