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Gloucester / Arts and Crafts

Ready Steady Sew 3 with Jo Teague

Ready Steady Sew 3 with tutor Jo Teague Be a crafting superhero in your local community! Stitching is a popular hobby and pastime which can lead to the chance to be involved with many exciting projects and groups. This course will lead you through some of the simple techniques that you might need to get […]

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Art Shape

Added 2 months ago

Gloucester / Arts and Crafts

Sewing Machine Skills with Jo Teague

Sewing Machine Skills with tutor Jo Teague Carnival season is nearly here! Come and join us in making flags, banners and carnival bunting to celebrate. On this course you will be “thinking big” to use bold colours and make eye-catching designs. With a few simple sewing machine skills we will be flying the flag for […]

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Art Shape

Added 2 months ago

Cinderford / Children's Activities - Performing Arts - Theatre and Concerts - Youth

Found in the Forest Youth Theatre weekly sessions

Found in the Forest is a vibrant, creative theatre group based in the heart of the Forest of Dean at The Wesley, Cinderford. Our mission is to provide young people with the opportunity to explore their creativity and develop their skills in the Performing Arts. We offer weekly classes for 8-12 and 13-18 year olds […]

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Abi Wright

Added 2 months ago

Gloucester / Arts and Crafts

Quirky Combinations with Warren Day

Quirky Combinations with tutor Warren Day What happens when you combine a hot dog and a banana? Or a pair of pliers with a crabs claw? On this course you will combine two objects of your choice to create a weird and wonderful hybrid sculpture. Develop your skills in 3 dimensions, experimenting with a variety […]

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Art Shape

Added 2 months ago

Forest of Dean / Arts and Crafts

Paint Pens with Kate Fellows

Paint Pens with tutor Kate Fellows Discover the vibrant world of paint pens on this engaging and creative course. Perfect for artists of all levels, you will learn techniques to master these versatile tools, enabling you to create stunning artwork on a variety of surfaces. Join us and explore the unique properties of different paint […]

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Art Shape

Added 2 months ago

Gloucester / Sports and Leisure

Frame Football

New frame football team starting. Will run every Tuesday term time 6-7pm Aimed at children aged 5-16 years who normally use a frame or crutches to mobilise. All abilities welcome   £3 per session, pay as you go

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Donna Cawdron

Added 3 months ago

Gloucester / Theatre and Concerts

Dead Ringer

Dead Ringer by Charles Ross 13th-17th May 2025 7:30pm Tue— Sat When the Prime Minister drops dead from an apparent heart attack on the eve of a general election, two cabinet members who fear they need his charisma to get re-elected, hire an out of work actor to replace the deceased. ‘Dead Ringer’ is a […]

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Karen Grainger

Added 3 months ago

Forest of Dean / Arts and Crafts

Tree of Life with Warren Day

Tree of Life with tutor Warren Day Create a variety of mixed media artwork in  this beautiful setting in the Forest of Dean. Experiment with traditional and natural materials inspired by the natural world around us. Mondays, 10.15am to 3.15pm at the Dean Heritage Centre Forest of Dean, GL14 2UB April 28, May 12, 19, […]

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Art Shape

Added 3 months ago

Gloucester / Arts and Crafts

Exploring Screen Printing with Charlotte Hawke

Exploring Screen Printing with tutor Charlotte Hawke This course will develop your learning of colour and composition using screen printing techniques. We will explore monoprint through screens and using paper stencils to create exciting designs! Wednesdays, 10am to 2pm at the Art Shape Studio in Brockworth April 30, May 7th, and 21st Book your place: […]

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Art Shape

Added 3 months ago

Gloucester / Arts and Crafts

Collaborative Sketchbook Making with Charlotte Hawke

Collaborative Sketchbook Making with tutor Charlotte Hawke Collaborative sketchbook making will give you skills in making folding paper sketchbooks that you can use to record your creative ideas. Each person will make a sketchbook, then pick a theme for the artwork inside. Once they’ve created the first page it will go to the next person […]

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Art Shape

Added 3 months ago

Cheltenham / Sports and Leisure

Quiet Swims

We are thrilled to announce that Cheltenham Lido has set aside sessions throughout the season that are particularly suitable for those who require a calm, quiet environment because of their additional needs, need additional space and time, or may require additional attention from members of staff. These Quiet Swims will run every Tuesday throughout the […]

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Chris Long

Added 3 months ago

Stroud / Arts and Crafts - Wellbeing

Take a Moment with Donna Marshall

Take a Moment with tutor Donna Marshall Thursdays, 11-2pm at The Museum in the Park Stroud April 10, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Art Journaling is a powerful tool for enhancing well-being. It supports self-expression, stress reduction, mindfulness and can boost confidence. Our friendly wellbeing tutor Donna Marshall will support you to learn […]

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Art Shape

Added 3 months ago