Arts & Crafts

BASIC PAINTING This course is suitable for those able to follow a series of simple instructions. Tuesdays from 2 to 4pm with a provisional start date of 31 August 2010 for 10 weeks. A good introduction to all the basics of sketching, composition, painting and using various other media. A workshop atmosphere but with tuition and guidance. Course fee £72 but reduced to £10 if you are on a means tested benefit.

ART WORKSHOP Tuesday from 10 to 12 noon with a provisional start date of 31 August 2010 for 10 weeks.A variety to include water colour, glass painting, card making, acrylic painting, simple clay and jewellery making. Session topics will vary weekly. Course fee £72 but reduced to a £10 registration fee if you are on a means tested benefit.

Woodwork. Courses run on a Tuesday or Thursday from 1.30pm to 4.30pm for a 10 week course. Next courses are 7 September and 9 September. These courses are usually well subscribed to but places become available and cancellations and withdrawls happen. These courses are suitable for all levels of practical ability but ability to use measuring instruments, follow simple instruction and retain knowledge from week to week is essential. You can decide in discussion with the tutor what you would like to make. Support will then be offered throughout the course to help you in making your 'project'. There will be a course fee of £109.80 reducing to £10 if you are on a means tested benefit but there may be an additional charge for materials.