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Arts Centre courses run from the week starting September 6 to the week ending December 17, unless otherwise shown, with a half-term break from October 25 to October 29. 

North Herts College courses  run from the week starting September 27 to the week ending December 10 and cost £75 per term (£30 concessions).

 

adult courses

Tutored Life Drawing
Adult (Arts Centre)

This is a modern class for anyone interested in life drawing, whether a complete beginner, a student, or practising artist. The courses use a variety of professional models and is structured to encourage the student to explore life drawing in a variety of mediums.

The Thursday course is principally for sixth-formers.

Materials provided.

Wednesdays 6.30pm - 8.30pm; Thursdays 5.00pm - 7.00pm. The Thursday course is principally for sixth-formers.

Price: £7.50 members, £8 non-members (price per class, payable termly)

Guitar gods
Adult (Arts Centre)

HENDRIX[1].jpg A contemporary guitar course for complete beginners to intermediate/ advanced. Styles of music taught range from Rock to Pop and Indie. A hands-on approach which gives confidence and keeps interest. Guitars and amps will be provided. Maximum six students per tutor.

Age 9+ to adult

Call tutor for further details - 07540 325671

 Monday 5pm to 5.55pm (beginners) 

Monday 6pm to 6.55pm (intermediate). 
Saturday 12.30pm to 1.25pm (beginners)
Saturday 1.30pm to 2.25pm (intermediate). 

Price: £11.50 (price per session, payable monthly in advance)

Personal Style and Fashion
Adult (Arts Centre)

 Come along and learn how to adapt and redesign the clothes in your wardrobe as well as designing new ones.  From initial design to the catwalk, this class covers it all.

 Wednesdays 4pm to 6pm

Price £7.50 per class

 

 

Simply Sewing
Adult (Arts Centre)

Frustrated by wanting to sew and not knowing how? Come to the 10-week basic sewing skills course run by Vanessa Stone and learn hand and machine sewing techniques, using a paper pattern as well as having fun using all sorts of different types of fabric and stitches.
Use of a sewing machine is essential for the course.

Wednesdays 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Price £75 for the 10-week course

Polenastics
Adult (Arts Centre)
A fun way to keep fit

Learn pole moves, spins and tricks.  Fitness class suitable for all ages, men and women.

Polenastics vertical fitness & pole dancing classes are a fantastic, gymnastic, boombastic strength and fitness activity!  Pole fitness and pole dancing are very quickly becoming one of the most popular fitness forms for students of all ages and sizes -- and yes, not just ladies!


Pole dancing for fitness is very gymnastic and is a great physical activity, complementing all other aerobic, dance, gymnastic, combat, fitness and strength disciplines.
 
Polenastics has been teaching pole dancing for fitness classes since 2003. Pole fitness is a MASSIVE phenomenon and growing so fast we can hardly keep up! The industry has gone crazy in the last 12 months across the world and we want you to come and see what all the fuss is about!

Pole dancing is often associated with strippers and exotic dancing, and from this sensual and athletic dance form comes pole fitness. Due to its fantastic body toning and sculpturing benefits, Pole fitness has taken off as a more widely accepted exercise class in recent years and we don’t want you to miss out on the fun, the toning or the fitness!

Polenastics - the FUN way to get fit 


Everyone welcome, from absolute beginners to advanced.

Saturdays 3.00 - 4.00 pm. Any level. Pay as you go. £8
Monday nights 6:45-7:45 and 7:45-8:45 (7:45-8:45 is fully booked).  Have spaces on the early class. £42 6 week course. These are for mainly beginners-intermediate but again any level.

To book call Lucy on 07946 300744 or e-mail lucy@polenastics.co.uk.

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Saturdays 3.00 - 4.00 pm. Any level. Pay as you go. £8.

Monday nights  6:45-7:45 and 7:45-8:45. £42 6-week course.  (7:45-8:45 is fully booked).  Have spaces on the early class. These are for mainly beginners-intermediate but again any level.

To book call Lucy on 07946 300744 or e-mail lucy@polenastics.co.uk.

 

 

Brazilian Samba for Beginners
Adult (Arts Centre)

Get in shape for Summer the fun way – Samba your way to fitness! Learn the moves, steps and shakes of Rio’s Carnival to the vibrant sounds of Brazilian  music.  6 week course for beginners, suitable for all ages. £35 for the course. Thursdays 7.30-8.30.  Phone 0781 7723552 for further details.

