Activities

Events, Workshops, Clubs & Societies

Calligraphy & Illustration with Midge

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 Calligraphy & Illustration: 

Combines art and craft techniques with calligraphy, illumination and illustration in inspiring ways to produce cards, invitations, gift boxes, bags and tags for any occasion.

 

Calligraphy classes held at the centre with Bridgett from 7.00pm to 9.00pm on Thursdays

£40.00 + £10.00 materials for the 5 week course

or £8.00 per session + £2.00 for materials (optional)

 

Midge with be starting these new courses on September 30th

Please phone for a place on 016

Midge
+44 (0)1606 215 312

Mixed Media Drawing & Painting with Bridgett

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This class covers a wide range of drawing and painting techniques including pastel, acrylics, oils, watercolour, pen and more to produce artwork covering a wide range of subjects including landscape, still life, flowers, townscapes or portraits.

£40 for 5 weeks + Materials £10 (optional) or £8.00 per session + Materials £2 (optional)

 This course will be starting again on September 30th please phone Midge for information.

Bridgett/Midge
+44 (0)1606 554 660

Life Drawing with Roland Brandom

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Life drawing with Roland. 

These classes are run either in the morning or afternoon you pick which one you want to join.  Roland is a very experienced artist and holds an informal and friendly class.  Life models are present. 

These courses are run in a 5 week block, so if you have missed this one, don't worry just phone leave your name and contact number and we will let you know when the next course will start.

 

Roland will be starting his courses again on the 18th September and will be continuing in 5 weeks blocks th

no materials are provided
£35.00
Kim Horton
+44 (0)1928 735 832

ArtisanBindery

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Andrew Brown is a book binder and has won awards for his binding, he restores old books to their former glory and at the art centre we have a cabinet with some of his work in it.

This is very a much an artform that people are expressing more and more interest in and to this end Andrew is hoping to run a workshop here at the centre for people wishing to learn this craft.

If you are interested and wish to come and join Andrew and learn more about his work please contact Andrew on 01829 742599.

 

web: www.artis

Andrew Brown
+44 (0)1829 742 599

Children's Watercolours with Brian Rudd

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One of our regular artists Brian Rudd is thinking of holding after school classes in watercolours only.

 

If your child has shown an interest and has got talent then why not go the next step and introduce them to a professional artist holding professional lessons.

 

Please ring for more information.

Kim or Sue
+44 (0)1928 735 832

Nicholas Ferenczy - Life Drawing

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Nicholas is currently exhibiting at the art centre and as a follow on from this he will be running a block of 3 life drawing classes on Wednesday evenings. 

The classes will probably run from 6.30pm to 9.00pm and are aimed at all levels of proficiency.  A model will  be provided but participants should bring their own materials. 

The cost will be £7.00 for each class.

Exact dates and times are yet to be confirmed, so please keep an eye on this website for the latest information.  Class sizes are limited to 10 places only and its a first-come-

Yoga with Eileen - Healthy Backs

Unfortunately these classes are at the moment suspended.

Eileen
+44 (0)7813 534 495

Watercolour with Roland Brandom

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Watercolour workshop with Roland.  

This workshop is held Thursday's from 10am to 12pm and is a friendly and informal group.

Each course is run in a 5 week block, if you have missed the current course. please feel free to phone us and leave your name and contact number and we will let you know when the next course starts. 

 £25.00 for a 5 week course

 Roland's new course is starting on the 16th September

£25.00
Roland Brandom
+44 (0)1928 725 583

Recorded Music

This group meet once a month, on the first Tuesday of the month at 7.00 pm to 10.00 pm

BBC - Beginners Bluegrass Class

Organised by Auntie Beryl & Johnny Plank -  This is a class primarily for beginners ranging from novices to more experienced Beginner Banjo enthusiasts.  Mr Plank always comes up with something for everyone to play or peruse and go home with from banjo paperwork as well as a CD.  It's informal and you get to meet some nice friendly folk.  There's a bit of 'jamming', a bit of tuition, banter and a coffee/tea downstairs.  Why not call in??

