Autumn Term 2026 - Monday 21st September to Monday 4th December 2026
All BAA classes must be paid for in advance by cash, cheque or bank transfer
We regret no refunds can be given. Adults supply all their own materials
All BAA classes must be paid for in advance by cash, cheque or bank transfer
We regret no refunds can be given. Adults supply all their own materials
BEADING
Tutor: Janette Bright
Mondays 10.00 – 12.30
5 weeks - Monday 21st Sept - Monday 19th Oct
Fee: £96 - non-members, £48 - members
This class, suitable for beginners as well as more experienced beaders, will introduce a technique of beadwork that will enable you to follow pattern instructions and perhaps even develop your own simple designs. Although you do not need to have done any beadweaving before, you will need a degree of manual dexterity. Bring your own beads, needles, scissors. A list of requirements is available.
Tutor: Janette Bright
Mondays 10.00 – 12.30
5 weeks - Monday 21st Sept - Monday 19th Oct
Fee: £96 - non-members, £48 - members
This class, suitable for beginners as well as more experienced beaders, will introduce a technique of beadwork that will enable you to follow pattern instructions and perhaps even develop your own simple designs. Although you do not need to have done any beadweaving before, you will need a degree of manual dexterity. Bring your own beads, needles, scissors. A list of requirements is available.
POTTERY
TUTOR: Judith Annakie-Eriksen
DURATION: 10 weeks
Monday afternoon: 12.00 pm-3.00 pm
Fees: £250 - non-members, £125 - members
Our Monday afternoon class provides a friendly learning environment to beginner, intermediate and advanced potters to explore the wonderful possibilities of clay and to further their pottery journey.
Under the guidance of our experienced tutor and ceramicist, Judith Annakie-Eriksen, students
are taught the different clay building techniques, for example pinching, coiling, slabbing or wheelwork. You will also explore the range of fascinating decorating and glazing methods to complete your projects.
Whether you are interested in making functional or decorative pottery, sign up for one of our courses to unleash your creativity with clay.
TUTOR: Judith Annakie-Eriksen
DURATION: 10 weeks
Monday afternoon: 12.00 pm-3.00 pm
Fees: £250 - non-members, £125 - members
Our Monday afternoon class provides a friendly learning environment to beginner, intermediate and advanced potters to explore the wonderful possibilities of clay and to further their pottery journey.
Under the guidance of our experienced tutor and ceramicist, Judith Annakie-Eriksen, students
are taught the different clay building techniques, for example pinching, coiling, slabbing or wheelwork. You will also explore the range of fascinating decorating and glazing methods to complete your projects.
Whether you are interested in making functional or decorative pottery, sign up for one of our courses to unleash your creativity with clay.
LIFE DRAWING WITH MODEL
TUTOR: Jackie Abrahams
Monday mornings 10am - 12noon
10 weeks
Tuesday evening 7.30-9.30pm
10 weeks
Fees: £300 - non-members, £150 - members
An opportunity, not offered at many venues, for beginners and the more experienced to enhance their skills in drawing the human form from a model. The class sketches the model using three quick poses of around 2 mins each to warm up. They then draw the model who holds one long pose for the rest of the session.
Please bring large drawing paper and choice of pencils, pastels or charcoal.
TUTOR: Jackie Abrahams
Monday mornings 10am - 12noon
10 weeks
Tuesday evening 7.30-9.30pm
10 weeks
Fees: £300 - non-members, £150 - members
An opportunity, not offered at many venues, for beginners and the more experienced to enhance their skills in drawing the human form from a model. The class sketches the model using three quick poses of around 2 mins each to warm up. They then draw the model who holds one long pose for the rest of the session.
Please bring large drawing paper and choice of pencils, pastels or charcoal.
POTTERY
Tutor: Nora Hadley
Monday evenings 7.15 – 9.15
10 weeks
Fee: £214 - non-members, £107 - members
Discover the art of ceramics in this engaging class, suitable for beginners and those looking to further develop their skills in a relaxed and supportive environment. You’ll be introduced to a variety of traditional and contemporary techniques, including hand-building, slab construction, coiling, and wheel throwing. Throughout each session, you’ll gain insight into the full ceramic process, from forming and refining your pieces to glazing and firing them to completion.
Whether your focus is on creating functional ware or decorative pieces, our experienced tutor provides clear guidance and encouragement at every stage. These classes offer a welcoming space to unwind, build confidence, and enjoy the rewarding experience of working creatively with your hands.