 

Six-week course starting Thursday May 6. £35 for the course. Thursdays  7.30-8.30. Phone 0781 7723552 for further details.

Love to Dance -- Community Dance Sessions
Adult (Arts Centre)
For men and women of 50 plus

Learn a variety of different dance styles. One of the most fun and creative ways to get active, dancing makes getting fitter feel fantastic. Moving to music is something we were all born to do and the beauty with dance is that there are so many different styles to choose from.

Herts Sports Partnership has teamed up with Saracens Sports Foundation to provide weekly dance sessions aimed at people aged 50 plus to take part in dance activities that will get you moving, giving you a chance to experience something new.

Monday mornings 10.00 till 12.00. Course runs for 22 weeks from July 19 2010.  First two weeks free; then £2 per session.  

You don’t have to have any previous experience in dance; all you need is enthusiasm. Various styles will be offered as taster sessions so you will get to try them all over the course of 22 weeks. 

 Give dance a go!

Doing enough physical activity (at least 30 minutes most days of the week for adults) is essential for good health and wellbeing, but most of us are not nearly active enough. However, getting started can be easier than you think. The secret of success is doing something you really enjoy, that you can fit into your life, and keep doing regularly. This session is designed to do just that.

So come along and have a go!

Herts Sports Partnership and Hertfordshire County Council are committed to working in partnership to help people to become active, more often.

Key Contact: Clare Bellchambers. Telephone: 07801 691 591. Email: clarebellchambers@saracens.net. Visit: www.sportinherts.org.uk

 
 

 

Monday mornings 10.00 till 12.00, starting July 19 . First two weeks free; then £2 per session.  

Jewellery-making in polymer clay
Adult (Arts Centre)
With Nina Fletcher

 

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Come and see how easy it is to make striking pieces of jewellery out of polymer clay.
 
Apart from the stunning colour, patterns and effects that can be created, the beauty of this clay is that it is a very inexpensive hobby and it can be fired in an ordinary oven.
 
I will show you some of the techniques during the afternoon and, I hope, inspire you to explore this hobby further. The demonstrations will be at 2pm and 3pm on Saturday  October 23; admission free. Come along and be amazed at what must be one of the most versatile artistic materials around at the moment.
Polymer Clay workshops
You can easily make these pieces of jewellery during one of my workshops. Polymer clay is such a versatile and inexpensive material and can be transformed into stunning beads and jewellery. Apart from learning a new skill, you will be able to create at least a necklace, bracelet and/or ring and take away additional techniques to carry on at your leisure after a workshop.
 
One word of warning – it is addictive!
 
polymer_clay_demonstration_-_Copy_p012_-_Copy.jpgYou do not have to be artistic; I will guide you through the journey to a very fulfilling hobby. All you need is enthusiasm for exploring new skills. Apart from the stunning colour, patterns and effects that can be created, the beauty of making jewellery in polymer clay is that  It is a very inexpensive hobby which you can easily explore further.
 
This introductory workshop, on November 27 from 2.00 to 5.00, will start with an overview of brands available, tools required and the various techniques that can be used with Polymer Clay before starting to explore this versatile material. You will create stunning pieces of wearable art before the workshop is over as well as learning how to bake your pieces and putting the finishing touches to your creations. There will be hand-out notes to take away as well as additional techniques for you to explore at a later date.
 
Bring your enthusiasm for exploring a new hobby and we will supply the rest to make it a very enjoyable workshop.
 
The £28 cost includes all materials. 

 

 Demonstrations: October 23 at 2.00 and 3.00. Free

Workshop: November 27. 2.00 till 5.00. £28, to include all materials.

Floristry
Adult (Arts Centre)

 A new course, focusing on floristry techniques that will enable you to show off the vibrant colours and shapes of nature in brilliant displays.

Friday mornings from 10.00 to 12.00. Cost £75 for 10-week course.  

Water Colour Techniques
Adult (North Herts. College)

This class is for people who are keen to learn new skills (and develop existing ones) in water colour painting.

Tuesdays 7.00pm - 9.00pm.

Price is £75 per term (£30 concessions).
Please call NHC on 01462 424239