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Art Shape

  1. 11 Mar 24 -
    29 Apr 24

    Online / Arts and Crafts

    Drawing 3D Forms with Charlotte Hawke

    Drawing 3D Forms with tutor Charlotte Hawke In this course you will learn how to draw 3D forms by applying rules of perspective and exploring how to use a pencil or graphite stick to create depth and form. We will look at artists who have used these techniques in different ways, some to accurate forms, […]

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    Art Shape 1 month ago
  2. 14 Mar 24 -
    18 Apr 24

    Gloucester / Arts and Crafts -Social Interest Groups

    Textile Sculpture with Bela Kielt

    Textile Sculpture with tutor Bela Kielt During this course, you will create textile sculptures inspired by nature using scraps/unwanted pieces of various materials, utilising a range of techniques to produce your pieces. You will explore different stitches, stuffing techniques, template making, as well as recognising and understanding correct use of fabrics. This course will include […]

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    Art Shape 1 month ago
  3. 15 Mar 24 -
    17 May 24

    Online / Arts and Crafts -Literature and Writing

    A Dose of Art with Carla Bull

    A Dose of Art with tutor Carla Bull Discover the fascinating world of comics with this fun introduction to visual storytelling. Develop your own characters, create imaginative worlds and express yourself through this exciting creative language. On this course you will use digital tools to create comics which show the ways in which art helps […]

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    Art Shape 2 months ago
  4. 18 Mar 24 -
    20 May 24

    Online / Arts and Crafts

    Sketchbook Sessions 3 with Jo Teague

    Sketchbook Sessions with tutor Jo Teague Each week you will join in with creative activity, designed to get you started exploring all sorts of ideas. Using basic materials, this is a chance to fill a sketchbook with activities and ideas that you can explore later on. No experience needed, just be willing to try out […]

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    Art Shape 1 month ago
  5. 20 Mar 24 -
    24 Apr 24

    Cheltenham / Arts and Crafts

    Create and Connect (Dementia Art Sessions)

    Creative activities for people with memory loss and  their carers Have you always enjoyed painting, drawing, other arts and crafts? Or would you like to have a go? Art Shape will be offering free places in a fortnightly group, meeting at: The Wilson Cafe, Clarence St, Cheltenham, From 10.30am to 12.30pm On January 24th, February […]

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    Art Shape 3 weeks ago
  6. 02 - 04 Apr 24

    Gloucester / Arts and Crafts -Children's Activities -Youth

    Animation Station

    Join us for 3 days of art, model and film making! Make and animate characters and scenes, practise drawing, create a soundtrack and try editing. Animate a graffiti wall, and get together to tell your stories using stop-frame animation. For more information contact Harriet at 01452 863855 / harriet@artshape.co.uk When: April 2nd, 3rd, 4th Time: […]

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    Art Shape 2 weeks ago
  7. 08 Apr 24 -
    10 Jun 24

    Online / Arts and Crafts

    Sketchbook Sessions 3 with Jo Teague

    Sketchbook Sessions with tutor Jo Teague Each week you will join in with creative activity, designed to get you started exploring all sorts of ideas. Using basic materials, this is a chance to fill a sketchbook with activities and ideas that you can explore later on. No experience needed, just be willing to try out […]

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    Art Shape 1 week ago
  8. 08 - 29 Apr 24

    Forest of Dean / Arts and Crafts

    Tree of Life with Warren Day

    Tree of Life with tutor Warren Day Explore the use of natural materials to produce interesting and unusual artwork with an organic twist. Take inspiration from this Forest of Dean woodland setting as it springs into life. Explore how your art can be shared with others by exploring opportunities to market, exhibit and sell your […]

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    Art Shape 2 months ago
  9. 09 Apr 24 -
    28 May 24

    Gloucester / Arts and Crafts

    Ready Thready Go 3 with Jo Teague

    Ready Thready Go 3 with tutor Jo Teague Come stitch with us! On this course we will try new sewing techniques, experiment with texture and create your own pattern design. A great group for someone who enjoys taking time to stitch and add detail in interesting ways. This course will run on the following dates: […]

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    Art Shape 1 week ago
  10. 09 Apr 24 -
    28 May 24

    Stroud / Arts and Crafts -Museums and Galleries

    Memory Threads with Sue Condie-Gardner

    Memory Threads with tutor Sue Condie-Gardner Most of us keep and treasure everyday objects inherited from family members or collect things that mean something to us. Using these objects as inspiration, come and join us at The Museum in The Park to discover creative ways of documenting the stories they hold. Bring photos and/or objects […]

