Italian Beginners
Are you a beginner or have a little Italian knowledge? Come and join this friendly class where you will gain a good basic understanding of the Italian language in everyday […]
Italian Beginners Plus
A welcoming class for students with a basic knowledge of Italian who are looking at progressing to a higher level and becoming more confident speakers. The aim is to improve […]
German Beginners Plus
This is a class for those who have an existing knowledge of German or have studied German for around a year and are able to talk in the present tense […]
French Improvers
This class is for students who have a basic knowledge of French. The aim of the course is to extend vocabulary as well as grammar to develop further the experience […]
German Improvers
This is a class for those who have a knowledge of German and are familiar with the present, past and future tenses and talking about themselves and their daily life. […]
French Beginners
This class is for complete beginners with no or little knowledge of French or for those who would like to go back to the basis. With audio visual interactive activities […]
Italian Lower Intermediate
A friendly class for students who already have a few years of learning and a good grasp of the language. Plenty of opportunity to practice and enhance spoken Italian, listening […]
Tai Chi & Qigong
This course will continue to cover the basic principles and practical movements of both Tai Chi and Qigong (Dao Yin Yang Sheng Gong). Exercise involves: Physical Movement, Breathing, Mental understanding […]
Italian Upper Intermediate
A friendly class for students who already have a few years of learning and a good grasp of the language. Plenty of opportunity to practice and enhance spoken Italian, listening […]
French Intermediate – Wednesday
This is a friendly stimulating class working on conversational skills by sharing interests and ideas on all sorts of topics. Working through texts videos and different activities to reinforce grammar, […]
German Beginners
This course is for those who are learning German from scratch, or who want to go back to basics. Using a course book and other materials, you will acquire the […]
French Advanced Conversation – Morning
Come and join us in an informal friendly lively group of students to converse with ease about a wide range of topics, sample and share French language and culture.
French Advanced Conversation – Afternoon
Come and join us in an informal friendly lively group of students to converse with ease about a wide range of topics, sample and share French language and culture.
French Intermediate – Thursday
This is a friendly stimulating class working on conversational skills by sharing interests and ideas on all sorts of topics. Working through texts videos and different activities to reinforce grammar, […]
French Beginners Plus
This class is for students who have a basic knowledge of French. The aim of the course is to extend vocabulary as well as grammar to develop further the experience […]
Italian Advanced Conversation
A lively class for students who want to practice the language and improve their fluency. This is achieved by making use of a variety of resources including magazines, newspapers, and […]
Italian Beginners Plus (Level 1)
A welcoming class for students with a basic knowledge of Italian who are looking at progressing to a higher level and becoming more confident speakers. The aim is to improve […]
Italian Beginners Plus (Level 2)
A welcoming class for students with a basic knowledge of Italian who are looking at progressing to a higher level and becoming more confident speakers. The aim is to improve […]
Traditional Upholstery Morning
Come along and learn traditional upholstery skills in a friendly and informal setting. Whether you are a beginner or have more experience these classes provide the ideal environment to work […]
Spanish Beginners Plus
This is a friendly class for students who already have a knowledge of basic Spanish vocabulary and the present tense. We will covering further vocabulary topics as well as grammatical […]
Spanish Improvers
This class is for students who already have a knowledge of Spanish, are familiar with the present and future tenses and have started to learn the different past tenses. Using […]
Traditional Upholstery Afternoon
Come along and learn traditional upholstery skills in a friendly and informal setting. Whether you are a beginner or have more experience these classes provide the ideal environment to work […]
Simply Sewing
Please note there is no class on Monday 6th Oct 2025. Construct an item of clothing with a commercial pattern and gain confidence to enjoy sewing in a group and […]
Drawing for Beginners EMAIL COURSE
This beginners course will take you through the basics of learning how to draw. The aim is to give you the basic tools with which to practice and progress your […]
Drawing Portraits – Email correspondence
All from the comfort of your own home learn to draw or expand your portrait drawing skills. For beginners, a structured course learning how to draw portraits from the beginning. […]
Spanish Intermediate Two
This is a class for those who have studied Spanish for four or more years and would like to continue working towards becoming advanced users of the language. We will […]
Expressive Watercolours Online
Watercolour is an exciting and versatile medium. During this course we aim to explore this versatility playing with colour and a host of different techniques such as laying washes, wet-in-wet, […]
Spanish Intermediate One
This is a class for those who have studied Spanish for several years. We will revise and consolidate all the indicative tenses and will begin learning the imperative and the […]
Spanish Improvers Plus
This is a friendly class for those who have already studied the present, past and future tenses and can use them in conversation. We will use a textbook and a […]
Traditional Upholstery Evening
Come along and learn traditional upholstery skills in a friendly and informal setting. Whether you are a beginner or have more experience these classes provide the ideal environment to work […]
