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ART ON THE WALL by Contemporary Artist Sally Pennycate
Apr
15
to 14 Apr

ART ON THE WALL by Contemporary Artist Sally Pennycate

  • Yardley Arts, The Old School Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

‘Art on the Wall ‘ is a rolling exhibition of works on the largest wall in the main space at Yardley Arts.

The paintings currently hung at Yardley Arts, as part of Art on the Wall are a cross section of the work illustrating the journey of Sally Pennycate's professional art career.

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You Can Draw (7 week afternoon course)
Mar
5
to 23 Apr

You Can Draw (7 week afternoon course)

  • Yardley Arts, The Old School Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

FULLY BOOKED

This course is now sold out. If you would like to be notified of similar courses, please email info@yardleyarts.org

On this seven week afternoon course, you will have the opportunity to build your confidence in tackling both drawing and painting. This will be a skills based course, improving your drawing and use of colour, whilst providing hints and tips on a personalised level enabling you to develop at your own pace. We will explore the theme ‘Fairytales, Myths and Legends’ as a prompt to our weekly activities, and look at work by a range of artists, increasing awareness of the potential for varied, personal responses.

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You Can Draw! (7 week evening course)
Mar
5
to 9 Apr

You Can Draw! (7 week evening course)

  • Yardley Arts, The Old School Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

FULLY BOOKED

This course is now sold out. If you would like to be notified of similar courses, please email info@yardleyarts.org

On this seven week evening course, you will have the opportunity to build your confidence in tackling both drawing and painting. This will be a skills based course, improving your drawing and use of colour, whilst providing hints and tips on a personalised level enabling you to develop at your own pace. We will explore the theme ‘Fairytales, Myths and Legends’ as a prompt to our weekly activities, and look at work by a range of artists, increasing awareness of the potential for varied, personal responses.

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Artist's Studio Practice
Apr
5
10:00 am10:00

Artist's Studio Practice

On the first Friday of every month the main studio turns in to a working space to paint, draw, or simply have time to work on some ideas with others in a mutually supportive creative atmosphere. Whether you consider yourself an artist, a creative or an art student, we invite you to come and make the most of our great facilities, for only £10 for the day (please book in advance)

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ART ON THE WALL with Katy Burdett & Emma Lindsay
Apr
20
to 16 Jun

ART ON THE WALL with Katy Burdett & Emma Lindsay

  • Yardley Arts, The Old School Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

OPEN WEEKEND 20 & 21 APRIL, 10AM - 4PM

‘Art on the Wall ‘ is a rolling exhibition of works on the largest wall in the main space at Yardley Arts.

Katy Burdett and Emma Lindsay are well known local artists and will be filling Yardley Arts with their paintings, prints and greeting cards, all available to view and most to buy. 

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Artist's Studio Practice
May
3
10:00 am10:00

Artist's Studio Practice

On the first Friday of every month the main studio turns in to a working space to paint, draw, or simply have time to work on some ideas with others in a mutually supportive creative atmosphere. Whether you consider yourself an artist, a creative or an art student, we invite you to come and make the most of our great facilities, for only £10 for the day (please book in advance)

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Collage Weekend with Mixed Media (2 day workshop)
May
18
to 19 May

Collage Weekend with Mixed Media (2 day workshop)

  • Yardley Arts, The Old School Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you want to learn more about using collage alongside other mixed media in your work then this four week course will set you on the right track and open up a new creative avenue.

Come to our beautiful village setting and enjoy the guidance from our inspirational collage artist Emma Lindsay in our stunning building.

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You Can Draw (6 week afternoon course)
May
21
to 25 Jun

You Can Draw (6 week afternoon course)

  • Yardley Arts, The Old School Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

On this six-week afternoon course, you will have the opportunity to build your confidence in tackling both drawing and painting. This will be a skills based course, improving your drawing and use of colour, whilst providing hints and tips on a personalised level, enabling you to develop at your own pace.

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You Can Draw! (6 week evening course)
May
21
to 25 Jun

You Can Draw! (6 week evening course)

  • Yardley Arts, The Old School Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

On this six week evening course, you will have the opportunity to build your confidence in tackling both drawing and painting. This will be a skills based course, improving your drawing and use of colour, whilst providing hints and tips on a personalised level enabling you to develop at your own pace.

