Artists' Studio Session
Jan
10
10:00 am10:00

Artists' Studio Session

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

On the second Friday of January 2025 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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Freedom with Landscape Acrylics
Jan
14
to 15 Jan

Freedom with Landscape Acrylics

  • 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

Loosen up your acrylic landscape painting! We will make exploratory sketches in paint followed by a larger version on canvas board. Learn how to make a dynamic composition, select and bring attention to the focal point and experience and use a wide range of acrylic techniques.

The small group makes more personal tuition time available.

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You Can Draw (6 week afternoon course)
Jan
21
to 25 Feb

You Can Draw (6 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 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)
Jan
21
to 25 Feb

You Can Draw (6 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 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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Introduction to Linocut - Houses
Jan
22
10:15 am10:15

Introduction to Linocut - Houses

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

Would you like to learn the art of linocut? Come and join Northamptonshire based linocut printmaker Kat Lendacka. You will leave with a selection of prints and greeting cards and a new skill you can keep improving at home! In this workshop, we will be looking at linocuts of houses and buildings and you will be creating your own.

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Leaded Stained Glass Workshop
Jan
24
10:30 am10:30

Leaded Stained Glass Workshop

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

Join us for an immersive full-day experience and discover the art of traditional leaded stained glass, as used in cathedrals, churches and houses across the UK. Led by an experienced instructor and artist, learn traditional techniques and craft your own leaded panel to hang in a window or for display in the garden.

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Leaded Stained Glass Workshop
Feb
7
10:30 am10:30

Leaded Stained Glass Workshop

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

Join us for an immersive full-day experience and discover the art of traditional leaded stained glass, as used in cathedrals, churches and houses across the UK. Led by an experienced instructor and artist, learn traditional techniques and craft your own leaded panel to hang in a window or for display in the garden.

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Introduction to Landscape Painting in Oils
Feb
15
10:00 am10:00

Introduction to Landscape Painting in Oils

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

This workshop is an ideal introduction to landscape painting in oils. Working from a reference photo provided a landscape painting will be produced with attention to perspective, tonal values, colour mixing and application of colours. Students will be able to create a realistic landscape painting following a step-by-step process.

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Introduction to Linocut - Animals
Feb
26
10:15 am10:15

Introduction to Linocut - Animals

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

Would you like to learn the art of linocut? Come and join Northamptonshire based linocut printmaker Kat Lendacka. You will leave with a selection of prints and greeting cards and a new skill you can keep improving at home! In this workshop, we will be looking at linocuts of animals and you will be creating your own.

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Linocut - Reduction Technique
Mar
19
to 26 Mar

Linocut - Reduction Technique

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

Join Kat Lendacka for two four-hour workshops to learn linocut reduction technique and create your own colourful linocuts. A reduction print is made by gradually carving away more lino after each layer is printed. The process of carving away and printing is repeated on the same block until the final print is built up. 

Some previous experience of linocut is required.

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Christmas Special: Saturday Life Drawing - Untutored AM, PM or all day session
Dec
14
10:00 am10:00

Christmas Special: Saturday Life Drawing - Untutored AM, PM or all day session

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

A Christmas Special with goodies, mince pies and mulled wine to feel festive!

Sara Myers’ Saturday life drawing is a relaxed and friendly untutored life drawing group with professional models and lighting, set in our stunning main studio. Each event has a different model and theme carefully chosen to inspire and enhance your drawing skills.

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Leaded Stained Glass Workshop
Dec
8
10:30 am10:30

Leaded Stained Glass Workshop

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

Join us for an immersive full-day experience and discover the art of traditional leaded stained glass, as used in cathedrals, churches and houses across the UK. Led by an experienced instructor and artist, learn traditional techniques and craft your own leaded panel to hang in a window or for display in the garden.

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Saturday Art Club for Children - Trees in a landscape
Dec
7
2:00 pm14:00

Saturday Art Club for Children - Trees in a landscape

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

This experimental art class with Emma Lindsay will teach children new skills and how to use different materials in fun and varied ways.

Inspired by the artist Elouise Renouf we will create collaged and printed trees in a landscape using painted papers, paint and printing methods.

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Artists' Studio Session
Dec
6
10:00 am10:00

Artists' Studio Session

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

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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Christmas Linocut Workshop
Dec
4
10:15 am10:15

Christmas Linocut Workshop

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

Would you like to learn the art of linocut? Come and join Northamptonshire based linocut printmaker Kat Lendacka. You will leave with a selection of prints and greeting cards and a new skill you can keep improving at home! In this workshop, we will be looking at linocuts of animals and you will be creating your own.