Expressive Watercolours
Watercolour is an exciting and versatile medium. During this course we aim to explore this versatility playing with colour and a host of different techniques such as laying washes, wet-in-wet, […]
Spanish Advanced
This friendly class is for students who have a significant knowledge of Spanish vocabulary and feel confident using the present, past and future tenses in a variety of contexts, having […]
Spanish Beginners
This class is for complete beginners who have no or very little knowledge of Spanish. We will be covering common expressions used in everyday situations as well as the basics […]
Seasons in stitching: A slow stitch applique journey
Seasons in Stitches: A Slow Stitch Appliqué Journey invites you to explore the beauty of nature through mindful stitching. Over the course of a year, we’ll use the changing seasons […]
Simply Sewing Afternoon
Construct an item of clothing with a commercial pattern and gain confidence to enjoy sewing in a group and at home on your own. Lots of support will be provided […]
Simply Sewing Evening
Construct an item of clothing with a commercial pattern and gain confidence to enjoy sewing in a group and at home on your own. Lots of support will be provided […]
Simply Sewing
Construct an item of clothing with a commercial pattern and gain confidence to enjoy sewing in a group and at home on your own. Lots of support will be provided […]
Art of the Landscape
Artists have been painting the landscape since ancient times to try and understand and celebrate the world around them. In this class for improvers, students will learn, through demonstration and […]
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 […]
Botanical Art Improvers
A nine-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 […]
Chinese Upper Intermediate
This course is for those who have learnt Mandarin and Chinese characters for several years. We will be following a textbook and watching native TV clips for conversation, listening and […]
Chinese Intermediate
This course is for those who have a good basic knowledge of spoken Mandarin and Chinese characters. We will be following a textbook and lots of videos for conversation and […]
Chinese Beginners
Contrary to popular belief, learning Chinese is far easier than you might think. You’ll be amazed to find out how logical, straightforward and economical Chinese can be - no verb […]
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 – Monday Morning
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 […]
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 […]
Get Writing for All – Tuesday Morning
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 Story of Astronomy
In this course we will examine the development of Astronomy throughout history and see how our understanding of the Universe has changed as a result of improvements in astronomical instruments, […]
Botanical Art Beginners
This is a new course designed for beginners to Botanical Illustration. Jill has been tutoring for over 20 years and can use her skills to give confidence to those new […]
Applied Arts
This Art Club focuses on experimentation with a wide range of materials and mixed media. Taught by Chantelle Stephenson, a local artist and established tutor at the Settlement. She will […]
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 – Tuesday 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 […]
Pioneering Bridges
We will explore the engineering behind half a dozen of the UK's best-loved historic bridges, then move on to the structure of modern masterpieces. An engineering background is not required. […]
Get Writing for All – Wednesday Morning
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 […]
Get Writing for All with Adrian Poynton – Wednesday 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 […]
1945: The first months of peace
1945: The first months of peace As we mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War, join us for a course exploring how the people of Britain […]
Oil Painting
The Thursday afternoon 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 […]
Landscape in Acrylics
Acrylic paint is one of the most exciting and versatile mediums for creating art. In this short course, suitable for improvers, students will explore techniques and methods of application through […]
Introduction to Psychology
Ever wondered why people act the way they do? Want to understand what influences and motivates their behaviour? What impact do childhood experiences play and what could I learn? By […]
Classical Studies
Classical studies involves looking at the ancient Greek and Roman world from the perspective of many different disciplines, including architecture, archaeology, art, drama, literature, philosophy, politics, religion, social history, and […]
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 […]
Myth in Greek Tragedy
Myth in tragedies of Aeschylus, Euripides and Sophocles
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 […]
Meet the Victorians
This course will begin with a lecture offering a portrait of the age, to be followed by four talks on eminent mid-Victorians: Bagehot, Arnold, Ruskin and Eliot. Meet the Victorians […]
Simply Sewing Focus on Technique
We will develop our construction skills and sewing processes through making small and jolly projects in a workshop style. Your tutor will be including skills such as topstitching, trimming and […]
A Journey through the Harem: its History and Purpose and its Effect on Literature, Painting and Architecture
Harems existed in the Middle East long before the rise of Islam. Their purpose was to protect women from inappropriate contact with men. In fact, the word Harem means "forbidden" […]
Still Life Drawing Club
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 […]
Jane Austen Birthday Party
Please join us to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of one of our most beloved authors! There will be a discussion of her wit, style and genius, an […]
