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New courses for Spring/Summer 2015 Back by popular demand, Creative Journaling, Textiles, Mixed Media Crafts, Painting, Fused Glass and more…

Arts on Prescription is friendly and welcoming and provides art courses for people who are finding life a little tough: people who are lonely, stressed or not feeling very confident about themselves and also those suffering from anxiety or depression. All our courses are free, suitable for complete beginners and are now also open to people that haven't been on a course in the last 12 months. If you need any help choosing a course just call, text or email us.You can come and try a lesson once and if you like it, come back and do the whole course. You don’t need to have done any arts & crafts in the past as all our courses are suitable for beginners. One of the best parts of Arts on Prescription is getting to try new things, new techniques and learning how to be more creative. Get in touch - to book a place or for more information carmela.manta@pendleleisuretrust.co.uk Call: 01282 661784 Text: 07815 962190 Twitter @artsonprescript Facebook/ArtsonPrescription

Mixed Media Crafts Tutor: Tina Foran Venue: Sion Baptist Church, Church Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 2DW Times: Tuesdays, 1pm – 3:30pm Start Date: 19th May 2015 This course is designed to let you try a bit of everything and explores a variety of techniques and approaches to working with different materials. During this course you will discover the art of printing, painting, collage and design. You will produce finished pieces of artwork on canvas, paper and card alongside making and developing your own sketchbooks. This course is perfect for anyone wanting to learn new things and explore their creativity. This course is suitable for complete beginners Textiles - 'For the love of Yarn' Tutor: Kath Heywood Venue: Burnley Tennis Club, 30 Lower Ridge Close, Burnley, BB10 4BW Times: Thursdays, 10:00am – 1:00pm Start Date: 4th June 2015 This course will show you how to knit and crochet. You will explore the beginner basics, casting on and casting off, how to knit, purl and crochet. From these basics you can learn to follow instructions in an easy pattern or design your own accessory such as a phone case, headband or scarf with support from the tutor. This course is suitable for complete beginners Painting for Beginners Tutor: Keith Parkinson Venue: The ACE Centre. Cross Street, Nelson, BB9 7NH Times: Wednesdays, 10:00am – 1:00pm Start Date: 3rd June 2015 This course explores acrylic painting techniques. We will look at ways to use line, tone, colour and form and have the opportunity to develop and investigate a range of techniques, tools and materials. You will be guided through a range of approaches to painting a variety of subjects, in a relaxed and friendly setting. Perfect for anyone that wants to give painting a try! This course is suitable for complete beginners Creative Journaling Tutor: Beverley Chapelhow Venue: The Shop, The Old Post Office, The Victory Centre, BB9 9UP Nelson, Lancashire Times: Wednesdays 10:00am – 12:30pm Start Date: 20th May 2015 Keeping a journal is a good way to reflect of your experiences, ideas and thoughts. A journal allows you complete creative freedom and can be kept in many ways. This course uses a mix of creative writing and art techniques; you can combine images, collages, printing and drawing to make your own personal and visually pleasing book. The options are endless. This course is suitable for complete beginners and you don’t need have done any arts or crafts in the past to join.   Cakes, Bake, Decorate Tutor: Jayne Theaker Venue: Grassroots Centre at St Phillips Church, Leeds Road, Nelson, Lancashire BB9 9XB Times: Mondays, 5:00pm – 8:00pm Start Date: 01st June 2015 If you fancy yourself as the next Mary Berry or Paul Hollywood and want to learn how to perfect your baking skills and avoid those soggy bottoms? Then this is the course for you. You will learn the essential skills involved in baking yummy treats. Learn how to perfect your piping and icing skills and decorate your baked goods with the help of a cookery tutor. What’s more, you get to take them home to enjoy. Please note we don’t ask for donations on this course as you will be required to bring the main ingredients of the dish each week and we will provide the basic store cupboard ingredients. Drawing Tutor: Keith Parkinson Venue: The ACE Centre. Cross Street, Nelson, BB9 7NH Times: Wednesdays, 1:30pm – 4:30pm Start Date: 3rd June 2015 During this course you will explore drawing techniques using a range of materials as well as use unfamiliar tools such as barbecue skewers, to explore the endless fun ways to draw. You will learn how to draw landscapes, portraits and still life and together look at different styles of art whilst building your confidence through drawing. This course is suitable for complete beginners, but we do recommend you have an interest in drawing.

Fused Glass This course will be running in two locations this term, please let us know which course you will be attending when booking your place. Tutor: Karen Redmayne Venue: Sion Baptist Church, Church Street, Burnley, BB11 2DW Times: Wednesdays, 10:00am – 1:00pm Start Date: 20th May 2015 Venue: The ACE Centre, Cross Street, Nelson BB9 7NH Times: Thursdays, 1:00pm – 4:00pm Start Date: 4th June 2015 You will learn how to design, cut and make fused glass key rings, coasters and plates. Learn various glass techniques such as painting on glass and produce high quality work. Your pieces will be fired after each session and returned. This course is suitable for complete beginners but book fast, our glass courses are incredibly popular and fill up quickly. Maybe we are all a bit like magpies and just like shiny things! Here's what some of our past participants have to say about their time on Arts on Prescription... 'I have enjoyed making things, I have made new friends, and it has made life better and give me more confidence' Arts on Prescription participant 'I really enjoyed the course with great tutors in a friendly relaxed atmosphere' Arts on Prescription participant To book a place or for more information carmela.manta@pendleleisuretrust.co.uk Call: 01282 661784 Text: 07815 962190 Twitter @artsonprescript Facebook/ArtsOnPrescription