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Art & Art appreciation
Mountsorrel | Bournville (full timetables below)
ART CLASS TIMES
- 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
- 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
2026 Mountsorrel Memorial Centre Timetable (Richardson room)
(Mon & Thurs) – Three 10 week terms, yearly. (over 18’s only)
| Week No: April – July 2026 | Mon & Thurs Art class: 10.00am-12 noon Mon 1.00pm-3.00 pm Thurs | Art Appreciation: 1pm- 2.30pm (MONDAY) |
| Week 01 | 21st & 24th Sept | David Hockney |
| Week 02 | 28th Sept & 1st Oct | Francisco de Zurbarán |
| Week 03 | 5th & 8th Oct | Broken eggs- and other stories |
| Week 04 | 12th & 15th Oct | Unreal art and gay sheep |
| Week 05 | 19th & 22nd Oct | Land Art & Sculpture |
| CHECK DATES DUE TO | HOLIDAY | CLOSURES |
| Week 06 | 2nd & 5th Nov | Forbidden Art |
| Week 07 | 9th & 12th Nov | Facial expressions. |
| Week 08 | 16th & 19th Nov | Edward Lear |
| Week 09 | 23rd & 26th Nov | Who was Anna Boberg? |
| Week 10 | 30th Nov & 3rd Dec | Women in the shadows. |
NEW PRICES FROM SEPT 2026 – SEE BELOW
Art Appreciation class prices- Pay as you go- £10 per session OR pay £90 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.
Combined Art & Art Appreciation now £190 for 10 weeks up front
St Francis Centre, Bournville: Art & Art Appreciation:
10 week terms, 3 terms yearly. (Exclusively for over 18’s)
| Week No: April to July 2026 | Tuesday dates Art class: 10-12 noon | Art Appreciation subjects: 12.30- 2.00 pm St. Francis |
| Week 01 | 22nd Sept | David Hockney |
| Week 02 | 29th Sept | Francisco de Zurbarán |
| Week 03 | 6th Oct | Broken eggs- and other stories |
| Week 04 | 13th Oct | Unreal art and gay sheep |
| Week 05 | 20th Oct | Land Art & Sculpture |
| CHECK DATES DUE TO | BANK HOLIDAY | CLOSURES |
| Week 06 | 3rd Nov | Forbidden Art |
| Week 07 | 10th Nov | Facial expressions. |
| Week 08 | 17th Nov | Edward Lear |
| Week 09 | 24th Nov | Who was Anna Boberg? |
| Week 10 | 1st Dec | Women in the shadows. |
NEW PRICES FROM SEPT 2026 – SEE BELOW
COST: £60 for 5 week half term up front for either class, or £110 for 10 weeks.
Discount for doing BOTH AM & PM classes – see below
5 weeks £110
10 weeks £190 (save £30)
ZOOM is now £8.00 for art appreciation and £4 for Painting and Drawing.
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.
Testimonials
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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