Several groups restarted face-to-face sessions in late September. Others will continue online for the time being.
Art Appreciation Outings
Leaders: Linda Davidson & Lyn Tobin
Outings to galleries for prearranged guided visits, live film presentations, coffee or lunch before/after session to discuss future activities/current outing.
- Zoom meetings
Art Improvement Workshop
Leader: Barbara Jackson
Contact point: Hazel Finn
The art improvement group is for members who have painted before but want encouragement with their artwork. Our tutor Barbara Jackson is an accomplished artist. At present the group is full but we have a waiting list.
- When: Thursday 2.30–5.00 pm
- Location: Fellowship House, 136a Willifield Way, NW11 6YD
- Frequency: Fortnightly
- Important note: Fellowship House requires all attendees to have received both doses of a covid-19 vaccination
Drawing for Beginners—Basic Techniques
Leader: Mary Whiting
A full-year course in drawing starting from scratch. Structured sessions covering the essentials such as observation, perspective, shading and proportion, and including how to draw plants, faces, figures, still lifes, and how to compose a good picture.
- Weekly: Monday 11.00 am – 12.30 pm on Zoom
Drawing: Improvers
Leader: Mary Whiting
This course is intended for people who have completed Mary’s Drawing for Beginners course and want to carry on, or who have had some good drawing experience elsewhere.
- Monthly: Monday — 2.00–3.30 pm on Zoom
Embroidery
Leader: Elinor Delaney
This group is for beginners or novices interested in exploring the fascinating world of Bargello and/or counted cross stitch. A wonderful world of colour and texture with the proven benefit of relaxation and tranquillity.
No previous experience necessary and for the first few meetings all materials will be provided. Those with some experience can start a simple project.
- Start date: Monday 25 April 2022
- When: Monday 2.00–4.00 pm
- Location: Leader’s home in NW11
- Frequency: Weekly
Learn how to Draw and use Watercolours
Leader: Shizue Takahashi
A course for absolute beginners. Anyone can learn how to draw, according to Shizue Takahshi. Through many years of teaching, she has developed a simple method based on 3 key principles: Proportion, Angle and Tone. By understanding these principles, you will be able to draw pictures conveying a sense of light, space and depth. You will also learn how to create fresh/vibrant watercolour paintings.
- Friday: weekly 10.00–11.00 am on Zoom
Photography in London
Leader: Myke Jacobs, assisted by Roger Cookson
Group photo shoots will resume in October, with members sharing their best photos on Zoom two weeks later.
It’s intended to be a fun-oriented group rather than a technocratic, competitive society.
- Group photo shoots at various locations in London
- Photo sharing sessions on Zoom
- When: Wednesday 10.30 am – 12 noon
- Frequency: Fortnightly
- Number of places: 15
Sewing Circle
Leader: Diana Darrer
Expert needlewoman Diana Darrer provides members with 9-piece patchwork kits to sew for charity. This is a brilliant opportunity to learn and extend your sewing skills.
- Restarting in-person sessions soon
- When: Monday 2.00–4.00 pm
- Frequency: Weekly
- Location: Leader’s home in NW11
Sit and Knit for a Bit
Leader: Elizabeth Alcock
Let’s all be Tom Daley!
Knitting is alive and well in HGS U3A! This craft group responds to local charity appeals alongside their own projects. The group is designed as a social gathering for all skill levels — from beginners to improvers, to share and learn from each other. Thanks to Tom, we all know that knitting is relaxing and good for our mental well-being!!
- When: Thursday 2.00–4.00 pm & 7.00–9.00 pm
- Location: Leader’s home in N3
- Frequency: Last Thursday of each month
Stained Glass & Glass Mosaic
Leader: Sharon Cavendish
Designing, cutting coloured glass, and laminating it onto a clear glass panel. Sharon is assuming leadership of this group, which was previously run by Ruth Jacobson.
- When: Wednesday 2.00–4.00 pm
- Location: Free Church Hall, Northway, NW11 6PB
- Frequency: Weekly