Haywire
Haywire By Eric Chappell A warm, funny and entertaining comedy from the writer of the classic sitcom Rising Damp. Alec Firth is having an affair with his assistant, Liz, and has planned a romantic holiday for them in Spain without making his wife Maggie remotely suspicious, he thinks. His mother is in a home, the […]
Simple Free Motion Embroidery – Sew your favourite seaside place
Fun times for sewists and their sewing machine at any level. Complete beginners or long time stitchers … everyone is welcome to spend a Saturday morning with us, sewing and eating cake! We’re running 3 workshops using basic raw edge free motion machine embroidery. Each session stands alone or you can develop your skills through […]
Slow Stitched Meditation Rolls
Unwind and find your creative flow in this mindful slow-stitching workshop. You’ll create a beautiful, textured meditation roll using hand-stitching techniques and a curated selection of fabrics and threads. The repetitive nature of stitching makes this a calming and grounding experience, perfect for slowing down and reconnecting with your creativity. All levels are welcome, and […]
Nature for Wellbeing – Science, Stories and Action
Emma Dagless, Policy and Programme Manager for Nature and Wellbeing at Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation, will reveal how science can help confirm the positive impact of nature on our health and wellbeing. Illustrated with personal stories, Emma will consider how we can use this knowledge and understanding when navigating the inevitable ups and downs […]
Introduction to Watercolours
This 2-hour workshop is aimed at those who have never used watercolours before or those who want to start with some basic skills. We will discuss how to choose between the materials: paper, brushes and paints. We will cover 8-10 different skills, making a reference swatch pad that you can refer to at home as […]
Sensational shirring skills
Fun times for sewists and their sewing machine at any level. Complete beginners or long time stitchers … everyone is welcome to spend a Saturday morning with us, sewing and eating cake. We will be offering a number of Pick and Mix workshops over the Summer. A workshop with the aim of understanding how and […]
Artists in Residence Takeover
Artist in Residence Takeover 📅 3rd June – 18th July 2025 📍 The Letchworth Settlement Join us for an inspiring Meet & Greet on Saturday 28th June, 2 – 5 PM! Artists Becky Ullah and Nade Simmons invite you to an afternoon of creativity, conversation, and community. Discover how our residency has shaped our practice, […]
Friendly Portrait Award Day
We are delighted to announce the special Settlement Portrait Workshop Day and Award!! We invite you to join us, but places are limited, so please book as soon as possible! There are two parts to the day!! One dedicated to the practice of portraiture and the other an opportunity to participate in the friendly portrait […]