+44 (0)1928 735 832

Runcorn, Frodsham & District Soroptimists

These ladies will be meeting at the centre on Thursday's between  7.00 pm to 9.30 pm 

Frodsham Photographic Society

This group meet every Monday from 7.30 pm to 10.00 pm

Frodsham & District History Society

This group meet once a month, on the first Monday of every month.  (7.45pm to 10 pm)

2010 Programme

1.2.10 - The Cheshires in the Great War - John Ellis

1.3.10 - The Life of Henry Yates Thompson- A Founder of Sefton Park & Palm House - Richard Baker

12.4.10 - The Oddities of Cheshire - Rodger Burgess

10.5.10 - Collecting Antiques - Sally French-Greenslade

7.6.10 - A Policeman's Lot - Bill Johnstone

5.7.10 - Woodhouse Hill Hillfort - Dan Garner

6.9.10 - John Blackburne, Pioneering Horticultirost - Dr John Edmondson

Mon, 04/10/2010 - 7:45pm - 10:00pm
Mrs B Wakefield
+44 (0)1928 732 896

Wednesday Art Group

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Repeats every week until Wed Feb 03 2010 .

We are a group of artists with varying abilities who come together to paint or draw in our chosen medium.

If you are interested in joining us please contact :  Pauline A Atherton 01928 576921

Or just come along an join us on Wesnesday's 10am to 12 noon, we look forward to meeting new members.

 

This is a five week course and only costs £10.50

bring your own materials, what ever you use.
£10.50
Pauline A Atherton
+44 (0)1928 576 921

Eddisbury Artists

This group will be meetng every Thursday  7.00 pm to 9.00 pm.

Church Group

All welcome

Held every Sunday in the centre 10.00am to 2.00pm

Sun, 12/09/2010 - 10:00am - 2:00pm

Frodsham and District Organ Society

This society meet and the centre

Wed, 15/09/2010 - 7:30pm - 10:00pm
+44 (0)1925 735 832

Children's Art Class

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Repeats every week until Sat Jul 23 2011 .
Sat, 11/09/2010 - 10:30am - Sat, 25/12/2010 - 12:00pm

Children's Art Class with Andy Leigh.  This is a family favourite held on Saturdays. An hour and a half of arty fun.

 

 We are now operating a 'pay as you go' scheme, so you can block pay for the whole course (guaranteeing your childs place @ £25.00 for 5 weeks) or pay each week at £7.00 each time.  All materials are included.

 

Andy's classes are finishing on 24 July but will be starting again in September.

materials included
£25.00
+44 (0)1928 735 832

Watercolour course with Brian Rudd

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Repeats every week until Tue Jul 26 2011 .
Tue, 14/09/2010 - 9:30am - Tue, 21/12/2010 - 12:00pm

This is a friendly watercolour colour class held with artist Brian Rudd. 

 

Brian's classes have finished for the summer but he will be starting againon Tuesday 7th September.

Brian Rudd
+44 (0)1928 711 531

Jewellery Making Courses

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Fri, 10/09/2010 - 10:00am - Fri, 15/10/2010 - 3:00pm

Due to it's success Sally is holding two workshops this Autumn.

Intermediate Class 10am - 12 noon

Beginners Class 1pm - 3pm

 

This class is an informal and friendly group, come along and make new friends. 

All materials and refreshments are included in the price which is £12.00 per session or £62.00 if you book and pay in advance (6 week course).

Places are limited so to avoid disappointment please book early.

materials provided plus refreshments
Sally
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Pastel Workshop with Christopher Jackson

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Pastel Workshop with Christopher Jackson
Thu, 16/09/2010 - 2:00pm - Thu, 04/11/2010 - 2:00pm

A pastel workshop with Christopher Jackson.  
Chris will be starting his new workshop on 16 September runing for 8 weeks both new and old students welcome.

This is a fascinating and rewarding medium used for portraits to landscapes from classical to contemporary styles. 

Please get in touch with Chris for class vacancies.

 

Chris is holding a 'taster day' on the Thursday 26th 2 pm - 4pm come along and see what's happening, and get a feel for Chris's up and coming art class. 

email on: mail.jackson@virgin.net
Christopher Jackson
+44 (0)7519 277 705

Willow Weaving

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willow weaving
Fri, 17/09/2010 - 10:00am - 4:00pm

Spend a day creating a willow sculpture with artist Caroline Gregson.  Bring a packed lunch.  For more info or to book contact Caroline 01829 741322

Materials included
£50.00
Caroline Gregson
+44 (0)1829 741 322

John Paskin - Portrait Drawing

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Fri, 19/11/2010 - 10:00am - 4:00pm

John is holding a portrait class starting from the initial drawing to the finished product.

If you have an interest in persuring your drawing in this direction please come along.

 

Telephone for further information.

 

 

Kim or Sue
+44 (0)1928 735 832