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Exploring Culture through Art - taster session
Code: T25AA3681
Location: The Hub South Normanton
Cost: Free
Starting: Wednesday 17 June 2026
Duration: 1 sessions over 1 week(s)
Time: 10.00am
By continuing you confirm that you are enrolling onto an adult learning course and that you are aged 19 or over on 1 September 2025, or you are enrolling a young person aged 14-18 on 31 August 2025 specifically onto one of our Study Programme courses, and that you agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Description
Art is used as a way of transmitting aspects of culture, such as values, customs, history and identity. In this taster session you will learn about Indian textile design and will create your own piece of art inspired by what you learn and see.
You will also be able to develop your art skills whilst working on your well-being – art can be used as part of your self-care practice. This free taster session will give you the opportunity to harness your creativity in a safe and relaxing environment.
Who is this course for?
This session is for you if you are interested in different cultures, are creative and would like to be able to express yourself through art. It is also for those who feel they need to improve their well-being by learning some mindfulness through art expression. Our courses are for people who live in Derbyshire aged 19 and over.
How will I learn?
This is a classroom-based session and will hopefully lead to a six session course over a period of six weeks. The session will introduce you to the links between art and culture and help you to develop, or build on, existing art skills. The tutor will guide you and prompt you with practical activities, explanations, examples and demonstrations. You will work individually but as part of a small group and will be able to continue to work on your project at home. Your tutor will give you support and feedback so you know what to do to improve.
What will I need?
The tutor will supply all resources but you may want to bring some of your own too, if you have them, eg. scissors, paints, brushes, pens, pencils and different patterned papers.
Are there any other costs?
This session is free and there are no other costs.
Following on from this taster session there will hopefully be a six session course on exploring culture through art. This will be tutor led. Your tutor will talk with you about your options at the end of the session.
Time and duration
Start Date: 17 June 2026
Start Time: 10.00am
Day: Wednesday
First Lesson Duration: 02:00
Total Weeks: 1
Location
The Hub South Normanton
Market Street
South Normanton
Alfreton
Derbyshire DE55 2AA
01629 531241