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Exploring Art Through Culture
Code: T26CQ1773
Location: Chesterfield
Cost: Free
Starting: Tuesday 15 September 2026
Duration: 6 sessions over 6 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. It is also used to explore change and shifts in artistic thinking.
In this six week course, comprising six, two hour sessions, you will learn about art from Mexico, Japan, Africa, China and France, and will learn about some of the artists and movements from these countries. You will also develop your own art skills during the course, working on small art projects each session inspired by the different artists and cultures you will learn about. You will get to make choices about your own art and the mediums you wish to use.
Who is this course for?
This course is for you if you are interested in art, 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. This is also a great place to engage with the community and like-minded people. No prior art skills are needed. Our courses are for people who live in Derbyshire and are aged 19 and over.
How will I learn?
This is a classroom-based course run over six weeks and comprised of six, two hour sessions. Each session will introduce you to a country, its artists and styles and you will create a piece of art each week inspired by the different cultures. The tutor will guide you and prompt you with 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 projects 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 papers.
Are there any other costs?
This session is free and there are no other costs.
Time and duration
Start Date: 15 September 2026
Start Time: 10.00am
Day: Tuesday
First Lesson Duration: 02:00
Total Weeks: 6
Location
Chesterfield
Dock Walk
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S40 2GQ
01629 535002