Collect of articles, updates and resources shared by the You're Welcome team.
Sketchbook Practise with tutor Jo Teague The sketchbook is an important part of how artists develop their work and one that needs regular work. This course gives you a simple task each week, a starting point to explore through the week before sharing it back with the group. This term, the focus will be on […]
› 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 moreAre you currently unemployed and want to move into work, Education or volunteering, but want to work on your wellbeing first? Come and join our Creativity wellbeing course. A six-week course that will put you back on track and ready to take the next step. Where: The Art Shape studio, Brockworth Tuesdays, 12.00am to 2.30pm […]
› 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 […]
› Read moreWe invite you to join us for this unique four-week course which aims to support those living with Dementia, Parkinson’s, M.S., Stroke, Neuropathy or any long term neurological health condition. We also welcome those who are interested in holistic wellbeing as a preventative or self-care approach. Throughout the course we will explore the ‘5 Pillars […]
› Read moreOur Autumn Newsletter is here We are excited to share with you our Autumn Newsletter. We hope you find the articles interesting and of use to you in your caring role. To view or download click here: Autumn Newsletter We will be planning for our Winter Newsletter soon and would love to include some suggestions […]
› Read moreCreative Wellbeing Toolkit Are you currently unemployed and want to move into work, Education or volunteering, BUT want to work on your wellbeing first? Then Art Shape have the course for you! Sign up for our six-week Creativity wellbeing course will put you back on track, and ready to take your next step. This course […]
› Read moreReduction Lino Prints with tutor Charlotte Hawke Learn how to cut lino to create beautiful relief designs! We will explore how to make marks using Lino tools and build techniques such as the reduction method and Chine-collé that add colourful layers to your design. You’ll produce an exciting range of prints that can be displayed […]
› Read moreOwn Your Writing with tutor Gemma Bolwell On this course we will explore what you want to write and why, acknowledge challenges, set personal intentions, and then start off on your path to recreate your work. The course will begin with a face to face session, with online tasks and support available in the following […]
› Read moreInfinite Creatives is a one hour creative session that takes place every week to explore art and performance. This might include arts and crafts, drama, music and movement. Places are provided on a first come first serve basis, providing we can meet the support needed for the participant. Once all spaces are allocated, we will […]
› Read moreAutumn at The Keepers with tutor Helen Grant Come along to our weekly group to have a go at different arts and crafts, while meeting new people. The tutor will introduce you to various arts and crafts projects where you can learn a new skill or explore your existing skills. All materials provided. Thursdays, 9.30am […]
› Read moreWe would like to welcome you to our ‘October Be Connected’ programme. You will find all of the activities and sessions which we are running in October 2024 for you as unpaid Carers. You are welcome to bring along the person you support if they would like to join in. Or you can join and […]
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