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New Year, new creative hobby! Art Journaling for Wellbeing with tutor Donna Marshall Art journaling is a powerful tool for enhancing well-being. It supports self-expression, mindfulness and can boost confidence. Our friendly tutor will support you to learn all the creative techniques needed whilst having fun and meeting other like-minded people. All participants in this […]
› Read moreImmerse yourself in Christmas magic at our Winter Wonderland event, specifically planned with disabled children and their families in mind. Visit Father Christmas in his grotto, receive a delightful present, and meet our beautiful real-life reindeer for a memorable family photo opportunity. Choose from one of two sessions: Morning: 11am – 1pm Afternoon: 1pm – […]
› Read moreOur inclusive studio sessions are back! Join us for a fun and festive day of arts and crafts, no experience necessary. Make friends, explore your creativity, take part in workshops, or bring along your own projects. This month, we will be exploring the fun world of Fungi! Explore needle felting, modelling, textiles, and pen and […]
› Read moreJoin us for complimentary breakfast pastries and refreshments at a morning of networking and workshops aimed at fostering community connections. Date: Wednesday 4 December Time: 9:15am – 12:30pm Location: Churchdown Community Centre, GL3 2JH We emphasise a strengths-based approach to neurodiversity, focusing on accessibility for neurodivergent individuals. Organisations in arts, leisure, or wellbeing sectors in […]
› Read moreA big wave from everyone at a recent VI family event! (cover image) GET CREATIVE OUTDOORS! Join us for the next VI family family event – an art workshop with Cheltenham-based sight impaired artist, Sarah Goddard. Saturday 16th November 2024 1:30 – 4:00pm Pittville Park, Cheltenham (meeting at Pittville Pump Rooms) For families with a visually impaired […]
› Read moreCreative Tuesdays Mums with tutor Sue Condi Gardner Come and join us for a fun morning of arts and crafts at the Oasis Centre in Cheltenham. Take some time out for yourself and learn a variety of new artistic techniques and skills. The group is open to all mums and grandmas who would like to […]
› Read morePerforming Our youth theatre offers weekly sessions for young people and helps with confidence-building and ensemble work. Alongside the chance to improve theatrical skills, there are also opportunities for individuals to develop their relationships with one another. We encourage our youngsters to work on their social and communication skills to help individuals shine within the […]
› Read moreSewing Machine Skills with tutor Jo Teague (For beginners) Maybe you have been inspired by the Great British Sewing Bee or just fancy trying sewing, this course will introduce you to the basics of using a sewing machine. From how to thread the needle, through setting the tension, sewing inspiration to working with a simple […]
› Read moreCarers Rights Day is an annual event held every November. On Thursday 21st November 2024, unpaid Carers will come together to raise awareness of the rights and needs of unpaid Carers. As an unpaid Carer, you are providing a vital service to the individual who you support, but you may be doing so at a […]
› Read moreGiant Yuletide Puppet with tutor Harriet West Come and make another giant puppet to parade on the Gloucester Steampunks Christmas Medieval Revels parade. We will be making a giant walkabout puppet and individual masks to celebrate all those forgotten alternative yuletide characters and other time-honoured Christmas characters drawn from various traditions. On Fridays, 10.30am to […]
› Read morePack of Lies by Hugh whitemore 12th-16th November 2024 7:30pm Tue— Sat This is based on a true story. The Jacksons are a nice middle aged English couple. Their best friends are their Canadian neighbours, the Krogers. All is blissful in their world until a detective from Scotland Yard asks to use their house as […]
› Read moreReady, Thready, Sew with tutor Jo Teague This popular course explores hand embroidery techniques. This term we will be looking at Blackwork – a traditional historic counted thread technique. From threading the needle, choosing the thread to making your embroidery into an useable object, this course will guide you through. Wednesdays, 10am to 12pm upstairs […]
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