BOOKING OPENS on Monday 16th August 2010
Term starts on Monday 13th September 2010
No classes run week commencing Monday 25 October 2010
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Yoga - Hatha (12 weeks) Tutor : Angela Campbell
Day : Monday
Time : 10.15am - 11.45am
Price : £50 (£37)
Classes are open to all abilitites and cover basic yoga postures, breathing and relaxation. Wear loose clothes, bring a mat to lie on and prepare to unwind.
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Yoga - Iyengar (12 weeks) Tutor : Carol Johnson
Day : Monday
Time : 7.30pm - 9pm
Price : £50 (£37)
Classes are open to all abilitites and cover basic yoga postures, breathing and relaxation. Wear loose clothes, bring a mat to lie on and prepare to unwind.
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Yoga - Hatha (12 weeks) Tutor : Joanne Smith
Day : Wednesday
Time : 7pm - 8.30pm
Price : £50 (£37)
Classes are open to all abilitites and cover basic yoga postures, breathing and relaxation. Wear loose clothes, bring a mat to lie on and prepare to unwind.
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Ceramics (10 weeks) Tutor : Sheila Plews
Day : Monday
Time : 1.15pm - 3.15pm
Price : £65 (£48)
Ever-popular course that is open to all abilities. Learn coil or slab pottery, or have a spin at the wheel. This course can get messy, so old clothes and an apron are recommended.
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Ceramics (10 weeks) Tutor : Sheila Plews
Day : Tuesday
Time : 6.15pm - 8.15pm
Price : £65 (£48)
Ever-popular course that is open to all abilities. Learn coil or slab pottery, or have a spin at the wheel. This course can get messy, so old clothes and an apron are
recommended.
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The Art of Photography (10 weeks) Tutor : Dave Thomas
Day : Monday
Time : 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Price : £54 (£41)
This course is designed to make you look more closely at the world around you. It's your eye, brain and perception that make the image - it's the camera that captures it. Professional photographer Dave will teach you techniques to create your individual style and to get the best from your photography.
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Life Drawing & Painting (10 weeks) Tutor : Anita Dooley
Day : Monday
Time : 4.30pm - 6.30pm
Price : £65 (£48)
A course for beginners, students, artists and art teachers who are looking for the challenge of working from the model in different media. Bring your own 2B and 6B pencils, masking tape, eraser, sketch books and paper.
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Life Drawing & Painting (10 weeks) Tutor : Anita Dooley
Day : Monday
Time : 7pm - 9pm
Price : £65 (£48)
A course for beginners, students, artists and art teachers who are looking for the challenge of working from the model in different media. Bring your own 2B and 6B pencils, masking tape, eraser, sketch books and paper.
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Tai Chi (12 weeks) Tutor : Mike Watson
Day : Monday
Time : 5.30pm - 7pm
Price : £50 (£37)
Become revitalised, relaxed, self-confident, stronger and healthier in this increasingly popular course. Ideal for any age and ability, but please wear loose, comfortable clothing.
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Tai Chi (12 weeks) Tutor : Mike Watson
Day : Tuesday (Intermediate)
Time : 10am - 12noon
Price : £65 (£48)
Become revitalised, relaxed, self-confident, stronger and healthier in this increasingly popular course. Ideal for any age and ability, but please wear loose, comfortable clothing.
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Tai Chi (12 weeks) Tutor : Mike Watson
Day : Friday
Time : 11.30am - 1pm
Price : £50 (£37)
Become revitalised, relaxed, self-confident, stronger and healthier in this increasingly popular course. Ideal for any age and ability, but please wear loose, comfortable clothing.
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Digital Photography Explored (10 weeks) Tutor : Peter Lycett
Day : Monday
Time : 7pm - 9pm
Price : £54 (£41)
Suitable for beginners and more experienced amateur digital photographers, hone your digital photographic skills and get to grips with your camera in a friendly workshop atmosphere. Using Apple Mac computers, develop and enhance skills to turn your snaps into art.
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Silk Painting & Embroidery (10 weeks) Tutor : June Stock
Day : Tuesday
Time : 10am - 12noon
Price : £65 (£48)
Come along and make painted silk designs using wonderful colours. When you have completed your design you can then embroider into it with threads and beads. This course is suitable for beginners through to the more experienced, if you would just like to concentrate on either the embroidery or the silk painting you are more than welcome.
