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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 […]
› Read moreCommunity Drop-Ins Our weekly Community Drop-ins around Gloucestershire help provide people with support, information and guidance. We welcome anyone aged 65 and over, as well as friends carers, and family members, to come and meet with us Age UK Gloucestershire | Springboard Social Groups Social Groups Our welcoming Social Groups meet weekly in community spaces […]
› Read moreSewing 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 […]
› Read moreInsight Gloucestershire Sight Loss Advice Hubs Our monthly Community Hubs are welcoming spaces offering support, advice, and practical guidance for anyone living with sight loss. Family members, carers and friends are also encouraged to attend. At each hub, a knowledgeable Sight Loss Advisor is on hand to help you explore ways to manage the challenges […]
› Read moreQuirky 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 […]
› Read morePaint 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 […]
› Read moreBringing Your Writing to Fruition with Gemma Bolwell A course for writers who would like to complete a piece of work within a 10 week period and share it with others. This could be a project you’re already working on or something completely new. Identify challenges that prevent you from finishing work and seek to […]
› Read moreExperience City Bank in a way you’ve never seen it before as author, Steve Skinley, leads us on a magical journey through nature! With a map and storytelling, you’ll be guided to explore the nature reserve, hearing all about characters from Steve’s book ‘The Otherlands’ along the way. Laugh, play and maybe even get messy! […]
› Read moreTree 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, […]
› Read moreA week of music-making aimed at those with additional needs but open to all, especially those who may not have previously considered themselves musical. Its emphasis is on providing adaptive musical equipment and inclusive activities so that anyone of any ability can participate in music-making. The activity will cost £100 in total for the 5 […]
› Read moreA week of music-making aimed at those with additional needs but open to all, especially those who may not have previously considered themselves musical. Its emphasis is on providing adaptive musical equipment and inclusive activities so that anyone of any ability can participate in music-making. The activity will cost £100 in total for the 5 […]
› Read moreA week of music-making aimed at those with additional needs but open to all, especially those who may not have previously considered themselves musical. Its emphasis is on providing adaptive musical equipment and inclusive activities so that anyone of any ability can participate in music-making. The activity will cost £100 in total for the 5 […]
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