Art Workshops and Courses

Affordable Life drawing Classes with Molly Garnier
Friends Meeting House, Cremer Street, Sheringham.
Tutored life drawing classes from a young professional artist with lots of energy and ideas, running weekly. Contact Molly for more details about course dates and times on 07760196475.

Painting and Drawing Art Workshops
With a professional artist for beginners and improvers
Melton Constable Country Club
For details and to register interest please phone
Neil 07867 582990 or Sophie 01263 862911

Paston Printmakers and Artists
The Barn, Dayspring, Mundesley Road, Paston
Printmaking workshop
Contact Lucy Care 01263 720164
Parking on site (gravel surface)
Level entrance
Standard WC
Two internal steps

Craft of Painting Art Classes
Parish Room, Binham Road, Langham
Painting for adults of all abilities in all media
Thursday mornings, thirty weeks a year, 10am-12.30pm
Cost £6 per session (£50 per 10-week term paid in advance)
Contact Bob Brandt 01328 830056
Limited parking on site (gravel surface)
On-street parking
Level entrance
Wheelchair accessible WC

Art at Upper Sheringham
Weekly drawing and painting sessions for adults, with a varied programme tutored by Bob Larking
Upper Sheringham Village Hall (by the Church)
Wednesdays (for newcomers) and Thursdays (more advanced) during term time 10am-1pm (classes run for 10 weeks)
Contact Bob Larking 01362 668941
Parking on site
Wheelchair accessible WC
One step at entrance
Ramped approach to rear fire door

Supporting Women and Activities Network
Recreation Ground, Recreation Road, Stalham
A practical self-help and support group for women to participate in a wide range of complementary therapies and creative activities
Wednesdays 11am-1pm
£1.50 per session
Contact 07784 760523
Parking on site
Level entrance
Standard WC

Linda H Matthews Painting Courses
2 Chandlers Yard, Ludham Bridge NR29 5NX
• Weekly Painting and Drawing Group
Tutored sessions in a small friendly group
Wednesdays and Thursdays 6-9pm
£12 per week payable monthly
• Interactive Acrylics
A new way of working with acrylics
3-7 November (not Wed) 10am-4.30pm
£359 including £100 materials to take away and lunch
• Designs on Christmas
Create your own Christmas card, menu or invite design
22-23 November 10am-4.30pm
• Painting from Photographs
Using photos as reference - not copying, loosen your style, improve perspective and tone
6-7 December 10am-4.30pm
• Drawing Skills in Pencil, Charcoal and Pen
Working from life - looking at tone and form
24-25 January 10am-4pm
• Beginners Watercolours
From scratch - building confidence, learning techniques and having fun
9-13 February (not Wednesday) 10am-4.30pm
£259 including lunch
• Figures in Watercolours
Placed in a landscape or closer in detail
1-2 March 10am-4.30pm
All 2-day courses are £135 including materials
Contact Linda Matthews 07961 813885
linda@lhm-artworks.co.uk
Parking on site (gravel surface)
Ramped approach to entrance
Wheelchair accessible WC nearby

1-1 Tuition in Stained Glass
The Bungalow, Old Cromer Road, High Kelling, Holt NR25 6AJ
Contemporary and traditional stained glass tuition by arrangement
Contact Chris White 01263 821999
Parking on site (gravel surface)
Standard WC
Three steps at entrance

Drawing and Painting Courses
With Clementina Sutton (unless otherwise stated)
• Hempton Memorial Hall Fakenham
Tuesdays 10am-12.30pm
• Cawston Village Hall
Mondays 10am-12.30pm and 1.30-4pm
Tuesdays 2-4.30pm: Just Watercolours
• Marsham Village Hall
Wednesdays 10am-12.30pm
• Hindolveston Millennium Pavilion
Wednesdays 2-4.30pm
For beginners
• Sheringham Community Centre
Thursdays 10am-12.30pm
For absolute beginners
• St Martin's Church Hall, Cromer
Thursdays 2-4.30pm
For absolute beginners
All classes follow the academic year (three 10-week terms) and cost £80-£90
Pottery Class
• Pottery with Phil Arthur
Cawston Village Hall
Tuesdays 7-9pm Contact 01603 279687
All above start week beginning Mon 22 September and run for 10 weeks, before restarting in January. For details and access information on each of the venues, please contact Clementina Sutton 01603 872441

