WORKSHOPS & GROUPS
We host a fantastic range of classes and workshops in our welcoming hall. Regular sessions include yoga, Singing Babies and the twice-monthly Wool Group, and one-off classes include weaving, pastel painting and creative up-cycling.
Up-cycling workshops
With Natalie Henderson
Using recycled materials in creative ways.
Now booking for 2020
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For more information and to book:
email Natalie at vintageluxe@btinternet.com
Creative Drawing Sessions
With Jenny Purrett
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Term-time Thursdays, starting Thursday 12th September:
choose from 9.30am -12pm or 1pm - 3.30pm
These regular sessions give you the opportunity to explore a range of materials and learn new techniques in a relaxed, friendly environment. We have a new theme every half term. Over the last 12 months our projects have included: Sculptors’ drawings, Looking at Leonardo, Indian Miniatures, Winter landscapes and experimental sketchbook techniques.
It costs £15 per session if you pre book a half term block or, if you want to drop in when you can, the pay as you go rate is £20.
For more information go to www.jennypurrett/workshops
For enquiries and booking, email jenny@jennypurrett.co.uk
or phone 0751 202 3040
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Wildlife Art Workshops
With Jina Gelder
Book now for her Autumn workshops
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For more information and to book:
see Jina's website www.geegeedesigns.co.uk/book-workshops
Pastels workshops
With Fiona Carvell
Pastels classes throughout the year with Unison Pastels Associated Artist Fiona Carvell
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For more information and to book:
Weaving workshops
With Jan Beadle
Weaving workshops to suit beginners and those with more experience, booking now for Spring 2020.
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For more information and to book:
Drawing with Colour
with Gillian Baker MA (RCA) PGCE
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Saturday 23rd November 1.00 - 4.00pm
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Learn how to draw using colour pencils and improve your drawing skills and knowledge in this friendly, structured workshop. We will focus on drawing natural objects using a variety of techniques including cross hatching, blending and shading. The workshop is suitable for beginners and those with some experience.
Cost £20
To book a place and for further details please phone 01434 622362 or 07508165681
Christmas Crafts & Willow Weaving
with tutors from WEA
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Sunday 15th December 2019
Time: 9.30am – 12 noon
Have fun making beautiful Christmas decorations and baubles from fabric and paper.
Cost: £8.75. If you receive certain benefits you may be entitled to a free course. Reference: C2524974
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Time: 1pm - 4pm
Have fun making a Willow Wreath from natural materials
Cost: £10.75.If you receive certain benefits you may be entitled to a free course. Reference: C2525236
There is an additional charge of £5 for materials payable direct to the tutor on the day
Book now: enrolonline.wea.org.uk or 0300 303 3464
Dru Yoga
with Rachel Orange
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Wednesday evenings, 6.30pm - 7.30pm
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Dru Yoga is a graceful form of yoga, based on soft flowing movements, energising sequences, directed breathing and visualisation.
Dru works on body, mind and spirit to rejuvenate your whole being
It improves strength and flexibility, increases core stability, builds a heightened feeling of positivity, and brings deep states of relaxation for body and mind.
Contact Rachel on 07545865009 or email rforange@hotmail.co.uk to enquire about availability.
The Hearth Tuesday Wool Group
Drop-in session
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Second and Fourth Tuesday of the Month, 1.15 - 4pm
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Whatever your woolly interest (knitting, spinning, weaving, crochet, sheep, feltmaking) or level of skill, bring along some of your own work and spend a couple of hours with like-minded people to chat, skill-share, network. This is a drop-in session, not a formal class or course.
The Hearth Wool Group will meet in the Hearth's hall on the SECOND and FOURTH Tuesday of each month, 1.15pm - 3.15pm. Please come along - we'd love to see you. There will be a £3.50 charge towards hall hire and refreshments.
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Enquiries to Liz - email lizreed@mac.com
Singing Babies and Squeaky Feet
with Louise Khazaee
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Mondays and Wednesday Mornings
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Singing Babies & Squeaky Feet with live music, songs and a variety of instruments. Sessions stimulate and engage young babies and children. Parents, grandparents & child minders can all enjoy the chance to take part, and afterwards socialise over fresh coffee and carrot cake.
Singing Babies is designed for babies in their first years, whilst Squeaky Feet focuses on the confident walkers.
For details of class times and availability please contact Louise directly via her website.