Courses For Adults at Artspace

 

COURSES FOR ADULTS AT ARTSPACE CINDERFORD VENUE

Come to Artspace to enjoy a group workshop in our fully equipped art studio in Cinderford.

*FREE COURSES
Proof of eligibility when accessing free courses or concessionary tickets, will be required on enrolment. As these courses are popular, we do ask that eligible FREE learners are available for the whole course.

These fun, creative courses are designed to help inspire learners to develop skills, confidence and independence, and encourage ongoing learning opportunities.

These courses offer FREE places for Gloucestershire residents over 19 years old, on low wage brackets or not currently in employment and with fewer than 5 GCSE’s (level 2) including Maths and English.

These fun, creative courses build skills towards personal goals, improved skills, independence and wellbeing.

These courses offer FREE or subsidised places for Gloucestershire residents over 19 years old with a disabling barrier, eg physical and/or learning disability and/or ongoing health needs.

COURSE COSTS
If you are not eligible for a free or subsidised space, or if the course does not advertise these options, you are very welcome to join our courses. We offer full fee and concession tickets. *Concession tickets are available to learners with a disabling barrier or those in receipt of means-tested benefits.

How to book or enquire:
Our courses are very popular so early booking is recommended. Please follow the links below to book onto a course directly. Alternatively, call us on 01594 825111 or drop into Artspace between 9:30-4:30 Monday – Friday.

Please note, our scheduled courses may be subject to change dependant on ongoing funding applications.

 

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MONDAYS 

A collage artwork featuring a background of ocean waves with a stylized red sun at the bottom, radiating red rays. The words "Sunset Sladen" are spelled out with cut-out letters arranged across the top, with each letter in a different font and color, creating a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

All About Advertising,
with Jo Jarratt

Starts Monday 29th September / 6 weeks with half-term break

10:00am – 12:00pm (at Artspace Cinderford)

*FREE for eligible learners

Cost: £55/ *£35 concessions

This is a fun group for all learner levels.

This term we shall look at promoting ourselves, our skills, our products.
It will be up to you to decide what you are promoting, but we shall look at different forms of advertising. Posters, flyers, radio, television, music and more.We will work with a range of different media, physical and digital, old and new.

So, if you fancy taking a creative approach to a subject that covers almost anything, come and join us in this expressive and fun 6 week course!

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Knitting and Yarn Crafts,
with Becky Mackay

Starts Monday 29th September / 6 weeks with half-term break

12:30pm – 2:30pm (at Artspace Cinderford)

*FREE for eligible learners

Cost: £55/ *£35 concessions

In this fun and friendly group, we will explore a variety of yarn crafts from knitting and crochet to weaving and embroidery.

All skill levels are very welcome to join. Suitable for beginners.

Bring along an ongoing project and share ideas or develop skills and learn
new techniques.

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A photo of a mural of silhouettes of people in front of a colourful flower scene

Orchard Project, with Bela Kielt

Starts Monday 29th September / 8 weeks with half-term break

1:00pm – 3:00pm (at Artspace Cinderford)

*FREE for eligible learners

Cost: £65/ *£50 concessions

Are you a budding artist with hidden talents? On this course, our tutor teams will help you turn your ideas into real-life creative projects.

You will be supported every step of the way, from finding an idea, to designing the project and creating your work.

What you make is up to you! Ideas from previous courses have included, singing and writing projects, paintings and sculptures inspired by favorite places or topics of interest, fashion designs, sculptures, and art work for community events and festivals.

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TUESDAYS

A table covered with colorful, hand-crafted paper flowers and drawings, featuring various patterns and designs. The flowers are made from different types of paper, some with vibrant colors and textured patterns, and are arranged in a somewhat scattered manner. There are also some drawings of flowers on white paper, some with added cut-out elements, creating a lively and creative display.

Print, Paint & Explore, with Nicky Payne

Starts Tuesday 30th September / 8 weeks with half-term break

11:00am – 12:30pm (at Artspace Cinderford)

*FREE for eligible learners

Cost: £55/ *£35 concessions

This course will encourage learners to experiment with different forms of simple printmaking and other painting techniques. We will work on paper, card and fabric and you can choose from a range of designs or make your own. We will explore a range of different paints and make our own from earth pigments and natural materials. No experience necessary, just be prepared to have a go!

