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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. […]

  • Get Writing for All – Monday

    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

    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 […]

  • Chinese brush Painting: Animals and People

    We will be looking at some of the techniques used in Chinese Xieyi (free style) figure and animal painting. We will be using Chinese brush painting materials throughout. Suitable for […]

  • 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 […]

  • Botanical Art

    A 5-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 […]

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    Precipice by Robert Harris

    Set in the summer of 1914 this thrilling novel seamlessly weaves fact with fiction to tell the story of the love affair of Prime Minister H.H. Asquith and Venetia Stanley, […]

  • Winter Meadow Lucy Sugden Tapestry Weaving

    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 […]

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    Get Writing for All with Adrian Poynton – Tuesday

    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 […]

  • Winter Meadow Lucy Sugden Tapestry Weaving

    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 […]

    £69.00

  • Get Writing for All – Wednesday

    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

    The basketry short courses are contemporary rather than traditional in style. They will introduce a variety of materials and construction techniques for learners to explore surface and form. They are […]

  • 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 […]

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    Get Writing for All with Adrian Poynton – Wednesday

    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 […]

  • Mat.Journeys

    Material Journeys in Art and Culture

    Travels of Pigment, Paper and Plants into the Art of the Northern Renaissance and Enlightenment How did ultramarine blue, derived from an Afghan rock (lapis lazuli), and carmine red (from […]

  • 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 […]

  • Carlotta Larrea

    The Film Journey: From Concept to Screen

    What needs to happen before you sit down to enjoy watching a film?  Starting with the sources for film content, and moving on to how films are financed and produced, we progress to […]

    £45
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    Exploring Mixed Media

    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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    Whose Wine is it Anyway?

    Do you fancy yourself a wine connoisseur? If so then join us for another fun evening of wine tasting coupled with a quiz. Our three experts will tell you all […]

  • Criminal Psychology

    A short course for those who are curious about what causes some people to commit crimes and would like to find out more about the psychology of crime and criminal […]

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    Mixed-Media Mindfulness

    This 2-hour workshop is an escape from our busy lives! So many of us are rushing from one place to the next with a long to-do list. This is an […]

    £24
  • Vanessa Stone Still Life Drawing 2024

    Still Life Drawing Club with Vanessa Stone

    March 21st - Linear Forms: exploring mark making with white ink on black paper Vanessa has been running a Still Life Drawing Club for the last three years in Newark on […]

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    Settlement Sessions: Dale Storr

    An evening with Dale Storr one of the UK’s leading exponents of New Orleans piano. Described by Manfred Mann’s Paul Jones as a very, very fine piano player, Dale will […]

  • Watercolours

    Watercolour Florals with Becky Ullah

    This 2 hour workshop will be all about fun watercolour florals. We will be celebrating the start of spring with some beautiful flowers and you can go detailed or loose […]

  • Creative Writing with Elizabeth Barber– A Taster Day!

    This taster day is an opportunity for beginners and writers at all levels to practise their writing skills with stimulating, confidence-building exercises, feedback and guidance.  Perhaps you’ve always wanted to explore fiction writing and […]

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    Willow Plant Supports with Hazel Godfrey

    This beginners’ willow workshop will teach you two weaving techniques and a style of binding for making useful structures for your garden. You will make a 5ft wigwam style support […]

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    Make a Fused Glass Panel for Home or Garden

    During this one day workshop you will have the opportunity to create a fused glass panel, suitable for your garden or home. You will learn about the glass being used, […]

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    Surrealism: Create Your Own Dream World with Shannon Lane

    This one-day workshop invites participants to create their own surrealist dreamworld painting using acrylic paint on canvas. Through guided prompts and practical demonstrations, students will explore imagination, symbolism, memory, and […]

  • Servants in a Victorian Country House

    This lecture will look at the work and lives of servants in the houses of the gentry and aristocracy and allow us to think about the work they performed, accommodation […]

  • The Making of Modern Israel

    Illustrated lecture followed by questions and discussion. This lecture seeks to explain the origins of the terrible conflict of recent years. It covers the period from the 1880s to the […]

  • Buccaneers: American Heiresses and Country Houses

    At the end of the Victorian Period several British aristocrats married American heiresses. Sometimes these marriages were love matches in others they were cynical attempts to revive family fortunes. We […]

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    Easter Table Flowers with Helen Allen

    Make a super Easter wreath ring for the table ( or door) using long lasting and fresh spring flowers and blossom, foliage, eggs and a few twigs. No knowledge of […]

  • Minotaur

    An Introduction to Greek Myth 

    An introduction to the rich tradition of Greek myth that still permeates our lives in the 21st century, without us always noticing it. Learners will be introduced to the origins […]

  • The Structure of Gothic Cathedrals 

    The great Gothic cathedrals can appear dauntingly complex, both on the inside and outside. Yet, with a beginner's knowledge of engineering, it isn't difficult to distinguish the structure from the ornament. […]

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    Sea Shanty Workshop

    A workshop which explores the history of sea shanties then focusses on learning five or six (or more depending on the group) in unison and/or simple harmonies.

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    Creative Writing Workshop for Competitions

    If you want to improve your writing, entering writing competitions are a great way to focus your mind, refine your craft and achieve recognition. Competitions offer cash prizes, a chance […]

  • Botanical Art – beginners and continuers

    For beginners and continuers to Botanical Illustration. Jill has been tutoring for over 20 years and can use her skills to give confidence to those new to drawing and painting. […]

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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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    Settlement Sessions: Vikki Clayton

    Vikki is a self-styled Folk Diva and one of this country’s finest interpreters of Traditional and Contemporary song having a very pure voice and formidable guitar technique. Brought to us […]

  • Vanessa Stone Still Life Drawing 2024

    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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    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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    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 […]

  • Dave Ellis and Boo Howard

    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 […]

  • Barry Goodman

    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, […]