Looking for a creative outlet for you or your loved ones? Do you want to have fun and be sociable? Salisbury Arts Centre is a creative resource for the whole community, captivating and inspiring people of all ages, who return again and again to enjoy a wealth of courses unleashing creative energy. There is a variety of courses for both adults and youngsters starting soon at the Arts Centre - they will also make a lovely holiday gift!
Five week course open to all levels and abilities. Discover a range of techniques and processes including both wet and needle felting using a range of different wools that culminate in the making of projects. For those with more experience, expand your skills as you explore your own ideas.
Mondays January 8 to March 19 (not February 12), from 7pm to 9pm, £84 (plus materials)
Suzie Gutteridge, the course instructor said: “Being passionate about the countryside, combining this with walking and collecting bits and pieces of wool attached to fences and branches along the way to “do something with”, I love experimenting with the use of a variety of wools, both prepared (ready washed and carded) and raw (straight from the sheep), colours and textures. For me it’s about giving a natural material, often given little value, a rich new meaning.
“In each session, I encourage people to follow techniques demonstrated in a simple and straightforward way, helping them to develop work with their own creative flair. I will support them through a range of techniques and processes, for example, experiencing the intrigue of creating a 3D piece from the initial laying out of layers of wool fibres, and the tactile and manipulative properties of differing wools.”
A ten week course to get fit and keep your body and brain active. These fun and friendly classes are open to all, whatever your experience, giving you the opportunity to practice contemporary dance techniques at your own level.
As well as learning some set movement exercises, you’ll have the chance to have a go at choreography through creative tasks.
Mondays January 8 to March 19 (not 12 February), from 7.10pm to 8.10pm, £62 for the term.
A ten week course where course writers will be encouraged to write and complete a first draft of a play. Using writing exercises you will explore the basic building blocks of writing for theatre, create diverse and complex characters and much more. When you feel ready, you will be invited to present a short extract of your script which the group will read and give feedback on.Wednesdays January 10 to March 21 (not 14 February), from 7pm to 9pm, £84 for the term.
Try a variety of different 2D and 3D art techniques in this after school art workshop for ages 12+. Includes drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture, with a gentle emphasis on developing your observation skills, and having a place to relax, experiment and express your creativity. You will also have the option of creating your own projects.
Price includes a supply of art materials for this course.
Thursdays January 11 to March 22 (not 15 February), from 4.30pm to 6pm, £85 for the term.
A five week course working with a life model. You’ll learn how to prepare a frame and be guided through building up a life-sized head in clay, bringing in character and expression as the portrait develops.
Thursdays January 11 to February 8, from 6.45pm to 9.15pm, £80 (plus materials).
A ten week course for young people aged 11 to 16 years. Develop your dance skills in these fun and creative contemporary dance classes.
Thursdays January 11 to March 22 (not 15 February), from 5.15pm to 6.45pm, £68 for the term.
A ten week course for people aged 13-19 years. Produce finished films from storyboarding to post-production. Work behind the camera, act in a film or help out on set. Filming around Salisbury Arts Centre and on location, the company has created a wide range of short films that have been screened at the Arts Centre and at UK film festivals.
Thursdays January 11 to March 22 (not 15 February), from 4.30pm to 6pm, £68 for the term.
Workshops can be booked at Salisbury Arts Centre box office on 01722 321744 or online at
www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk