Classes are filling up fast, so book early to avoid disappointment. Both the bright and airy main space and craft room are being kept clean and as safe as possible, so you can enjoy being creative with likeminded people. We look forward to seeing you at Yardley Arts.
Becky Gillatt runs a number of 3 hour, whole day and evening workshops throughout the year in our jewellery studio. Workshops include cabochon stone setting, spoon making and sea glass setting, all suitable for total beginners and those with some experience.
To view all workshops, please visit Becky’s website.
Learn how to encase sea glass with fine silver to create pendants or earrings in this half-day workshop with Beccy Gillatt. You will be gently guided through all the techniques to enable you to make your very own pieces of jewellery from these treasures of the sea.
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.
Do you have experience life drawing/painting but really want to get a longer time in front of a model? Come along to our Saturday Life Drawing Group with artist and tutor, Sara Myers. Emma is modelling – it a long single pose.
Do you have experience life drawing/painting but really want to get a longer time in front of a model? Come along to our Saturday Life Drawing Group with artist and tutor, Sara Myers. Today, we have a special double act: Emma and Andy will attempt to mirror each other across a transparent screen. One not to miss!
A fun and relaxed workshop with Jo Turner, where you will make Birds and Feather Sun-catchers to take home on the day, using the basics of the Tiffany copper foil technique.
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.
Have you ever wanted to paint a portrait? Are you keen to learn but don’t know where to start? Then try our Introduction to Portrait Painting in Oils one-day workshop, with artist Cordell Garfield.
A silver jewellery full weekend course with silversmith, Beccy Gillatt covering a range of jewellery making techniques, including stone setting, forming, cutting, texturing and finishing. Follow the course plan or complete your own projects with guided tuition
Would you like to learn the art of glass fusing? In this workshop with tutor Anne Wagstaff, you will design and make a beautiful fused glass freestanding spring scene.
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.
Do you have experience life drawing/painting but really want to get a longer time in front of a model? Come along to our Saturday Life Drawing Group with artist and tutor, Sara Myers. This is a special intensive life drawing day with Gabriela. The morning will be short to longer poses designed by her and then there will be a long single pose in the afternoon.
It’s that time of year … Spring is in the air. Can you feel it? During this willow and weaving session, tutor Jane Roberts is going to show you how to make these gorgeous little baskets. They’re such fun to make and you should be able to create at least two during the workshop.
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.
Are you interested in learning to paint in acrylic? Do you want to make paintings that can be strong and bold or subtle and calm? Do you want to enjoy the ease and freedom of making adjustments that acrylics give? Are you keen but terrified? Then this course by Chris Richbell is for you.
Learn how to make three different style stacking rings from a selection of five styles. The techniques you will use include twisting, texturing, forming, soldering, finishing and polishing. A relaxed workshop with silversmith, Beccy Gillatt.
Saturday Art Club is a monthly club for children aged 7-12 years. Each month, we explore different art forms and media, learning new skills and techniques. Printmaking, drawing, collage and painting are just a few of the art forms you can try.
Learn how to encase sea glass with fine silver to create pendants or earrings in this three-hour workshop with Beccy Gillatt. You will be gently guided through all the techniques to enable you to make your very own pieces of jewellery from these treasures of the sea.
Capture the colourful and quirky character of a plucky little pheasant with tutor Nicky Hunter, and enjoy painting with a riot of colour texture and patten. Learn techniques and the painting stages to create a lively bird image. Focus on how to colour mix and paint with lively brushwork so your artwork has clarity and radiance.
We are delighted to have Minnie Teckman join us as a tutor with this 4-week introductory drawing course to get you started and give you confidence. It is designed to build up your observational drawing skills, as well as exploring and learning techniques.
Would you like to learn the art of multi-block linocut? Come and join Northamptonshire-based linocut printmaker, Kat Lendacka on this three-week course taking place on Wednesday mornings.
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.
