Get Writing for All
These classes are ideal for anyone who enjoys writing or would like to start. No experience is necessary. The emphasis is on having fun and through a combination of reference […]
The Birth of British Landscape Painting 1750-1870
Both John Constable and his contemporary MW Turner broke new ground in landscape painting, but their 18th century predecessors had, in many ways, paved the way. This six week course […]
Botanical Art
A five-week course looking at the Botanical World. Using plants, fruits, feathers, finds, and all things Botanical, Jill will give demonstrations and guidance on the techniques used to achieve success […]
Woven Tapestry
Learn woven tapestry skills at your own pace. A course perfect for learning the basics in tapestry weaving and for further developing skills and woven tapestry knowledge. Choose from a […]
Get Writing for All with Adrian Poynton – Evening
These classes are ideal for anyone who enjoys writing or would like to start. No experience is necessary. The emphasis is on having fun and through a combination of reference […]
Get Writing for All
These classes are ideal for anyone who enjoys writing or would like to start. No experience is necessary. The emphasis is on having fun and through a combination of reference […]
Contemporary Basketry for all abilities
This basketry course will work in a contemporary style using willow and other natural materials. Beginners will make some simple forms on which to explore a range of basic techniques […]
The Sketchbook
The Sketchbook course is an ideal course for anyone wishing to explore an idea or theme in greater detail. The course will allow you to develop drawings, prints and painting […]
Yoga
This yoga class will serve as an introduction, each week building on what is learned. Sessions will consider the underlying philosophy for up to 15 minutes, continue with an exploration […]
Pilates – all levels including beginners
Pilates is an anti-aging, lifespan-enhancing method of safe and effective body conditioning, developed by Joseph Pilates, where exercise is simplified as required, according to ability. Pilates himself declared "...in ten […]
Portraiture
Portrait painting is becoming increasingly fashionable in the art world. There are many painting styles that can render a stunning portrait. New Settlement tutor Komathy is introducing this portraiture course […]
Oil Painting
The afternoon Thursday oil painting group is a lively, approachable and unique class. Students are encouraged to build and respond to their own natural strengths and focus on building their […]
Fascinated by Freud
ID….EGO……Freudian Slip……..Lots of words we use today originate from Sigmund Freud himself. Freud has been controversial in his theories of personality, yet he is still considered worthy of study in […]
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 […]
Friday Flowers
Create wonderful, seasonal floral designs and learn tips to get the best from your cut stems. With a range of floral designs from vintage to contemporary, you will try something […]
Woven Tapestry
Learn woven tapestry skills at your own pace. A course perfect for learning the basics in tapestry weaving and for further developing skills and woven tapestry knowledge. Choose from a […]
Greek Myth
Our continuing exploration of Greek Myth FATES, FURIES, GRACES, MUSES, AND THE TROJAN HORSE New starters to this ongoing course are welcome.
Still Life Drawing Club: Collage & Drawing
June 7th - Collage & Drawing Combined: made patterned papers and mixed media drawing. Vanessa has been running a Still Life Drawing Club for the last three years in Newark […]
Simple Free Motion Embroidery – Seaside
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 […]
Exploring Interior Design
Exploring Interior Design will develop your ability to visualise in three dimensions and help make your ideas an exciting reality! Key skills, such as measuring, making scale plans, using the […]
A Month in the Country by J.L. Carr
"Unlike anything else in modern English literature," according to D.J. Taylor, this tender, elegant novella tells the story of a damaged survivor of the First World War who spends a […]
Exploring Opera
Using a combination of talk, live and recorded musical examples and video, this course will steer you through the joyous experience of opera whether you are already experienced, a complete […]
Settlement Sessions: Gary Stewart
Gary is a Scottish singer/songwriter with four albums to his name and a strong following in his adopted home of Yorkshire. He will entertain us with a set of his […]
Simple Free Motion Embroidery – Lighthouse
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 […]
Embroidered Brooches
Come and craft your own one-of-a-kind embroidered brooch in this cosy and creative workshop. You’ll learn a variety of embroidery stitches to create intricate patterns and textures, then transform your […]
Watercolours
This opportunity is for anyone wishing to explore watercolours, from beginner to the more experienced painter. We will be looking at different theories, and practical applications, exploring this versatile medium. […]
