Letchworth Settlement, 1920-2020: A century of creative learning

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Extras Burnt Sienna, Quinacridone Gold, Green Gold, Winsor Red, Perylene Maroon, Winsor Violet, Burnt Umber, Perylene Green She started Chinese brush painting in 2001 and has studied with Chinese tutors in both the UK and in China. She began teaching Chinese Brush Painting in 2006 and has taught ad hoc classes throughout the UK. PAINTS: We will be using colours found in most starter sets, with a few additions. Could you please ensure you have the following acrylic paint colours: The Settlement’s updated Constitution provides for a minimum of three trustees and no more than twelve. Whilst inspiration will be gained by informal discussion of artists and their environment, students will be encouraged to develop their own style using photographic reference and a variety of different mediums, including watercolour, acrylic and pastels.

Letchworth was a dry town until 1960 with just one inn, The Skittles, set up in 1907. This sold only soft drinks and so was the legendary 'pub without beer'; it was soon also without skittles as the locals shunned the game. This is a class for those who have a knowledge of German and are familiar with the present, past and future tenses and talking about themselves and their daily life. Using a course book and additional materials, we will continue to work on all four skills and start to look at more advanced sentence structures and grammar to be able to communicate effectively in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland.Excellently illustrated throughout from the Settlement Archive, held either at The Garden City Collection or at The Settlement, newspapers and other key resources, each chapter is enhanced by illustrations and endnotes. There is also a bibliography and index. A valuable addition to the bookshelves and of interest to historians and educationalists.” Jane Tunesi, Hertfordshire People This art group focuses on experimentation with a wide range of materials and mixed media. Your tutor will provide inspiring ideas and direction on technique. Classes generally begin with demonstrations, from where you are then encouraged to develop ideas and let your work take on its own unique style. This course leads you to working on many different surfaces and allows you to explore what’s possible when you combine different and unconventional materials to produce incredible outcomes. All painting materials supplied: photo print, canvas, oil paints, brush, disposable mixing palette, palette knife, cleaning materials. Please bring something to make a drawn mark with and something to make a drawn mark on, be it a biro and scrap paper or pencil and sketchbook.

Please bring : Overalls, Pencil, basics acrylic set, paper palette, palette knife, paper or canvas. Materials will be discussed in the first lesson, so don’t worry about having everything at the first session. Kits are something that you build over time. Every kit is unique to the artist. The Welwyn Times for 21/9/23 reports that, following an enquiry from the WGC Church Council, the Parish Council after a lively discussion agreed to ask the WGC Company to prohibit "calling" bells or other continuous ringing. Jill will give advice on anything that needs to be bought to the class from week to week depending on the plant material that is available.

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The Beehive pub in Beehive Lane, Welwyn Garden City. (Image: Christine Johnstone (Creative Commons)) In this 3-week course led by established Settlement tutor, Marine Boulter, you will be taken on a colourful journey across the magnificent and noble châteaux of the Loire valley, France. An article from the Welwyn Times in 1934 about the new The Cherry Tree in Welwyn Garden City. (Image: Alan Davies) The Annual General Meeting of Letchworth Educational Settlement was held in Kincaid Hall, Letchworth Educational Settlement, 229 Nevells Road, Letchworth Garden City SG6 4UB on Tuesday 21 November 2023 at 730pm. Suitable for beginners who like a challenge and improvers. Chinese paintings are normally not framed; they are created to hang on the wall in scroll format or to put on shelves and unroll as handscrolls. In this session we will be looking at hanging scroll format pictures of different varieties including landscape, still life, flowers, birds, and animals. If you want to work smaller you can.

Overalls, Pencil, basics acrylic set, paper palette, palette knife, paper or canvas. Materials will be discussed in the first lesson, so don’t worry about having everything at the first session. Kits are something that you build over time. Every kit is unique to the artist. A relaxed, informal class to learn the skills of machine patchwork and quilting, and add a little design pizazz along the way! A range of techniques will be covered including rotary cutting, getting the best from your sewing machine, colour choices, machine piecing and quilting and basic construction methods. A fresh project each term which can be used to make a quilt, wall-hanging, or smaller project. All levels of experience are welcome.A spokesperson for the Letchworth Heritage Foundation said: “We are saddened to hear that the Settlement will be closing for the foreseeable future. We have all seen first-hand the destructive impact COVID-19 has had on the Letchworth community, from individuals and families to businesses and charities. There is no need to go out and buy expensive equipment. Either use materials from your watercolour / oil painting or source brushes and pads from outlets such as The Range or Hobby Craft. The emphasis is on having a go and having fun! Just the ones which all charities have really – shortage of volunteers and future students – today’s world is not an easy one and people struggle to make a living, raise families and do voluntary work or non vocational studies. Kate Thompson has trawled a range of sources such as record books, newspapers, minutes and scrapbooks to provide a fascinating picture of a type of educational service that receives nothing like the attention of other institutions. The overall impression is of a high-quality facility serving a non-metropolitan community with dedication and fervour. That it has survived 100 years to justify this publication is a testament to the vision, passion and resilience of a band of people who deserve not to be forgotten.” Tim Lomas, The Local Historian In the early 1950s, William Wallace Kincaid, Director of the Spirella Company left money to the Settlement to enlarge the Main Hall to allow a proper stage and behind the scenes facilities to be constructed and this opened in 1956. In 1975 a purpose built Craft building was added to the rear of the main building, paid for by the Letchworth Garden City Corporation. Today, Letchworth Settlement is one of the very last of its kind still in operation as it was almost 100 years ago. Our aim is to keep it that way!

Come along and learn upholstery skills in a friendly and informal setting. Whether you are a beginner or have more experience these classes provide the ideal environment to work at your own pace on your own project with the support and guidance of an experienced upholsterer. Working as a bra designer and later as a garment technologist in the lingerie industry, Jane relished the challenges and new skills that manufacturing presented. I am a contemporary basket-maker and willow artist. My inspiration comes from nature, landscape, and the human condition. I graduated in 2004 with a degree in Applied Arts 3D Media and began working professionally in 2008.Drawing has always been part of my life from childhood onwards, as has the natural world, and drawing has enabled me to really see the world around me. All of which has led to a degree in Scientific Illustration which has given me the skills to accurately describe this world. I have always wanted to share these skills which led me to teaching whilst continuing with my art. I have taught in adult education, taught adults with addiction, adults with learning difficulties, family learning, and children. I teach different art subjects, not just drawing, to different ages and abilities throughout Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.