Pottery with Malcolm Flatman
Sutton Pottery, Church Road, Sutton NR12 9SG
Wheelmade pottery lessons, day and residential, for beginners and intermediates
By mutual agreement: morning, afternoon or 2 full days
£60 for 3-hour session, £250 for 2 days including B&B for 1 night
Contact 01692 580595
Parking on site (gravel surface)
On-street parking
Designated disabled parking
Standard WC
Ramped approach to entrance
Discover the Exciting Art of Drawing
Wilds Cottage Studios, Cromer Road, Antingham, North Walsham NR28 0NJ
The course is aimed at all who want to learn to draw well
Weekends in March, April, June, July, August, October and November 10am-5pm
Please phone Mike Toll for dates and details 01692 500321
Parking on site
Designated disabled parking
Wheelchair accessible WC
Ramped approach to entrance

Workshops at Sew Creative
Wroxham Barns, Tunstead Road, Hoveton NR12 8QU
Ongoing workshops in patchwork and quilting with national and international tutors
Contact Sylvia Graham 01603 781665
www.sewcreativequilts.co.uk
Parking on site
Designated disabled parking
12 steps at entrance
Wheelchair accessible WC

Chalkies Courses for Leisure and Pleasure
Old Red Lion Centre and Bailey Street, Castle Acre (near Swaffham)
Painting and drawing, textile and patchwork workshops suitable for complete beginners or more experienced adults. The teaching team are all qualified tutors and practising experts in their fields.
• Exploring Pastels
Get started or increase your skills with pastels
Mon 3 Nov 10am-1pm £30
• Calligraphy
Learn the art of fine handwriting
Tues 4 and Tues 18 Nov 10am-1pm
£15 per session
• Breaking the Rules-Strong Watercolours
Join Bob Larking celebrating alternative ways with watercolour and gouache
Mon 10 Nov 10am-3.30pm £32.50
• Acrylics and More Acrylics!
Become confident in acrylic techniques; experiment with this modern medium
Sat 15 Nov and Sat 6 Dec 10am-3pm
£30 per session
• More Pastels!
A day of pastel painting for those with existing experience
Mon 24 Nov 10am-3pm £30
• Mixed Textiles and Embroidery
Hand or machine design, traditional or contemporary
Fri 5 and Fri 12 Dec 10am-1pm
£15 per session

Courses at The Spring House
The Street, Kettlestone, Fakenham NR21 OAU
• Creating a Figure Composition
A three-day workshop exploring techniques of effective figure work
Mon 17-Wed 19 Nov 10.30am-3.30pm £90
• Experiments with Acrylic Inks and Brush Pen
Discover the exciting potential of vibrant acrylic inks and pen.
Wed 12 Nov 10.30am-3.30pm £30

Course at Pinewoods, 2 County School
North Elmham, Dereham, NR20 5LE
• Monday Life with Bob Larking
A day of intensive life drawing with a model
Mon 3 Nov and Mon 1 Dec 10am-4pm
£30 per session
Parking on site (gravel surface)
Standard WC
Two steps at entrance

For full details contact Chris Chalk, tel 01328 700206
chris.chalk1@virgin.net
www.chalkies.org.uk
Parking on site (gravel surface)
Level entrance
Wheelchair accessible WC at most venues

Workshops at Sew Creative
Wroxham Barns, Tunstead Road, Hoveton NR12 8QU
Ongoing patchwork, quilting, beading, crochet and embroidery workshops for all abilities
Contact Sylvia Graham 01603 781665
www.sewcreativequilts.co.uk
Parking on site
Designated disabled parking
12 steps at entrance
Wheelchair accessible WC