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Seasonal decorations - all things willow!
Nov
28
10:00 am10:00

Seasonal decorations - all things willow!

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

A fun workshop making decorations for use on the tree or around the home for this festive season. You will make and take home two small reindeer and two stars – and possibly more! These small decorations make adorable displays or perhaps as gifts for family and friends.

All items will be made out of willow (with possibly a little extra foliage or decoration).

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Collage Papers and Sketchbooks
Nov
27
10:00 am10:00

Collage Papers and Sketchbooks

  • 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 one-day course, you will experiment with a rich variety of materials and mediums to make vibrant and colourful collage papers that we will then use to decorate a simple handmade paper sketchbook.

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Leaded Stained Glass Workshop
Nov
17
10:30 am10:30

Leaded Stained Glass Workshop

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

Join us for an immersive full-day experience and discover the art of traditional leaded stained glass, as used in cathedrals, churches and houses across the UK. Led by an experienced instructor and artist, learn traditional techniques and craft your own leaded panel to hang in a window or for display in the garden.

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Funky willow bird workshop
Nov
15
10:00 am10:00

Funky willow bird workshop

  • 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

Come and create a beautiful bird out of willow. Bird sculptures are fun to make using recently cut and buff willow. The starting point for a sculpture is the framework, followed by free weave technique. This workshop is suitable for newcomers to willow weaving and those with some experience.

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Christmas Linocut Workshop
Nov
13
10:15 am10:15

Christmas Linocut Workshop

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

Would you like to learn the art of linocut? Come and join Northamptonshire based linocut printmaker Kat Lendacka. You will leave with a selection of prints and greeting cards and a new skill you can keep improving at home! In this workshop, we will be looking at linocuts of animals and you will be creating your own.

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Large fused glass hanging star workshop
Nov
8
10:00 am10:00

Large fused glass hanging star workshop

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

Join Anne for this fun session where you will design and make a colourful and sparkly large fused glass star which will be ready for you to hang in your home in time for the festive season.

All tools and materials are included, as well as a wide range of glass types and colours to make your piece with. You will receive expert tuition and guidance to help you put your design into practice.

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You Can Draw! (7 week evening course)
Nov
5
to 17 Dec

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.

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You Can Draw (7 week afternoon course)
Nov
5
to 17 Dec

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.

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Artists' Studio Session
Nov
1
10:00 am10:00

Artists' Studio Session

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

This session is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, apologies for any inconvenience. Please do join the December session.

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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Landscape Acrylics on Canvas (2 half-day course)
Oct
21
to 22 Oct

Landscape Acrylics on Canvas (2 half-day course)

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

Enjoy the experience of painting a landscape in acrylics with the advantages of a textured canvas.  It can also go directly on your wall without a frame!    We will follow a step by step demonstrated approach and you will learn and use a wide range of techniques in the process. This is a two half-day course, of 6 hours tuition and follows on from my earlier Yardley Arts courses. New students are welcome!

The small group makes more personal tuition time available.

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Introduction to Portrait Painting in Oils
Oct
19
10:00 am10:00

Introduction to Portrait Painting in Oils

  • 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

We welcome back the talented Cordell Garfield to run another full day’s portraiture workshop. Cordell teaches a step by step process to create a portrait from a photographic reference. The workshop is designed to help both beginners and more experienced artists.

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Willow Hedgerow Flower Basket
Oct
18
1:00 pm13:00

Willow Hedgerow Flower Basket

  • 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

Would you like to learn how to weave a natural willow basket?  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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Introduction to Linocut Workshop - Animals
Oct
16
10:15 am10:15

Introduction to Linocut Workshop - Animals

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

Would you like to learn the art of linocut? Come and join Northamptonshire based linocut printmaker Kat Lendacka. You will leave with a selection of prints and greeting cards and a new skill you can keep improving at home! In this workshop, we will be looking at linocuts of animals and you will be creating your own.

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Leaded Stained Glass Workshop
Oct
13
10:30 am10:30

Leaded Stained Glass Workshop

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

Join us for an immersive full-day experience and discover the art of traditional leaded stained glass, as used in cathedrals, churches and houses across the UK. Led by an experienced instructor and artist, learn traditional techniques and craft your own leaded panel to hang in a window or for display in the garden.

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Fused Glass Lantern Workshop
Oct
11
10:00 am10:00

Fused Glass Lantern Workshop

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

Join Anne for this fun session where you will design and make a colourful fused glass lantern of your own design. Each lantern has 4 panels to design and decorate.

All tools and materials are included, as well as a wide range of glass types and colours to make your piece with. You will receive expert tuition and guidance to help you put your design in to practice.

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