The Place Activity Centre

Introductory Oil Painting Course
Saturdays (6 sessions)
10am – 1pm
May 5th & 26th
Jun 2nd, 16th & 30th

In this instructive 6-week course you will learn the basic methods and craft of oil painting by working from direct observation. Working from still-life subjects, essential advice will be given on materials and techniques to allow you to develop expressive and harmonious paintings, and learn specific principals of form, tone and colour. Simple projects will be set for practice between classes.

Fee
£78
Booking
contact Mark Beaven
07939 571 230
www.nottinghamartstudio.co.uk
email Mark

Improvers Oil Painting Course
Mondays (12 Sessions)
2pm – 4.30pm
Apr 16th – Jul 16th
(excluding May 7th & Jun 4th)

This weekly oil painting course is for artists who already have some confidence in their painting skills and wish to develop subjects and ideas along with other painters. Working mainly from observation, the sessions will be based around still-life subjects and personal topics. There will be opportunity for discussion and analysis of pictorial themes and ideas, as well as practical advice on working methods.

Fee
£130
Booking
contact Mark Beaven
07939 571 230
email Mark

photograph of art at the place

Advanced Oil Painting Course
Mondays (12 sessions)
9.30am –12.30pm
Apr 16th – Jul 16th
(excluding May 7th & Jun 4th)

For artists who already have confidence in their painting skills & wish to develop subjects & ideas along with other painters.
Sessions will be themed – still life, human figure, landscape or genre subjects, & personal topics.

Fee
£156
Booking
contact The Place
0115 985 6777

Life Drawing Course
Tuesdays (10 sessions)
7.30pm – 9.30pm
Apr 17th – Jun 26th
(excluding Jun 5th)

This 10-week course is suitable for students with some previous drawing experience. It will help you develop your observational and expressive drawing skills. Guidance will be given on materials, proportions, construction, modeling form and will embrace a variety of media and techniques.

Fee
£120
Booking
contact Mark Beaven
07939 571230
www.nottinghamartstudio.co.uk
email Mark

Life Drawing & Painting Days
Now in our 16th year!
Sundays
Apr 22nd & May 20th
11am – 4.30pm

Treble poses with male & female models. This untutored day includes quick poses, half hour poses & a 2 hour main pose. Beginners & experienced artists are welcome. Please bring lunch or visit local cafés, plus supermarkets a few minutes walk away.

Fee
£21 per day
Booking & Information
contact Philip Lodge
0115 989 3286
or The Place 0115 985 677
Be advised to book early to guarantee a place.

Pottery

Learn to handle clay, design & make your own ceramics using hand building techniques, glazing processes, pottery tools & the potters' wheel.
Sessions available for School classes (NOCN qualifications), groups, team building workshops, parties for children or adults.
Fully wheelchair accessible.

Mondays 6.30pm & 8.30pm

Adult evening classes (for adults with additional needs)

Fee:
£7 per session
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6.30pm – 8.30pm

Adult evening classes (for beginners & experienced)

Fee:
£8 per session
Thursdays 10am – 3pm

Daytime class (for all/mixed abilities)

Fee:
£8 per 2hr session (£7 concession)
Fees, Booking & Information
contact Chris Geeson
0115 960 2892
email Chris
www.handsonpottery.org

The Place Art Exhibition
Part of Sherwood Art Week
10am – 4pm
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
June 22nd – 24th

Paintings, drawings, sculpture & pottery on display and for sale, pottery workshops and other activities.
Refreshments. Free admission
(accompanied children only)

Information & Details
contact The Place
0115 985 6777

Art Club
Tuesdays
10am – 1pm

Friendly, untutored group who meet every week to paint & draw.
Newcomers are warmly welcome.

Fee
£3 per class
Information
contact Rita Dobbins
0115 962 1802

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Drawing with Confidence
WEA COURSE
Fridays (10 sessions)
10am – 12 noon
Starting Apr 20th
Tutor: Rosemary Wels

A course to develop drawing skills & encourage creativity. Taking inspiration from past artists' work, the course will focus on drawing skills using a variety of media & approaches. Suitable for beginners & those with experience. Cost of materials extra.

Fee
£67 (discounted: £60.30) or free
Booking & Information
WEA Office 0115 962 8416
www.wea.org.uk

Crafters Corner
Every Thursday
10am – 12.30pm

Friendly meeting place for those who enjoy craft-making with beads, textiles, paper, glass etc. and if you like to draw & paint – everyone is welcome.
All you need to bring are your own materials.
Each session costs £2.50 with free refreshments.

Fee
£2.50 per session
More Information
contact Rita Dobbins
0115 962 1802
or The Place
0115 985 6777
hire the place information
The Place Activity Centre, 2a Melrose Street, Sherwood, Nottingham NG5 2JP
Tel: 0115 985 6777     email: theplace@theplaceactivitycentre.org.uk