Clubs & Classes Sunderland

Don’t know where to begin with your drop-in seats pads? Sick of your saggy bottoms? Join us on our basic upholstery class and get the know-how to re-strap and reupholster your seats and stools.

Learn all the key decoupage skills, from painting your item to preventing wrinkles and sealing it for a lasting finish. All tools and materials provided, including boards, various papers and designs.

Don’t know what you’re doing when it comes to decoupage? Our workshop will take you through everything from painting your item to preventing wrinkles and sealing it for a long lasting finish.

Have you always wanted to try your hand at upcycling but don’t know where to begin? Painting 101 takes you through the basics using Sarah Jayne Signature Chalk Paint, including how to distress and drybrush your piece.

Mastered the basics and looking for a challenge? Our intermediate upholstery workshop is for anyone who is confident with a stapler and wants to progress to bigger and better things.

Enjoy singing then why not join a group of 30+ like minded men who love to sing and entertain. We practice each Thursday a variety of traditional and modern songs written for four parts. If you would like to come and give us a try we would be happy to see you Call Colin for further details on 01670 815534.

We`ll put special emphasis on maintaining good behaviour & addressing issues that may occur or have crept in during the adolescent phase. Which is remarkably similar to “human teenage" Our Juniors & Beginners courses are designed to grow our range and levels of foundation skills.

Our Puppy classes are designed to develop the foundation skills for a lifetime. Inoculated puppies up to 26 weeks on joining Carefully structured: rolling 6 week programme - join anytime Welcome pack and support materials 100% Satisfaction Money Back Guarantee

Opening Sunday 24th February 2018 Learn to Sing - Dance - Act Perform in venues such as Northallerton Forum, The Forum, Darlington, Majestic Theatre, Princess Alexandra Auditorium, Garden Rooms at Tennants.

AJ Productions is bringing one of the best stageschools around to Leyburn. come join in on the fun every Saturday from the 24th February and enjoy a wide range of   performing arts skills, including ...   Musical Theatre. Dancing. Singing. Street Dance. Drama including Improvisation and Physical Theatre.

Learning to be Happy - Introduction to Buddhism Many people these days are interested in learning more about Buddha’s teachings. Buddhism has answers to questions and solutions to problems that cannot be found elsewhere.

Meeting and quilt show preparation

Suitable for beginner and improver levels.

Have fun and keep fit dancing ballroom and latin moves, no partner required

Learning to be Happy - Introduction to Buddhism Many people these days are interested in learning more about Buddha’s teachings. Buddhism has answers to questions and solutions to problems that cannot be found elsewhere.

Improver and Absolute beginner adult ballroom, latin and sequence dance classes to be held weekly

WEA Adult Education Course - The course will introduce the world of Ptolemaic Egypt and follow the dramatic events of Cleopatra’s life. Using contemporary sources, we will attempt to understand the character and motives of a remarkable woman.

WEA Adult Education Course - The course will cover many different writing genres from short to on prose, journalism, memoir and poetry. There will be an emphasis on editing and redrafting, performance and getting your work published.

This is a unique programme for people to take part in our friendly and energised dance classes, supported by Leeds Inspired, Arts Council England and Parkinson’s UK. Each class is an hour long and is designed to help people with Parkinson’s and other conditions which restrict mobility.

WEA Adult Education Course - A staged process with individual attention, step by step tuition and guidance throughout the course. Students will be encouraged to make their own decisions, use their own ideas and provide their own source material if they wish.

The Bradford Zen Group sits zazen (seated meditation) every Tuesday evening at the Kirkgate Community Centre in Shipley, Bradford. We offer an introduction to the zen practise and the posture 20 minutes before we start (6.40pm).

WEA Adult Education Course - Come and learn Latin in a friendly, supportive and stimulating group. We shall translate a wide range of extracts from Latin literature aimed to give students the skills to become independent readers of Latin.

Many people these days are interested in learning more about Buddha’s teachings. Buddhism has answers to questions and solutions to problems that cannot be found elsewhere.

WEA Adult Education Course - A steadily paced series of staged works ranging from initial drawings to finished paintings. How to achieve, impact, depth and light into each subject. Work from provided source material such as photographs, photocopies or paintings allowing each student use their own ideas and techniques.

Join the talented Anna Mazon as she demonstrates the intricate detail of her superb Heart Deco Pendant project. The ornamented open work coils and pillow effect sections incorporate a gemstone setting and are hung on an articulated bail.

WEA Adult Education Course - A step by step and demonstrated approach to a variety of subjects covering different methods and techniques to be used. Advice and information on drawing, colour mixing and wash control.

