DEWSBURY & DISTRICT THIRD AGE

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( N36) Painting and Drawing                        Friday 1.30 - 3.30 pm

 United Reformed Church, Dewsbury                                                                                 Mrs S. Idle                          A relaxed, friendly class. Beginners very welcome. Mainly use water-colour, but experiment with other mediums.

(G22) Patchwork & Quilting                         Friday 10-12 noon 

 Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane                                                                     Mrs C. Cashman                                                           The class is oversubscribed, but ring Christine on 01924 466349 if you wish to discuss the possibility of joining.

(N33) Pergamano/Parchment Craft                              Monday 2-4 pm         

 United Reformed Church,  Longcauseway, Dewsbury                                                             Mrs.D.Walker                Come along and learn how to make Victorian style greetings cards, bookmarks, gift boxes etc. from parchment style paper, using various tools and grids. Current members only, at the moment.

(N35) Photography                                          Thursday 2-4 pm       

 United Reformed Church, Longcauseway, Dewsbury                                                                    Mrs S. Bligh                                                                To discover by means of lectures, competitions and group discussions what makes a good photograph and how to achieve this.

Programme Spring 2012

 January 12^th   “Sweden” Slide Presentation by John Holroyd

 January 19^th    An afternoon with cameras, including still life photography.

 January 26^th    Print and projected image competition

                        “Something beginning with “O””

 February 2^nd    Slides from Elsie Heywood’s collection, plus

                        Discussion about lighting, exposure settings.

 February 9^th    Print and projected image competition  “Seascape”

 February 16^th  Video afternoon

 February 23^rd  Print and projected image competition “Village scene”

 March 1^st        Visit to take photographs inside Dewsbury Minster

                        1.30-3pm, then back to URC for discussion.

 March 8^th       Print and projected image competition “Old walls and/or stiles”

 March 15^th    “Anything Goes”

                     Digital presentation by Tony & Marjorie Furmston FRPS

For competitions members may enter up to 3 prints(max size 5”x7”)and up to 3 slides

Or digital images to project (which must be different to your print entry). Digital

Images should be resized to 1280x800

For more information contact Sandra Bligh, tel 07974 108160

 or email sandra@sbligh.orangehome.co.uk

(A2) Round Dancing                                         Tuesday 2-4 pm            Mr & Mrs A.Metcalfe 

                                                                                                                    Batley Town Hall   

Class closed due to lack of support

(E13) Scottish Country Dancing                      Tuesday 2-4 pm

Hanging Heaton Ebenezer Church Hall, High Street                                                               Mrs. M. Urquhart

Two hours of gentle fun in a very friendly group.  Come and join us.   Pair of soft shoes the only requirement.