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One Day Drawing Workshops, Saturdays, 10am to 4pm.

Still Life suitable for all levels of ability. Charcoal, rubbers and fixative provided. Please bring your own paper and board/easel. £21.00 per person. 12th May and 9th June.

Life Drawing, nude models suitable for intermediate and experienced. Please bring own materials. £21.00 per person plus model fee of aprox. £10.00 per person. 5th May and 2nd June.

Armoury Hall, Newnham, GL14 1AD for further information or to book contact carloyndevos@gmail.com

Website carolynblackart.com 

This is a unique Course in which you will learn to weave a willow skep and cover it with cloom.

9.30am-4pm, 12 August 2018, £95. Including all refreshments and lunch

The Yew Tree Inn, Peterstow, Ross-On-Wye, HR9 6JZ

For bookings and information please contact Bees for Development
T: 01600 714848 or email  bfdoffice@beesfordevelopment.org
www.beesfordevelopment.org

Fun and  engaging drama sessions for children of all ages and abilities, between 5 – 12 years.  The Youth Theatre meet weekly during term time in Lydbrook. Each session builds skills and confidence in a fun and  safe environment, leading to local performances and sharings.   Facilitators are DBS checked + fully insured. £4 per session, 10 week blocks. Between 4pm – 6pm (max 1.5 hours), ongoing.

Lydbrook Memorial Hall, Central Lydbrook.

Contact Rachel Adams on 07877581740 email rachel@wyldwoodarts.co.uk, website wyldwoodarts.co.uk

The U3A is an excellent way of making new friends and gaining new skills and interests for the over 50s.  Meetings with Speakers are on 3rd Thursday of the month at Lydney Town Hall at 1.45 pm.  Lots of lively activity groups for members – Kurling, Ukelele, Art & Craft, French, Poetry, Knitting, Painting, Walking, Card games, Petanque, Lunch Club, Cycling, Book Club, Skittles, Heritage Detectives, Tea room appreciation, and more… What’s not to like?

Lydney Town Hall, High St, Lydney, GL15 5DY.

Join us on the 3rd Thursday of every month or visit  u3asites.org.uk/forest-of-dean/home or ring us on 01594 832599.

Poets in Progress (PIPs) are a friendly peer-learning poetry groups for poets of all abilities.  Develop your poetry writing and get fair, realistic feedback on your work, plus free tutorials, discussions, handouts and writing prompts in facilitated meetings. PIPs also helps you get your work heard through collaboration with festivals and community events. 7pm to 9pm every 2nd Monday of the month, ongoing. FREE.  Meetings are in members’ houses.

Contact Vicky Hampton on 01594 542974 or email shoutinghorse@outlook.com.

Make a beautiful hand-made green wood chair, no wood working experience necessary. 10am – 4 pm, incl. lunch,  Saturday 23rd June, £115.00

Humble by Nature, Upper Meend Farm, Penallt, Nr Monmouth, NP25 4RP.

For more details or to book your place, telephone 01600 714595, email info@humblebynature.com, website www.humblebynature.com

Be inspired by the garden and hedgerows around the farm, and use seasonal flora to produce original cyanotype prints to take home. 10am – 1pm, incl. tea & coffee, Saturday 23rd June, £45.00

Humble by Nature, Upper Meend Farm, Penallt, Nr Monmouth, NP25 4RP.

For more details or to book your place, telephone 01600 714595, email info@humblebynature.com, website www.humblebynature.com

Get hands-on making and creating with wool. Learn how to warp up a loom, weave and produce a small mat, rug, table runner or cushion. 10am – 1pm, incl tea & coffee, Friday 1st June, £50.00

Humble by Nature, Upper Meend Farm, Penallt, Nr Monmouth, NP25 4RP.

For more details or to book your place, telephone 01600 714595, email info@humblebynature.com, website www.humblebynature.com

Produce your own lino printed landscape pictures, with Lee Wright an experienced printmaker and teacher.        10am – 4 pm, incl. lunch, Sunday 20th May, £95.00

Humble by Nature, Upper Meend Farm, Penallt, Nr Monmouth, NP25 4RP.

For more details or to book your place, telephone 01600 714595, email info@humblebynature.com, website www.humblebynature.com

Learn how to arrange flowers with a 6 week course commencing May 16th/17th, cost £48 (payable Week 1)

Advance booking essential to receive timetables and materials lists in preparation for the start of your course on week 1.  Only viable courses will run.

Contact Mrs Alwyn Page on 01291 625294 or email alwynpage-flowercraft@hotmail.co.uk to book your place.

No experience necessary the course is aimed at both beginners and intermediates. Once you have learned some basic weaves your imagination will flow.  Starts 27^th April 2018.  For 9 weeks with a half term break. 10.30am-12.30pm. £60.00 (£25 concessions) + £2.00 weekly for materials.