Family fun with meditations, games, stories and activities. Children will be gently guided in relaxing meditations and fun activities, giving them techniques to gain confidence, focus and consideration for others. In the main building at Conishead Priory.

Prayers for World Peace is a free meditation class that gives us the opportunity to develop a warm and loving heart. Classes include 2 guided meditations a talk and inspiring prayers for world peace. Each week’s class will cover a small section from the book "New Eight Steps to Happiness".

Learning to be Happy Many people these days are interested in learning more about Buddha’s teachings. Buddhism has answers to questions and solutions to problems that cannot be found elsewhere.

Morning Meditation Class Take some time to cultivate inner peace and happiness at the start of the day. This series of classes looks at the instructions found in the book "How to Transform Your Life". Each class includes 2 meditations and a short talk. Everyone is welcome.

Relaxing weekends in a quiet and peaceful environment providing a rare opportunity to refresh your mind through meditation. Through meditation we can learn how to relax and develop peaceful and positive states of mind.

An opportunity for families to meet, relax and enjoy a fun weekend with a difference in peaceful surroundings. The activities, which include drama, art, and outdoor games, are designed to help children develop the skills of how to be happy and to interact with others in harmonious and considerate ways.

When things go wrong in our life and we encounter difficult situations, we tend to regard the situation itself as our problem, but in reality whatever problems we experience come from the mind. If we were to respond to difficult situations with a positive or peaceful mind they would not be problems for us.

Life model session open to ages 16+

Tai Chi class suitable for beginners Tai Chi is a soft martial art practised slowly and used to maintain and improve health and fitness. Modern research shows tai chi to be of benefit to many conditions including high blood pressure, insomnia, arthritis and type 2 diabetes.

Get fit and learn kung fu skills. Fast, flowing ’soft’ style suitable for women as well as men. Minimum age 12 (with accompanying adult) Safe training with friendly people. Qualified instructor, 4th dengji with more than 35 years experience

Tai Chi class suitable for beginners or experienced. Tai Chi is a soft martial art practised slowly and used to maintain and improve health and fitness. Modern research shows tai chi to be of benefit to many conditions including high blood pressure, insomnia, arthritis and type 2 diabetes.

When the show finishes, the fun doesn’t stop there. Join Topsy Turvy Theatre’s actors after the story to explore how caterpillars transform into butterflies in our practical and fun workshop using drama and dance.

Join Northern Ballet for a workshop based on their ballet for children, Ugly Duckling. The workshops give you the chance to work with a professional ballet company and learn steps from the production. After a fun warm up, delve into the story of Ugly Duckling and try out some of the moves for yourself.

Monthly tai chi class. 10.00am to 2.00pm with short lunch break. Warm up, kai men (stretching and breathing exercises), daoyin (meditative breathing exercises/qigong) and tai chi forms (Lee style). Everyone welcome including complete beginners. May include tai chi sword, silk, staff, sabre.

WEA Adult Education Course - An in depth look at how to get the best out of your subject matter. Light enhancement, strong tonal contrast and side lighting will all help to create works of impact and depth on a variety of subjects.

WEA Adult Education Course - An exciting and informative look at how to create impacting and vibrant watercolours. How to improve drawing and painting skills, colour mixing and have better brush control on a variety of carefully chosen subjects.

Monday (term time only) 10 .15am – 11.15am Calling all nurseries and play groups, are you looking for interactive sessions to entertain your pre-schoolers? You can now book a Monday (term-time only) morning session to bring your group of pre-schoolers along at 10.

Join us for free every Wednesday in term time with your under 5s from 10:15am - 11:00am for singing, story telling and craft activities.

Learning to be Happy - Introduction to Buddhism Many people these days are interested in learning more about Buddha’s teachings. Buddhism has answers to questions and solutions to problems that cannot be found elsewhere.

A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening. Through the absorption of the divine power, many people are experiencing the healing of illnesses and pain, that have been declared as “incurable” by the medical profession.

The WSET Level 1 Award in Wine (formerly Foundation Certificate) is an ideal starting point for anyone considering embarking on a professional career in the drinks industry or those with no little or prior experience of wine tasting.

The introductory 8 week Wonderful World of Wine Course is informal and fun. Structured as a practical introduction to the world of wine it is designed specifically for people who enjoy wine and would like to learn more about it.

HATHA YOGA - every Monday evening at the Intact Centre in Ingol PRESTON PR2 3YP £5 for an hours class 5.30pm to 6.30pm or 7pm to 8pm. Mat’s and blocks are provided.

Love Drama Weekly Classes are packed with fun and exciting activities led by professional drama practitioners. These classes focus on developing transferable skills through creativity and performance while having a great laugh and a lot of fun!