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Move and Make to Music: Wellbeing Café

14 February 2020 to 14 February 2020

We have teamed up with hArt to offer FREE wellbeing cafés aimed at the over 60's, including those with mobility issues or neurological conditions such as Parkinson's. Carers encouraged to stay and participate. Our wellbeing cafés incorporate Music, Art, Craft and Movement within a social and relaxed environment. Tea, coffee and a slice of cake is provided free of charge, along with the opportunity to meet new people, create, make and gain new skills. 17 Jan: 1920's Tea Dance

Experimental Life Drawing - Paint

Experimental Life Drawing - Paint

24 February 2020

Immerse yourself in a tutor-led session, focusing on the human form and experimenting with paint, colour, shape and light. A perfect class for beginners and those interested in a new challenge. What...

Flamenco Dance Workshop

Flamenco Dance Workshop

29 February 2020

Mi Flamenco are performing their new show, Echoes, at Forest Arts in April and as part of this captivating flamenco experience, Ester Tal is giving a flamenco dance workshop for complete beginners on...

Calligraphy

Come along and learn the art of beautiful hand-lettering. This workshop is suitable for anyone wanting to learn how to use traditional pen and ink with a contemporary flourish. We will go through the...

Move and Make to Music: Wellbeing Café

Move and Make to Music: Wellbeing Café

14 February 2020

We have teamed up with hArt to offer FREE wellbeing cafés aimed at the over 60's, including those with mobility issues or neurological conditions such as Parkinson's. Carers encouraged to stay and...

Art Appreciation - Exploring Art

Art Appreciation - Exploring Art

19 February 2020

15 Jan/19 Feb and 11 March 2pm-4pm £4 a session Join a group of like-minded people to meet, discuss and examine various aspects of art, artists and art periods. The first session held on 15 January...

Leather Belt Workshop

Leather Belt Workshop

Design and create your own unique, handmade belt. A perfect accessory for everyday wear and made in a day by your very own hands. Tutor: Tibor Eperjessy Tibor is an artisan leather designer and...

Belly Dancing

Students will gain knowledge of belly dancing. Various steps, movements and veil work will be taught, along with several routines! What to wear and what to bring? Please wear something non-restrictive...

Equinox Family Yoga

Equinox Family Yoga

The Equinox is on the 20 March 2020, bring the family (9+) for a relaxing morning of yoga, stretch and relaxation. Free drink is provided. What to wear and what to bring? Comfy clothes and plenty of...

Felt Jewellery Workshop

Felt Jewellery Workshop

You will spend the day creating an array of felted jewellery using a selection of wonderful colours of merino fleece. Sarah will demonstrate a variety of techniques, which will enable you to create...

Fix It Make It Café: Beginners Photography

Fix It Make It Café: Beginners Photography

Beginners Photography Class This workshop is FREE Donations are welcomed. In this workshop we will cover the following subjects: - How cameras work, a little history - The Principles of Photography:...

Fix It Make It Café: Upholstery with the Men’s Shed

Fix It Make It Café: Upholstery with the Men’s Shed

Learn how to upcycle your old arm chair or piece of furniture with the Men’s Shed. There is even a chance to mingle with members of the Men's Shed and have a free cup of coffee, tea and cake. Who is...

Fix It Make It Café: Re-worked Clothes

Fix It Make It Café: Re-worked Clothes

Goodbye Fast Fashion, hello mend and make new! If you care about the environment and want to learn how to mend or rework your old and worn clothes or other items, bring them along to this Fix It Café...

Fix It Make It Café: Clock Making with the Men’s Shed

Fix It Make It Café: Clock Making with the Men’s Shed

Learn how to upcycle materials and make your very own clock. There is even a chance to mingle with members of the men's shed and have a free cup of coffee, tea and cake. Who is the workshop for?...

Fix It Make It Café: Needle Felting

Fix It Make It Café: Needle Felting

Needle felting is a method of sculpting wool into figures and forms by repeatedly piercing it using a special barbed felting needle. In the workshop you will learn basic dry felting techniques to...

Body in Motion

A day of tutored life drawing and drawing dance workshop. With Contemporary Dance Artist Christina Binney and Art Tutor Lisa Christopher, the workshops consists of half facilitated movement and half...