Sheffield U3A Arts and Crafts Groups

Coordinator

Sheila   Harris

Telephone

(0114) 236 9653

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Thursday pm monthly

Venue

Greenhill Library

Cost

£20 per annum

Details

Talks/presentations by guest speakers.  Some guided visits.  Group discussion and some presentations by Group members.

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Coordinator

Roy Pilkington

Telephone

01246 416 139

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Tuesday pm monthly

Venue

Greenhill Library

Cost

£10 per annum

Details

Access A

This Group's activities will include speakers, discussions and visits.

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Coordinator

Ann Ritchie

Telephone/email

(0114) 230 4552

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Wednesday, am, weekly

Venue

Banner Cross Methodist Church, S11

Cost

£22 half year

Details

Access code A*

David Allott challenges us to explore all media and approaches with definitely no copying of photographs!
Landscape, portraits, still-life, life-classes are all covered and the basic drawing skills and colour work emphasised. We have outside sketching trips in Summer and occasional outings to galleries.

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Coordinator

Ruth Lamb

Telephone/email

(0114) 236 2807

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Thursday, pm, weekly

Venue

Ecclesall Church Memorial Hall , S11

Cost

£17 per quarter

Details

Access code A

The members work as individuals, exploring their interests along the lines of a learning process. A certain structure is provided and a stimulus to respond to the environment, natural, human and man-made. The group has a tutor. Studies are made in various media and developed into paintings, collage or mixed media. Outdoors during the year members visit a variety of locations for material and some time is devoted to research into artists and exhibitions.

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Appreciating Architecture

Art I

Art II

Art III

Art (SE)

Aspects of Art I

Aspects of Art II

Looking at Art

Cards 'R Us

Digital Photography

Handwork and Craft I

Handwork and Craft II

Knitting

Outdoor Sketching I

Outdoor Sketching II

Patch and Quilt

Practical Dressmaking

Quilting Hive

Woodworking/
Woodcarving

Coordinator

Miriam Currie

Telephone

(01246) 414274

Email

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Wednesday, pm, weekly

Venue

Ecclesall Parish Hall, S11

Cost

£13.00 per quarter

Details

Access code X

We are a welcoming friendly group enjoying developing our artistic talents and creative skill. We work with a great variety of media. We have guided tuition and our course is suitable for beginners and the more experienced. In summer we sketch and paint outdoors in Sheffield and the surrounding countryside. We also visit galleries and other exhibitions. New members are always welcome.

Coordinator

Sylvia Ludlam

Telephone/email

(0114) 269 7034

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Wednesday, pm, weekly

Venue

Trinity Chapel, Woodhouse

Cost

£2.00 per session

Details

Access code X

We are not a formal art class. Each member works at their own pace in a variety of media. Some are more experienced than others and we all exchange advice and encouragement.  We welcome novices and experienced artists.

Coordinator

Beryl Moore

Telephone

(0114) 268 6632

Email

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Thursday, pm, monthly

Venue

Holy Trinity Church Hall, Grove Rd, S7

Cost

£15 per year

Details

Access code A

The group is open to people who are interested in the world of art. Although the emphasis is on artists and paintings we do look at the broader aspects of art eg architecture, sculpture and crafts. Our normal monthly meeting consists of an illustrated talk by an invited speaker. Some speakers are practising artists and give demonstrations of how they tackle a particular subject.

Coordinator

Val Wiley

Telephone/email

(0114) 236 0726

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Thursday, pm, monthly

Venue

Holy Trinity Church Hall, Grove Road, S7

Cost

£10 per year

Details

Access code A

In our programme we include group discussions on all aspects of art and from time to time we invite visiting speakers.  We try to link our discussions to the programme of events put on by the local galleries and museums, also galleries countrywide. We organise two visits each year to art galleries or places of special interest and maintain contact with the activities of Aspects of Art I.

Coordinator

Christine Green

Telephone

01709 519 175

Email

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Thurs pm monthly

Venue

Greenhill Library

Cost

£2.50 per annum

Details

Access code A

We meet at Greenhill Library, Hemper Lane ,Sheffield S8 7FE (No. 76 bus route) on the second Thursday of each month, at 2: 00 p.m.
We are a self help Group, focussing on the participation of our members and drawing upon each other's strengths and experiences. It is envisaged that all members will be involved, irrespective of their knowledge levels, enabling us to learn together: with each other, through each other and by personal participation. Our programme will also include visits to Art Galleries and Country Houses as well as talks by speakers, invited because of their extensive knowledge in their respective fields.

Coordinator

Margaret Lycett

Telephone

(0114) 269 0429

Email

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Monday, pm, fortnightly

Venue

The Mount Pleasant Centre, Sharrow Lane

Cost

£1 per meeting

Details

Access code X

We are a newly formed Group , interested in producing hand made greetings cards (Birthday, Anniversary, Special events & Christmas cards).  Our intention is to work with a variety of techniques and materials to create individual and unique cards. 
New members from the absolute novice to the experienced card maker will be welcomed, to share ideas and new techniques with this satisfying hobby.

