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 […]
Settlement Players Audition Notice
Audition Notice for Rules for Living by Sam Holcroft. Audition Dates: Wednesday 2nd July - 8pm Sunday 6th July - 11am Both auditions in the Kincaid hall, also known as The Little Theatre Please contact James if you would like to audition but cannot make the above dates. James Barnard: barnard.james@gmail.com Performances 13-15 November […]
Still Life Drawing Club: Dramatic Black Paper
July 5th - Dramatic Black Paper: working with vibrant colours on black paper. Vanessa has been running a Still Life Drawing Club for the last three years in Newark on Trent and brings this monthly club to the Settlement. The club focuses on bringing out each person’s individual style by everyone working from a still […]
Invisible Zip 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 overcoming the fear […]