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A Closer Look at Watercolours (10 weeks) Tutor : Paul Dillon
Day : Tuesday
Time : 12noon - 2pm
Price : £54 (£41)
Well known for his broad landscapes and skies, Paul is also interested in the detail of the British countryside, this course will use watercolour techniques to take a closer look at what is growing in our woods, fields and hedgerows throughout the year.
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Further Watercolour Landscape Painting (10 weeks) Tutor : Paul Dillon
Day : Tuesday
Time : 2.30pm -4.30pm
Price : £54 (£41)
A demonstration based watercolour course in which students are encouraged to try various techniques on a wide range of landscape subjects.
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Further Watercolour Landscape Painting (10 weeks) Tutor : Paul Dillon
Day : Wednesday
Time : 3pm -5pm
Price : £54 (£41)
A demonstration based watercolour course in which students are encouraged to try various techniques on a wide range of landscape subjects.
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Further Watercolour Landscape Painting (10 weeks) Tutor : Paul Dillon
Day : Thursday
Time : 7pm -9pm
Price : £54 (£41)
A demonstration based watercolour course in which students are encouraged to try various techniques on a wide range of landscape subjects.
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Get Moving - Dance for Fitness & Fun!! (10 weeks) Tutor : Debbie Waistell
Day : Tuesday
Time : 6pm -7.30pm
Price : £50 (£39)
With a selection of dance techniques make new friends and learn new steps. From jazz to pop, salsa to samba. Debbie will guide you through with lots of work and laughs along the way. Please wear loose clothing (trousers, not skirts) and comfortable shoes.
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Further Oil & Acrylic Landscape Painting (10 weeks) Tutor : Paul Dillon
Day : Tuesday
Time : 6.15pm -8.15pm
Price : £54 (£41)
This is an on-going course where some experience would be an advantage. Techniques will be demonstrated in a wide range of landscape subjects.
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Digital Photos - Reworked (10 weeks) Tutor : Peter Lycett
Day : Tuesday
Time : 7pm -9pm
Price : £54 (£41)
Explore your digital imaging skills and make your photographs look the way you really wanted them to. With support and guidance from artist Peter, plus the aid of Photoshop, you will be able to use your own images to create artistic effects and to develop a wide range of excellent resultant works.
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Introduction to Creative Writing (10 weeks) Tutor : John Dean
Day : Tuesday
Time : 7pm -9pm
Price : £54 (£41)
Ever thought there is a story just bursting to get out of you but don’t know how to help it escape? Then this is the course for you. Suitable for new writers or those who need some supportive feedback on their work.
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Weaving (10 weeks) Tutor : Becky Sunter
Day : Wednesday
Time : 10am -12noon
Price : £65 (£48)
Tapestry weaving on wooden frames, four shaft floor and table looms. Come and have a go - all abilities are welcome. Advice on materials needed will be given in the first class. If you catch the weaving bug you can arrange access to looms outside class times.
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Introduction to Drawing & Painting (10 weeks) Tutor : Paul Dillon
Day : Wednesday
Time : 10am -12noon
Price : £54 (£41)
Learn the basics of drawing, colour mixing, watercolour and acrylics. Designed as an introduction to Paul's 'Further' courses - beginners start here. Get lots of friendly support in this very popular course.
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A Closer Look in Oils & Acrylics (10 weeks) Tutor : Paul Dillon
Day : Wednesday
Time : 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Price : £54 (£41)
An opportunity to take a detailed look at the woods, fields and hedgerows of Britain throughout the year.
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Advanced Creative Writing (10 weeks) Tutor : John Dean
Day : Wednesday
Time : 7pm -9pm
Price : £54 (£41)
This is a follow-on course for those who have enjoyed the Introduction to Creative Writing course. This course will provide opportunities to develop written work. John Dean will lead this very popular course.
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Glass Painting (10 weeks) Tutor : Simon Fitton
Day : Wednesday
Time : 1pm - 3pm
Price : £65 (£48)
Learn this incredibly popular art form. Start off with simple templates to outline and fill, then move onto more complicated designs to create light catchers or decorate unique and individual vases. Basic equipment will be provided then you may wish to bring along glass items from home to transform.
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Glass Painting (10 weeks) Tutor : Simon Fitton
Day : Wednesday
Time : 4.30pm - 6.30pm
Price : £65 (£48)
Learn this incredibly popular art form. Start off with simple templates to outline and fill, then move onto more complicated designs to create light catchers or decorate unique and individual vases. Basic equipment will be provided then you may wish to bring along glass items from home to transform.
