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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).

 

teen courses

Tutored Life Drawing
Teen

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)

Helen O'Grady Drama Academy
Teen

Development Through Drama.

This acclaimed self-development drama programme helps to develop children's confidence, self-esteem and communication skills. Classes include speech, movement, creative improvised drama and mini scripts.

For ages 5 - 15

For more information call 01223 208731

Saturdays 10am to 11am.                 Ages 5 to 7
Saturdays 11am to 12noon.             Ages 8 to 12
Saturdays 12.00noon to 1.00pm.    Ages 12 to 15

Price: £6 members, £6.50 non-members (price per session, payable termly)

Guitar gods
Teen

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
Teen

 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

 

 

The Arts Award
Teen

 Developing young artists and arts leaders. This prestigious award is regarded as akin to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award but for the arts. It is a national qualification, sponsored by the Arts Council and acredited through Trinity Guildhall, London.

For ages 11 - 18.

Limited bursaries available

Thursdays 4pm - 6pm

Price: £7.50 per session, plus £4.25 for course materials on the first session. 

 

Vampire Appreciation Society
Teen
From Dracula to Twilight

 

Have you been bitten by this pop culture craze? Twilight trilogy, Buffy, True Blood -- interest in the vampire world has gone global. Using the visual arts, we explore the fascinating culture of vampires through the ages and the phenomenon that is Twilight.

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Tuesdays. 4.30pm - 6.30pm. £7.50 per class. 

Summer Holiday Activities
Teen
Summer fun for youngsters

A host of activities for all age groups through the middle of summer. Create Sellotape people, join in the Arts Award, indulge yourself with fashion, go for drama with the Wizard of Oz -- and above all have fun. It's all at the Arts Centre this summer. To enrol call in at the Arts Centre or click on the attachment below to download the enrolment form.

 

 

 

5 - 10 year olds

Why Don’t You..?

Take part in a spontaneous arts and crafts workshop. Be ready for anything.
 
July 26, 27, 28, 29
 
9.30 - 12.30. £10 per session.
 
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Come and discover an art movement. 
 
August 2
I am a Pre-Raphaelite
August 3
 I am an Impressionist
August 4
I am a Cubist
August 5
I am a Pop Artist
 
10.00 - 12.00. £8 per session
 
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Travel over the rainbow for this week of drama fun
 
Wizard of Oz Drama Week
 
August 23, 24, 25, 36
 
9.00 - 12.00. £40 for the week
 
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11-16 year olds 
 
Want to try something completely different? Make a person out of sticky tape at these free workshops.
 
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August 2, 3, 4
 
1.00 - 4.00. Free
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Develop your skills and gain the Arts Award qualification.
 
Arts Award Week
 
August 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
 
11.00 - 4.00. £40 for the week.
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11-14 year olds

Love fashion? Become Letchworth's own Vivienne Westwood.

Letchworth Fashion Week

August 17, 18, 19

1.00 -  4.00. £18 per session.

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Travel over the rainbow for this week of drama fun for an older age group.

Wizard of Oz Drama Week

August 23, 24, 25

1.00 - 4.00. £15 per session.

 

 

 

 

 

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Jewellery-making in polymer clay
Teen
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.

Acting For All
Teen

 Tuesday evenings

Yoga
Teen

 Thursday mornings