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Artist's Studio Practice
Jun
7
10:00 am10:00

Artist's Studio Practice

On the first Friday of every month the main studio turns in to a working space to paint, draw, or simply have time to work on some ideas with others in a mutually supportive creative atmosphere. Whether you consider yourself an artist, a creative or an art student, we invite you to come and make the most of our great facilities, for only £10 for the day (please book in advance)

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Willow Hedgerow Flower Basket
Jun
14
1:00 pm13:00

Willow Hedgerow Flower Basket

Would you like to learn how to weave a natural willow basket?  A perfect gift for the summertime!  An ideal shape for flowers and herbs in the garden.

Come and enjoy a few hours in our beautiful space at Yardley Arts and learn a new skill. This sweet basket is suitable for newcomers to willow weaving and those with some experience.

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Artist's Studio Practice
Mar
1
10:00 am10:00

Artist's Studio Practice

On the first Friday of every month the main studio turns in to a working space to paint, draw, or simply have time to work on some ideas with others in a mutually supportive creative atmosphere. Whether you consider yourself an artist, a creative or an art student, we invite you to come and make the most of our great facilities, for only £10 for the day (please book in advance)

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Open Studio Practice Session (Monthly)
Feb
2
10:00 am10:00

Open Studio Practice Session (Monthly)

On the first Friday of every month the main studio turns in to a working space to paint, draw, or simply have time to work on some ideas with others in a mutually supportive creative atmosphere. Whether you consider yourself an artist, a creative or an art student, we invite you to come and make the most of our great facilities, for only £10 for the day (please book in advance)

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Open Studio Practice Session (Monthly)
Jan
5
10:00 am10:00

Open Studio Practice Session (Monthly)

On the first Friday of every month the main studio turns in to a working space to paint, draw, or simply have time to work on some ideas with others in a mutually supportive creative atmosphere. Whether you consider yourself an artist, a creative or an art student, we invite you to come and make the most of our great facilities, for only £10 for the day (please book in advance)

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Open Studio Practice Sessions
Dec
1
10:00 am10:00

Open Studio Practice Sessions

New studio space opportunity!

Following a successful exhibition period, we would now like to offer the main studio as a working space to paint, draw, or simply have time to work on some ideas with others in a mutually supportive creative atmosphere. Whether you consider yourself an artist, a creative or an art student, we invite you to come and make the most of our great facilities.

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Seasonal Willow Wreath Making
Nov
30
7:00 pm19:00

Seasonal Willow Wreath Making

  • Yardley Arts, The Old School Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Ever wanted to learn how to make your own Christmas wreath in the traditional way?  Come and make one for your own door. 

Jane will demonstrate how to make a Christmas door wreath using willow to create the structure.  Then, step by step, you’ll add different materials to create depth and visual points of interest. We will be using a mixture of willow and natural foliage.

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You Can Draw! Beginners and Improvers (4 week evening course)
Jun
6
to 27 Jun

You Can Draw! Beginners and Improvers (4 week evening course)

  • Yardley Arts, The Old School Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

On this four week evening course, you will have the opportunity to build your confidence in tackling both drawing and painting. This will be a skills based course, improving your observational drawing skills and use of colour, whilst being supported with hints and tips on a personalised level enabling you to develop at your own pace.

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You Can Draw! Improvers (4 week afternoon course)
Jun
6
to 27 Jun

You Can Draw! Improvers (4 week afternoon course)

  • Yardley Arts, The Old School Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

On this Improvers 4 week afternoon course, the focus is on personal development where you will be guided in developing your own project. This will include research drawing, painting and referencing other artists work. The development of ideas, experimentation, compositional work, honing skills and resolution. The theme you will explore is ‘ Stone and Green’.

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ART ON THE WALL by artist and designer Cathy Burnett
Apr
15
to 16 Apr

ART ON THE WALL by artist and designer Cathy Burnett

  • Yardley Arts, The Old School Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

‘Art on the Wall ‘ is a rolling exhibition of works on the largest wall in the main space at Yardley Arts.

On Saturday 21st April you can view the work and meet Cathy, whose work explores themes of loss; memory, life events common to us all, which with the passage of time, may assume far more significance. She also teaches one of our most popular courses You Can Draw! 

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Collage Weekend with Mixed Media (2 day workshop)
Apr
1
to 2 Apr

Collage Weekend with Mixed Media (2 day workshop)

  • Yardley Arts, The Old School Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you want to learn more about using collage alongside other mixed media in your work then this four week course will set you on the right track and open up a new creative avenue.

