Education
Adult Education
The Chapel Gallery advertises Exhibition, Event, Education and Arts Development opportunities through these pages.
Knit & Knatter
For absolute beginners or those who have been knitting for years!
Date: Tuesday 27th September.
Julie James-Turner leads the Knit & Natter group. Full instructions are given.
Date: Tuesday 18th October.
Julie James-Turner leads the Knit & Natter group. Full instructions are given.
Date: Tuesday 29th November.
Julie James-Turner leads the Knit & Natter group. Full instructions are given.
Date: Tuesday 13th December.
Julie James-Turner leads the Knit & Natter group. Full instructions are given.
Time: 10am till 12 midday.
Venue: Chapel Gallery Art & Community Centre, St. Helen’s Road, Ormskirk, Lancs L39 4QR. (Adjacent to Ormskirk bus Station).
Cost: £3.50, including materials and refreshments.
Enjoy a ‘knit’ and a ‘natter’ over a refreshing cup of tea in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
For further information please contact Jenni Ashcroft 01695 571328 or jenni.ashcroft@westlancs.gov.uk
Adult Learning Courses
The Chapel Gallery is launching a fantastic programme of Adult Education courses run by professional artists and makers.
Click here to download the pdf: Adult Learning Courses.pdf>
Experimental Drawing and Still Life
Matthew Critchley
The first of a 6-week course where the artist will guide you through a variety of methods of drawing including experimental mark making, inspiration through music and drawing as part of a group.
Dates: Six week course
* Saturday 3rd September
* Saturday 24th September
* Saturday 1st October
* Saturday 22nd October
* Saturday 5th November
* Saturday 19th November
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Cost: £10.00 each session. £55.00 for the full course including refreshments and materials.
Writing Workshops
Bill Dawson
First of four writing workshops based on story writing and character development. Bill has a vast amount of experience in writing for a variety of audiences and also performing his own writing. He will have many anecdotes and tall tales. Guest writer Steve Lawson will come along to the 3rd session offering practical tips and exercises.
Dates: Four week course
* Friday 9th September 2011
* Friday 4th November 2011
* Friday 6th January 2012
* Friday 9th March 2012
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Cost: £15.00 each session including refreshments
Creative Movement
Jan Mussman
Come along and share some special time with Jan our experienced dance facilitator. This will be an hour of fun, creative movement using ribbons, scarves and some pretty funky music. Activity for all. Children up to age 4 all must be accompanied with an adult.
Dates:
* Start date Monday 12th September. Weekly sessions.
Times: 9.30am – 11am
Cost: Adult £4, Child £2 including refreshments. Adult and 2 children, 2nd child free.
Working with Glass
Jane Coyle
Artist Jane Coyle will demonstrate and assist you through the stages to cut and design your handmade Sun Catcher. Ready to give to that special someone for Christmas or to keep as a proud accomplishment for yourself.
Dates: Four week course.
* Tuesday 20th September
* Tuesday 4th October
* Tuesday 11th October
* Tuesday 18th October
Times: 10am – 1pm
Cost: Total for four week course £150.00 including all lunches and materials.
Beautiful Words
Brian Whitmore
Time to learn a new skill. This is the first of four Calligraphy sessions with artist Brian Whitmore. He will not only be teaching you the skills and techniques of writing he will also show how the lettering can be used to enhance boxes, concertina books and bookmarks.
Dates: Four week course.
* Wednesday 14th September
* Wednesday 12th October
* Wednesday 2nd November
* Wednesday 14th December
Times: 2pm – 4pm
Cost: £18.00 per session including refreshments and materials.
Razzle Dazzle Jewellery
Pauline Parker
Pauline first facilitated one of our Knit and Natter sessions in July. We have now invited her back to deliver a full day session where you can create individually designed jewellery to suit your style. Brooches, cuffs, necklaces or bracelets. Come along and just enjoy learning new skills.
Date: Tuesday 20th September
Times: 10am- 4pm
Cost: £20.00 per session including refreshments and materials.
Life Drawing Classes
Sarah Jane Richards
Students will develop a series of drawing skills based on direct observation from human anatomy. The group will explore drawing techniques and reference art history as well as contemporary practises. Students will create a body of work investigating mark making and drawing techniques.
Dates: Monthly sessions.
* Friday 21st October
* Friday 18th November
* Friday 16th December
* Friday 20th January 2012
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Cost: £15.00 per session including refreshments and materials.
Knit & Natter
Julie James-Turner
The Chapel Gallery Knit and Natter sessions have grown from strength to strength. This is an opportunity for beginners and experienced knitters to come together in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere to knit! The ladies in the group have also had work displayed in the Chapel Gallery exhibition space as part of the Interwoven Exhibition and have had a stall with the Hunkie Dorrie Art Market where they have sold items they make.
Dates: Monthly sessions.
* Tuesday 27th September
* Tuesday 18th October
* Tuesday 29th November
* Tuesday 13th December
Times: 10am – 12noon
Cost: £3.50 per session
Bag Design in Felt
Julie James-Turner
Create a beautiful felted bag in the full day workshop. Design a decorative motif by using felting techniques to make your bag really stunning and stand out from the crowd.
Date: Wednesday 19th October
Times: 10am- 4pm
Cost: £27.50 full day including lunch and materials.
Editing Digital Photography
Michael Lowey
Having taken many digital photographs have you ever wondered how to take the plunge into editing your images into a creative piece of artwork? These 4 sessions will guide you through the technology of digital prints to make wonderful photographs to wow your friends and family.
Dates: Four weekly sessions.
* Tuesday 25th Oct
* Tuesday 15th Nov
* Tuesday 22nd Nov
* Tuesday 6th Dec
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Cost: £15.00 per session including refreshments.
Participants will need to bring their own:
* Camera
* Laptop (battery fully charged)
* Software (preferably Adobe Photoshop but others can be used)
Etching with Glass
Jane Coyle
With Christmas coming up take time to make that very special gift. Work with artist Jane Coyle to learn how to design an image and transfer it onto a mirror using a technique called etching. This process can also be used for making coasters.
Date: Tuesday 8th Nov
Times: 10am – 4pm
Cost: £50.00 full day including lunch and materials.
For further information please contact Jenni Ashcroft 01695 571328 or jenni.ashcroft@westlancs.gov.uk
Poetry Competition
Following on from the success of the Once Upon a Time… writing competition, we have developed a number of creative writing opportunities and this is one of them.
Click here to download the pdf:Poetry Competition Entry Form.pdf>
Enjoy playing with words and like a creative challenge?
Then enter our poetry competition and you may get published.
For further information please contact Jenni Ashcroft 01695 571328 or jenni.ashcroft@westlancs.gov.uk