Coordinator

Lily Taylor

Telephone

(0114) 248 0565

Email

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Friday, pm, fortnightly

Venue

Coordinator's home

Cost

50p

Details

Access code MH

Making cards using various media. I have added decoupage and using beads with the stitching. We also have purchased two border punches and some small motive punches.

Coordinator

Telephone

(0114) 230 5981

Email

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Third Thursday, monthly, 2.00pm

Venue

Millhouses Methodist Hall [at the bottom of Millhouses Lane]

Cost

£12 per year

Details

Access codeA

The meetings are normally held at the above location. Any changes will be clear from our programme. We have a membership with a wide range of interests and a wide range of photographic and technical ability. We encourage beginners to form small self-help sub-groups to meet in their own homes with ad hoc support and guidance from an experienced member.
We try, in our programme, to deal with both the photographic part of our title, and also the digital or technical parts, such as software and techniques. Each week we have a topic as a basis for members to take photos based on that topic and to display them at the meeting. This is to encourage members to be more observant and creative, and to use some of the techniques seen in our meetings.
One of our members holds a 'surgery' before each meeting to try and help solve members problems.

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Coordinator

Kathleen Manterfield

Telephone/email

(0114) 236 4366

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Wednesday, am, fortnightly

Venue

Members' homes

Cost

nil

Details

Access code MH

As a group we share expertise, new ideas and guidance. We are interested in most kinds of handwork and craft which we can use for small projects i.e. for gifts, self use or to help charities. We are of necessity a small group working together around someone’s table -hand sewing, making greetings cards, using embroidery, patchwork, paper folding, decoupage, stamping and tatted lace etc.

Coordinator

Jean Davis

Telephone/email

(0114) 233 9784

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Thursday, am, fortnightly

Venue

Asst Coordinator's home

Cost

50p per mtg

Details

Access code MH

All members bring and demonstrate or suggest crafts. These have included painting on glass, iris folding , various  paper crafts, 'X' stitching and making jewellery.

Coordinator

Jane Harling

Telephone

(0114) 230 9576

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Monday pm monthly

Venue

Members' homes

Cost

Nil

Details

Access code MH

We share skills and knowledge, particularly of techniques avoiding sewing up and of d-i-y designing.  Some of us knit by hand and /or machine, and also crochet.  Perhaps future visits to e.g. museums, specialist stores etc.  We are also interested in the possibility of knitting/crochet for charity eg. Premature baby unit, chemotherapy   patients, wheelchair-bound soldiers etc.

Coordinator

Florence Ames

Telephone

(0114) 236 7108

Email

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Friday, am, fortnightly

Venue

various

Cost

£3 per year

Details

Access code A

In spring, summer and autumn we meet fortnightly at various venues in Sheffield and the surrounding district, particularly Derbyshire.  In the winter we meet once a month.  We have no tutor, but learn from each other. Private transport is necessary for most destinations.

Coordinator

Audrey Morris

Telephone/email

(0114) 236 3619

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Wednesday, am, fortnightly

Venue

various

Cost

£10 per annum

Details

Access code A

We meet at various locations to draw or paint.  In the winter we work indoors from sketches or photographs of flowers/still life.  We do not have a tutor but offer helpful advice to each other. 

Coordinator

Harold  Norton

Telephone

(0114) 288 6920

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Friday, pm, fortnightly

Venue

Stocksbridge Library

Cost

Nil

Details

Access code A

Talks, tutorials, projects, outings, competitions and anything else which the members request.  The initial aim is to get people us use their camera and show them how to get the best out of it.

Coordinator

Inge Davies

Telephone/email

(0114) 236 0318

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Monday, pm, fortnightly

Venue

Members' homes

Cost

Nil

Details

Access code MH

We are very much a social group, who works with material old and new. Our highlight is always our Christmas get together at the Coodinator's home, where everyone brings a special dish - always good! We have now been together for more than ten years. During that time, thirteen healthy grandchildren have been born. Therefore many baby quilts in all versions have been produced. We feel very lucky.

Coordinator

Christine Barker

Telephone/email

(0114) 250 8807

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Thursday, pm, fortnightly

Venue

Mount Pleasant, S7

Cost

nil

Details

Access code X

This is a self-help group relating to all aspects of dressmaking and needlework. We do not have a structured course, but each member does their own individual project. We share ideas, and receive special help and advice from a very experienced dressmaker.

Coordinator

Lynne Brown

Telephone

(0114) 237 7643

Email

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Monday, pm, fortnightly

Venue

Coordinator's home

Cost

nil

Details

Access code MH

Mainly quilt making and some associated sewing projects.  We share ideas and general information, and also visit quilt shops etc. We are a very happy group enjoying cakes and tea during the three hours and welcome new members whatever their experience.

Coordinator

Robert Adkins

Telephone

(0114) 255 1968

Email

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Thursday, pm, weekly

Venue

Coordinator's home, S7

Cost

nil

Details

Access code MH

A very informal group working on individual projects, discussing problems and features, exchanging ideas, constructive criticism and encouragement. The group is small because of limited working space. We mainly concentrate on carving but have made other things in wood. Our common interest is the joy and sometimes the frustration of working with a natural material.