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Paint a Bird with Charlotte Keating
2025-02-25 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Yorkley Community Centre, 2 Bailey Hill, Yorkley, GL15 4RS
Ephemera Bird painting class for adults
£55 per person
Create a Small Ephemera Collage Bird Painting

Yorkley Community Centre
2 Bailey Hill, Yorkley, ​GL15 4RS
2hrs £55 p.p, 6 students minimum

Join me, Charlotte, for a relaxing, creative session where you’ll craft a beautiful garden bird, kingfisher, hummingbird or sandpiper on 15cm paper, using a mix of paint and meaningful collage elements. Whether it’s for yourself or a thoughtful gift, you’ll create something truly special.

I’ll gently guide you every step of the way, with patience and encouragement, teaching you the skills needed to bring your project to life. By the end, you’ll have a stunning piece of art you’ll be proud to display.

We’ll set the mood with a warm pot of tea, plate of biscuits and the soothing sounds of slow jazz.
Together, we’ll take it one step at a time—choosing the right brush, practicing simple yet effective brush strokes and carefully layering colours and ephemera to build your bird.

When it’s time to add the collage elements, I’ll let you delve into a selection of vintage books, maps, dress patterns, old letters and handmade paper to mindfully select pieces that make your creation uniquely yours.

All materials are provided, but feel free to bring any personal items you’d like to incorporate for an extra sentimental touch. Let’s make something beautiful, relaxing, and filled with meaning!

No prior art experience or ‘artistic talent’ necessary. These are easy to create even for those who ‘are no good at painting’… which I hear a lot!

Please note: the class requires a minimum of 6 bookings to run. If this isn’t met, I reserve the right to reschedule or cancel and you will receive a full refund for cancelled classes.

Thursday January 16th 2025 1-3pm
Tuesday February 25th 2025 1-3pm
Book today
or call Charlotte 07789713921 to book

CANDI Youth Space
2025-02-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Drybrook Methodist Church, Drybrook Methodist Church, Hawthorns rd, Drybrook, GL17 9BX
We provide safe space for young people to chill out, to be heard, have fun and to gain confidence. We have many different activities that young people can enjoy. Our drop in sessions are free of charge with no booking needed. Just pop along. Contact our Facebook page for more information.

Creative Writing for Wellbeing Workshops
2025-02-25 19:00 - 20:00 | CANDI Community Space, 31, Market Street, Cinderford, GL14 2RT
A series of 6 FREE writing for wellbeing workshops, open to the whole community
7-8PM on 6 consecutive Tuesdays, 21 Jan-25 Feb @ CANDI Centre, 31 Market Street, Cinderford, GL14 2RT
Join us for relaxed evenings of writing poems, stories, or whatever else you like, with simple and fun activities in a friendly space
Find your voice, build your creativity, and connect to the world around us
All sessions are free, with all materials provided
Everyone welcome, suitable for all ages
No previous writing experience necessary
For more info, and to reserve a place, please contact Tom: thbennett1@outlook.com
Kindly supported by University of Gloucestershire, and the Chapel of St Mary Fund