The Main Place, Old Station Way, Coleford, GL16 8RH.

To book a place, ring Sue on  01594 825111 (ext 1), email sue@artspacecinderford.org, website www.artspacecinderford.org.

Explore a wide range of mediums, pencils, charcoal, watercolour, acrylics and oils in a friendly and encouraging environment. Beginners welcome as well as those more experienced and wishing to paint within a group. Starts Thursday 26^th April 2018.  For 9 weeks with a half term break. 10.30am-12.30pm. £60.00 (£25 concessions) + £2.00 weekly for materials.

The Pavilion Cafe. Angus Buchanan Recreation Ground, Victoria Road, Coleford, Glos. GL16 3DR

To book a place, ring Sue on  01594 825111 (ext 1), email sue@artspacecinderford.org, website www.artspacecinderford.org.

Woodturning club open to all ages and levels. Starting out, expert or just interested in finding out more?  Feel free to attend a meeting.  First visit free.  7:00pm – 10:00pm, 3rd Wednesday of each month.

Village Hall, Weston under Penyard, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7PA.

Contact Paul Hannaby on 01594 544417, email turners@forestwoodturners.co.uk, website www.forestwoodturners.co.uk.

Not sure if you want to take up woodturning or just looking for a gift to give someone?  The two hour taster course is intended for complete novices. £50, times/dates to suit.

Windrush, High Street, Drybrook, GL17 9ET.

Contact Paul Hannaby on 01594 544417, email woodturning@hannaby.com, website www.hannaby.com

Individual tuition from beginners to advanced by an AWGB approved tutor.  Courses tailored to your needs. £140 per day or £70 for half a day, times and dates by arrangement

Windrush, High Street, Drybrook, GL17 9ET.

Contact Paul Hannaby on 01594 544417, email  woodturning@hannaby.com, website www.hannaby.com

Learn the art of mosaic and create your own unique mosaic butterfly or moth, using a range of glass vitreous glass tiles, broken crockery and ceramic beads. Perfect for beginners.

All materials, equipment and tuition provided.  Due to small parts and tools, children must be accompanied. £8 per person, Sunday 12th August.

The Inspiring Creativity Studio, Office 1, Hanley Farm Business Centre, Tidenham, Near Chepstow, NP16 7NA.

Contact Rachel Shilston on 07732694148 or 07732694148, email info@rachelshilston.co.uk, website www.rachelshilston.co.uk/mosaic-classes

Learn the art of mosaic and create your own unique mosaic apple, using a range of glass vitreous glass tiles, broken crockery and ceramic beads. Perfect for beginners.

All materials, equipment and tuition provided.  Due to small parts and tools, children must be accompanied. £8 per person, Sunday 8th July.

The Inspiring Creativity Studio, Office 1, Hanley Farm Business Centre, Tidenham, Near Chepstow, NP16 7NA.

Contact Rachel Shilston on 07732694148 or 07732694148, email info@rachelshilston.co.uk, website www.rachelshilston.co.uk/mosaic-classes

This is a six week course and we will meet every Tuesday from 17th April 2018 from 4.30pm to 5.45pm in my studio in the Hanley Farm Business Centre.  You will learn how to design, plan and create your very own mosaic. You will be shown how to cut and shape tiles, arrange them in a design and then grout your finished piece.  4.30pm – 5.45pm, 6 weeks starting 17th April,  £70.  The Inspiring Creativity Studio, Office 1, Hanley Farm Business Centre, Tidenham, Near Chepstow, NP16 7NA.

Contact Rachel Shilston on 07732694148 or 07732694148, email info@rachelshilston.co.uk, website www.rachelshilston.co.uk/mosaic-classes

Learn the art of mosaic and create your own unique mosaic egg shape, using a range of glass vitreous glass tiles, broken crockery and ceramic beads. Perfect for beginners.  (Size of egg approximately 10cm.)

All materials, equipment and tuition provided.  Due to small parts and tools, children must be accompanied. £8 per person, 10.30 – 11.30am or 1.30 – 2.30pm, Saturday 24th March.   The Inspiring Creativity Studio, Office 1, Hanley Farm Business Centre, Tidenham, Near Chepstow, NP16 7NA.

Contact Rachel Shilston on 07732694148 or 07732694148, email info@rachelshilston.co.uk, website www.rachelshilston.co.uk/mosaic-classes

You’ve longed to learn to draw and paint? Now’s your chance, from the complete novice to the more talented painter looking for professional guidance and tuition. All you need is a little time, imagination and plenty of enthusiasm. You’re warmly welcomed and invited to an engaging and pleasurable creative experience.  £10 per session (pay on the day).  10 a.m. – 1 p.m every Friday (no terms dates to worry about).

The West Dean Centre, High Street, Bream, Lydney, GL15 6JW.

Contact Gary Fell on 01594 544774, email gary_fell@hotmail.com, website www.gary-fell.co.uk.

