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Title |
Leader |
| 9am - 10am |
Dance
Each term brings a new style of dance. Start the day with energy in this friendly class. |
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| 9am - 10am |
Early Birds
Got an opinion on the daily news? Share your thoughts in this friendly discussion group and enjoy a free cup of coffee. |
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| 10.30am - 12pm |
Creative Writing
Join this popular group who tackle different styles of writing – poetry, prose, fiction and fact. Our tutors bring something new each term to get those creative juices flowing.
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June Carruthers
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| 10.30am - 12pm |
Play Reading
A chance to listen in or take part in reading from selected play scripts. A great variety of light-hearted and more serious plays – everyone welcome.
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| 10.30am - 12pm |
Talk Talk
Learn something new and be entertained about arts, science, travel, personal stories or history - there are all kind of tales in our talks programme
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| 10.30am - 12pm |
Learn to be a DJ: LIMITED PLACES
Tony brings something completely different to Heydays – the opportunity to learn techniques of being a DJ. Using the latest technology including CD mixing equipment, you will have the chance to create your own playlists and hear your favourite tunes as you’ve never heard them before! We will be offering 2 courses of 6 weeks to accommodate 18 people in total. Group 1 will meet from 16 April to 21 May. Group 2 will meet 28 May to 2 July. |
Tony Green |
| 10.30am - 12pm |
An Introduction to Collograph Printmaking: LIMITED PLACES
The definition of a collagraph is: “a print made from a plate produced by the collage method.” Initially we will explore ideas from subject matter based on observational still life or photographs, and then we shall transfer those images, into print using the collagraphic method. This will involve the use of a printing press. For this class there will be a contribution of £5 per participant towards the cost of printing inks. You will need protective clothing such as an old shirt or t-shirt.
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Miriam Laville |
| 10.30am - 12pm |
Crafts for the Bazaar: LIMITED PLACES
This year we are starting a little earlier to prepare for our Christmas fundraising Bazaar. Participants in this group will be making items such as embellished bags, purses, belts, scarves, keyrings and other items which can be sold to raise money for Heydays. All materials provided.
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Chris Mitchell |
| 10.30am - 12pm |
General Crafts Skill Share
A chance to share knowledge and practice various styles of crafts in an informal setting with other Heydays members.
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| 10.30am - 12pm |
I'd Love to Paint a Landscape: LIMITED PLACES
A new artist for Heydays, Jane will introduce, through learned techniques, an unstuffy way to paint landscapes in watercolour. Painting should be fun! It is also physical. The way you are is the way you paint, so Jane encourages a free, happy atmosphere. |
Jane Gamble |
| 10.30am - 12pm |
Beading Skill Share
Create beautiful jewellery and decorations using beads in this friendly skill share group.
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| 10.30am - 12pm |
Needlework Skill Share
A variety of needlecrafts are practiced in this friendly group.
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| 12.30pm - 1.15pm |
Lunchtime Special
A range of talks, workshops and question and answer sessions for all tastes. Regular contributors include Readers Circle, Egyptology and Heydays Open Forum.
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| 12pm to 1pm |
Yoga: LIMITED PLACES
Take time out over lunchtime to relax, improve your posture and balance. Yoga is a fantastic exercise for people of all abilities and Liz makes beginners and improvers most welcome.
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Liz Stephensen-Payne |
| 1.30pm - 3pm |
Singing
Edith returns with more enjoyable songs to create a fantastic end of term concert.
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Edith Rogerson |
| 1.30pm - 3pm |
Drama
Time to enjoy another term of drama. With a new style or tutor each term there’s something for everyone in this fun group.
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| 1.30pm - 3pm |
Discussion Group
A self-run group who discuss the topics of the day. Join in and have your say. |
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| 1.30pm - 3pm |
Playhouse Support Group
The support group assist the Arts Development team by producing all kinds of props and decorations for Playhouse community and education projects. Join this friendly group and get creative.
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| 1.30pm - 3pm |
An Introduction to Chinese Papercraft: LIMITED PLACES
Chinese papercraft is similar to Origami in many ways. Feng-Li will demonstrate how to adapt this traditional technique to use papers available locally, and create colourful and decorative small-scale works. Over the weeks there will be progression to pieces with moving parts, such as birds with flapping wings and simple camera boxes.
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Feng-Li Mynett |
| 1.30pm - 3pm |
Silk Painting and Dyeing : LIMITED PLACES
Hilary makes a welcome return to Heydays. Looking at different ways of producing designs on fabric, by painting and dyeing, we will try various techniques and work on individual projects from tiny silk paintings to larger scale decorative wall hangings.
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Hilary Clarke |
| 1.30pm - 3pm |
Theatrical Costume Design: LIMITED PLACES
Maria returns with another exciting course. Working from inspirational source material and your own ideas you will learn to design andexplore theatrical costumes from different periods. You will learnthe process of drawing the human figure through to designing a costume. This is a great opportunity to develop your creativity and imagination by designing a costume for a Panto, a Play or a Musical.
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Maria Doody |