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    Art Shape 1 week ago
  11. 09 Apr 24 -
    14 May 24

    Online / Arts and Crafts

    Glorious Golds with Warren Day

    Glorious Golds with tutor Warren Day This is a course for Gloucestershire Carers Celebrate the beautiful properties of gold by experimenting with a variety of materials and techniques. Be inspired to make creative artwork using metallic paints, gold leaf, embossing and steampunk. Online via zoom on Tuesdays 7pm to 8pm It will run on the […]

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    Art Shape 1 week ago
  12. 11 Apr 24 -
    16 May 24

    Online / Literature and Writing

    Tales of Magic with Gemma Bolwell

    Tales of Magic with tutor Gemma Bolwell What is your favourite magic tale? On this course we’ll think about how and why magic features in stories and the purposes it serves. We’ll delve into a range of works by authors that use the idea of magic in different ways. We’ll also explore a range of […]

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    Art Shape 1 week ago
  13. 15 Apr 24 -
    08 Jul 24

    Gloucester / Performing Arts

    VIA Dance Company with Nirvana Warner-Hughes

    VIA Dancy Company with tutor Nirvana Warner-Hughes VIA is a community-based, inclusive, intergenerational dance company which consists of wheelchair users, learning disabled dancers, and non-disabled dancers. Join these training sessions to explore inclusive dance, collaboratively choreograph exciting pieces, and take part in performances around the country. Mondays 4.45pm-7pm at Milestones School, Gloucester This course will […]

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    Art Shape 4 days ago
  14. 30 Apr 24 -
    25 Jun 24

    Gloucester / Performing Arts

    Showtime with Keziah Benbow

    Showtime with tutor Keziah Benbow Come and join us on this exciting drama course – take part in fun drama games that will get you moving, thinking and working with other people. Create your own characters, and bring them to life using improvisation and story telling techniques. Work with others to devise and develop your […]

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    Art Shape 3 days ago
  15. 01 - 22 May 24

    Gloucester / Arts and Crafts -Festivals and Seasonal -Social Interest Groups

    Steampunk On Show with Warren Day

    Steampunk On Show with tutor Warren Day Fancy getting ARRRty? In this course the steampunk adventure becomes airborne and you will have the opportunity to create a variety of ‘steampunked’ items to coincide with the ‘Tall Ships’ festival in Gloucester where you will be able to see your work in a shop window for all […]

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    Art Shape 1 week ago
  16. 02 - 16 May 24

    Gloucester / Arts and Crafts -Festivals and Seasonal -Social Interest Groups

    Steam Pirates on Parade with Sue Condie-Gardner

    Steam Pirates on Parade with tutor Sue Condie-Gardner Come and join a creative group designed to construct amazing 3D structures as part of the parade for the forthcoming Tall Ships Festival in Gloucester. Work closely with an artist to learn how to realise ideas from research and sketches to large scale impressive displays. Take inspiration […]

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    Art Shape 1 week ago
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  1. Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts -Social Interest Groups -Wellbeing

    Memory Lane Café – creative session for those living with dementia

    Memory Lane Café A social group and creative session for older people and those living with dementia. Come Along to The Wilson for a chat and some creativity with a cuppa. FREE – no need to book. Carers welcome. On the first Thursday of every month The Wilson is teaming up with Art Shape to […]

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    Art Shape 7 months ago
  2. Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts -Wellbeing

    Confidence through Creativity – Free Employability courses 2023

    Our Confidence through Creativity Summer 2023 programme has launched! Art Shape are offering 8 week courses designed to support your wellbeing, whilst making plans towards your next steps. Visit our Confidence through Creativity page to book your place Would you benefit from a relaxed, creative space where you can develop employability skills? Join our FREE […]

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    Art Shape 7 months ago
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Enhancing lives through Creativity.

Art Shape’s vision is that all people can choose to engage with the arts as equals.

We work to combat exclusion from the arts with particular focus on working with adults facing disabling barriers. We are driving social change by informing policy through research, identifying gaps in arts provision and stimulating the development of new possibilities in the arts. We believe in the power of the arts to change lives and improve health and wellbeing and are committed to creativity and imagination, equality and access.

Contact info

  • 01452 863855
  • info@artshape.co.uk
  • Art Shape

Court Rd, Brockworth
Gloucester
GL3 4QU

Inclusion statement

We believe in the power of the arts to change lives and improve health and wellbeing and are committed to creativity and imagination, equality and access.

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