Arts and Crafts

Drawing is something that many people enjoy or return to in later life. Whether it’s a quick doodle, caricature, exploring an idea, communicating a concept or recording a view or pet, this course will help to understand drawing as a means of expression and develop new skills. We will be looking at materials, styles, techniques using a partial tutored session and part free time to work on or set up projects for home study. We could also do some outdoor work, portraits or still life studies.

We meet to create useful and novelty items. This is a popular group, so please contact the Leader for more information. We are now a full group, but will start a waiting list in September.

New group starting September 2026. This is for like-minded people who like making things in Leather. Share ideas etc. Using own materials, tools, hand sewing/machine.

Members are encouraged to broaden their camera skills through exploration of photo techniques and inspired creativity. Each meeting will address a photographic topic and discuss members’ images on a given theme.

U3A Painting 1 is a group of enthusiastic amateur artists who paint and draw in a variety of media including watercolour, acrylics, oils, pencil and pastel. We are a self-help group, happy to share knowledge and expertise with one another. A topic is set for each session though members can continue with their own projects if they wish. All are welcome though some basic knowledge of your chosen medium is desirable.

We are a friendly group of like minded members who meet to share our enjoyment of drawing and painting together. Until recently we were a small group, but we are moving into a larger room in September, where we will be able to invite more members. We do not have a tutor, but as the group is of mixed ability and experience, we help one another to increase our skills where required. I look forward to hearing from anyone interested in joining our group. Val Bruton group leader

We now have vacancies to welcome more members who are interested in painting in the company of others. We do not have a tutor, but we try to help each other where we can if requested. Whether you have painted before or are keen to have a go, please get in touch.

We are a 'self-help' group without an instructor and members work at their own pace and inclination on whatever piece of work interests them. We aim to enjoy all aspects of our sewing including patchwork ,quilting and any other type of needle skill we may take on. As a self-help group we share expertise, knowledge and experience with our fellow group members.

We are a 'self-help' group, without an instructor. Members work at their own pace and inclination and on whatever piece of work interests them. We aim to enjoy patchwork and quilting together with any other type of needle skill we may take on and to share expertise, knowledge and experience with our fellow group members.

We are a friendly group of enthusiastic silk painters of all levels, if you’re a beginner we will help you explore this lovely form of painting and celebrate your success. If you are experienced and want to take this up again we would love to see you at one of our meetings. We are a self help group without an instructor, members help each other.

The Wood Carving members use hand tools to carve individual projects at their own pace. They are of varying abilities, with experienced members to help others. Members provide their own tools and portable workbenches, but we are able to offer a taster session for beginners.