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£4.50

Wednesday daytime peer-led group

Ancoats Visual Arts
Drawing, painting, mixed-media, craft. The AVA group aims to support the residents of Ancoats and Greater Manchester pursue their passion for creativity and community togetherness.
Everyone interested in arts + crafts is welcome to join. No previous experience is required. Members will enjoy peer-support from a friendly group of amateur artists.

Book your place early as booking closes 1 day before session date.

Suitable for: Adult, absolute-beginners to experienced
Wednesday art group:
Afternoon sessions: 12 – 3pm

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Group details

Creative activities

Members can bring their own projects to work on or join in with group projects. There are loads of interesting objects and plants to draw as well as captivating views from the windows to inspire members.  There are inspiration folders on the bookshelf full of creative project ideas for those days when members arrive without knowing what to do, along with a choice of books about artists, materials and techniques to offer further inspiration.

Either way members have the space to enjoy themselves in a supportive, relaxed and encouraging studio environment.

Passion for positivity

Our passion is our belief that when people get involved in the visual arts together, it has the power to inspire, transform, and heal individuals and communities; instilling a greater sense of wellbeing, mental health, self-confidence, self-awareness and positivity.

Creative studio environment

The Gallery studio where the art group meet is inspiring, with views across Ancoats towards the city centre.  Our beloved Hope Mill is a Grade 2* building from the heart of the Industrial Revolution that continues to support industriousness, creativity and innovation. 

Well-being + Friendship

We understand everyone loves arts and crafts for different reasons. Most members join us for leisure, to find out more about arts and crafts, make new friends or improve their general well-being. Whatever activity you are involved in we recognise and celebrate individuality and support members in developing in their own direction, at a leisurely pace that will ensure they maximise their enjoyment.

Every member is guaranteed supportive encouragement within a relaxed and inclusive studio environment.

Its your art group

Ancoats Visual Arts is about enjoying a variety of arts and crafts activities – it’s up to you!  We love it when members get involved, sharing their passions and ideas and contributing to help the group grow.

There is no tutor so it is essential that group members are thoughtful, supportive, encouraging and friendly towards each other.

Ancoats Visual Arts is here to support individual creative growth.

AVA on facebook >

Join, follow + share

Book now...

Help + Guidance

  • HEALTH-sure info >
    1.  CLICK HERE> Covid and HEALTH-sure procedures that ensures a safe low risk studio environment
    2. CLICK HERE>  Free Course Transfers in the event a student is unable to attend due to Covid
  • AVA info

    Affectionately known as Ava, she is an informal community group

    The art group aims to support members, and encourage the wider community, to embrace creativity and art into their lives.

    The art group offers a huge thanks to the much-valued + dedicated volunteers to lead peer-supported sessions.

    Days: Wednesday
    Times:
         Afternoon sessions: 12 – 3pm

    Materials: Members bring their own materials. Easels, drawing boards, chairs and stool are available to use

    Suitable for: Adults
    Ability Level: Absolute-beginners, Beginners, Improvers, Intermediate, Experienced

    Group Size: min 3 – max 12

    Refreshments:
    Tea, coffee & biscuits by donation (50p per cup).
    Or provide your own.
    Please provide your own lunch if you require it.

  • Materials to bring

    Bring your own materials
    Some suggestions are;

    1. Chalk and oil pastels
    2. Acrylic or water colour paints
    3. paper collage materials and glue
    4. Pencils, pencil crayons, or Charcoal
    5. Knitting, crocheting, rag rugs

    Other useful items to bring
    Rag (old cloth) for mopping up spills + cleaning hands
    Wear old clothes or bring an apron
    Pen and notebook for new ideas

  • Arriving at Hope Mill

    Click the link below for directions and how to access the studio upon arrival.

    Find my studio >

  • Refunds and Transfers

    Summary of T+C’s

    More than 48 hours before a session: Refunds, Transfers and Swaps are allowed
    Less than 48 hours before a session: Refunds + Transfers NOT allowed. Swaps are allowed

    Conditions apply: Please read the full T+C’s under the Art Group section

    Click here>

  • Organisation structure

    AVA is an informal community group supported by Creative Art Courses, with;

    • Creative and organisational guidance and development
    • Memberships signup and admin
    • Session bookings and payments

    AVA funding structure details >

  • Volunteer

    Volunteer to lead a session
    We love it that members have a lifetime of experiences at their fingertips.

    Let us know if you’d like to become one of our fantastic member-volunteers and help run the group and take on some of the responsibility for ensuring each session runs smoothly and happily.

What do the group members think?

“ A great way to socialise and share idea/tips with other life drawers. Always enjoy this event! ” Gem

“ Very friendly and welcoming, would recommend to art enthusiasts of any level. ” Dave H

 

“A regular welcoming group in a funky building where like minded people exchange ideas, have a rant, release their creativity and laugh. I would like to see it grow into a bigger group so that more can share.” Gerry R

“I have come to Ancoats Visual Arts almost every week. Working in a group with other artists challenges me to improve my drawing and painting skills. I benefit from sharing thoughts and ideas with like minded people in a friendly and informal atmosphere. I have been able to look at aspects of my practice in different ways and I hope to expand on this.” Caroline J

Lets book it now ...

