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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, […]
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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 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 about the wine you are tasting, but which one of them is telling the truth? With 7 to 8 different wines to taste, your guesses […]
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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? […]
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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 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 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 […]
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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 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 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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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 […]
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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 & Boo Howard Doors and licensed bar open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.
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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 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 […]
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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, while others will be less well-known, with the opportunity to find out about them and join in some of the songs. In the second half, […]
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