Arts Alive: Creative Opportunities for All Ages

All courses take place at Arts Alive Wales, Crickhowell.

The Study of Art and Art History  – with Tony Tribe  

This course looks at paintings through a series of themes which will include the history of representation to the arrival of abstraction.

8 sessions, Wednesdays from 18^th January, 7-9:30pm

Life Drawing: Charcoal - with Tessa Waite

Based on the figure, this course focuses on the versatile tonal medium of charcoal. It can be easily manipulated allowing for great freedom of compositional movement and the creation of delicate subtlety or rich velvet blacks.

7 sessions, Wednesdays from 18^th January,…

The Guild is a friendly mixed ability group of men and women, who meet every Thursday 10.30am – 3.00pm at the Arts Alive.

Guild members are enthusiastic and talented craftspeople who focus on traditional textile crafts. They enjoy the weekly meetings where they are able to exchange ideas and to help and encourage each other.

The Guild has a varied annual programme of workshops, talks and visits.

The Guild is open to experienced crafts people as well as to complete beginners. New members and visitors are always welcome.

For further information please contact Jill Derbyshire. Tel: 01874 625397.

http://www.crickhowell-guild-wsd.org.uk/…

Cathy Genevie has studied in both the USA and Britain under several exceptional teachers. Her classes reflect a deep understanding of Yoga and an awareness of the body gained through years of study and practicing therapeutic massage.

THURSDAY

New Year term runs from 12th January -  29th March (no meeting during the school half term)

Mixed Abilities 7pm

£40.00  for 8 weeks

To register or for more information phone Cathy Genevie on 01873 812637

www.cathygenevie.co.uk

Flowing with the Rhythm of Breath & Life. Traditional Yang style Tai Chi Chuan. Develops grace, coordination and balance; tones muscles, tendons and joints; stimulates and increases the flow of Chi (Life force) through the internal organs and helps to open both the heart and mind to the joy and mystery of life.

MONDAY

New Year term runs from 9th January  – 26th March (no session during half term).

Beginners: 6 – 7pm

Intermediate: 7.30 -9pm

£30 / £36 (per 6 week term)

Please contact Dek Leverton on 01495 723597 or dekleverton@tiscali.co.uk

A supportive and therapeutic pottery and craft session for those experiencing mental distress.

The group meets on Fridays 10am – 1pm

Please phone The Loft on 01874 611529