A Day of Inspiration
Felbrigg Lodge, Aylmerton NR11 8RA
First and third Tuesdays of the month
Personal colour consultations, life coaching, therapeutic massage and scrummy lunches! For small groups of six - come alone or with friends
Cost £110
Contact 01263 837588
www.inspired-breaks.co.uk
Parking on site (gravel surface)
Standard WC
Level entrance

Sculthorpe Art Class
Sculthorpe Village Hall, Moor Lane, Sculthorpe
Small class for mixed abilities, professional tuition with Rosemary Carruthers in all media
Ongoing on Fridays 9.45am-12.45pm
Cost £8 per session paid termly
Contact Rosemary Carruthers 01328 863179
Parking on site
Level entrance
Wheelchair accessible WC

Supporting Women and Activities Network
Recreation Ground, Recreation Road, Stalham
A practical self-help and support group for women to participate in a wide range of complementary therapies and creative activities
Wednesdays 11am-1pm
£1.50 per session
Contact 07784 760523
Parking on site
Level entrance
Standard WC

Life Drawing with Sam Robbins
Upper Sheringham Village Hall
Tuesdays 7.30-10pm
£8 per week
No booking required
Improve your drawing skills in a relaxed atmosphere
Contact Sam Robbins 07979 646458 or 01263 721034
Parking on site
Standard WC
Steps at entrance

Singing Workshops
East Ruston Village Hall, School Road NR12 9JD

Vocal Chords
Community choir singing world music
Wednesdays in term time 7.30-9.30pm
£3.50

Shape Note Workshops
Thrilling harmonies and vibrant poetry
Sundays 11 Nov, 9 Dec, 13 Jan and 10 Feb 6.30-9pm
£4
All songs taught by ear

Contact Stephanie Anderson 01692 583400 Parking on site (gravel surface)
Wheelchair accessible WC
Two steps at entrance (ramp available)
Art, Drawing & Painting NCFE Level 1 & 2
Day Spring Centre, North Walsham
Build a portfolio of your drawing and painting work
Starting Monday 22nd September 10 - 12 noon
£235 full fees
£43 Benefit fees for 30 weeks
Contact 0844 800 8002 for details
Art Club
First Focus, 18 Cattlemarket Street, Fakenham NR21 9AX
Drop in for free art sessions, tutored by local artist, Louise MacLaren
3rd Tuesday and last Thursday of the month 10am-12pm
Please ring to confirm dates
Contact Louise MacLaren 01328 829139 or First Focus 01328 855083
www.tou-lou-maclaren.co.uk
www.firstfocus.org
Wheelchair accessible WC
Level entrance
Induction loop

Art Therapy Foundation Course
60 hours for artists and educators, experience the practice and principles
Eastern Tree Training and Therapy
Norwich NR1 near Norwich City football ground
January-July on Tuesdays 4.15-6.30pm plus three weekend days Contact Bee Springwood 01603 434400 Parking on site (gravel surface)
On-street parking
Wheelchair accessible WC
Ramped approach to entrance

Learn How to Draw
Get to grips with real drawing skills through life drawing
North Walsham Community Centre
New Road, North Walsham
Saturdays 10am-1pm
£50 for five weeks
Contact Peter Kavanagh 01263 823424
petekavana@aol.com
Parking on site
Designated disabled parking
Wheelchair accessible WC
Level entrance

Patchwork, Quilting, Embroidery and Beading
Tailor made courses and workshops with Sylvia Graham to suit individual needs
Sew Creative, Wroxham Barns
Tunstead Road, Hoveton NR12 8QU

Contact Sylvia Graham 01603 781665

Parking on site
Designated disabled parking
Wheelchair accessible WC
Level entrance
Internal steps but access can be arranged