Community Arts Festival 2020
Saturday 10 – 4pm (with lunch break) in the Dorey Room
A few arty exercises followed by working towards a finished picture inspired by an autumn themed still life. Materials are provided but do feel free to bring your own.
15 free spaces available – please make sure to book a ticket if you would like to attend
Saturday at the Elizabeth College Art Studio session 1: 10.30am – 12.30pm – session 2: 1.30pm – 3.30pm
20 free spaces available per session – please make sure to book a ticket if you would like to attend
Saturday 10am – 4pm (with lunch break) in the Hall
Those attending will make a paper weight ornament. They will be shown how to cover a beach pebble with pleated and folded calico then decorate it with a variety of embroidery stitches in a style known as ‘encrusted calico’.
Materials will be supplied, but if you are able to please bring a basic sewing kit of sewing needles and small scissors this may be helpful!
10 free spaces available – please make sure to book a ticket if you would like to attend
Sunday Session 1: 10am – 12pm and session 2: 1pm -3pm in the Hall
recommended for age 14+
Going through the process of reclaiming beads and creating new pieces. Athene will talk through the process, from knowing what to look for and what to avoid, to how to use finds to remake new pieces and finish them professionally. Create new earrings, bracelets and necklaces and learn a new skill.
Beading will be supplied, but if you have any you wish to bring along to make into something please feel free to.
15 free spaces available per session – please make sure to book a ticket if you would like to attend
Saturday Session 1: 10am – 1pm and session 2: 2pm -5pm in the Rothschild Room, upstairs in St James
Learn how to take pictures with a pinhole camera, the science behind it and how to get the best results. We will develop the photographs and you will be able to take your prints home.
6 free spaces available per session – please make sure to book a ticket if you would like to attend
Autumn Craft Activity with Frances Lemmon
Autumn craft activity; dried grass coiling using brightly coloured raffia to make unique coasters and place mats. A Very relaxing and therapeutic pastime with friendly fellow crafters, perfect for Sunday morning. All materials provided
Sunday 10am-12pm in the main hall
6 free spaces available per session – please make sure to book a ticket if you would like to attend
‘Introduction to Drama’
Sunday 18th October – in the Dorey Room, St Jamers
- 10am-11.30am – Ages 8-10
- 12pm-1.30pm – Ages 11-14
- 2pm-3.30pm – Adults
Open the door to creativity with a free ‘Introduction to Drama’ workshop led by The Cheshire Dramatic Arts Academy.
If you’ve always wanted to try your hand at acting, would like to get back into the drama scene, or are looking to improve your confidence, then this workshop is the perfect fit for you.
The session will introduce you to basic acting skills and is perfect for beginners or as a refresher for those who haven’t attended acting classes in some time. 15 spaces per session available, please make sure to book a ticket if you would like to take part.
