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Creative 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 moreSketchbook Practice 2 with tutor Jo Teague Make your art stand out with more colour! This course will take you through the basics of colour mixing and exercises to find new and exciting colour schemes. You will also look at how some artists have used colour and how you can adapt some of the same […]
› 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 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 moreNew Year, new creative hobby! Art Journaling for Wellbeing with tutor Donna Marshall Art journaling is a powerful tool for enhancing well-being. It supports self-expression, mindfulness and can boost confidence. Our friendly tutor will support you to learn all the creative techniques needed whilst having fun and meeting other like-minded people. All participants in this […]
› 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 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 […]
› Read moreCreative Tuesdays Mums with tutor Sue Condi Gardner Come and join us for a fun morning of arts and crafts at the Oasis Centre in Cheltenham. Take some time out for yourself and learn a variety of new artistic techniques and skills. The group is open to all mums and grandmas who would like to […]
› Read moreMixed Media Masterpieces with tutor Warren Day **This course is for unpaid carers only Have fun exploring a range of mixed media techniques to achieve visually interesting outcomes. You will experiment with colour and texture involving abstract painting techniques, masking and stencils, photo image transfer and collage. You will have the opportunity to pick one […]
› Read moreArt Journaling for Wellbeing Are you looking to move forward into the world of volunteering or work, but would like to build your skills and resilience first? Unlock your creativity and enhance your wellbeing with our Art Journaling for Wellbeing course. Join tutor Donna Marshall to discover how art journaling can be a powerful tool […]
› Read moreSewing Machine Skills with tutor Jo Teague (For beginners) Maybe you have been inspired by the Great British Sewing Bee or just fancy trying sewing, this course will introduce you to the basics of using a sewing machine. From how to thread the needle, through setting the tension, sewing inspiration to working with a simple […]
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