We’ve devised the most awesome creative session for tinies (3-4 year olds) and their parent. Maybe your splendid young person is about to embark on their school career this September or perhaps you feel that you don’t have as much confidence being around others after the ordeal of the pandemic and subsequent period of uncertainty? Meet Abby Conway from The Project Pod - she’s always bursting with the most brilliant creative ideas and endlessly equipped with the most fantastic array of materials to inspire young minds (and their parent/carers too).

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Come explore the incredible world of silkscreening with Andy Kinnear.

You might be familiar with the process after the Jubilee Flags last year or have seen Andy Warhol's iconic pieces in books or galleries. The process allows you to print your images multiple times. Our Andy will guide you through making stencils which you will then be able to print through to produce your own unique artwork! 

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Find balance in your life, and balance in your body. Meditation has been shown to be beneficial for individuals of all ages, including older adults, for improving balance and overall well-being.

Meditation is powerful. You will learn to increase concentration power, whilst becoming more relaxed and peaceful which results in the body becoming healthier.

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When we first conceived the Off We Go project, we commissioned artist Hannah Dyson to create an image which captured the distinctive nature of this part of the Stroud district. And so for our final Nature Draw, we’re heading up into the woods above the village of Uley, gently ascending towards the Bury (don’t panic, we’re only going about a third of the way up, so no need for you to be a seasoned hiker or mountaineer!).

Once we’re amongst the trees, we’ll be getting down to the joyful business of sketching and drawing, translating the “cathedral” of trees within the woods into our sketchbooks.

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Find balance in your life, and balance in your body. Meditation has been shown to be beneficial for individuals of all ages, including older adults, for improving balance and overall well-being.

Meditation is powerful. You will learn to increase concentration power, whilst becoming more relaxed and peaceful which results in the body becoming healthier.

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This workshop is specially designed for young people between the ages of 11 and 16. You’ll be working alongside our remarkable and inspiring artist Imogen Harvey-Lewis who’ll help you get to grips with pen and ink to create caricatures and characters from your imagination.

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Many young people have been adversely affected by the trauma of lockdown with the intensity of pressure during and following the peak of the pandemic. You’ve told us that so many young people feel lost and rattled by a sense of anxiety and uncertainty. A brilliant way of counteracting that sense of despondency and anxiety is to turn our focus towards a gentle, mindful activity; and we reckon we’ve got just the ticket in this evening’s workshop with the ever-imaginative artist Imogen Harvey-Lewis.

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Creative ways in to capturing a favourite walk, a journey, a memory or even your whole day in your journal. Take part in one or more of Jo’s Art Journaling workshops where the focus will be on drawing, enjoying drawing, developing observation skills and using drawing to creatively reflect on and capture your life and the world about you.

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You don’t always have to draw an entire scene, location or place to tell its story. Spend an afternoon sketching with Jo Beal and freeing your mind.

Take part in one or more of Jo’s Art Journaling workshops where the focus will be on drawing, enjoying drawing, developing observation skills and using drawing to creatively reflect on and capture your life and the world about you.

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Mindful meditation to calm the mind, and deal with emotional stress, anxiety and fear caused by modern life using ancient zen techniques. Build confidence and find your inner strength with Joe.

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One of the hardest aspects of life during and following the pandemic is the impact that the restrictions and subsequent expectations have had for young people. We know that drawing, mark-making and exploring a whole load of creative materials is an awesome way to unlock minds to new perspectives. And the most brilliant thing about art and creativity is that it’s never wrong or right.

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There’s nothing nicer than getting out and about and looking, really looking at your surroundings. For today’s session, join artist Hannah Dyson as we take a gentle, leisurely stroll around the town of Dursley. We’ll be looking at the many glorious buildings and stunning examples of architecture within just a small network of streets.

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Calling all budding filmmakers, join Nigel and his team for a morning of animation, and all you need is you phone!

Using your own smart phone the team will guide you through downloading and using a free phone app ICanAnimate [android or iphone), and then provide everything you need to create landscapes characters and personalised messages for your very own animation!

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Never tried Pilates? Heard friends say how good it is, but you feel a little nervous about giving it a go? Well this is the class for you! Jemma will gently introduce you to basic moves in a careful and caring way. There are no mirrors to make you feel embarrassed just a lovely gentle class that will support your balance, strength, breathing and sense of wellbeing.

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This is a wonderful hands- on workshop where you will make your own hula hoop and then learn fun tricks to do with your hoop. We will start with a piece of tubing which we will drill and rivet to create a strong hoop. We will start with a piece of tubing which we will drill and rivet to create a strong hoop. After that you can decorate it with gorgeous tapes to really put your own stamp on it!

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Has it been ages since you picked up a needle and thread? Or is it all new to you, and you're scared to sew or not sure where to start? Let us help if you're a beginner or maybe just in need of a skills refresher.

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Nothing is more delightful than receiving a beautifaul handmade gift. Artist Christina will introduce you to lovely materials and ideas to enable you to make small 'gifts' - including watercolour ‘cards’, banners and candles.

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Moving Meditation for the Cynical or Nervous You may have heard that Tai Chi, Qigong or Yoga can be good for your mental and physical health, but you may not want to join, or can't face joining an established class to find out more. If this is case, then this is the event for you!

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Have fun using our stands and characters to create an instant stop motion film to share with friends on social media. We'll cover visual storytelling and spend time looking at characters, storyboarding and story arc.

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Come along and experiment with this beautiful, versatile medium. We will use resist techniques with gutta to contain the paint, enjoy the rich colours and freedom of line to create little pieces of art you can use for cards or bookmarks.

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Draw what you love! Start off drawing familiar and favourite objects. See how much more you notice when you draw them! Take part in one or more of Jo’s Art Journaling workshops where the focus will be on drawing, enjoying drawing, developing observation skills and using drawing to creatively reflect on and capture your life and the world about you.

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