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Art Classes
‘Wise the Bap’ is an art class established in 2004 to offer adults from local communities in North Down access to the arts: to learn new skills, develop talents and confidence, and to express their views about issues of relevance or importance to them through a variety of art media, and all in a safe and comfortable environment.
Participants will create a portfolio of their individual art work as well as having the opportunity to contribute to group projects. Classes are usually, but not always, led by an experienced artist and are typically themed around health or social issues, giving focus to the work. No artistic flair or experience needed.
Wise the Bap is:
Suitable for men and women
Weekly, 2 hour classes
Requires no cost from participants
Restful, relaxing and great fun!
NDCN offers a variety of health development classes and workshops to community and voluntary groups and organisations. These can be arranged to take place at the group’s own venue if suitable, at NDCN’s Resource Centre if available, or at another venue if appropriate. Classes and workshops are facilitated by the Community Development & Health Worker, Greg Martin.
Classes are free but there may be some costs for resources, materials, etc. To find out more about the courses and workshops available, please see our activity information below or contact Greg on 028 9146 1386 or email: gregorymartin@ndcn.co.uk
Ukulele Group
Ever wanted to learn to play a musical instrument but doubted your ability or you simply haven’t got round to it yet? Well this is as good a place as any to start. Ukuleles are relatively inexpensive, fairly easy to learn to play and the best of craic. The sessions are run as workshops with guidance provided through screened tutorials and the added experience of those who attend regularly. Go at your own pace, learn in your own way, and contribute to making a joyous sound in our in-house jamming sessions. You can’t help but love it. We have a couple of ukes available to practice on in-house while you decide if you want to shell out for your own.
Creative Writing
Write Club is for anyone who wants to try their hand at writing. These are active workshops where participants have the opportunity to experiment with different techniques and styles of writing. The sessions are very informal, relaxed and therapeutic, although they are not offered as a ‘therapy’. Each week participants are set a challenge to create a new piece of writing but there are no tests, no exams, no criticisms and no pressure. But lots of fun! Not sure? Try it and see.
Script Club
Script Club is an exploration into the world of drama and plays. In these workshops we give those attending the opportunity to read from a variety of plays, some old, some new, some borrowed and some of many colours. There are occasional forays into script and play-writing for those a little more adventurous. No experience necessary.
Book Club
Book Club is a discussion group on a selected book of the month. Books are selected by the members and prompted discussions give readers a chance to air their thoughts and views on the books and style of writing. If you already love reading, it is right up your street. If you haven’t found that love yet, it’s waiting for you here. Adds insight and appreciation to your reading.
