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SUMMARY:Practical Fine Art for Adults: Introduction to Landscape Drawing and Painting
DESCRIPTION:Join our Practical Fine Art for Beginners course and unlock your creativity! \nOur lessons are tailored for those with little-to-no experience in art\, but feel the desire to discover and create. At the end of the course\, you will have honed your skills and gained confidence in your ability to produce your own artwork. Start your journey as an artist today. \nIntroduction to Landscape Drawing and Painting: From Line to Colour\nA beginner’s guide to capturing landscapes through both drawing and watercolour painting.\nStudents will learn how to observe natural forms\, build composition\, and use pencil and\nwatercolour techniques to create expressive landscape artworks. \nLearning Outcomes:\nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to:\n• Understand key techniques for drawing landscapes in pencil.\n• Use watercolour to suggest atmosphere\, light\, and texture.\n• Apply principles of perspective\, composition\, and tone.\n• Combine drawing and painting effectively.\n• Create both observational and expressive landscape studies. \nAbout Kitty McLeod\nThe tutor\, Kitty McLeod\, of Promising Artists\, trained at Ravensbourne University London and the University of Gloucestershire. She has been teaching art and creative workshops with children and adults of all ages nationally since 2010. She has experience in delivering fine art drawing & painting\, illustration\, printmaking\, animation and life drawing classes. Kitty runs a small art school in Cheltenham and art courses for the National Trust. \nPrice is for a course of 5 sessions and includes all materials. \nDates 2026\nWinter Term: 9 January – 6 February\nWinter/Spring: 27 February – 27 March\nSpring: 17 April – 15 May\nSummer: 5 June – 3 July \nFridays\, 1.30pm – 3.30pm \nPlease note that once purchased\, courses are strictly non-refundable and non-exchangeable under any circumstances. \nBook Now
URL:https://wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk/event/practical-fine-art-for-adults-spring/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Practical Fine Art for Children: Introduction to Landscape Drawing and Painting
DESCRIPTION:For keen young artists of all levels. The perfect complement to school art lessons\, whether studying at primary or GCSE level. Practical\, how-to skills: observational drawing techniques\, multi-media exploration\, adventures in colour and more. There is plenty of time for one-to-one support in these small groups too. \nIntroduction to Landscape Drawing and Painting: From Line to Colour\nA beginner’s guide to capturing landscapes through both drawing and watercolour painting.\nStudents will learn how to observe natural forms\, build composition\, and use pencil and\nwatercolour techniques to create expressive landscape artworks. \nLearning Outcomes:\nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to:\n• Understand key techniques for drawing landscapes in pencil.\n• Use watercolour to suggest atmosphere\, light\, and texture.\n• Apply principles of perspective\, composition\, and tone.\n• Combine drawing and painting effectively.\n• Create both observational and expressive landscape studies. \nAbout Kitty McLeod\nKitty McLeod trained at Ravensbourne University London and the University of Gloucestershire. She has been teaching art and creative workshops\, organising events\, parties\, and face painting with children and adults of all ages nationally since 2010. She has experience in delivering fine art\, illustration\, printmaking\, animation and life drawing classes. Kitty’s students have won art scholarships to Cheltenham College\, Rendcombe College and King’s School.\nPrice is for a course of 5 sessions and includes all materials. \nDates 2026\nSpring: 18 April – 16 May\nSummer: 6 June – 4 July \nSaturdays\, 10am – 11.30am \nPlease note that once purchased\, courses are strictly non-refundable and non-exchangeable under any circumstances. \nBook Now
URL:https://wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk/event/practical-fine-art-for-children-spring-18-april-16-may/
CATEGORIES:Kids,Teens,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Coffee with a Curator
DESCRIPTION:These informal sessions held in The Wilson café lounge area at lunchtime on the first Wednesday of the month give you the chance to join one of our curators for a half hour chat followed by questions as they introduce pieces from The Wilson’s extensive collections. \nWednesday 6th May\nSocial History Curator Megan Nass introduces objects from the history of Cheltenham’s businesses\, including company bill heads.\nFind out more about Cheltenham’s rich heritage and stories of growth and development and take a closer look at objects that have never been on display before. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and find out more about the topic. \nTicket price includes a hot drink. \nTickets are also available on the day from the café. \nBook Now
URL:https://wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk/event/coffee-with-a-curator-7/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Collections Events
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SUMMARY:Coffee With a Curator
DESCRIPTION:First Wednesday of every month\, 1.30pm – 2pm\nThese informal sessions held in The Wilson café lounge area at lunchtime on the first Wednesday of the month give you the chance to join one of our curators for a half hour chat as they introduce pieces from The Wilson’s extensive collections.\nFrom pottery and works of art to items that reflect the social history of the Cheltenham area\, you’ll get to have a closer look at the objects as they are brought out of the archives. \nThere will be a different object every month. Book a place for £3\, which will include a complimentary tea or coffee from the café. For updates and more details of the objects and subjects for each monthly session\, see our Facebook and Instagram.
URL:https://wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk/event/coffee-with-a-curator-9/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Collections Events
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SUMMARY:Wilson Nights: The Encore
DESCRIPTION:The Wilson’s artist-led events\, WILSON NIGHTS\, on the first Wednesday of every month from 6pm til 9pm. \nMusic through the lens from 6.30-7.30pm \nExperience a dynamic projection of local photographers capturing the Gloucestershire music scene – accompanied by a live DJ set from DJ JAKEY. \nLive Music from Izzy Bayford and Matty Fulford from 7.30-9pm \nLive performances from Izzy Bayford and Matty Fulford\, bringing the energy of the local music scene into the space. \nRunning (Stitch) With It: Creative Sewing from 6-8.30pm in The Foyle \nJoin Resident Artists Jennifer Hughes to use varied and vibrant fabric pieces to relax creatively through stitch. \nSitting among intriguing objects from the Wilson’s Handling Collection\, we can respond to the qualities of the pieces and the conversations they inspire. Alternatively\, allow the materials and the moment to lead your sewing. \nWe will be using simple running stitch and the activity is suitable for new or experienced sewers. All materials are provided and supportive guidance will be available. \nAudio Postcards & Zine Pages from 6-8.30pm in the Café \nDrop-In workshop with Meg Dunford co-founder of The Just in Case Zine Library. \nJoin artist Meg Dunford for a hands-on workshop where you’ll design your own zine page exploring creative barriers and ambitions. You’ll also have the chance to record an anonymous audio postcard — becoming part of a collective artwork. \nPlus: browse the Just in Case Zine Library. \nNo experience needed. All materials provided. \nMeg Dunford is a Gloucester-based community artist with over 15 years of experience in creative wellbeing and community practice. Working across the South West\, Meg brings a warm\, inclusive approach rooted in meeting people exactly where they are – nurturing creative confidence\, fostering connection\, and opening doors to creativity for everyone. \nCheltenham Improvisers Orchestra in Arts & Crafts from 6-8pm \nLove experimenting with sound and music? Join this friendly group and dive into the world of improvised music. No instrument? No problem! There will be something for you to use\, or bring your own. Open to all abilities\, from beginners to professionals. \n🎟️ Entry and all performances are FREE – no need to book. \n🥳 We can’t wait for what is set to be a lively night at The Wilson!
URL:https://wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk/event/wilson-nights-the-encore/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Free,We Are Creators,Wilson Nights,Workshop
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