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Art (1)
11.15 - 12.45 Fridays at St John Headquarters
Sylvia Schofield
A mixed ability group with teaching/help for all levels. Painting and drawing using mainly water colour but also pen and ink, gouache, mixed media, and acrylic. History of Art elements are brought into most of our art topics, and appreciation of artists and their techniques is a valuable part of the learning and ‘doing’ process.
Art (Painting Skills)
9.30 - 11.00 am Fridays at St John Headquarters
Brian Noonan
For beginners and the more experienced, in the medium of your choice. Exercises will be set on different topics and at appropriate levels. Members are encouraged to pursue their own ideas. There will be demonstrations of technique using various media, and consideration of composition and styles in art.
Art (Pastels)
9.30 - 11.00 am Mondays at St John Headquarters
Pat Bayman
For all capabilities with demonstrations and videos. Individual tuition for beginners in the use of pastels and what pastels and paper to buy, plus how to protect your hands!
Art (Self Help)
9.00 - 11.00 am Thursdays at New Life Church
Pat Angel
For those who have painted before and don’t require formal tuition, just painting together and helping each other, with lots of chatting!
Calligraphy *New Group*
3.15 - 4.45 pm Wednesdays at Congleton High School 6th Form Centre, starting 1st October.
Ken Hallam
The art of beautiful handwriting and decoration. The course will include the Foundational Hand developed about 100 years ago and Uncials, which was used in medieval times. Decoration and colour work using watercolour and gouache. This is a course for beginners as well as the more experienced.
Cardcraft
11.15 - 12.45 Wednesdays at New Life Church
Pam Robinson
Card making and origami, plus iris folding and tea bag folding (you’ll just have to join the group to find out what these are) for both the novice and the experienced. All you need to start is a craft knife and a mat, all specialist equipment is provided. The autumn term will concentrate on Christmas cards.
Card-Making for Beginners *New Group*
1.30 - 3.00 pm Thursdays at New Life Church
Beverley Holt
Art without Anxiety! Learn different techniques for card making. Materials can be provided.
Embroidery
3.15 - 4.45 pm Wednesdays at St John Headquarters, starting Wed 24th September
Ruth Fitzgerald
Both beginners and those with experience welcome. Members can decide what they want to embroider or ask for suggestions, perhaps a stitch sampler, or a motif exercise. The focus during the autumn term will be on Christmas cards and decorations. Most work is hand done, but if machining is necessary the group has use of a sewing machine (and additional lighting)
Knit, Sew and Natter *New Group*
1.30 - 3.00 pm Wednesdays at St Mary’s Church Hall
Maureen Gregory
Would you like to finish that half worked cross stitch, knitted top, or do you have some crocheted squares that need converting into a blanket. Come along to our new group and enjoy a friendly chat whilst completing your work.
Patchwork
1.30 - 3.00 pm Wednesdays at St John Headquarters
Evelyn Holt
For all abilities, you don't need any previous experience, just bring a needle and a pair of scissors. Chose to sew by hand or use a machine. Members have previously made a doll's quilt, a double size quilt, cushion covers with Japanese quilting and shadow quilting, and a beginner made a circular tablecloth. There's a machine, fabric for general use, and members help each other out with fabric.
Sugar Craft
1.30 - 3.00 pm Thursdays at St John Headquarters
Dora Bowker
A relaxing and engrossing hobby. Everybody welcome, with all ability levels catered for. Create your own stunning masterpieces – spectacular cake displays, table decorations, greetings cards and floral arrangements. Learn the tricks of the trade, step by step. Basic equipment required. Be imaginative – the only limit to what you can achieve is your imagination – so join in and have fun!
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