https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8 Something for everyone, from beginners to experienced en-us 2018-12-03 11:28:14 UTC 2025-11-14 00:20:45 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Doubleheart.png maryparsons123 https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/310351898 Tuesday mornings at Lawn Community Centre.  Friendly group.  Suitable for beginners.  Mostly watercolour. Limited numbers post covid, please contact before taking a client. Contact via Facebook or Lawn Community Centre. 01793 651806]]> 2018-12-03 11:36:38 UTC https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/310351898 maryparsons123 https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/310352172 Various machinery and equipment.  Available to use for a one off charge (Wednesday evenings) or on a subscription basis.
Woodwork, metalwork, electronics,  etc. https://www.swindon-makerspace.org/   
Email info@swindon-makerspace.org.
Updated 2022]]> 2018-12-03 11:37:36 UTC https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/310352172 maryparsons123 https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/310352510 See the website for what's going on at the moment - activities vary.  They use the garden a lot in the summer - recently received funding for their 'Drop in and Grow' project.  They do things for families and individuals.
http://richardjefferies.org/]]> 2018-12-03 11:39:07 UTC https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/310352510 maryparsons123 https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/310353607 They run occasional events and a regular small supportive art group (please contact to see if they have space before taking a client). Outdoor garden cafe at weekends. Opportunities for professional artists.
http://www.everycloudartscrafts.com/]]> 2018-12-03 11:43:57 UTC https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/310353607 maryparsons123 https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/310354015 A group on Tuesday mornings  that includes 4 weeks painting then 4 weeks fabric / sewing.  Ran in the Wyvern Theatre. Are we still referring people here? Please contact before taking a client http://disabilityarts.online/directory/reach-inclusive-arts/]]> 2018-12-03 11:45:47 UTC https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/310354015 maryparsons123 https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/310354334 Residential events, some creative. http://www.lowershawfarm.co.uk/]]> 2018-12-03 11:47:24 UTC https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/310354334 maryparsons123 https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/310354654 They meet in various locations and draw anything they can see. Always a Saturday morning.  Link to the Facebook page:  http://bit.ly/2bbDTTl 

Post covid they have started meeting again, but not necessarily monthly. Check Facebook page for details of time and location. ]]> 2018-12-03 11:48:53 UTC https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/310354654 maryparsons123 https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/310355038 The last two weeks of September, an opportunity to visit artists in their studios.
https://www.swindonopenstudios.org/]]> 2018-12-03 11:50:25 UTC https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/310355038 maryparsons123 https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/310355503 Art and craft, great for beginners. Thursday mornings, need more details. ]]> 2018-12-03 11:52:19 UTC https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/310355503 maryparsons123 https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/310363012 Artsite is ran by a group of artists, who run a few groups in Swindon Centre: https://www.artsite.ltd.uk/workshops]]> 2018-12-03 12:25:16 UTC https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/310363012 maryparsons123 https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/310488324 2018-12-03 16:11:33 UTC https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/310488324 maryparsons123 https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/310489323 University of the Third Age (U3A):

***OPEN DAY EVENT SAT 3RD SEPTEMBER 10-1PM AT ST JOSEPH'S COLLEGE, OCOTAL WAY

For age 50+, wide variety of groups,
sociable learning aimed at retired people, open to 50+.  They have an open day early September, best to join early in the year if possible.

Has many groups within the organisation.   These are some of the creative groups that are listed: Digital photography, Dressmaking, Patchwork, Quilting, Embroidery, Sewing for pleasure, Crochet and knitting, Papercraft, Dolls houses and minatures, Papercraft, Dressmaking, Upholstery, Pastels, Scrapbooking).

£35 for a year gives access to these groups and more.
https://www.swindonu3a.org.uk]]> 2018-12-03 16:13:17 UTC https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/310489323 maryparsons123 https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/310491234 2018-12-03 16:16:33 UTC https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/310491234 maryparsons123 https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/310491925 For people living in Old Town - Contact details – Nicola Stevenette 01793 529177  .  Weekly Tuesday 10am – 12pm £2.50 cost including refreshments.  Small group - please contact before attending to check space. Prefers to support Old Town residents.

]]> 2018-12-03 16:17:39 UTC https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/310491925 maryparsons123 https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/310492901 Behind Morrisons, off Eastcott Hill. They have a ‘repair café’  where people bring along clothes, etc and other people can help mend them.  Also various community tea afternoons. 
https://en-gb.facebook.com/SavernakeStreetSocialHall/

]]> 2018-12-03 16:19:01 UTC https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/310492901 maryparsons123 https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/310495276 Membership Secretary: Alex Cranswick (01793 539529)
Email: membership@swindonphotosoc.org.uk

http://www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk/

]]> 2018-12-03 16:22:48 UTC https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/310495276 maryparsons123 https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/310495858 2018-12-03 16:23:41 UTC https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/310495858 maryparsons123 https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/310500210 Occasional Photography Walks learning how to use Instagram. Updated 2022]]> 2018-12-03 16:30:52 UTC https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/310500210 mparsons21 https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/314616491 Is this still going? Website not working ]]> 2018-12-14 12:23:45 UTC https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/314616491 maryparsons123 https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/2287990621 2022-09-08 11:03:43 UTC https://padlet.com/maryparsons123/wq7hn0rg4rf8/wish/2287990621