Get Writing for All
These classes are ideal for anyone who enjoys writing or would like to start. No experience is necessary. The emphasis is on having fun and through a combination of reference […]
Abstract Painting
Each lesson begins with an approachable practical experiment that is later developed using various materials such as acrylic paints, watercolours, pen and ink and collage. All will be demonstrated to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Vivace Choir singing Songs & Spirituals
Vivace Choir is a medium choir of about 20 to 30 members drawn mainly from the villages of South Bedfordshire. They present 3 concerts each year and sing traditional choral […]
Writing your Memoirs
Have you thought about writing your life story but are concerned that you will not know how? If so, this course is for you. In a supportive atmosphere, you will […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Settlement Sessions: Elizabeth & Jameson
Hannah and Griff first joined forces in 2016, merging their individual backgrounds of traditional folk and folk pop/rock to create a stunning acoustic folk/roots duo, with original songs rich in […]
Felt flower reels
Join us for a fun and creative workshop where you’ll make an embroidered felt flower presented on a vintage cotton reel. You’ll learn how to cut, shape, and assemble a […]
Beautiful buttonhole and button 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 […]
Roots to Remedies: A Medicinal Talk by Resident Artist Becky Ullah
Join us on the 17th July when one of our Resident Artists, Becky Ullah will be giving a free talk on her medicinal series of artworks. Think all plant-based medicines […]
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
This iconic building came perilously close to collapse in the 1990s owing to its inadequate foundations. An international team of engineers succeeded in saving it, but the road to salvation […]
Writing Convincing Dialogue
‘A good story is life with the dull parts taken out.’ Alfred Hitchcock Great writers write great dialogue – they know what to leave in and what to leave out. […]
Dynasty: The Shape of Chinese History
Chinese history for over 2,000 years has been all about the rise and fall of successive dynasties. The empire was founded around the same time as the Roman Empire and […]
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 […]
Sixty years on: was 1965 music’s best ever year?
Sixty years ago, the music world was on the crest of a creative wave unlike any experienced before or since. Bob Dylan forsook folk music to go electric while the […]
Corruption in British Politics in the 1850s
Learn how voters could be corrupted. Who could vote? Which political parties were involved? Who became MPs? Which issues gave rise to reform and how were they suppressed? What events […]
Painting Animals in Acrylic
Learn how to use acrylic paints to create realistic images of animals. This course covers painting birds, horses, dogs and cats but all animals and pets can be visualised.
Art Nouveau and its National Varieties
This talk reviews the development of various national varieties of Art Nouveau at the turn of the 20th century. It also points out the connections and differences between Art Nouveau […]
Make a Country Frame Basket
Make a willow frame basket for harvesting garden produce, foraging or collecting eggs. In this workshop you will make an ancient style of basket by constructing a frame with hoops, […]
Collage Workshop with Callum Abbott
Join artist Callum Abbott for his collage workshop, where he will be showing you a variety of 20th century collages as well as his own artwork as preparation to create […]
The 1960s and the birth of modern protest
The 1960s were a tumultuous decade in American social and political history, marked by a rising culture of protest that reshaped the way Americans engage with their political process. This […]
Willow Bread Basket Workshop
Suitable for beginners, this workshop will teach you traditional stake and strand weaving to make a small basket for serving bread or storing foods such as eggs or fruit. You […]
Make a Crown Book
Discover how you can make a small crown book which can be used as a folio to store prints, postcards or notes. This book is made from just two pieces […]
Easy Rider and American Graffiti (A Classic Albums soundtrack special)
Released four years apart and aimed at young Americans disaffected by the Vietnam war and the Nixon years, Easy Rider and American Graffiti were seminal films on so many levels, […]
An introduction to Classical Studies
An introduction to Classical Studies: the Ancient History and Civilisations of the Greeks and Romans from the perspective of many different disciplines, including architecture, archaeology, art, drama, literature, philosophy, politics, […]
Settlement Sessions: Hebridean Fire
Multi-instrumentalists, Elsa McTaggart and Gary Lister, from the Isle of Lewis take you on an eclectic musical journey through the Islands and Highlands of Scotland past and present. Expect soulful […]