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Stained Glass (10 weeks) Tutor : Simon Fitton
Day : Tuesday
Time : 5.30pm -7.30pm
Price : £65 (£48)
Learn the skills of basic decorative glass work and make anything from a circular light catcher to full door or window panels. Participants will need a 75 watt soldering iron (call to confirm your place on the course before you buy any equipment) and a small contribution to the cost of materials may be required depending on the scale of work.
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Stained Glass (10 weeks) Tutor : Simon Fitton
Day : Wednesday
Time : 7pm - 9pm
Price : £65 (£48)
Learn the skills of basic decorative glass work and make anything from a circular light catcher to full door or window panels. Participants will need a 75 watt soldering iron (call to confirm your place on the course before you buy any equipment) and a small contribution to the cost of materials may be required depending on the scale of work.
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Stained Glass (10 weeks) Tutor : Simon Fitton
Day : Thursday
Time : 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Price : £65 (£48)
Learn the skills of basic decorative glass work and make anything from a circular light catcher to full door or window panels. Participants will need a 75 watt soldering iron (call to confirm your place on the course before you buy any equipment) and a small contribution to the cost of materials may be required depending on the scale of work.
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Felt Making (10 weeks) Tutor : Becky Sunter
Day : Thursday
Time : 10am - 12noon
Price : £65 (£48)
An opportunity to learn an age old craft and then transfer it into a contemporary artform. Whether you want to create a beautiful textile picture, or something more functional like a bag, hat or even slippers, this course is open to all abilities and ideas.
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Intermediate & Advanced Jewellery Making (10 weeks) Tutor : Michelle Douglas
Day : Thursday
Time : 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Price : £65 (£48)
For more experienced jewellers, work with Michelle to create more complicated, and intricate jewellery. A pack of basic essentials will be provided as part of this course with a small contribution to the cost of further materials may be required depending on scale of work.
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Fun with Watercolour & Inks (10 weeks) Tutor : Paul Dillon
Day : Thursday
Time : 10.30am - 12.30pm
Price : £54 (£41)
This course offers help and support with water based painting that week-by-week tackle simple one lesson drawings and paintings. Advice on materials and equipment will be given on the first class.
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Silver Smithing (10 weeks) Tutor : Glynis Darlow
Day : Thursday
Time : 4pm - 6pm
Price : £65 (£48)
An amazing opportunity to learn the age-old art of silver jewellery making. There will be basic equipment available at the beginning of the course enabling students to create a small piece, such as a cabochon ring. Further advice will be given on what is required to make more advanced pieces such as bracelets and brooches.
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Introduction to Jewellery Making (10 weeks) Tutor : Michelle Douglas
Day : Thursday
Time : 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Price : £65 (£48)
Learn the basic skills needed to create beautiful beaded jewellery. Make something new each week. This course has been designed for beginners with no previous experience. Tools will be provided; materials specific to each project will be available on the night. A starter pack of basic essentials will be supplied and a small contribution to the cost of further materials may be required depending on scale of work.
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Shooting & Editing Techniques: Film-making (10 weeks) Tutor : Jason Berge
Day : Thursday
Time : 7pm - 9pm
Price : £54 (£41)
Learn how to use a camera and a computer to create your own videos. In this practical course you will learn how to use a variety of video cameras including our broadcast standard HD camera. You will also learn how to edit the videos you shoot with your newly acquired camera skills and how to then publish these edits to DVD and the internet.
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Advanced Screenwriting: Bridging the Gap (10 weeks) Tutor : Ian Fenton
Day : Thursday
Time : 7pm - 9pm
Price : £126
Making the leap from short films to a longer piece of work such as a feature film or television series can be a daunting task for most writers. This course provides the opportunity to create a 30 minute film that helps writers bridge that gap and produce an industry standard writing sample. Some previous experience of writing scripts is recommended but not essential.
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In Stitches Tutor : Becky Sunter
Day : First Friday of each month throughout the year
Time : 10am-12pm
Price : £3.00 (pay on arrival at the Arts Centre Reception)
Join textiles artist and tutor and a group of friendly and welcoming knitters for a fun and informative session, needles and wools at the ready. Learn new methods and get some advice on techniques on just about everything. Just to add to the enjoyment, the cost includes cake and a tea or coffee in the Lounge.