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Adults: Courses

All of our courses are run by trusted tutors and we strive to programme courses for beginners to advanced artists. Many of our course participants come back time and time again but our tutors are always seeking to challenge regular attenders and support new members.

  • Afternoon Art: Improvers - Summer 2023

    Monday 17th April 2023 — Monday 3rd July 2023

    Learning Centre

    Refine your painting technique with guided tuition from artist artist Richard Francis Bellin.

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  • Start with Art - Summer 2023

    Monday 17th April 2023 — Monday 3rd July 2023

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Explore different art techniques, styles and mediums with support from artist Yvonne de Savigny

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  • Clay Class with Pots of Hope

    Monday 17th April 2023 — Monday 3rd July 2023

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Join Pots of Hope, Susie Oates to tap into some of the fabulous possibilities of clay.

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  • ACE: Ballroom and Latin Beginners - Summer 2023

    Monday 17th April 2023 — Monday 3rd July 2023

    Learning Centre

    Introducing you to a wide variety of dances including Waltz, Cha-Cha-Cha, Slow Rhythm, Rumba, and Quickstep.

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  • ACE: Ballroom and Latin Improvers - Summer 2023

    Monday 17th April 2023 — Monday 3rd July 2023

    Learning Centre

    Designed for those who have already attended some Ballroom and Latin American dance classes and want to carry on their dancing journey.

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  • Pilates - Summer 2023

    Tuesday 18th April 2023 — Tuesday 4th July 2023

    Learning Centre

    A chance to engage the mind and strengthen and condition the body.

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  • Chairobics - Summer 2023

    Tuesday 18th April 2023 — Tuesday 4th July 2023

    Learning Centre

    A low-impact exercise session in a safe and friendly environment.

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  • Life Drawing (Wednesday)- Summer 2023

    Wednesday 19th April 2023 — Wednesday 5th July 2023

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Life drawing is the traditional discipline of working from the (usually) naked body.

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  • Afternoon Art Beginners - Summer 2023

    Thursday 20th April 2023 — Thursday 6th July 2023

    Learning Centre

    Our Afternoon Art club is perfect for novices to learn new techniques.

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  • Life Drawing (Friday) - Summer 2023

    Friday 21st April 2023 — Friday 7th July 2023

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Life drawing is the traditional discipline of working from the (usually) naked body.

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  • Watercolours and Pastels - Summer 2023

    Tuesday 25th April 2023 — Tuesday 4th July 2023

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    A general painting class with an emphasis on watercolour and pastel painting with Tessa Kirby.

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  • Sing 55 - Summer 2023

    Tuesday 25th April 2023 — Tuesday 4th July 2023

    Learning Centre

    Sing and socialise as part of a community singing group.

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  • Beginners Contemporary Painting - Summer 23

    Tuesday 25th April 2023 — Tuesday 4th July 2023

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Join Richard Francis Bellin to explore contemporary and experimental painting.

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  • Dare to Dance - Summer 2023

    Wednesday 26th April 2023 — Wednesday 5th July 2023

    Learning Centre

    Get active and learn some new moves in these fun and accessible dance classes!

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  • Latin in Line - Summer 2023

    Wednesday 26th April 2023 — Wednesday 5th July 2023

    Learning Centre

    A fantastic blend of Latin and Line Dancing led by Emma Mayo.

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  • Pilates Online - Summer 2023

    Wednesday 26th April 2023 — Wednesday 5th July 2023

    Learning Centre

    Focusing on exercises that will trigger an overall better, stronger posture and increased body awareness.

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  • Yoga - Summer 2023

    Wednesday 26th April 2023 — Wednesday 5th July 2023

    Learning Centre

    Become one with your mind and body in this relaxing yoga class led by Ellen Clinch.

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  • Stitch and Sew - Summer 2023

    Thursday 27th April 2023 — Thursday 6th July 2023

    Corn Exchange Balcony Bar

    Join us for a social stitching session!

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  • Tai Chi Qigong: Intermediate- Summer 2023

    Thursday 27th April 2023 — Thursday 6th July 2023

    Learning Centre

    Join us for a session of traditional self-healing, meditation, and self-cultivation exercises originating in ancient China.

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  • Tai Chi Qigong: Open Level - Summer 2023

    Thursday 27th April 2023 — Thursday 6th July 2023

    Learning Centre

    Improve your mood and reduce anxiety and stress while building better balance, strength and flexibility with this low impact Chinese exercise.

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  • Adult Theatre Skills - Summer 2023

    Thursday 27th April 2023 — Thursday 6th July 2023

    Learning Centre

    Join us for our popular Theatre Skills sessions for adults of all ages and experiences.

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  • Creative Arts Club - Summer 2023

    Monday 5th June 2023 — Monday 3rd July 2023

    Learning Centre

    Uncover your creativity and experience a different art form each week in this course for beginners and experienced art lovers alike.

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  • Jelli Printing Course

    Wednesday 7th June 2023 — Wednesday 5th July 2023

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Under the expertise of Sally Haynes you will use a jelli block and water based inks & acrylics to produce prints onto various papers/materials, using stencils, images and found materials.

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  • Beginners Oil Painting - Summer 2023

    Wednesday 7th June 2023 — Wednesday 5th July 2023

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Throughout this 10 week course, you will learn the techniques and skills required to master oil painting and develop your own artistic practice.

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  • Plein-air Painting

    Saturday 17th June 2023 — Saturday 15th July 2023

    The Base

    Immerse yourself in the natural landscapes and experience painting in the open air, under the guidance of Base resident artist Richard Francis Bellin.

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