Hobbies & Wellbeing Evening Classes 2024/25
Autumn Term starts starting w/c Monday 16th September 2024. Please see individual classes for exceptions.
Fees and how to enrol are here.
African Drumming - All levels
Improvers. 7-9pm - Monday - Alison Lyon.
This class is mainly for returning drummers, and for you, if you already have a decent bass, tone and slap, can confidently play a range of common parts of traditional rhythms in 4 4 and 6 8, and know one of the popular notation systems used in the UK to read and write African rhythms. We’ll be having fun with some more complex and unusual rhythms and breaks, as well as some djembe solo techniques. Drum hire of £2.30 per week included, fee reduced by £23 if not needed.
Tutor info: www.drumsagogo.co.uk.co.uk
Dru Yoga
Beginners & Improvers. 7.30-9.00pm - Monday - Claire Marsh.
Fun, friendly classes to help you stretch, strengthen, calm the mind, relax and feel good. Never focusing on the ‘perfect posture’, Dru is accessible for all ages, shapes and sizes. Bring mat, blanket, cushion and drink.
Fly Tying
Beginners & Improvers. 7-9pm - Wednesday - Phil Holding.
Learn how to tie your own ‘flies’ with expert tuition to help you to get started in this delicate skill. The Spring Term develops your skills for more complicated flies. Materials and equipment will be available for you to purchase in class.
Gelli-plate Printing
All Levels. 7-9pm - Monday - Patti Smith.
Gelli-plate printing is a fun and experimental technique you can use to create a wide range of art without a printing press. Each piece is unique - create beautiful prints, collages and more, using flowers, foliage or stencils. No experience or drawing skills necessary, but creating stencils can be rewarding for more experienced artists. Course cost includes paint and materials for the term. Gelli-plate equipment provided but available to buy from the tutor, if wanted.
Patchwork, Quilting and Applique - Mixed Ability
Mixed Ability. 7-9pm - Wednesday - Margaret Wightman.
These sessions will be run on a workshop basis. Sessions before Christmas will concentrate on using a variety of techniques to make items for Christmas. ie folded patchwork cards, felt tree decorations, Advent calendars. Students will be encouraged to create their own designs and patterns. Sessions after Christmas will look at a variety of techniques to make bags, cushions, wall hangings and quilts etc. Sewing machine needed.
Photography for Beginners
Beginners. 7-9pm - Wednesday - Richard Sells.
For students new to photography. Discover the power of manual mode on your camera and unlock your creativity. By controlling things like shutter speed and aperture, while developing your understanding of composition, you will begin to capture the images you’ve always wanted. A balance between theory and practical. Opportunities to test and develop your new learning and capture some great images and learn about editing software. DSLR or Mirrorless camera with a manual setting, at least one lens, and a memory card needed. Tripod recommended, but not essential.
Pilates with Meditation
All Levels. 7-8.30pm - Tuesday - Carla Vickers.
Learn to move safely through a sequence of Pilates exercises with ease, flow and grace or develop your current practice. Understand and apply the Pilates Principles of alignment, breath control, core engagement, relaxation and concentration. Improve your posture, strength, stability, balance, coordination, flexibility and mobility and prevent injuries. Strengthen deep core muscles and release unwanted tensions inside the body. Through the 30-minute Meditation, learn how to relieve stress and mental tensions. Remain at the centre of your being and awareness. Heal on an emotional, mental, and physical level. Learn to go about your daily life in a balanced, graceful, and positive way, bringing peace and happiness into your life. Pilates mat needed.
Relieve your back or neck pain with the Alexander Technique
Beginners. 7-9pm - Tuesday - Bridget Barr.
From effort and strain to lightness and ease. A practical opportunity to explore a wealth of techniques and ideas, including simple strategies to bypass habits of tension and gentle ways of improving the tone and strength you need every day. Learn why focusing only on the bits that hurt is pointless. Explore how the way we think about movement affects how we move. More info: email Bridget Barr on attbridgetbarr@gmail.com and see www.learnalexandertechnique.info
Sewing for Fun
Beginners. 7-9pm - Monday - Chloe Merridew.
Learn the basics of garment construction and design and how to use dressmaking patterns. Make a garment to take home, then refine your skills and build on your expertise in Term Two. Term Three takes you through decorative techniques for clothing, costumes and hats. Sewing Machine needed, initial purchase of pattern, material, basic sewing supplies. Approx £6 for pattern.