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Calligraphy-An Introduction

Ever wanted to learn calligraphy to embellish your own cards and gifts? This course offers an excellent introduction to the art of calligraphy. Discover how to produce stunning lettering in a relaxed, supportive environment.

B74B

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

06 Nov 2024 (Autumn)

5 weeks

Wed 15:15-17:15


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total fee for this course:£81.00, (concession: £49.00)

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Drawing- Beginners/Improvers

This is a friendly, supportive and structured course for beginners to develop into improvers. The course will introduce new drawing skills and techniques and how to use different materials to make marks.

B19A

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

29 Apr 2025 (Summer)

10 weeks

Tue 09:30-12:00


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£201.00, (concession: £121.00)

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Drawing Figures And Faces From Life-Mixed Ability

Working from a different model each week (clothed, nude and portrait), you will develop skills in drawing figures and faces, their shape and proportions, light and shade. You will use a range of traditional drawing media and explore various approaches and techniques.

B31A

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

08 Nov 2024 (Autumn)

6 weeks

Fri 09:45-12:15


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£121.00, (concession: £73.00)

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B31B

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

06 Jun 2025 (Summer)

6 weeks

Fri 09:45-12:15


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£121.00, (concession: £73.00)

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Drawing Skills-Mixed Ability

Led by an experienced tutor, learners will make rapid progress and explore line, tone, measurement, texture, shading and composition. They will be taught how to ‘look’ and how to interpret what they see.

B73A

Availability  This course is full.
 					  course full

18 Sep 2024 (Autumn)

6 weeks

Wed 13:00-15:00


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£97.00, (concession: £59.00)

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B73B

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

06 Nov 2024 (Autumn)

5 weeks

Wed 13:00-15:00


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£81.00, (concession: £49.00)

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B73C

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

15 Jan 2025 (Spring)

5 weeks

Wed 13:00-15:00


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£81.00, (concession: £49.00)

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B73D

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

26 Feb 2025 (Spring)

6 weeks

Wed 13:00-15:00


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£97.00, (concession: £59.00)

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B73E

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

23 Apr 2025 (Summer)

5 weeks

Wed 13:00-15:00


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£81.00, (concession: £49.00)

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B73F

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

04 Jun 2025 (Summer)

6 weeks

Wed 13:00-15:00


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£97.00, (concession: £59.00)

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Drawing-Beginners

A friendly, supportive and structured course which will help beginners develop their drawing skills. You will learn to draw using pencil, charcoal, rubbers and more. You will explore line, tone and perspective through a series of exercises, designed to improve your confidence and ability.

B18E

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

05 Nov 2024 (Autumn)

5 weeks

Tue 09:30-12:00


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£101.00, (concession: £61.00)

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B18C

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

14 Jan 2025 (Spring)

5 weeks

Tue 09:30-12:00


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£101.00, (concession: £61.00)

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B18D

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

25 Feb 2025 (Spring)

6 weeks

Tue 09:30-12:00


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£121.00, (concession: £73.00)

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I Wish I Could Draw People! Drawing Figures And Faces-Beginners & Intermediates

We will start with basic principles, learning about shapes and proportions of the human body, and the tutor will demonstrate the principles of drawing from observation. Then you will draw some figures, first using photographs: e.g. of dancers, acrobats and athletes.

B39A

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

17 Jan 2025 (Spring)

5 weeks

Fri 09:45-12:15


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£101.00, (concession: £61.00)

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Just Charcoal

Charcoal drawing is a medium medium known for its ability to produce amazing results. Charcoal comes in several forms and this course will allow you to explore the possibilities of willow, compressed, pencil, powdered and liquid charcoal, using brushes, smudgers, rubbers, and fingers.

B12B

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

07 Nov 2024 (Autumn)

6 weeks

Thu 10:00-12:30


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£121.00, (concession: £73.00)

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B12C

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

16 Jan 2025 (Spring)

5 weeks

Thu 10:00-12:30


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£101.00, (concession: £61.00)

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B12D

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

27 Feb 2025 (Spring)

6 weeks

Thu 10:00-12:30


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£121.00, (concession: £73.00)

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B12E

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

24 Apr 2025 (Summer)

5 weeks

Thu 10:00-12:30


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£101.00, (concession: £61.00)

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B12F

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

05 Jun 2025 (Summer)

7 weeks

Thu 10:00-12:30


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£141.00, (concession: £85.00)

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Life Drawing-Mixed Ability

Develop skill at drawing the human figure. Drawing from a nude model (female and male), you will learn to see shape, proportion, light and shade more objectively. You will use a range of traditional drawing media and explore various approaches and techniques.

B30A

Availability  This course is full.
 					  course full

20 Sep 2024 (Autumn)

6 weeks

Fri 09:45-12:15


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£121.00, (concession: £73.00)

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This course is full.

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B30B

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

25 Apr 2025 (Summer)

5 weeks

Fri 09:45-12:15


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£101.00, (concession: £61.00)

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Oil Pastels-An Introduction

Discover the vibrant and beautiful world of oil pastel painting. This short course will cover the fundamental principles and hands-on techniques of working with oil pastels. Guided by a skilled tutor, you will discover the versatility of oil pastels.

B74C

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

15 Jan 2025 (Spring)

5 weeks

Wed 15:15-17:15


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£81.00, (concession: £49.00)

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Portraiture From Life

Develop your skill at drawing or painting faces with an experienced portraiture tutor and artist. You will be drawing or painting from a different, clothed sitter each week. You may use any drawing medium you prefer including charcoal, pastels, or crayons.

B39B

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

28 Feb 2025 (Spring)

6 weeks

Fri 09:45-12:15


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£121.00, (concession: £73.00)

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