 

 

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Group details

Creative activities

Members can bring their own projects to work on or join in with group projects. There are loads of interesting objects and plants to draw as well as captivating views from the windows to inspire members.  There are inspiration folders on the bookshelf full of creative project ideas for those days when members arrive without knowing what to do, along with a choice of books about artists, materials and techniques to offer further inspiration.

Either way members have the space to enjoy themselves in a supportive, relaxed and encouraging studio environment.

Passion for positivity

Our passion is our belief that when people get involved in the visual arts together, it has the power to inspire, transform, and heal individuals and communities; instilling a greater sense of wellbeing, mental health, self-confidence, self-awareness and positivity.

Creative studio environment

The Gallery studio where the art group meet is inspiring, with views across Ancoats towards the city centre.  Our beloved Hope Mill is a Grade 2* building from the heart of the Industrial Revolution that continues to support industriousness, creativity and innovation. 

Well-being + Friendship

We understand everyone loves arts and crafts for different reasons. Most members join us for leisure, to find out more about arts and crafts, make new friends or improve their general well-being. Whatever activity you are involved in we recognise and celebrate individuality and support members in developing in their own direction, at a leisurely pace that will ensure they maximise their enjoyment.

Every member is guaranteed supportive encouragement within a relaxed and inclusive studio environment.

Its your art group

Ancoats Visual Arts is about enjoying a variety of arts and crafts activities – it’s up to you!  We love it when members get involved, sharing their passions and ideas and contributing to help the group grow.

There is no tutor so it is essential that group members are thoughtful, supportive, encouraging and friendly towards each other.

Ancoats Visual Arts is here to support individual creative growth.

AVA on facebook >

Join, follow + share

Book now...

Help + Guidance

  • HEALTH-sure info >
    1.  CLICK HERE> Covid and HEALTH-sure procedures that ensures a safe low risk studio environment
    2. CLICK HERE>  Free Course Transfers in the event a student is unable to attend due to Covid
  • AVA info

    Affectionately known as Ava, she is an informal community group

    The art group aims to support members, and encourage the wider community, to embrace creativity and art into their lives.

    The art group offers a huge thanks to the much-valued + dedicated volunteers to lead peer-supported sessions.

    Days: Wednesday
    Times:
         Afternoon sessions: 12 – 3pm

    Materials: Members bring their own materials. Easels, drawing boards, chairs and stool are available to use

    Suitable for: Adults
    Ability Level: Absolute-beginners, Beginners, Improvers, Intermediate, Experienced

    Group Size: min 3 – max 12

    Refreshments:
    Tea, coffee & biscuits by donation (50p per cup).
    Or provide your own.
    Please provide your own lunch if you require it.

  • Materials to bring

    Bring your own materials
    Some suggestions are;

    1. Chalk and oil pastels
    2. Acrylic or water colour paints
    3. paper collage materials and glue
    4. Pencils, pencil crayons, or Charcoal
    5. Knitting, crocheting, rag rugs

    Other useful items to bring
    Rag (old cloth) for mopping up spills + cleaning hands
    Wear old clothes or bring an apron
    Pen and notebook for new ideas

  • Arriving at Hope Mill

    Click the link below for directions and how to access the studio upon arrival.

    Find my studio >

  • Refunds and Transfers

    Summary of T+C’s

    More than 48 hours before a session: Refunds, Transfers and Swaps are allowed
    Less than 48 hours before a session: Refunds + Transfers NOT allowed. Swaps are allowed

    Conditions apply: Please read the full T+C’s under the Art Group section

    Click here>

  • Organisation structure

    AVA is an informal community group supported by Creative Art Courses, with;

    • Creative and organisational guidance and development
    • Memberships signup and admin
    • Session bookings and payments

    AVA funding structure details >

  • Volunteer

    Volunteer to lead a session
    We love it that members have a lifetime of experiences at their fingertips.

    Let us know if you’d like to become one of our fantastic member-volunteers and help run the group and take on some of the responsibility for ensuring each session runs smoothly and happily.

What do the group members think?

“ A great way to socialise and share idea/tips with other life drawers. Always enjoy this event! ” Gem

“ Very friendly and welcoming, would recommend to art enthusiasts of any level. ” Dave H

 

“A regular welcoming group in a funky building where like minded people exchange ideas, have a rant, release their creativity and laugh. I would like to see it grow into a bigger group so that more can share.” Gerry R

“I have come to Ancoats Visual Arts almost every week. Working in a group with other artists challenges me to improve my drawing and painting skills. I benefit from sharing thoughts and ideas with like minded people in a friendly and informal atmosphere. I have been able to look at aspects of my practice in different ways and I hope to expand on this.” Caroline J

Lets book it now ...

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