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WORKSHOPS
Practical Workshops at The Wilson offer the opportunity to develop artistic skills from an experienced teaching artist in a friendly and informal setting . Perfect for absolute beginners , improvers and artists looking to develop their practice .
SHORT COURSES
Running over several sessions and allowing for greater depth , these courses are perfect for those with some existing interest or experience in a subject , but cater for absolute beginners too . Great for those seeking CPD , or to expand their artistic practice .

WORKSHOPS
INTRODUCTION TO PRINTING
SATURDAY 18 FEBRUARY 10AM – 4PM £ 60 /£ 55 CONC .
Learn the essential skills for successful lino cutting ; produce prints for stylish cards and tags in this one day workshop with artist Beth Jenkins . Best for beginners and improvers . Materials supplied .
EXPLORING ABSTRACTION : A PRACTICAL DAY SCHOOL WITH PAINTER NICK MOORE
SATURDAY 25 FEBRUARY 10AM – 4PM £ 45 /£ 35 CONC .
This one day course will take a focused look at abstract painting both theoretically and practically . A hands-on painting workshop will explore the richness and versatility of the genre in various media including acrylic paint and ink . Best for beginners and improvers . Materials supplied .
FABRIC PRINTING
SATURDAY 1 APRIL AND 6 MAY 10AM – 1PM £ 30 /£ 25 CONC .
Be inspired by our current exhibition Pop Art in Print and develop the skills to design , cut and print onto fabric in this 1 day course with artist Kerry Day . Best for beginners and improvers . Materials supplied .
PAINTING CLUB
MONDAY , SECOND THURSDAY 10.00AM – 12.00PM £ 6
Join our monthly painting club to explore new painting and drawing techniques . With a friendly and professional tutor on hand , this club will support the development of your artistic practice . Bring your own materials and workin-progress if you wish .
OBSERVATIONAL DRAWING : A SIX WEEK COURSE
THURSDAYS . 26 JANUARY , 2 FEBRUARY , 9 FEBRUARY , 23 FEBRUARY , 2 MARCH , 9 MARCH 6.00 – 8.00PM £ 180 / 165 CONC .
Led by professional artist Claire Billingsley , this six week course , will advance your drawing skills . Using a range of natural specimens as your subject-matter , you will work in a range of media , including pencil , pen , pastels and charcoal . Bring your own materials .
PRINTMAKING : A SIX WEEK COURSE
TUESDAYS . 21 MARCH , 28 MARCH , 4 APRIL , 25 APRIL , 2 MAY , 9 MAY 10.00AM – 12:30PM £ 180 / 165 CONC .
Learn to print with this six week course . Teaching artist Beth Jenkins will introduce you to a number of techniques including registration , reduction and multi block printing to make successful lino prints in colour and black and white . Best for beginners and improvers . Materials supplied .
PORTRAITS IN POTTERY : A SIX WEEK CERAMICS COURSE
TUESDAYS . 14 MARCH , 21 MARCH , 28 MARCH , 4 APRIL , 25 APRIL , 2 MAY 1.30 – 4.30PM £ 200 /£ 175 CONC .
Develop your ceramic skills with a six week course creating Andy Warhol inspired ceramic portraits . This course will include observational drawing , construction in clay , glazing and much more with artist Claire Billingsley . Best for beginners and improvers . Materials supplied .

SHORT COURSES
For more information , contact the Learning Team on 01242 775702 or learning @ cheltenhamtrust . org . uk
Tickets are available from www . cheltenhamtownhall . org . uk or by calling 01242 237431
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS AT THE WILSON The Order of Things Pop Art in Print
28 January - 5 March 25 March - 4 June