COURSES FOR ADULTS AT ARTSPACE CINDERFORD VENUE
Come to Artspace to enjoy a group workshop in our fully equipped art studio in Cinderford.
Adult courses will take a half-term break between 26th and 30th October.
Download the Artspace Autumn 2026 Programme
BOOKING OPTIONS & COSTS
Early booking is recommended. Please use the links below to book directly, or you can call us on 01594 825111 or drop into Artspace on a weekday between 9:30am and 4:30pm.
*FREE / REDUCED COST COURSES
Please look for the
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to see if you are eligible FREE or reduced cost place.
= Limited FREE and reduced cost spaces for Gloucestershire adults (19+ years) that…
– do not have full level 2 qualifications (5 GCSE’s at level 4+) and…
– are in low wage brackets/not in employment and..
– keen to gain confidence and learn new skills
= Limited FREE for Gloucestershire adults (19+ years) that have a disabling barrier/disability that can make engaging in learning difficult.
If you are not eligible for a reduced cost place, please see advertised costs.
*Concession tickets are available for learners with disabling barrier or in receipt of means tested benefits.
MONDAYS
On The Box, with Jo Jarratt
Starts Monday 28th September / 4 weeks
10:00am – 12:00pm
(at Artspace Cinderford)
*FREE for eligible learners
Cost: £35
Have fun with us making Atspace TV programmes using improvisation, puppetry and story telling.
TUESDAYS
Words and Pictures, with Nicky Payne
Starts Tuesday 29th September / 4 weeks
10:00am – 12:00pm
(at Artspace Cinderford)
*FREE for eligible learners
Cost: £35
We will explore how to use lettering and symbols using print, mixed media and illustration techniques.
We will be designing signs to be used at Artspace and in our homes.
WEDNESDAYS
Improvers Ceramics, with Derek Lamb
**FULLY BOOKED**
Starts Wednesday 16th September / 6 weeks
6:30pm – 8:30pm
(at Artspace Cinderford)
Cost: £130/ *£90 concessions
This course provides creative ideas for people who have some previous pottery making experience and wish to improve their skills.
To use the wheels, you must be able to independently centre at least 1lb of clay on the potters wheel.
Hand builders must be able to independently roll out
clay correctly.
Painting Club, with Bela Kielt
Starts Wednesday 16th September / 6 weeks
1:30pm – 3:30pm
(at Artspace Cinderford)
Cost: £60/ *£45 concessions
In this small friendly group, local artist Bela Kielt will support you to develop your painting skills using a range of techniques and media. We will play with colour, shape and form through landscape / objects inspired by the season.
Beginners and more experienced painters welcome.
Circus Club, with Jo Jarratt
Starts Wednesday 30th September / 4 weeks
10:00am – 12:00pm
(at Artspace Cinderford)
Cost: £65
*£50 for eligible learners
Come and join us on this fun-filled 4-week course of circus, drama, and dance, where you’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills, express yourself, and make great memories.
Throughout the course, we will work together to prepare a fantastic performance that showcases your talents and leaves everyone inspired!
Ceramics – Signposts and Symbols, with Fleen Doran
Starts Wednesday 30th September / 4 weeks
10:00am – 12:00pm
(at Artspace Cinderford)
*FREE for eligible learners
Cost: £65
Join our small, welcoming group where we will explore using 3-D lettering, symbols and decoration techniques to create signs that can be used around our Artspace building as well as at home.
THURSDAYS
Making Cord, with Lizzie Godden
Thursday 22nd October / Half-day
10:30am – 1:00pm
(at Artspace Cinderford)
Cost: £25/ *£20 concessions
We will use recycled fabric, newspaper, wool and grasses to make cord, an exciting and very ancient technique.
FRIDAYS
Drama Club, with Jo Jarratt
Starts Friday 2nd October / 4 weeks
10:00am – 12:00pm
(at Artspace Cinderford)
Cost: £65
*£50 for eligible learners
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.
Movie Magic, with Warren Day
Starts Friday 2nd October / 4 weeks
2:00pm – 4:00pm
(at Artspace Cinderford)
*FREE for eligible learners
Cost: £40
Learn how to use creative filmmaking techniques to share messages about Artspace and its community.
In this workshop, you’ll explore storyboarding, camera angles, sound effects, lighting, and editing. It’s a fun way to develop your storytelling skills through video.
Your final project will be shown on our website, included in our marketing materials, and shared on social media. It’s a great chance to show your work and celebrate the creative community at Artspace!