• 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 and material processes whilst more advanced basketmakers will be introduced to a variety of materials and construction techniques with which to explore surface and form. […]

  • 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 studies in an array of different mediums and techniques all guided by the tutor throughout. You will be given a hardback concertina sketchbook to develop […]

  • 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 of poses and flow, and end with a relaxation.

  • 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 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 […]

  • 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 a Mexican beetle) find their way into Rubens, Van Eyck and Rembrandt’s paintings in Antwerp and Amsterdam, via Venice and Seville? In a second story, […]

  • 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 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 […]

  • 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 how distribution rights are negotiated.  The marketing of films takes place across many platforms, until the film reaches its final destination on screens near you or through other […]

    £45
  • 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 opportunity to put that list away and give our brains a break.   This workshop will be a pressure-free space to play, create, and enjoy the moment with […]

    £24
  • 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 behaviour. Topics and questions to be considered may include: · Are we biological programmed to commit crime? · Are we psychologically programmed to commit crime? […]

  • Still Life Drawing Club

    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 Trent and brings this monthly club to the Settlement. The club focuses on bringing out each person’s individual style by everyone working from a still […]

  • 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 play and sing songs from his heroes, Dr John, James Booker and Fats Domino amongst others. So get ready for an emotional rollercoaster ride of […]

  • 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. The course will enable Jill to guide you through the steps to achieve accurate drawing skills, Working with a variety of mediums…from watercolours, to coloured […]

  • 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 of the ‘Top 100 Acoustic Guitarists, his guitar skills are evident as he effortlessly slides in and out of folk, blues and country. An evening […]

  • 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 courtesy of Hitchin Folk Club who were unable to book her themselves as her 2026 tour only had a few spaces left. We were lucky […]

  • Still Life Drawing Club

    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 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 […]

  • Still Life Drawing Club

    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 […]

  • 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 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 […]

  • 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 to tears. This will be a very special evening so do make sure you get a ticket. www.joetoppingmusic.com Joe Topping's 'Forever Young' | Blind Auditions […]

  • 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 & Boo Howard Doors and licensed bar open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.

  • 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 trade in the folk clubs of Yorkshire and has supported Jools Holland, Loudon Wainwright III and Nanci Griffith Edwina brings together English Folk, Americana and […]