Tutor: Nora Hadley
Monday evenings 7.15 – 9.15
10 weeks
Fee: £214 - non-members, £107 - members
Discover the art of ceramics in this engaging class, suitable for beginners and those looking to further develop their skills in a relaxed and supportive environment. You’ll be introduced to a variety of traditional and contemporary techniques, including hand-building, slab construction, coiling, and wheel throwing. Throughout each session, you’ll gain insight into the full ceramic process, from forming and refining your pieces to glazing and firing them to completion.
Whether your focus is on creating functional ware or decorative pieces, our experienced tutor provides clear guidance and encouragement at every stage. These classes offer a welcoming space to unwind, build confidence, and enjoy the rewarding experience of working creatively with your hands.
WATERCOLOUR CLASS
TUTOR: Kirstie Taylor
Tuesday 10 - 12noon
Fees: £154 - non-members, £77 - members
A class for developing new techniques in a fun and imaginative way, where students can bring their own personality to their work. A theme will be prompted by the tutor each week and students will then bring in an appropriate reference in form of a picture or object.
TUTOR: Kirstie Taylor
Tuesday 10 - 12noon
Fees: £154 - non-members, £77 - members
A class for developing new techniques in a fun and imaginative way, where students can bring their own personality to their work. A theme will be prompted by the tutor each week and students will then bring in an appropriate reference in form of a picture or object.
NEW CLASS - Pottery for Beginners
Tutor: Judith Annakie-Eriksen
Tuesdays 12.30 - 3pm, starting 22nd September 2026
10 weeks
Fee: £212 - non-members, £106 - members
Ever wanted to turn a simple block of clay into a unique, handmade treasure?
Join us for our new beginners’ pottery class for our relaxed, hands-on, handbuilding pottery lessons. Our tutor will guide you through a programme of making pinch pots, coiling and slabbing. You will also learn decoration techniques like stamping, engraving or adding sprigs.
No experience needed: Perfect for absolute beginners.
We provide all the clay, tools and glazes. A modest fee is charged for firing. Places are limited, so early booking is recommended to reserve yours.
NB: The pottery wheel will not be taught in the beginner's class
Tutor: Judith Annakie-Eriksen
Tuesdays 12.30 - 3pm, starting 22nd September 2026
10 weeks
Fee: £212 - non-members, £106 - members
Ever wanted to turn a simple block of clay into a unique, handmade treasure?
Join us for our new beginners’ pottery class for our relaxed, hands-on, handbuilding pottery lessons. Our tutor will guide you through a programme of making pinch pots, coiling and slabbing. You will also learn decoration techniques like stamping, engraving or adding sprigs.
No experience needed: Perfect for absolute beginners.
We provide all the clay, tools and glazes. A modest fee is charged for firing. Places are limited, so early booking is recommended to reserve yours.
NB: The pottery wheel will not be taught in the beginner's class
Painting and Drawing;
Beginners to Intermediate
TUTOR: Kirstie Taylor
Tuesday 1 - 3pm
Fees: £154 - non-members, £77 - members
A relaxed, friendly class where students of all levels may choose their own starting point and media e.g. oils, acrylics, watercolour or pastels. Suggestions, help and inspiration will be offered with the choice of subject and materials also with drawing, colour mixing and design. Students need to bring all their own materials.
Beginners to Intermediate
TUTOR: Kirstie Taylor
Tuesday 1 - 3pm
Fees: £154 - non-members, £77 - members
A relaxed, friendly class where students of all levels may choose their own starting point and media e.g. oils, acrylics, watercolour or pastels. Suggestions, help and inspiration will be offered with the choice of subject and materials also with drawing, colour mixing and design. Students need to bring all their own materials.
CONTINUE PAINTING
TUTOR: Dawn Hoyle
Wednesday 10am - 12 noon
10 weeks
Fees: £154 - non-members, £77 - members
The Wednesday morning class is for beginners and those who have already had some experience of drawing and painting. Each week we work on a theme, reference images are supplied and the tutor is available to advise and give regular feedback.
We take a break half way through the session and tea and coffees are available to purchase.
Our aim is to create a friendly, relaxing and supportive environment. Students will need to provide their own art materials and are encouraged to experiment and try different mediums
TUTOR: Dawn Hoyle
Wednesday 10am - 12 noon
10 weeks
Fees: £154 - non-members, £77 - members
The Wednesday morning class is for beginners and those who have already had some experience of drawing and painting. Each week we work on a theme, reference images are supplied and the tutor is available to advise and give regular feedback.
We take a break half way through the session and tea and coffees are available to purchase.
Our aim is to create a friendly, relaxing and supportive environment. Students will need to provide their own art materials and are encouraged to experiment and try different mediums
POTTERY
TUTOR: Malcolm Knight
Wednesday morning 9.45am - 12.15
DURATION: 10 weeks
Fees: £212 - non-members, £106 - members
A mixed ability class for hand built sculpting in clay.