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A black ink drawing of a small bird, likely a finch or sparrow, perched on a surface. The bird is depicted with detailed feathers, a rounded body, a short beak, and a dark eye. The drawing showcases fine line work and shading to highlight the bird's features.

Drawn In- Playful Drawing,
with Nicky Payne

Starts Tuesday 30th September / 8 weeks with half term break

1:30pm – 3:00pm (at Artspace Cinderford)

*FREE for eligible learners

Cost: £55/ *£35 concessions

An inclusive course for creatives of all abilities to develop individual styles and skills at their
own pace. In this class we will explore drawing and a wide range of materials and techniques making connections with artists that use similar materials. Join in with group discussion and set tasks alongside supported independent work with experienced artists/tutors.

Be ready to have fun, share ideas and join a little creative community.

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WEDNESDAYS

A group of seven people, including a woman in a wheelchair with a colorful blanket featuring a fantasy character, are gathered together in a bright room with high ceilings and exposed brick walls. They are all smiling and posing for the photo, with some standing and others sitting or kneeling. The woman in the wheelchair is holding a hula hoop, and the group appears to be enjoying a fun and lively moment. There are chairs and some hanging ropes or fabric in the background.Circus & Performing Arts, with Jo Jarratt

Starts Wednesday 1st October / 6 weeks with half-term break

10:00am – 12:00pm (at Artspace Cinderford)

*FREE for eligible learners

Cost: £55/ *£35 concessions

Do you like to perform? Do you love the theatre? Do you love the circus?

Come and join us on this 6 week course of circus, drama and dance, where we shall work together to create a fabulous performance
of our own!

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A person dressed in a theatrical costume, wearing a black top hat, a red and black patterned vest, black pants, and white lace cuffs, is standing with arms outstretched in a lively pose. They appear to be performing or acting, with an expressive facial expression. In the background, there are two other people, one on the left in black and one on the right in a blue shirt, in a room with a high ceiling, white walls, and various ropes and equipment hanging from the ceiling.

Circus Club, with Jo Jarratt

Wednesday 19th and 26th November / 2 weeks)

10:00am – 12:00pm (at Artspace Cinderford)

Cost: £35

Additional sessions to explore ideas and develop your skills with our fantastic tutors – or join us to get a taster of our full length courses.

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A photo of 3 blue and white ceramic bowls on a wooden table

Exploring Ceramics, with Jane Spray

Starts Wednesday 1st October / 8 weeks with half-term break

10:00am – 12:15pm (at Artspace Cinderford)

*FREE for eligible learners

Cost: £95/ *£55 concessions

Enjoy working with clay in a creative and supportive atmosphere? Whether it be hand building, on the wheel, or a mixture of both, we will be looking at the different ways to make ceramics. With tutor demonstrations and guidance students will be encouraged to make their own individual projects, as well as to learn from each other.

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A photo of a ceramic bowl depicting 2 people

Afternoon Pottery, with Derek A. Lamb

**FULLY BOOKED***

Starts Wednesday 1st October / 6 weeks with half-term break

1:30pm – 3:30pm (at Artspace Cinderford)

Cost: £85/ *£35 concessions for those with a disabling barrier

New learners will be shown several different ways of hand building and finishing pots.

Returning learners will be helped to make their own projects. There are four pottery wheels with some opportunity to have a go at throwing.

(Throwing pots may be limited due to demand & available tuition time).

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A photo of hands making a clay pot on a potter's wheel

Evening Pottery, with Derek A. Lamb

Starts Wednesday 1st October / 6 weeks with half-term break

6:30pm – 8:30pm (at Artspace Cinderford)

Cost: £85/ *£35 concessions for those with a disabling barrier

New learners will be shown several different ways of hand building and finishing pots.

Returning learners will be helped to make their own projects. There are four pottery wheels with some opportunity to have a go at throwing.

(Throwing pots may be limited due to demand and available tuition time).

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A collection of various paintbrushes with different shapes, sizes, and bristle types, leaning against a light-colored wall. The brushes have wooden handles, some with visible paint stains, and are arranged in a somewhat haphazard manner, creating an artistic and creative atmosphere.