Come to our beautiful village setting and enjoy the guidance from our inspirational collage artist Emma Lindsay in our stunning building.

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Natural Wreath Making Workshop - Afternoon Workshop
Dec
9
1:00 pm13:00

Natural Wreath Making Workshop - Afternoon Workshop

Ever wanted to learn how to make a Seasonal Wreath? Come and make your own using foraged and natural materials.

At our class you will learn to make a beautiful door garland for your front door – equally suitable for a gate or wall. Jane will demonstrate how to make a Christmas door wreath using willow for the main structure. Then, step by step, you’ll add different materials to create depth and visual points of interest.

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Natural Wreath Making Workshop - Evening Workshop
Dec
7
7:00 pm19:00

Natural Wreath Making Workshop - Evening Workshop

  • Yardley Arts, The Old School Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Ever wanted to learn how to make a Seasonal Wreath? Come and make your own using foraged and natural materials.

At our class you will learn to make a beautiful door garland for your front door – equally suitable for a gate or wall. Jane will demonstrate how to make a Christmas door wreath using willow for the main structure. Then, step by step, you’ll add different materials to create depth and visual points of interest.

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Family Halloween Themed Paper Cut and Stick Session
Oct
24
10:00 am10:00

Family Halloween Themed Paper Cut and Stick Session

  • Yardley Arts, The Old School Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Fancy creating art alongside your family? Come along to our Halloween themed paper collage workshop with local artist and tutor, Martine Soldano of Snips and Pieces. You will learn handy ‘snip tips’ in order to create a spooky scene and ghoulish characters! Snip, stick, socialise and enjoy creating alongside family members using Martine’s hand coloured paper packs, magazines and mixed media resources to add detail. You’ll leave with frightfully great artwork to be proud of- we promise!

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Polly's Freestyle Art Sessions (half-day or full-day)
May
27
10:00 am10:00

Polly's Freestyle Art Sessions (half-day or full-day)

By popular demand, art studio sessions are back! Come and make yourself at home in our beautiful studio. You can join Polly in a spot of painting and lose yourself in your creative own project. This is a great opportunity to either practice what you’ve learned in previous art courses, finish something you’ve never had time for or simply start something new.

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Abstract Sunday (1-day workshop)
Apr
10
10:00 am10:00

Abstract Sunday (1-day workshop)

Abstract Sunday with Cathy Burnett will be a fun, welcoming and creative opportunity for you to explore composition, colour and mark making. You will be introduced to the concept of abstract art through a series of activities. The goal will be to produce your own abstract painting by the end of the day.

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You Can Draw! (half-day workshops, 9-week block or single session)
Mar
22
1:30 pm13:30

You Can Draw! (half-day workshops, 9-week block or single session)

Yes, in this class you really can … and your tutor, Cathy Burnett will give you the confidence to do so. Come and give yourself a couple of hours off and immerse yourself in drawing, using a choice of materials, and we’ll put the kettle on.

Fully booked

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You Can Draw! (half-day workshops, 9-week block or single session)
Mar
15
1:30 pm13:30

You Can Draw! (half-day workshops, 9-week block or single session)

Yes, in this class you really can … and your tutor, Cathy Burnett will give you the confidence to do so. Come and give yourself a couple of hours off and immerse yourself in drawing, using a choice of materials, and we’ll put the kettle on.

Fully booked

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You Can Draw! (half-day workshops, 9-week block or single session)
Feb
22
1:30 pm13:30

You Can Draw! (half-day workshops, 9-week block or single session)

  • Yardley Arts, The Old School Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Yes, in this class you really can … and your tutor, Cathy Burnett will give you the confidence to do so. Come and give yourself a couple of hours off and immerse yourself in drawing, using a choice of materials, and we’ll put the kettle on.

Fully booked

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You Can Draw! (half-day workshops, 9-week block or single session)
Feb
15
1:30 pm13:30

You Can Draw! (half-day workshops, 9-week block or single session)

  • Yardley Arts, The Old School Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Yes, in this class you really can … and your tutor, Cathy Burnett will give you the confidence to do so. Come and give yourself a couple of hours off and immerse yourself in drawing, using a choice of materials, and we’ll put the kettle on.

Fully booked

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