All students will receive individual tuition.
TUTOR: Malcolm Knight
Wednesday morning 9.45am - 12.15
DURATION: 10 weeks
Fees: £212 - non-members, £106 - members
A mixed ability class for hand built sculpting in clay.
All students will receive individual tuition.
LINO PRINTING
Tutor: Eleanor Mulinder
Wednesday afternoons 1 – 3.30pm
DURATION: 8 weeks: 30 Sept, 7, 14, 21 Oct, 4, 18 25 Nov, 2 Dec
Fees: £154 - non-members, £77 - members
This is a 8 week hands-on course where you will learn how to carve and print a multicoloured linocut by hand. You will be guided through the process of designing, carving and printing your own series of reduction prints.
You will learn how to create, carve and print your own multicoloured reduction linocut during this course. In reduction lino the design is produced from one single lino block, layering up the colour each time the lino block is cut. It is an interesting and challenging technique to learn and by the end of the course there will be little left of your lino block. On completion of the course you will have a small edition of your own colourful prints and the knowledge and skills to continue your lino printing journey at home. You may wish to bring some of your own images to work from, however plenty of inspiration will be at hand to help you decide.
About the tutor - Eleanor has been teaching for 30 years and has a BA Honours Degree in Graphic
Design from Glasgow School of Art. She is the joint owner of Wee Bothy Art which she runs with her
daughter Holly. More of their work can be seen at www.weebothyart.com and on Instagram
@weebothyart
Equipment required Lino - soft cut (traditional lino if using professional tools) Lino tools, Brayer
roller, Baren (can use wooden spoon or another roller) Relief Ink, Paper of choice
A detailed list of equipment with prices is available
Tutor: Eleanor Mulinder
Wednesday afternoons 1 – 3.30pm
DURATION: 8 weeks: 30 Sept, 7, 14, 21 Oct, 4, 18 25 Nov, 2 Dec
Fees: £154 - non-members, £77 - members
This is a 8 week hands-on course where you will learn how to carve and print a multicoloured linocut by hand. You will be guided through the process of designing, carving and printing your own series of reduction prints.
You will learn how to create, carve and print your own multicoloured reduction linocut during this course. In reduction lino the design is produced from one single lino block, layering up the colour each time the lino block is cut. It is an interesting and challenging technique to learn and by the end of the course there will be little left of your lino block. On completion of the course you will have a small edition of your own colourful prints and the knowledge and skills to continue your lino printing journey at home. You may wish to bring some of your own images to work from, however plenty of inspiration will be at hand to help you decide.
About the tutor - Eleanor has been teaching for 30 years and has a BA Honours Degree in Graphic
Design from Glasgow School of Art. She is the joint owner of Wee Bothy Art which she runs with her
daughter Holly. More of their work can be seen at www.weebothyart.com and on Instagram
@weebothyart
Equipment required Lino - soft cut (traditional lino if using professional tools) Lino tools, Brayer
roller, Baren (can use wooden spoon or another roller) Relief Ink, Paper of choice
A detailed list of equipment with prices is available
EXPLORING WATERCOLOURS
TUTOR: Kirstie Taylor
Thursday afternoon 1- 3 pm
Fees: £154 - non-members, £77 - members
DURATION: 10 WEEKS
A class for developing new techniques in a fun and imaginative way, where students can bring their own personality to their work. A theme will be prompted by the tutor each week and students will then bring in an appropriate reference in form of a picture or object.
TUTOR: Kirstie Taylor
Thursday afternoon 1- 3 pm
Fees: £154 - non-members, £77 - members
DURATION: 10 WEEKS
A class for developing new techniques in a fun and imaginative way, where students can bring their own personality to their work. A theme will be prompted by the tutor each week and students will then bring in an appropriate reference in form of a picture or object.
PORTRAITS WITH MODEL
TUTOR: Jackie Abrahams
10 weeks
Friday morning 9.45am-11.45 am
Friday afternoon 12.45-2.45 pm
Fees: £208 - non-members, £104 - members providing a minimum of 6 enrol
Both classes are suitable for beginners and the more experienced. The same model is used for 5 weeks allowing the students time to develop their skills. Students are welcome to use any medium they like or, if they prefer, the tutor will advise and help them choose.
TUTOR: Jackie Abrahams
10 weeks
Friday morning 9.45am-11.45 am
Friday afternoon 12.45-2.45 pm
Fees: £208 - non-members, £104 - members providing a minimum of 6 enrol
Both classes are suitable for beginners and the more experienced. The same model is used for 5 weeks allowing the students time to develop their skills. Students are welcome to use any medium they like or, if they prefer, the tutor will advise and help them choose.