Art & Art appreciation
Mountsorrel | Bournville (timetables below)
ART CLASS TIMES & DESTINATIONS (Full timetables below)
- Monday 10.00 am -12 noon Mountsorrel Memorial Centre, Leicestershire*
- Tuesday 10.00 am -12 noon St Francis Youth & Community Centre, Bournville.
- Thursday 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm Mountsorrel Memorial Centre, Leicestershire*
ART APPRECIATION TIMES AND DESTINATIONS (Full timetables below)
- Monday 1pm – 2.30pm Mountsorrel Memorial Centre, Leicestershire*
- Tuesday 12.30-2.00pm St Francis Youth & Community Centre, Bournville.
FREE tea and coffee available here*
Flexible classes, ongoing support.
It can feel overwhelming to make art in front of others. Inspiration is fleeting and we can feel a bit lost. Don’t worry, we are all finding our way together, with as much or as little encouragement as you are comfortable with. This approach helps you to make work that is truly your own. No solvent/oil based products please.
Scroll down for more… Suitable for 18 + ZOOM also available – request the link
2025 Mountsorrel Memorial Centre Timetable Subjects (Richardson room)
Art Appreciation Itinerary with Painting & Drawing class dates 2025
(Mon & Thurs) – Three 10 week terms, yearly. (over 18’s only)
| Week | Mon & Thurs Art class: 10.00am-12 noon Mon 1.00pm-3.00 pm Thurs | Art Appreciation: 1pm- 2.30pm (MONDAY) |
| Week 01 | 12th Jan/ 15th Jan | Mid/late Renaissance |
| Week 02 | 19th Jan/22nd Jan | Northern Renaissance |
| Week 03 | 26th Jan /29th Jan | The depiction of love |
| Week 04 | 2nd Feb/5th Feb | Chagall |
| Week 05 | 9th Feb/ 12th Feb | Myth and legend |
| CHECK DATES DUE TO | BANK HOLIDAY | CLOSURES |
| Week 06 | 23rd Feb/26th Feb | The history of the hat |
| Week 07 | 2nd March /5th March | Celebrations |
| Week 08 | 9th March/12th March | Food and drink |
| Week 09 | 16th March/19th March | Masters of Watercolour |
| Week 10 | 23rd March/26th march |
Art Appreciation class prices- Pay as you go- £10 per session OR pay £80 up front for 10 sessions. Sessions subject to change depending on where the research takes me!
Art class prices- £110 for a 10 week term OR spread the cost payable in two instalments of £60.
St Francis Centre, Bournville: Art & Art Appreciation:
Art Appreciation Itinerary with Painting & Drawing class dates 2025
10 week terms, 3 terms yearly. (Exclusively for over 18’s)
| Week | Tuesday dates Art class: 10-12 noon | Art Appreciation subjects: 12.30- 2.00 pm St. Francis |
| Week 01 | 13th Jan | |
| Week 02 | 20th Jan | |
| Week 03 | 27th Jan | |
| Week 04 | 3rd Feb | |
| Week 05 | 10th Feb | A |
| CHECK DATES DUE TO | BANK/SCHOOL HOLIDAY | CLOSURES |
| Week 06 | 24th Feb | |
| Week 07 | 3rd March | |
| Week 08 | 10th March | |
| Week 09 | 17th March | |
| Week 10 | 24th March |
COST: £55 for 5 week half term up front for either class, or £100 for 10 weeks. Prices from Jan 2026.
ZOOM is now £6.00 for art appreciation and £3 for Painting and Drawing– Popping in to say hi to friends during painting & drawing is free!
Painting and drawing: A facilitated self-directed class, bring your ideas and get professional support with materials handling and advice. Acrylic, watercolour, drawing, print, stitch, mixed media, collage. All levels welcome.
Art Appreciation: These sessions bring together contemporary and historical references to gain a deeper understanding of the arts. Sessions subject to change depending how and where the research takes me! Questions and heckling welcome!
Payment:
Cheques & cash payable to Nita Newman. Bacs, Credit/debit card accepted in class.
If you do not use on line banking (Zoom payments): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NitaNewman (£3 increments- plus there is a 5% charge)
paypal.me/nitanewman
Student work
The works below are all self directed and demonstrate a wide variety of subject matter. This is facilitated by tutor demonstrations in materials handling from painting, drawing, collage, print and stitch. This is your class, we assist and learn from each other through tutor facilitation as and when required.
What people are saying
Gwyn.
“Thank you for everything you have done for me…the portraits, collage, sizing up, tips and techniques, how to mix flesh colours, shadows and highlights, developing a style, ‘how to polish a turd’, and much more! Oh, and the three minute sketches. Thank you for your concern, hard work and encouragement. Oh, and the wonderful art appreciation sessions. You are a very special person.”
Jill.
“I have enjoyed the art sessions with Nita who is an enthusiastic teacher, and a talented artist in her own right. It’s a small group in a lovely venue and we have been taught many different techniques and approaches during the course, using a range of materials supplied by Nita. I started as a beginner, rather afraid of art but nature is very good at allying fears, building confidence and inspiring some amazing work I would recommend her art classes to anyone who wants to explore and develop their practice or just dip their toe in and sit and just see what happens.”
Luke.
“Although my artistic aptitude markedly lacked finesse, I regard your tuition as a valuable experience. In very dark periods, it encouraged me to leave the house, to mix with people and to learn new skills within a subject I remain very interested in. Thank you for simply being you. It was easy for me- a notorious misanthrope- to warmed you very much and found common ground. I never felt uncomfortable in your company, and that was refreshing for me.”
Georgina.
“I highly recommend Nita’s art classes, a very talented artist whose teaching style is very inclusive and relaxed. A broad range of skills are covered and Nita gets everyone starting their own work quickly. Joining the group is one of the best things I’ve done in years.”
Sharon.
“Very varied, well instructed, informative enjoyable course led by Nita. A very accomplished artist with a friendly approachable manner, will definitely recommend, and look forward to future courses”
Elaine.
“The art sessions have built on my knowledge and introduced me to many new techniques and materials. Nita is friendly, professional, and extremely knowledgeable, allowing every individual to develop their skills and interests with help and encouragement. The things Nita has taught will last a lifetime, and I am looking forward to learning more I hope needs sessions continue forever!”
Helen.
“I thoroughly recommend Nita’s art classes, she is a talented artist, and an enthusiastic teacher, I’ve really enjoyed the friendly class and have learned so much..”
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