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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, sponging. We will also look at how to put a successful picture together through a range of different subjects from flowers to landscapes with the […] 
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, sponging. We will also look at how to put a successful picture together through a range of different subjects from flowers to landscapes with the […] 
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 rotary cutting, getting the best from your sewing machine, colour choices, machine piecing and quilting, and basic construction methods. There will be a fresh project […]
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 rotary cutting, getting the best from your sewing machine, colour choices, machine piecing and quilting, and basic construction methods. There will be a fresh project […] 
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 different each week to enjoy fresh for the weekend. The course is at beginner to intermediate level but is not entirely suitable for absolute beginners, […] |
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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 to published texts, writing and listening, confidence is built in writing fiction and non-fiction. Short, optional homework exercises are set weekly with supportive feedback from […] 
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 understand how the materials can be used in each session and constant guidance will be given throughout the course. Contemporary artists are introduced and discussed […] 
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 be offered suggestions designed to give you confidence in writing even if you have never done anything like this before. You may find that this […] 
Win a voucher for 2 adult and 2 child tickets to Folk by the Oak 2026 on 19th July 2026 with a souvenir programme and poster to collect on arrival. Total package is worth over £164. The Draw will take place on 1st June 2026 at 10am at the Settlement. The prize has been kindly […] |
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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 to published texts, writing and listening, confidence is built in writing fiction and non-fiction. Short, optional homework exercises are set weekly with supportive feedback from […] 
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 for beginners and improvers 
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, and you are then encouraged to develop ideas and allow your work to take on its own unique style. This course leads you to working […] 
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. 
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 much discussed at Cambridge in 1912, but never with such style and humour. Please join us to explore the ways in which this slender novel […] 
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 selection of projects aimed at various skill levels from beginner to improver. Lucy will work with you to help you develop your weaving and design […] 
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 to published texts, writing and listening, confidence is built in writing fiction and non-fiction. Short, optional homework exercises are set weekly with supportive feedback from […] |
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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 to published texts, writing and listening, confidence is built in writing fiction and non-fiction. Short, optional homework exercises are set weekly with supportive feedback from […] 
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 of basic techniques and material processes. Improvers will build on their experience thus far, learning to manipulate and apply basketry techniques to new and sometimes […] 
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 studies in an array of different mediums and techniques all guided by the tutor throughout. The course is also ideal for those wishing to strengthen […]
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 to published texts, writing and listening, confidence is built in writing fiction and non-fiction. Short, optional homework exercises are set weekly with supportive feedback from […] |
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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 own unique style within the painting process. Each student shall shape a diverse narrative from their own sources of inspiration, from their own sketches, photography […] 
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: - Cognitive Psychology – how do we learn things? - Memory – how it works (or not in some cases) - Perception – do we all […] |
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From the band that brought you The Beertles. Time to dust off your boots, get your cowboy hats ready for a night of toe tapping music. Forget your troubles and have a great evening. Yeehaw!! |
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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 making the best of your existing garden, no matter its size. You will understand have to create a scale plan of your garden ideas showing […] 
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 art. We will be exploring abstract drawing, collage and painting and will delve into colour, composition and technique.
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Use your sewing machine to embroider some ox-eye daisies and elderflowers. You will make up to 2 greeting cards during the session. You need to be able and ready to use a sewing machine to start the easier of the two cards. Suitable for confident beginners and intermediate stitchers. Learn how to apply a decorative […] |
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Join a supportive creative community via an informal “Come Write With Me” session, where writers of all levels can gather, focus on their own projects, set goals and write together with our very own Writer-in-residence, Claire Hogan. Each session begins with brief introductions and a short overview of what everyone is working on. Claire will […]
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Join a supportive creative community via an informal “Come Write With Me” session, where writers of all levels can gather, focus on their own projects, set goals and write together with our very own Writer-in-residence, Claire Hogan. Each session begins with brief introductions and a short overview of what everyone is working on. Claire will […] |
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A centuries-old mud craft from the region of Gujarat, India. Originally used to decorate murals on mud hut walls. Using clay lines and various mirror shapes to create intricate patterns, depicting life in the villages and geometric patterns. Often painted white to reflect the heat and keep the huts cool. Mirrors were also used to […] |
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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. We will find our preferred technique and develop our personal style. From portraits to florals, landscapes to botanical, we will delve into subjects working from […] |
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G B Shaw’s ‘Pygmalion’ Directed by Cliff Francis Performance Dates 18th-20th June 2026 Eliza Doolittle aspires to more than selling flowers on the streets of Covent Garden. After a chance meeting with Professor Henry Higgins and Colonel Pickering, she finds herself the subject of a bet to pass her off as a lady in London’s high […] |
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G B Shaw’s ‘Pygmalion’ Directed by Cliff Francis Performance Dates 18th-20th June 2026 Eliza Doolittle aspires to more than selling flowers on the streets of Covent Garden. After a chance meeting with Professor Henry Higgins and Colonel Pickering, she finds herself the subject of a bet to pass her off as a lady in London’s high […] |
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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 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 […]
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G B Shaw’s ‘Pygmalion’ Directed by Cliff Francis Performance Dates 18th-20th June 2026 Eliza Doolittle aspires to more than selling flowers on the streets of Covent Garden. After a chance meeting with Professor Henry Higgins and Colonel Pickering, she finds herself the subject of a bet to pass her off as a lady in London’s high […] |
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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 masterpieces of Piazzolla as well as original music. The group comprises a violinist, pianist, bass player and a player of the bandoneon, a type of […] |
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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 help. In Happy Machine, Happy Sewing, you’ll learn how to care for your sewing machine with simple, everyday maintenance—no technical jargon, no overwhelm. We’ll cover […] |
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