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Connect, Move, Breathe & Share is a programme of outdoor get-togethers. For adults with mild additional support and/or mental health needs who would benefit from social connection. Events involve a walk, gentle movement exercises and creative activities. We always finish with a social and drink (on us!) from the local café. Next up is a […]
› Read moreWe would like to welcome you to our ‘December Be Connected’ programme. You will find all of the activities and sessions which we are running in December 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 […]
› Read morePhotographic Journeys with tutor Donna Lawson Building on the knowledge of digital photography you have already learned, you will create detailed art portraits and learn how flash lighting can help light your subjects, as well as exploring Macro photography. You will experiment with flexing the shutter speed to create ICM (intentional camera movements), focus length […]
› Read moreCreative Mums 5 with tutor Sue Condi-Gardner Come and join us on this arts and craft course at the Oasis Centre in Cheltenham. Take some time out for yourself, meet other mums and learn a variety of new artistic techniques and skills. You will incorporate every day maths skills while you create unique artworks. The […]
› Read moreReady, Thready, Sew 2 with tutor Jo Teague Cross stitch is more than making pictures. Come and join us on this course to explore some of the modern ways to use this simple stitch and make your own sampler to brighten your day. This course will explore how the things we make can help with […]
› Read moreCMYK Screen Printing with tutor Charlotte Hawke This course will develop your learning of colour and screen printing using the exciting CMYK process! Create hand cut, or ripped, paper stencils, then screen print the stencil shapes using each other: cyan (blue), magenta (red), yellow and black inks. Explore layering and overlapping the stencils and watch […]
› Read moreGraffiti Art with tutor Nathan Coll Learn about different types of mural art, the paints used and creative techniques associated with graffiti art. Work collaboratively and use decision making skills to create large pieces of art. Using either brushed or spray paints, the finished artwork will be exhibited outside the Art Shape office, including your […]
› Read moreGeometric Kaleidoscopes with tutor Warren Day On this course you will create your own abstracted image using a variety of geometric shapes and colour palettes. You will familiarise yourself with different mathematical shapes whilst building upon existing skills. Your final outcome with consist of repeated overlapping shapes and patterns whilst exploring the potential of […]
› 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 […]
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