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A big wave from everyone at a recent VI family event! (cover image) GET CREATIVE OUTDOORS! Join us for the next VI family family event – a winter social walk with artists Holly Thomas & Sarah Goddard. Sunday19th January 2025 10:00am – 12:00pm Pittville Park, Cheltenham, GL50 4SH For families with a visually impaired child or […]
› Read moreArt History with tutor Jo Teague The Wilson is an exciting resource we can use to develop our own unique work. This course will use the exhibitions and artefacts currently on display to inspire us to produce our own work. From abstract work to Arts and Crafts we will be drawing, sketching, painting and exploring […]
› Read moreSewing Machine Skills 2 with tutor Jo Teague Come and master using simple pattern to further develop your sewing machine skills. You will try new projects that show you the basics of following a pattern, understand the cloth and make something you can use and be proud of! Tuesdays, 10-2.30pm at the Art Shape Studio […]
› Read moreConnect, 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 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 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 – […]
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