Join Artist Elaine Winter for a relaxed, stimulating and sociable morning in the Arkwright Meadows Community Gardens.

The 1.5 hour session, based around nature, art and wellness will incorporate creative art activities that are inspired by the calm and beautiful surroundings.

Art forms that have been explored so far are drawing, painting and printing. All of which have taken inspiration from natural objects in the garden.

No prior experience in art is required. This is a friendly welcoming and encouraging space open to anyone aged 60+.

Sessions take place in the community room but involve some outdoor working and walking around the gardens in fine weather.

These are FREE workshops. Limited spaces are available and booking is essential.

Please contact the Arkwright Meadows Community Gardens for more information and to book a place -
0115 986 7777

Cool Company is a dance improvisation ensemble for people aged 60+ that invites you to come together to experience how we imagine, watch, think, share, and move in our everyday lives.

This 6 week series of workshops is facilitated by choreographer and movement specialist Deane McQueen. Using the current art exhibition as inspiration, everyday movements are refashioned from the 'ordinary' to the extraordinary using a wide variety of simple exercises, imagination and humour.

Radical in method and approach, the key to these sessions is the integration of social and creative elements whilst enabling participants to support each other, working together to include everybody’s experiences and value differences. Participants can expect to learn new things and build positive relationships, whilst finding a safe space to release inhibitions.

No prior dance or movement experience is required. A safe, warm atmospheric environment in 'The Space' at Nottingham Contemporary awaits.

This is the fourth phase of workshops and is open to all, no prior participation is required.

What to wear: Loose and comfy clothing, either barefoot, socks or lightweight trainers.

What to bring: Your sense of fun and imagination!

£35 for all six sessions for ArtSpeak Members.

"It has been a really special and interesting experience being part of cool company’s Tues mornings at Contemporary. Deane’s effortless, strong, witty and gentle leadership gets a whole room of non-dancers , dancing without them even realising! Inspired..." - Previous Participant Quote

Whether life drawing is something you've always wanted to have a go at, or you're a skilled drawer, our life drawing sessions are open to all levels of ability and are a relaxed and welcoming environment for you to work in.

The sessions are led by ArtSpeak member Theo Stickley, who has 30 years of life drawing experience. He'll be on hand to encourage, support, guide, share tips and methods as required.

The model alternates between male and female each month.

Please bring your own sketch pad, pencil and any other materials you require.

For more details about upcoming dates please contact Theo.stickley@gmail.com

Do you like photography? Would you like to develop your skills? Are you looking for new ways to be inspired?

This is a supportive and encouraging club open to all levels of ability and experience. You’ll share tips, ideas, and feedback between you.

Sessions take place on a fortnightly basis and involve a mixture of outings, theory, sharing and critique sessions.

The theory, sharing and critique sessions are led by Photographer Mervyn Mitchell, and outings are arranged by group members.

Upcoming sessions:

Friday 12th May - Café Sobar, 10:30 - 12:30 - Sharing/critique session

Thursday 25th May - photography visit location TBC

Friday 9th June - Cafe Sobar, 10:30 - 12:30 - Sharing/critique session

Thursday 22nd June - Photography visit location TBC

Please note. there will not be any photography sessions in July and August.

Sessions will resume in September.

If you'd like to join the group please contact group member Greg Williams - greg.williams3105@gmail.com

Our Art sessions at 25 Prospect Street are a welcoming space for you to explore your creative potential whilst learning and developing skills in a range of art mediums.

Sessions take place on the first and third Tuesday of the month.

The first Tuesday is led by Artist Anna Roebuck and the third is group led.

No prior experience or knowledge in art is necessary.

£5 per session. All materials will be provided.

Visit our ArtSpeak Art Club page for more details and to see what types of the things the group do.

Do you like poetry? Would you like to have a go at writing some of your own? As part of the Nottingham Poetry festival we’re hosting an ArtSpeak poetry workshop for people aged 60+. Led by four local poets, they’ll use a range of fun and stimulating activities to get your creative juices flowing and help you produce some unique work.

Following the workshop will be a performance where you’ll get to hear material from workshop leaders, Sue Allen, Clare Stewart, Laura Grevel and Margaret Gosley. There’ll also be open mic slots for anyone wanting to get involved, which you can sign up for on the day. You could either perform some original material, read a poem you like or write a response to one.

The open mic will take place 16:00 - 18:00 and is open to all, there’s no need to have attended the workshop. Visit our ArtSpeak Live page to book a place.

The workshop is £6 per person and has limited spaces available

Meet Me at 25 Prospect Street is a space for you to enjoy life to the full and engage in a range of exciting activities.

It’s somewhere you can meet up with friends, catch up with old ones or make new ones, and have fun together.

It's a welcoming space for carers to come with people they care for, enjoy a change of scene and try some new activities together.

There’ll always be a friendly face ready to welcome you at the door and our staff, session facilitators and volunteers will be on hand to ensure you have a great day.

There'll be a choice of activities to engage in, including a games table, arts and crafts activities, reading resources, and plenty of opportunity to chat, relax and get to know new people. So there'll be something for everyone.

We'll also be working with a range of resident artists, practitioners, facilitators and professionals in their field, to bring you a diverse programme.

We welcome your ideas and are open to suggestions for activities. Expect themed days linked to cultural events, chances to be creative, have a laugh and a good old chin wag!

Our painting workshops are fun, engaging and stimulating, offering you plenty of opportunity to experiment and develop your painting skills.

Sessions will involve demonstrations by painting tutor Mark Beaven to help you increase your understanding around painting techniques and colour mixing.

Different projects will be introduced throughout the course of sessions which take place on a fortnightly basis, giving you a new focus and inspiration to produce your own pieces of work.

Sessions are suitable for all levels of ability, they’re welcoming, encouraging and sociable.

£5 per session. All materials will be provided.

If you're interested in joining the group please contact Mark Beaven - beaven@ntlworld.com