Learn the art of mosaic and create your own unique mosaic stepping stone, to brighten up your garden

All materials, equipment and tuition provided.  £45 per person, 6.30pm to 9.00pm , Wednesday 16th May.

The Inspiring Creativity Studio, Office 1, Hanley Farm Business Centre, Tidenham, Near Chepstow, NP16 7NA.

Contact Rachel Shilston on 07732694148 or 07732694148, email info@rachelshilston.co.uk, website www.rachelshilston.co.uk/mosaic-classes

Learn the art of mosaic and create your own unique mosaic space rocket or planet, using a range of glass vitreous glass tiles, broken crockery and ceramic beads. Perfect for beginners.

All materials, equipment and tuition provided.  Due to small parts and tools, children must be accompanied. £8 per person, Sunday 6th May.

The Inspiring Creativity Studio, Office 1, Hanley Farm Business Centre, Tidenham, Near Chepstow, NP16 7NA.

Contact Rachel Shilston on 07732694148 or 07732694148, email info@rachelshilston.co.uk, website www.rachelshilston.co.uk/mosaic-classes

Friendly multi-craft group, varied monthly projects or bring your own with you.  Also monthly lunches. £2.50, 7.15 – 9.15pm, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at Yorkley Community Centre,  Bailey Hill, Yorkley, ​GL15 4RS.

Come along or contact Tiny Wood on 01594 560219, email tiny_wood@hotmail.com or find us on Facebook at Forest Threads Group.

We will focus on the basics of creating a mosaic for indoors, using the direct method.  You will be introduced to all technical aspects of making mosaics from designing, cutting tiles, layout and grouting.  All materials, to create a mosaic measuring approximately 40cm x 40cm (or equivalent), will be provided.  6.30pm to 8.30pm, 6 weeks starting 17th April, £150.  The Inspiring Creativity Studio, Office 1, Hanley Farm Business Centre, Tidenham, Near Chepstow, NP16 7NA.

Contact Rachel Shilston on 07732694148 or 07732694148, email info@rachelshilston.co.uk, website www.rachelshilston.co.uk/mosaic-classes

Suitable for all levels including beginners, creating designs for the home using seasonal materials. Available at two venues and three different times. Wednesday mornings 10.30am to 12.30 & Thursday evenings 7.00 – 9.00pm, Woolaston Methodist Church; Wednesday afternoons from 1.30 – 3.30pm, The West Dean Centre, Bream .

Contact Alwyn Page on 01291 625294 or email alwynpage-flowercraft@hotmail.co.uk to book your place.

You will learn how to design and make a pair of seamless felt slippers from wool,using a template.Starting from how to make your template,design your pattern and finish and decorate them however you wish, with flowers, bobbles or tassels. 10am- 4pm,  13th October, £65 including lunch and materials.

The Studio, Kent Cottage, New Road, Blakeney Hill, Blakeney, GL15 4BS.

Contact Christine Waygood on 01594 516902 or 07947123665, email christine.waygood@sky.com, website www.christinewaygood.com.

Design and make a felt hat to suit you, using a template, decide on the colour and pattern and finish it off with bobbles, flowers or tassels. 10am -4pm, 15th September 2018, £65 including lunch and materials.

The Studio, Kent Cottage, New Road, Blakeney Hill, Blakeney, GL15 4BS.

Contact Christine Waygood on 01594 516902 or 07947123665, email christine.waygood@sky.com, website www.christinewaygood.com.

A fun day making weird and wonderful puppets or toys. Ideas for soft toys and hand puppets, combining wet felting and needle felt techniques. £65 includes lunch, snacks and materials. 10am – 4pm, 3rd November 2018.

The Studio, Kent Cottage, New Road, Blakeney Hill, Blakeney, GL15 4BS.

Contact Christine Waygood on 01594 516902 or 07947123665, email christine.waygood@sky.com, website www.christinewaygood.com.

A one day course covering basic flat felt techniques including ideas for decorations and jewellery. You will be shown how to design your own pattern or picture from an image or source of your own choice for either a wall hanging, cushion, or piece of fabric to be later made into something such as a bag or slippers. £65 includes lunch, snacks and materials . Workshops run 10am – 4pm, 1st September, 29th September, 27th October and 17th November.

The Studio, Kent Cottage, New Road, Blakeney Hill, Blakeney, GL15 4BS.

Contact Christine Waygood on 01594 516902 or 07947123665, email christine.waygood@sky.com, website www.christinewaygood.com.

Learn how to arrange flowers with a 4 week course commencing April 4th/6th (Fri), £32 (payable Week 1)

Advance booking essential to receive timetables and materials lists in preparation for the start of your course on week 1.  Only viable courses will run.

Contact Mrs Alwyn Page on 01291 625294 or email alwynpage-flowercraft@hotmail.co.uk to book your place.