Mixed Media Art Course
Tutor: Sarah Hemmings
Venue: Chieveley Village Hall, High St, Chieveley, Newbury, RG20 8TE.
Session dates: 02/09/26, 09/09/26, 16/09/26, 23/09/26, 30/09/26, 07/10/26, 14/10/26 & 21/10/26
Wednesdays, 10am to 1pm, 8weeks
Maximum participants: 12
Overview: Join experienced artist and teacher, Sarah Hemmings for this inspiring 8-week mixed media art course, designed to help you build confidence, develop new skills, and explore a wide range of artistic styles and techniques in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Suitable for beginners as well as those with previous experience, the course introduces a variety of mediums including watercolour, acrylic, pastel, line and wash and mixed media.
Across the eight weeks, you’ll explore different themes and subjects such as landscapes, seascapes, wildlife, expressionism, abstract art, and realism, with each session focusing on new techniques and creative approaches.
This learner-centred course is designed to be flexible and responsive to the interests of the group.
While each week includes tutor-led demonstrations, themed projects, and inspirational reference materials, you’ll also have the opportunity to pursue your own ideas and subject matter with guidance and support from Sarah.
Whether you’re looking to experiment with new materials, refine your artistic practice, or simply enjoy the creative process, this course offers the perfect space to develop your skills at your own pace.
By the end of the course, you’ll have created a diverse portfolio of artwork, gained confidence across a range of media, and discovered new techniques to inspire your future creative journey.
Creative Communities
Creative Communities provide outstanding teaching and learning which aims to improve mental, physical social and emotional wellbeing, which is accessible to all.
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Their courses provide opportunities for all learners to develop skills, regardless of previous experience or ability.
Participants can start as beginners and progress to more advanced techniques, enjoying the journey along the way, whilst fostering a sense of accomplishment and personal growth.
Engaging in artistic activities like painting, drawing, and crafting can have therapeutic benefits for everyone.
The process of creating can be meditative and help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, promoting emotional wellbeing.
Learners will come together with like-minded individuals to learn in a fun and informal environment, improving social wellbeing and reducing loneliness and isolation.
Their courses provide opportunities for participants to be regularly creative, which has been linked to cognitive benefits.
Painting, drawing, and crafting stimulate the brain, promoting memory retention, problem-solving skills, and overall enhanced cognitive function.
Artistic activities require precise movements, which can help everyone, especially older adults to maintain and develop their fine motor skills.
Regular practice with brushes, pastels, pencils, and/or crafting tools can contribute to improved hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
Orida Hotel
ORIDA Hotel Newbury is located off the M4, just over 10 minutes from central Newbury.
A perfect destination for families and couples to take in countryside scenery in West Berkshire, within 15 minutes of Donnington Castle, Welford Park and Newbury Racecourse.
The motorway also provides links to Oxford and Winchester.
With 113 spacious bedrooms, their valued guests will enjoy every comfort ORIDA has to offer, including their quality restaurant, lounge bar and ORIDA Health featuring an indoor pool, hot tub and gym.
Guests can also enjoy the convenience of an in house Starbucks, ideal for a morning coffee, a midday break or a relaxed meeting with colleagues.
Their highly experienced events team will help you plan every detail and deliver an event to remember.
For business events we are wholly equipped, with a wide range of meeting and event spaces available for hire, ideal for company conferences, exhibitions and product launches.
Enjoy contemporary and traditional cuisine served in elegant surroundings at the ORIDA Hotels Newbury restaurant.
Relax over breakfast or lunch with friends and family or stick around and sample fine wines over a traditional dinner.
There’s always a smile waiting at ORIDA Health Newbury – their team are there to help and create an exciting fitness plan based on your likes and goals.
Once you’ve discovered a routine you love, they’ll be there to celebrate with you, to push you further, and to motivate you if you lose momentum.
With a Gym, Fitness Studio, Pool, Sauna, Steam Room & Jacuzzi there’s something for every member of the family!
