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Awesome Abstracts with tutor Warren Day Create a range of eye-catching paintings and low relief sculptures where we will experiment with a variety of techniques such as circular ‘spin’ paintings, geometric repeat patterns and optical illusions. These unusual looking outcomes will all effortlessly incorporate a small amount of numeracy such as basic measuring, basic fractions […]
› Read moreOur May programme for unpaid carers is now available for download at https://landing.peopleplus.co.uk/GCH-Website-documents/Be%20Connected/Be%20Connected%20May%202024.pdf
› Read morePicture This! with tutor Donna Lawson Have you ever wanted to learn how to use a DSLR camera but don’t know where to start? During this course you will be able to practise with cameras provided by ph0tographer and tutor Donna Lawson, whilst learning how to understand exposure, aperture and ISO. Practical and fun photography […]
› Read moreJoin us for wild camping experiences this summer, with 3 camps available for young people aged 16-25. We’ve been providing inclusive wild camping experiences for over 10 years and are excited to be getting into the outdoors again this summer! Unleash your inner Viking with us near Slimbridge on the 25th-26th May, or join us […]
› Read moreJoin us for wild camping experiences this summer, with 3 camps available for young people aged 16-25. We’ve been providing inclusive wild camping experiences for over 10 years and are excited to be getting into the outdoors again this summer! Unleash your inner Viking with us near Slimbridge on the 25th-26th May, or join us […]
› Read moreJoin us for wild camping experiences this summer, with 3 camps available for young people aged 16-25. We’ve been providing inclusive wild camping experiences for over 10 years and are excited to be getting into the outdoors again this summer! Unleash your inner Viking with us near Slimbridge on the 25th-26th May, or join us […]
› Read moreUpcycling Chairs with tutor Helen Scarborough On this course you will bring an old, tired chair back to life with colour, pattern and imagination! We will look at famous artists as inspiration and consider a range of ideas to use as a theme. Beginning with sanding and priming the chair, we will then have fun […]
› Read morePirate Posters! with tutor Thomas Brown Come and make a poster. The Pirates are coming, stealing our rum and causing general mayhem… the people of Gloucester must be warned! Join Thomas Brown (professional illustrator and possible pirate) to learn about pirate history and gain skills in storytelling, drawing and making. Create eye-catching ‘Wanted’ posters which […]
› Read moreIllustrated Maps with tutor Kate Townley Dive in and start exploring through illustration! On this course you will discover different styles and materials, try out new techniques and begin to creatively map your local area. There will also be an opportunity to have your final illustration displayed as part of an exciting exhibition across Gloucestershire […]
› Read moreDevelop Your Writing with tutor Gemma Bolwell This course is intended for writers with any degree of experience, who have a work-in-progress, or an idea for writing a work of fiction they would like to realise. You might have finished the first draft of a novel, written an outline of a short story, or simply […]
› Read moreTelling Stories Through Textiles with tutor Trudi Price Would you like to try out creative textiles but don’t know where to start? During this course you will be able to make a textile collage using fabrics, recycled clothing and basic stitching. You will learn how to use abstract colours and patterns to tell a story […]
› Read moreGrunge, Grime and Glitches with tutor Warren Day Celebrate the visual potential and beauty in imperfections by exploring a variety of mixed media techniques to achieve some gorgeous decayed and distressed outcomes using a selection of techniques and paint effects such as modelling paste, acrylic resists, vintage montage, digital glitch drawings and more! Learn Online […]
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