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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Get Writing for All with Elizabeth Barber – 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Writing your Memoirs with Sharon Priestley
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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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Simply Sewing Monday
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Get Writing for All with Elizabeth Barber – 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Woven Tapestry – Tuesday Evening
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 […]
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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 […]
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Woven Tapestry – Wednesday Morning
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 […]
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Get Writing for All with Elizabeth Barber – 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 […]
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Contemporary Basketry for all abilities
This mixed-ability basketry course is contemporary in its’ approach and will use a wide variety of natural materials. Beginners will start with simple forms on which to explore a range […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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.
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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 […]
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Lino Cut
Learn how to use linocut tools to explore the possibilities of print. Each week of this course will offer you new inspiration, guiding your journey and building your skills in […]
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Country Houses and Gardens to Visit with Adam Smith
Many of us will be planning to visit houses and gardens this summer and this course will give some background to some well known sites (like the National Trust’s Claydon […]
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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 […]
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Simply Sewing Wednesday 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 […]
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Simply Sewing Wednesday 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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Landscape in Acrylics with Mike Rollins
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 […]
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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 […]
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Simply Sewing Thursday 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 beginners and improvers, students will learn, through […]
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Classical Studies with Paul Drew
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Portrait Painting in Oils
This course is suitable for students with previous painting experience as well as beginners looking for guidance. During the course we will explore portrait composition, choosing a palette, colour mixing […]
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Myth in Greek Tragedy with Paul Drew -The Odyssey
In advance of the release of Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster movie of The Odyssey, we will join the Greek hero Odysseus on his decade-long journey home from Troy in Homer’s famous […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Collage Club with Callum Abbott
Join artist Callum Abbott for his relaxed Saturday morning Collage Club. We will be exploring collage in all its forms and each session I will provide clippings from my personal […]
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Crochet for Beginners & Improvers
Discover the relaxing craft of crochet, ignite your creativity and learn how to make blankets, scarves and hats, as well as baskets and decor for the home. In this 6-week […]
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One Night Only Letchworth Comedy Night
A message from ‘For One Night Only’: We’re kicking off a brand new run of monthly comedy nights at The Settlement — landing on the third Saturday(ish) of every month… and we’re starting […]
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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. […]
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Drawing for Beginners Email correspondence
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 […]
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Drawing for Improvers Email correspondence
This improvers course will give you the opportunity to further practise those skills learnt through the beginners’ course. Your Tutor will send you information and a video tutorial on the […]
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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, […]
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Humphrey Jennings: Britain’s greatest documentary maker with Stephen Barnard
Having spent the 1930s as a poet, surrealist painter and co-founder of the Mass Observation research project, Humphrey Jennings found his true niche during the Second World War as one […]
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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, […]
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Settlement Sessions: Brooks Williams
Cambridge UK-based, Statesboro, Georgia US-born, admired by both listeners and fellow musicians, Brooks Williams has been a leading light on the acoustic music scene for three decades. Listed as one […]
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Exploring Garden Design
A course for all garden lovers wishing to explore further about garden design. Create either a large or small project, learn how best to plant up boarders & pots, to […]
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French Spanish Quiz
French and Spanish Quiz, with Marine and Maria, please come and join us for a lot of fun ! You can make your own team (Max 6) or join a […]
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Patch to Quilt – Build your quilting confidence one stitch at a time
A relaxed, informal class to learn the skills of machine patchwork and quilting and add a little design pizazz along the way! A range of techniques will be covered including […]
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Patch to Quilt – Build your quilting confidence one stitch at a time
A relaxed, informal class to learn the skills of machine patchwork and quilting and add a little design pizazz along the way! A range of techniques will be covered including […]
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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 […]
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Settlement Sessions: Emily Slade
After last years successful concert we are delighted to welcome Emily back to perform in her home town of Letchworth. Now a well established and popular performer, Emily has played […]
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Still Life Drawing Club with Vanessa Stone
May 16th – Feather and Stones: looking at pattern and blending tones using gouache and coloured pencils Vanessa has been running a Still Life Drawing Club for the last three years […]
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Get Writing for All with Elizabeth Barber – 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 […]
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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 […]
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Writing your Memoirs with Sharon Priestley
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 […]
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Chinese Brush Painting: Landscape Composition
We will be looking at some of the techniques and compositional forms used in Chinese Xieyi (free style) landscape painting. We will be using Chinese brush painting materials throughout. Suitable […]
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Get Writing for All with Elizabeth Barber – 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 […]
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Applied Arts with Callum Abbott
This Art Club focuses on experimentation with a wide range of materials and mixed media. The tutor will provide inspiring ideas and direction on technique. Each class begins with demonstrations, […]
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Botanical Illustration with Jill Winch
Jill will explore over 5 weeks the intricacies of Botanical illustration using watercolours, coloured pencils, pen and ink. Jill will look at the detailed work involved in the Botanical world.
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The Gate of Angels by Penelope Fitzgerald with Margaret Norwich
A love story, a ghost story, a glorious comedy set in Edwardian Cambridge, beautifully evocative of place and time, this novel is also a philosophical enquiry into the body/mind controversy […]
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Woven Tapestry – Tuesday Evening
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 […]
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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 […]
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Contemporary Basketry for all abilities
This mixed-ability basketry course is contemporary in its’ approach and will use a wide variety of natural materials. Beginners will start with simple forms on which to explore a range […]
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Get Writing for All with Elizabeth Barber – 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Topics in Psychology with Lesley Ayres
Why do different individuals see things differently? What influences what we see and how our memory works? Are we reliable witnesses? Some topics that be considered in this course: - […]
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Exploring Garden Design
A course for all garden lovers wishing to explore further about garden design. Create either a large or small project, learn how best to plant up boarders & pots, to […]
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Collage Club with Callum Abbott
Join artist Callum Abbott on a journey to find freedom through art, develop your own personal style and learn how to combine mediums and materials to create unique works of […]
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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. […]
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Still Life Drawing Club with Vanessa Stone
June 20th - Fantastic Flowers: large scale drawings of brightly coloured flowers using inks and watercolour pencils. Vanessa has been running a Still Life Drawing Club for the last three years in […]
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Settlement Sessions: El Chamuyo
The El Chamuyo Quartet is a London-based group performing a wide range of Argentinian Tango music from the golden era of the 1920’s and 1930’s through to the tango nuevo […]
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Patchwork and Quilting – Taking your Skills further – Happy Machine, Happy Sewing
Is your sewing machine feeling a little temperamental? Skipped stitches, tangled threads, or just not sure you’re using it to its full potential? This friendly, hands-on workshop is here to […]
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Settlement Sessions: Joe Topping
Semi-Finalist in The Voice and described by Sir Tom Jones as a “Weaver of Dreams”, Joe is a folk singer and multi-instrumentalist whose singing and guitar playing regularly moves listeners […]
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Settlement Sessions: Dave Ellis and Boo Howard
Dave Ellis and Boo Howard simply exude class. With Boo’s wonderful voice and Dave’s stunning song writing and guitar playing, they always put on a great show. Dave Ellis & […]
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Settlement Sessions: Edwina Hayes
Back by popular demand, Edwina Hayes, one of the finest female singer/songwriters this country has produced in years will be at the Settlement to play for us. Edwina learned her […]
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Settlement Sessions: Barry Goodman
Starting with a seasonal talk exploring some of the many traditional customs associated with Christmas and the months of winter generally, in story, song and pictures. Some may be familiar, […]