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.
One team of comic performers, one compere and musical accompaniment from a live pianist (more effective than a stuffed one) - in an evening of improvised comedy where the only rule is that there are no rules!
Over the 5-week course with silversmith, Beccy Gillatt, you will be guided through traditional jewellery making techniques and designing methods to enable you to develop your own creations, and craft them in silver and include gemstones.
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.
Would you like to learn the art of linocut and make your own stamps to print on fabric? 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. 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.
Come and learn how to create a wide textured band and add two spinning components. You will be guided through different ways to add textures with hammers and a rolling mill. We'll use traditional silver soldering and forming techniques, as well as polishing processes to create your very own spinner ring. Materials are included in the course fee.
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.
Lively expressive spring florals are always a wonderful inspiring subject matter to enjoy exploring expressive watercolour techniques and use vibrant colour to make an exciting floral artwork. Loosen up, get bold and vibrant with the techniques demonstrated by well known floral artist and designer Nicky Hunter.
New to jewellery making? Or already tried your hand at silversmithing? Got some ideas in mind but don’t know where to start? Then this course run by Beccy Gillatt is for you. It's a multi-session course suitable for all levels.
New to jewellery making? Or already tried your hand at silversmithing? Got some ideas in mind but don’t know where to start? Then this course run by Beccy Gillatt is for you. It's a multi-session course suitable for all levels.
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.
If your children love being musical, then they will love this all-day songwriting workshop. Through games, exercises, singing, and songwriting, they will embark on a fun, explorative journey of self-discovery.
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.
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. Julie is modelling – and she will be doing 4x 30-minute poses.
Ever wanted to make a mini-Animation, with Wallace and Gromit, Charlie and Lola – using models or cut outs? Or make a Godzilla and battle it out with Kong, or maybe make your own version of Star Wars? You decide on this fun all-day workshop.
Fancy creating art alongside your family? Come along to our Easter 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 wonderful Easter scene.
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.