Discover Painting, with Bela Kielt

Starts Wednesday 1st October / 8 weeks with half-term break

1:30pm – 3:45pm (at Artspace Cinderford)

*FREE for eligible learners

Cost: £80/ *£45 concessions

This course is perfect for beginners, as well as people with some experience. During the course you will exercise and explore some of the basic principles of painting; types of composition, light and mixing paint.
We will try a variety of exercises, such as making super-fast sketches with a brush. Working on a large scale, you will have fun using paint, charcoal and pencil.
We will explore different styles and spend lots of time focusing on observation and painting from life.

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THURSDAYS

A textile art piece featuring four distinct sections, each with felted wool, embroidery, and natural materials. The sections depict abstract, organic shapes with green, yellow, and blue hues, resembling hills or landscapes. The art is assembled on a piece of fabric with stitched borders, combining various textures and materials for a mixed-media effect.

Developing Ideas for Textiles, with Lizzie Godden

Starts Thursday 2nd October / 8 weeks with half-term break

10:15am – 12:30pm (at Artspace Cinderford)

*FREE for eligible learners

Cost: £80/ *£45 concessions

We’ll keep an ideas book;
we might call it a scrap book. In it we’ll doodle, print, add pictures, found objects, text and stitch, developing our ideas. We’ll have fun experimenting and exploring. Our workbooks could be used within the course to create personal textile pieces.

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FRIDAYS

A joyful group of people is engaged in a playful activity indoors. The person in the center, seated in a wheelchair, is smiling and holding a yellow paper or fabric object, appearing to enjoy the moment. Surrounding them are others who are smiling, laughing, and participating in the activity, creating a lively and happy atmosphere. The room has large windows, brick walls, and some chairs stacked on the side.

Discover Drama, with Jo Jarratt

**FULLY BOOKED***

Starts Friday 3rd October / 6 weeks with half-term break

10:00am – 12:00pm (at Artspace Cinderford)

*FREE for eligible learners

Cost: £55/ *£35 concessions

Have you ever wanted to have a go at acting? Do you want to develop your confidence?

This course offers adults the chance to explore and develop their communication and performing skills; using improvisation, characterisation, vocal and physical exercises in order to challenge and excite!

There will also be the opportunity to devise your own
piece of theatre for performance.

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A group of people dressed in various costumes and accessories are standing in front of a black curtain backdrop. Some are wearing hats, including one with a blue wig and yellow striped hat, and others are dressed in cloaks or robes. They appear to be preparing for a performance or participating in a themed event, with a mix of serious and playful expressions.

Drama Club, with Jo Jarratt

Friday 21st and 28th November / 2 weeks

10:00am – 12:00pm (at Artspace Cinderford)

Cost: £35

Additional sessions to explore ideas and develop your skills with our fantastic tutors – or join us to get a taster of our full length courses.

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This image shows a group of people standing in a circle inside a room, engaged in an activity that involves raising their arms and possibly dancing or stretching. The room appears to be a community or activity space, with various posters, a clock, and equipment visible on the walls. The participants seem to be enjoying themselves, with some smiling and actively participating in the activity.

Accessible Dance, with Kim Owston

Starts Friday 3rd October / 6 weeks with half-term break

1:15pm – 3:15pm (at Artspace Cinderford)

*FREE for eligible learners

Cost: £55/ *£35 concessions

Dance for everyone – no experience required. Looking at emotions and mood we will explore the different ways we can move and dance to music and look at how the music influences the way we feel. A great way to gain confidence in dance whilst having fun. Working as a group we will create a final dance to show what we have explored.

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You’ve Been Framed!, with Warren Day

Starts Friday 3rd October / 6 weeks with half-term break

2:00pm – 4:00pm (at Artspace Cinderford)

*FREE for eligible learners

Cost: £65/ *£45 concessions

Would you like to become a famous piece of art? For this course you will have the opportunity to explore a large variety of portrait styles and techniques by famous artists.
You will then choose a favourite and transform yourself into that portrait where you will literally wear the framed painting and become the character. It’s very similar to the seaside ‘head in a hole’ amusements. Using an imaginative range of mixed media and acrylic paints you will decorate and embellish this semi 2D/3Dimensional masterpiece and produce a really unusual and eye catching outcome. Essentially this course is about creatively selecting different and unusual materials and combining them with paint (inc. face paints) to achieve your desired look. In the final session, a photoshoot will be organised so that we can capture your fantastic peculiar portraits and have them printed on a large scale for you to keep.

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