Adult Art Classes & Courses

Tameside Museums and Galleries

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Tameside Museums and Galleries Service run adult art classes at all three of our gallery sites: Central Art Gallery, Ashton-under-Lyne, The Rutherford Gallery, Hyde and Astley Cheetham Art Gallery, Stalybridge.

Central Art Gallery

We run art courses for adults at Central Art Gallery. Each course looks at different areas and are suitable for all levels of participants. If you would like more information or to book a place please contact 0161 343 2878. 

Scrapbooking - Four Week Course

Bring in your own photos and keepsakes to create a scrapbook to treasure forever. Participants will experiment with different materials and learn collage and papercraft techniques.

Thursday afternoon course:

• Thursday 21 January 2010 - 1 pm - 3 pm 
• Thursday 28 January 2010 - 1 pm - 3 pm 
• Thursday 4 February 2010 - 1 pm - 3 pm 
• Thursday 11 February 2010 - 1 pm - 3 pm 

Cost per course: £20 / £15 concession. Includes all materials.

To book your place please phone 0161 342 2650.

Art Materials - Four Week Course

Experiment with different and exciting art materials on this four week art course.  Participants will have the opportunity to try out new techniques with a professional artist.   

The course will take place from Thursday 4 March until Thursday 25 March in the evening from 7pm – 9pm.

Places cost £20 per person for the course or £15 for concessions, including all materials. If you would like more information please contact 0161 343 2878.

Thursday evening course:

• Thursday 4 March 2010 - 7 pm - 9 pm 
• Thursday 11 March 2010 - 7 pm - 9 pm 
• Thursday 18 March 2010 - 7 pm - 9 pm 
• Thursday 25 March 2010 - 7 pm - 9 pm 

Crafts - Four Week Course

Join us for a four week art course introducing craft techniques.  This course will cover, amongst other things, card making and how to make your own paper.

• Thursday 15 April 2010 - 1 pm - 3 pm 
• Thursday 22 April 2010 - 1 pm - 3 pm 
• Thursday 29 April 2010 - 1 pm - 3 pm 
• Thursday 6 May 2010 - 1 pm - 3 pm 

Cost per course: £20 / £15 concession. Includes all materials.

To book your place please phone 0161 342 2650.

The Rutherford Gallery

Introduction to Watercolour - Four Week Adult Art Course

Join us at the Rutherford Gallery for our Introduction to Watercolour four week adult art course.  The course will look at watercolour techniques and different subject matters with artist Sheila Meeks. 

Friday morning course:

• Friday 26 February 2010 - 10 am - 12 noon
• Friday 5 March 2010 - 10 am - 12 noon
• Friday 12 March 2010 - 10 am - 12 noon
• Friday 19 March 2010 - 10 am - 12 noon

Our watercolour courses are suitable for beginners although all levels are welcome to join in.  Please contact us on 0161 343 2878 if you would like to find out more. 

Cost for the course - £20 per person / £15 concessions including all materials.  To book a place or for more information please phone 0161 343 2878.

Watercolour Study Day - Friday 26 March - 10 am - 3 pm

We are running a watercolour study day with artist Sheila Meeks at the Rutherford Gallery in Hyde.  The day is aimed at those with some experience of using watercolour, wishing to develop their painting skills and techniques.  The day is also suitable for those who took part in our Introduction to Watercolour course.

• Friday 26 March 2010 - 10 am - 3 pm

Cost per day - £20 per person / £15 concessions including all materials.  To book a place or for more information please phone 0161 343 2878.

Drawing - Four Week Adult Art Course

This course will introduce the basics of drawing, perfect for beginners or those who would like to improve their drawing skills.  The course will be led by professional artist, Sheila Meeks.

Friday morning course:

• Friday 23 April 2010 - 10 am - 12 noon
• Friday 30 April 2010 - 10 am - 12 noon
• Friday 7 May 2010 - 10 am - 12 noon
• Friday 14 May 2010 - 10 am - 12 noon

Cost for the course - £20 per person / £15 concessions including all materials.  To book a place or for more information please phone 0161 343 2878.

Drawing Study Day - Friday 21 May 2010 - 10 am - 3 pm

A day long course aimed at participants with some drawing or art experience or for those who have taken part in our four week drawing course.

Cost per day - £20 per person / £15 concessions including all materials.  To book a place or for more information please phone 0161 343 2878.

Astley Cheetham Art Gallery

Adult Art Classes

Informal art sessions, all abilities welcome, every Monday morning from 10 am - 12 noon. Cost £2 per person.

Places must be booked in advance, to book please call 0161 338 6767.

Contact Information
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