A Taste of Italy. East Thirsk Learning centre (next to Thirsk Community Centre) YO7 1SL. Get a taste of Italian food, language and culture, have a go at making pasta and take home a free copy of "Healthy Italian for Less" by Gino D'Acampo. 10am to 12pm. FREE. Book with Barbara via email: [email protected]

Draw and Paint Dogs. The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. During this course your tutor, Jo Lawson, will guide you through every stage of painting and drawing dogs. This will cover pet portraits and how to capture movement in animals, looking at basic shapes and proportions of the body, details of their features, to how to draw and paint fur. ...

A Taste of Art : Print and Texture. The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Experiment with different inking effects to explore pattern, texture and mark making. You will print your own unique artworks on different papers and fabrics. 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. Tickets £20. For more information click ...

Oil Painting (6 Weeks). The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. The course will introduce you to colour mixing, suitable surfaces and getting used to manipulating oil paint. Through a series of painting projects those skill will be reinforced and will give you the confidence needed to enjoy and to get the most out of oil painting. 1:30 pm - 5:00 ...

Thirsk Repair Cafe. Thirsk Library, Meadowfields, Chapel St YO7 1TH. Be greener by avoiding waste and save money by letting a team of dedicated and talented volunteers try to repair your broken or “worn-out” items; cost is a voluntary donation. For further details or if you would like to volunteer, please email. 10am-1pm. Free, donations welcome. ...

Lampshade Making. The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Join the Rural Arts team for a creative experience where you can select from a range of different fabrics to craft a one-of-a-kind lampshade tailored to complement your room decor or make for a thoughtful gift. For more information click ...

Rob Ward | Las Piedras. Gallery One.Thirsk Hall Sculpture Garden, YO7 1PL. Rob Ward has played a significant part in the shape and trajectory of British sculpture in the second half of the twentieth century. His work spans drawing, painting, sculpture and installation. For more information click ...

Spring Season 2024 at The Courthouse!

We are excited to announce a variety of bright and bold workshops, exhibitions, performances and screenings for the January - April period. With almost 200 creative events and activities, there is something for everyone.

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