Art Shape
Inclusive Arts Charity
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Creating Depth In Writing with Gemma Bolwell
› Read moreCreating Depth In Writing with tutor Gemma Bolwell Have you ever started writing and felt stuck because your writing seems superficial or underdeveloped? In this course we’ll explore ways to deepen your writing, focussing on three-dimensional characters and relationships; places and atmosphere, and communicating events. We’ll examine styles and techniques used by professional writers which […]
Illustrative Calligraphy with Faatimah Bham
› Read moreIllustrative Calligraphy with tutor Faatiman Bham Explore the art of calligraphy in a non-traditional way! You will learn to use a nib and ink to explore Illustrative Calligraphy. Be inspired by the Autumn and Winter months to create beautiful artwork using loops and decorative elements. This course will run on the following dates: October 20th, […]
Mixed Media Skies with Warren Day
› Read moreMixed Media Skies with tutor Warren Day Inspired by the beautiful colours and patterns that nature presents us in the sky, we will explore a variety of mixed media techniques such as paint, pastel, collage and inks, to achieve a range of interesting interpretations that take inspiration from other artists and our own observations. […]
Art in St Pauls with Trudi Price
› Read moreArt in St Pauls with tutor Trudi Price Explore a variety of arts and crafts techniques using recycled materials. Using some weird and wonderful materials, you will be amazed at what you can create with a bit of recycling! On this course you will work with others, share ideas and create unique pieces of artwork. […]
Inclusive studio sessions
› Read moreArts Inc inclusive Studio sessions Join us for a fun day of arts and crafts, no experience necessary. Make friends, explore your creativity, take part in workshops, or bring along your own projects. These sessions run once a month on the following dates: September 30th, October 28th, November 25th From 11.30am until 2.30pm at the […]
VIA Dance Company
› Read moreVIA Dance Company VIA Dance Company with tutor Nirvana Warner-Hughes VIA is a community based, inclusive, intergenerational dance company which consists of wheelchair users, learning disabled dancers, and non-disabled dancers. Join these training sessions to explore inclusive dance, collaboratively choreograph exciting pieces, and take part in performances around the county. This course runs on the […]
Writing for Fun with Gemma Bolwell
› Read moreWriting for Fun with tutor Gemma Bolwell This course is all about opening your imagination and using writing to express your ideas. From nonsense poetry to song lyrics, and catch-phrases to comic speeches, you’ll build confidence in writing in different forms and play with the way language can be used. Who knows, perhaps you’ll […]
Scrap Art with Nathan Coll
› Read moreScrap Art with tutor Nathan Coll Explore a variety of arts and craft techniques using recycled materials. Using some weird and wonderful materials, you will be amazed at what you can create with a bit of recycling! On this course you will work with others, share ideas, and create unique pieces of artwork. This course […]
Show past eventsShowtime weekly drama group
› Read moreShowtime weekly drama group You will take part in fun drama warm-up games that will get you moving, thinking, and working with other people on this exciting drama course! Create your own characters, and bring them to life through improvisation and story telling techniques. Work with others to devise and develop your own performance pieces […]
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Memory Lane Café – creative session for those living with dementia
› Read moreMemory Lane Café A social group and creative session for older people and those living with dementia. Come Along to The Wilson for a chat and some creativity with a cuppa. FREE – no need to book. Carers welcome. On the first Thursday of every month The Wilson is teaming up with Art Shape to […]
Confidence through Creativity – Free Employability courses 2023
› Read moreOur Confidence through Creativity Summer 2023 programme has launched! Art Shape are offering 8 week courses designed to support your wellbeing, whilst making plans towards your next steps. Visit our Confidence through Creativity page to book your place Would you benefit from a relaxed, creative space where you can develop employability skills? Join our FREE […]
Show past things to doCreate and Connect (Dementia Art Sessions)
› Read moreText in image above reads: Create and Connect Painting and art made easy for everybody For people with dementia and their carers Always enjoyed painting, drawing and other arty things or would like to have a go? Our Zoom or postal sessions are free of charge. ‘It made me happy’ – Participant For more information […]
Enhancing lives through Creativity.
Art Shape’s vision is that all people can choose to engage with the arts as equals.
We work to combat exclusion from the arts with particular focus on working with adults facing disabling barriers. We are driving social change by informing policy through research, identifying gaps in arts provision and stimulating the development of new possibilities in the arts. We believe in the power of the arts to change lives and improve health and wellbeing and are committed to creativity and imagination, equality and access.
Contact info
- 01452 863855
- info@artshape.co.uk
- Art Shape
Court Rd, Brockworth
Gloucester
GL3 4QU
Inclusion statement
We believe in the power of the arts to change lives and improve health and wellbeing and are committed to creativity and imagination, equality and access.