Classes for Adults

Give it a go at our classes and workshops for adults and children

We have excellent classes run by expert tutors for anyone keen to learn without exam pressure. On top of that they are a great place to meet new people, have fun and take a well-earned break from everyday life too. Unless otherwise stated, no previous experience is required and all materials are provided.

Classes run from Monday 21 April

For children’s courses the concessionary price applies to the children of those in receipt of state benefits.

Mondays from 21st April (no class Mon 5th May)

Yoga for Adults

6.15 – 7.45pm £72 for 12 weeks

Are you stressed? Need some quiet time to relax and refresh your body and mind? Then Yoga is for you – a combination of gentle physical and mental exercise to promote flexibility and calm the mind, based on the Hatha method. Led by Jenny Commerford.

Life Drawing for adults

7 – 9pm £76 (£71 concs)

This course is led by our artist in residence, Stephen Critchley. Our models will work through a variety of poses while you work with many mediums including paint and charcoal.

* We are looking for life models, £18 per two hour session.
If you are interested, please call us to discuss.

Tuesdays From 22nd April

Yoga for Adults

Yoga for Adults

10 – 11.30am £72 for 12 weeks (see Monday)

Adult Pottery

(5 weeks only - til 20th May)

7 – 9.30pm £34 (£31.50 concs)

Discover the amazing world of ceramics with acclaimed artist Jennie Burns. All methods of making are explored.

Poetry Workshop

(on 13th May, 10th Jun, 8th Jul)

free event 7 – 9pm

Led by Rodney Wood, this fun session will enable you to share poems with others in the group in an informal setting, over a drink. Rodney hopes that the group will help demystify the writing process for those just learning to write, encourage more experienced writers and motivate and inspire all members in the group. Further info call us or email Rodney on

r.t.wood@ntlworld.com

Adult Drama

8.15 – 10.15pm £54 (£49 concs)

OWZAT

Older Wiser Zanier Acting Troop 18-80 yrs.

OWZAT seeks to explore what it is to be human. Inside a two-hour space on a Tuesday evening, you can be just who you want to be and escape the stress of everyday life. Our group prides itself on investigating the social world around us and creating original theatre out of what we find.

Wednesdays From 23 April

Life Drawing for adults

7 – 9pm £76 (£71 concs)

This course is led by our artist in residence, Stephen Critchley. Our model will work through a variety of poses while you work with many mediums including paint and charcoal.

Thursdays from 24 April

Silver Jewellery Making in 5 weeks

7-9pm £52 (£47 concs)

Price includes starter weight of silver, additional materials at extra cost.

Learn all the basic techniques from soldering to texturing and mark making, and create your own pieces – rings – earrings – the choice is yours. Our inspiring tutor, has heaps of hints to give you at these fun filled sessions. Beginners welcome but if you’ve attended one of our jewellery courses before, you will also have the chance to put to good use the skills you have already learned.

Stone & Silver Jewellery Making in 5 Weeks (starts 5th Jun)

7-9pm £52 (£47 concs)

Price includes starter weight of silver and stone, additional materials at extra cost.(N.B. Beginners joining this class will just work with the silver, not the stones).

Put your existing silversmithing skills to practice, setting stones in your silver jewellery. Choose from our selection including turquoise, lapis lazuli, moonstone or rose quartz, and learn how to set our stone in your own silver ring or pendant. (N.B. Beginners joining this class will just work with the silver, not the stones).

More Classes

The West End Centre regularly hosts classes organised by other organisations. For further info please see below:

PAG’s MADD CLUB: dance

for young people with special needs and their siblings, aged 9 – 16 years. Thursdays 5.30 – 5.30pm term time only.

Gremlin Dance tutors create a supportive and energising atmosphere for special needs youngsters who want to have a go! Try it once and they are hooked! PAG volunteers work with the tutors, giving extra support one-to-one with those who need it. Parents are required to stay and can relax in the Westy bar area.

Parent Action Group’s MADD Club. Sessions for 9-16 years olds with special needs, and their siblings. For further info please call: 01252 676317

U3A holds regular group meetings for its members at the West End Centre in activities such as card making, discussion and sugarcraft. For further info please call 01252 722035

Phoenix holds regular workshops in art, music and pottery for all abilities and ages. For further info please call 01420 472664

Su-Ha-Ri Karate School. Caroline Doran, 3^rd Dan, runs weekly Karate classes for boys and girls aged 5 and over. For further info please call Caroline on 01252 694092

Dance Warehouse runs dance workshops for 3 – 10 years olds on Tuesdays that will develop skills in confidence, communication and co-operation within a fun yet focused environment, working in styles from African to Aborigine, Medieval to Tudor and Funky Rock ‘n Roll to Disco Dance. For further info please call Olivia Weeks on 01252 338385 or 07748 784559

Len Tyler Music School for 0 – 7s

These child friendly music classes are structured and rooted in the world famous Kodaly approach. Children experience a wide range of musical instruments and are able to start music reading by the age of five. For further info please call 01276 504666 or email: musicschool@lentyler.freeserve.co.uk