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SUMMARY:Practical Fine Art for Adults: Introduction to Acrylic 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 Acrylic Painting: Colour\, Texture\, and Expression\nA practical course introducing the core techniques of acrylic painting. Students will learn\nhow to use colour\, layering\, and texture to create expressive and visually dynamic paintings.\nThe course encourages experimentation with both realism and abstraction. \nLearning Outcomes:\nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to:\n• Understand acrylic painting materials and mixing techniques.\n• Apply layering\, glazing\, and blending methods.\n• Use colour theory to create harmony and contrast.\n• Develop composition and visual balance in a painting.\n• Complete an original acrylic artwork from concept to finish \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
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SUMMARY:Practical Fine Art for Children: Introduction to Acrylic 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 Acrylic Painting: Colour\, Texture\, and Expression\nA practical course introducing the core techniques of acrylic painting. Students will learn\nhow to use colour\, layering\, and texture to create expressive and visually dynamic paintings.\nThe course encourages experimentation with both realism and abstraction. \nLearning Outcomes:\nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to:\n• Understand acrylic painting materials and mixing techniques.\n• Apply layering\, glazing\, and blending methods.\n• Use colour theory to create harmony and contrast.\n• Develop composition and visual balance in a painting.\n• Complete an original acrylic artwork from concept to finish \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\nWinter Term: 10 January – 7 February\nWinter/Spring: 28 February – 28 March\nSpring: 18 April – 16 May\nSummer: 6 June – 4 July \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-summer/
CATEGORIES:Kids,Teens,Workshop
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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-11/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Collections Events
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SUMMARY:Memory Lane Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Join our friendly social group for older people and anyone living with dementia. \nCome to The Wilson for some creative activities\, a relaxed chat\, and a warm cuppa. Free tea and coffee are provided. There’s no need to book\, and carers are very welcome. \nSessions take place on the first Thursday of each month\, from 10:30 – 12:00\, on the following dates:\nThursday 2 July\nThursday 6 August\nThursday 3 September\nThursday 1 October\nThursday 5 November\nThursday 3 December
URL:https://wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk/event/memory-lane-cafe-7/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Free
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SUMMARY:Memory lane Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Join our friendly social group for older people and anyone living with dementia. \nCome to The Wilson for some creative activities\, a relaxed chat\, and a warm cuppa. Free tea and coffee are provided. There’s no need to book\, and carers are very welcome. \nSessions take place on the first Thursday of each month\, from 10:30 – 12:00\, on the following dates:\nThursday 6 August\nThursday 3 September\nThursday 1 October\nThursday 5 November\nThursday 3 December
URL:https://wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk/event/memory-lane-cafe-8/
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SUMMARY:Memory Lane Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Join our friendly social group for older people and anyone living with dementia. \nCome to The Wilson for some creative activities\, a relaxed chat\, and a warm cuppa. Free tea and coffee are provided. There’s no need to book\, and carers are very welcome. \nSessions take place on the first Thursday of each month\, from 10:30 – 12:00\, on the following dates:\nThursday 3 September\nThursday 1 October\nThursday 5 November\nThursday 3 December
URL:https://wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk/event/memory-lane-cafe-9/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Free
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SUMMARY:Memory Lane Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Join our friendly social group for older people and anyone living with dementia. \nCome to The Wilson for some creative activities\, a relaxed chat\, and a warm cuppa. Free tea and coffee are provided. There’s no need to book\, and carers are very welcome. \nSessions take place on the first Thursday of each month\, from 10:30 – 12:00\, on the following dates:\nThursday 1 October\nThursday 5 November\nThursday 3 December
URL:https://wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk/event/memory-lane-cafe-10/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Free
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SUMMARY:Memory Lane Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Join our friendly social group for older people and anyone living with dementia. \nCome to The Wilson for some creative activities\, a relaxed chat\, and a warm cuppa. Free tea and coffee are provided. There’s no need to book\, and carers are very welcome. \nSessions take place on the first Thursday of each month\, from 10:30 – 12:00\, on the following dates: \nThursday 5 November\nThursday 3 December
URL:https://wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk/event/memory-lane-cafe-11/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Free
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T093814Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas 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/christmas-coffee-with-a-curator/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Collections Events
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SUMMARY:Memory Lane Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Join our friendly social group for older people and anyone living with dementia. \nCome to The Wilson for some creative activities\, a relaxed chat\, and a warm cuppa. Free tea and coffee are provided. There’s no need to book\, and carers are very welcome. \nSessions take place on the first Thursday of each month\, from 10:30 – 12:00.
URL:https://wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk/event/memory-lane-cafe-12/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Free
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