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Forest of Dean Parkinson’s Cafe
The cafe is open to anyone affected by Parkinson’s, whether an individual, family member or friend. We meet once a quarter for a chat, refreshments & cake. We have professionals drop in to the meeting with useful information and advice. The meeting runs 10:30 – 12 and you can stop at the pub for lunch […]
› Read moreEngage Youth Circus
Join Engage Circus for 2 new circus skills courses. These 2 classes will cover a range of circus skills including juggling, balancing, spinning plates, wheels and some aerial work. Wednesdays / Starts 26th January at Cinderford Methodist Church 4:00pm – 5:00pm for 6 -11 yrs 5:30 – 6:45pm for 11-16 yrs 7pm-8:30pm Age for ages […]
› Read moreDean Heritage Centre
The Dean Heritage Centre has five museum galleries and various outside displays where you can explore the rich and unique heritage of the Forest of Dean; a perfect place to wile away a few hours whatever the weather. Younger visitors can enjoy a trail that tells the Gruffalo story through life-sized wooden sculptures carved by […]
› Read morePortrait or Figure Inspired by Ancient Egyptians
Saturday 25th November 2023 / 10:30am – 4:30pm (at Artspace Cinderford) Cost: £45 including materials. We will have a photo selection of Egyptian sculptures and will have to exercise our 3D awareness to reproduce one in clay. As a starting point, we will discuss the examples of Egyptian art, it’s canons, subjects, and aesthetics. Using […]
› Read moreTruly Original and Fabulous Christmas Decorations
Truly Original and Fabulous Christmas Decorations, with Lizzie Godden Saturday 25th November 2023 / 10:30am – 4:30pm (at Artspace Cinderford) Cost: £45 including materials. We’ll use Christmas fabric and card, we’ll print, stitch and collage. At the end of the day, you’ll have several very individual decorations and cards, and lots of ideas to make […]
› Read moreA Day of Guided Life Drawing with a Model, with Cherry
A Day of Guided Life Drawing with a Model, with Cherry Lyne Saturday 21st October 2023 / 10:30am – 4:30pm (at Artspace Cinderford) Cost: £45 including materials A day of guided Life Drawing with an experienced model in a relaxed setting. We will start with quick warm up exercises and progress to longer poses. Suitable […]
› Read moreMaking Cord with All Sorts, with Lizzie Godden
Making Cord with All Sorts, with Lizzie Godden Saturday 21st October 2023 / 10:30am – 1:00pm (at Artspace Cinderford) Cost: £20 including materials As long ago as 4000BC the Ancient Egyptians were making cordage using grasses, historically cordage has been made with leather, animal hair and various plant matter. On this workshop you’ll be able […]
› Read moreEngage Advanced – Show Practice (Ages 11 +)
Engage Advanced – Show Practice (Ages 11 +) Starts Wednesday 13th September 2023 7:00pm – 8:30pm (at Artspace Cinderford) Self-lead classes where the individual is in charge. They will choose what equipment they want to use and what they want to learn. Tutors are present and there to help with ideas, spotting tricks and tips […]
› Read moreEngage Circus Seniors (Ages 11 – 16)
Engage Seniors (Ages 11 – 16) Starts Wednesday 13th September 2023 5:30pm – 6:45pm (at Artspace Cinderford) Take your circus journey further with more tricks than you can shake a stick at. Learn combinations to turn them into routines and bring out your inner performer. Become the unicycle artist you were meant to be. Cost: Block […]
› Read moreEngage Circus Juniors (Ages 5 – 10)
Engage Juniors (Ages 5 – 10) Starts Wednesday 13th September 2023 4:00pm – 5:15pm (at Artspace Cinderford) Develop your skills as a circus performer and learn tricks of the trade. Play circus games with others and see what circus skill your favourite is. Diablo, flower stix, rola bola, stilts, the list goes on. Cost: Block of […]
› Read moreAdult Aerial
Adult Aerial Starts Tuesday 12th September 2023. Runs for 6 weeks 11:15am – 12:45pm (at Artspace Cinderford) Come and have a go on a variety of aerial equipment from rope climbing to static trapeze. Enjoy a different type of exercise whilst your feet are off the ground and upside down. Cost: £6 per session. Concessions available […]
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