Sep | Dec 2014
Classes & Workshops Brochure
01392 667080 | exeterphoenix.org.uk
contents courses run by exeter phoenix • art classes
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• digital classes
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• Families
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• young people
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courses run our partners • Double elephant
10 - 13
• sound gallery
14 - 15
courses run by external tutors • music
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• creative
18 - 19
• dance / fitness
20 - 25
• spin city pole fitness
26 - 29
r 20%
CafĂŠ Bar discount on day courses
Classes & workshops run by exeter phoenix book via box office or online:
01392 667080 exeterphoenix.org.uk
Art
classes Our tutors and artists are qualified teachers specialising in teaching students of all abilities and can offer an insight into both historical and contemporary art. Basic materials are provided.
Book via Exeter Phoenix box Office, 01392 667080 or exeterphoenix.org.uk Course Experimental Drawing Explore drawing and mark-making techniques using a variety of materials.
Course Life Drawing A variety of technical and expressive approaches to life drawing for all levels of ability. Course Drawing For Beginners (Stage 1)
Date Mon 1 Sep or 6 Oct
Time 10.30am - 4pm
Price
Time 10.30am - 4.30pm
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Time 10am - 12.30pm
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Time 10am - 12.30pm
Price
Time 10.30am - 4pm
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Time 10.30am - 4pm
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Time 10.30am - 4pm
Price
£29 (£25)
1 day workshop Date Mon 8 Sep, 20 Oct or 1 Dec
£37 (£33)
1 day workshop Date Wed 10, 17, 25 Sep, 1, 8 Oct
£60 (£56)
5 week course Course Theatre Design Make small stage sets, props, costume, and look at theatre designers in historical and contemporary theatre Course Sculpture with Clay Develop your own unique sculpting style in clay, responding to observation of the human form.
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Date Thu 11, 18, 25 Sep, 2, 9 Oct
£70 (£66)
5 week course Date Sat 13 Sep or Mon 17 Nov
£37 (£33)
1 day workshop
Course Sculpture with Mixed Media
Date Mon 15 Sep
Explore drawing techniques and use a variety of mixed media to create a sculpture based on the human form.
1 day workshop
Course Bookbinding Workshop
Date Sat 20 Sep
Learn tradtional and contemporary book making. Equipment and materials provided.
1 day workshop
£29 (£25)
£37 (£33)
Art
classes Book via Exeter Phoenix box Office, 01392 667080 or exeterphoenix.org.uk Course Still Life
Date Mon 22 Sep
Using a mix of natural and man-made objects in mixed media.
1 day workshop
Course Portraiture Study facial anatomy and expressions through painting and drawing from a model.
Date Mon 29 Sep, 3 Nov
Time 10.30am - 4pm
Price
Time 10.30am - 4pm
Price
£29 (£25)
£37 (£33)
1 day workshop
Course Life Drawing
Date Mon 6, 13, 20, Discover a variety of technical and expressive approach- 27 Oct, 3 Nov es to life drawing. 5 week course
Time 6pm - 8.30pm
Course Abstracting the Landscape
Time 10.30am - 4pm
£29 (£25)
Time 10am - 12.30pm
£60 (£56)
Explore ideas and techniques for making abstract art.
Date Mon 13 Oct or Mon 24 Nov
Price £82 (£77)
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1 day workshop Course Drawing For Beginners (Stage 2)
Date Wed 5, 12, 19, 26 Nov, 3 Dec
Price
5 week course Course Prop Design
Date Time Thu 6, 13, 20, 27 10am - 12.30pm Learn how to create sculpture props for theatre, festivals Nov, 4 Dec and shop displays. 5 week course Course Theatre and Festival Costume Design Create theatrical costumes using a variety of materials.
Date Time Thu 6, 13, 20, 27 1.30pm - 4pm Nov, 4 Dec
Price £70 (£66)
Price £70 (£66)
5 week course
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Christmas Art Workshops Book via Exeter Phoenix box Office, 01392 667080 or exeterphoenix.org.uk Course Vintage Christmas Cards and Decorations Create and make christmas wrapping paper, cards and decorations.
Course Organic Wreath Making Make aromatic, original wreaths using 100% natural materials.
Course Handmade Books
Date Sat 8 Nov or Mon 10 Nov
Time 10.30am - 4pm
Time 10.30am - 4pm
Create your own hand crafted book, an ideal and unique 1 day workshop Christmas present.
Price £38* (£34) *hot lunch included
1 day workshop Date Sat 15 Nov
£40* (£36) *hot lunch included
1 day workshop
Date Sat 6 Dec or Mon 8 Dec
Price
Time 10.30am - 4pm
Price £42* (£38) *hot lunch included
treat someone to an unforgettable experience An Exeter Phoenix Gift Voucher is the ideal present. Our vouchers can be used for fantastic gigs, comedy shows or one-day art workshops. Call and we will send you one in the post. exeterphoenix.org.uk
Digital courses
For individuals wishing to learn a new skill, we have a wide range of classes taught by professional tutors in a relaxed and friendly environment. Classes are suitable for any level of experience unless specified. One-to-one training options are also available, call 01392 667066 or email digital@exeterphoenix.org.uk.
Book via Exeter Phoenix box Office, 01392 667080 or exeterphoenix.org.uk Course Beginners’ Photography Course
Date Thu 11 Sep or Thu 13 Nov
Time 10am - 5pm
Price
Date Thu 25 - Fri 26 Sep
Time 10.30am - 5.30pm
Price
Date Wed 1 - Thu 2 Oct
Time 10.30am - 5.30pm
Price
Date Wed 8 Oct
Time 10.30am - 5.30pm
Price
Date Thu 9 Oct
Time 10am - 5pm
Price
Date Wed 15 Oct
Time 10.30am - 5.30pm
Price
Date Thu 16 - Fri 17 Oct
Time 10.30am - 5.30pm
Price
Date Thu 23 - Fri 24 Oct
Time 10.30am - 5.30pm
Price
Date Thu 11 - Fri 12 Capturing sounds from the real world to create Dec music
Time 10.30am - 5.30pm
Price
One day workshop with Vanessa Miles Course Manipulating Images Introduction to Adobe Photoshop. Two day course. Course Website Creation Introduction to Wordpress. Two day course. Course Introduction to Video Editing
£70 (£60)
£140 (£120)
£140 (£120)
£70 (£60)
Use Final Cut X to edit like a pro. One Day Workshop. Course Intermediate Photography Course
£70 (£60)
One day workshop with Vanessa Miles Course Exploring Your iPad
£50 (£45)
Find out what iPad features and apps are the most useful and fun. Course Designing for Print Introduction to Adobe InDesign. Two day course. Course Illustrating Digitally Introduction to Adobe Illustrator. Two day course. Course Making Music with Field Recording
£140 (£120)
£140 (£120)
£140 (£120)
COURSES RUN BY EXTERNAL TUTORS &
families monday Course Jumping Beans
Date Ongoing (term-time)
A fun-filled dance class for 2 -5 year olds and their parents.
Time 11 11.30am
Price £2.50 £2 for siblings
Book via Exeter Phoenix Box Office., 01392 667080 exeterphoenix.org.uk
tuesday Course Award-winning Monkey Music Classes (3mth - 4yr) Places are limited. All ages welcome. The premium brand, pre-school music class, nurturing a lifetime of music. Winners of ‘Best National Pre-schooler Development Activity 2010’ by ‘What’s on 4 little ones’ voted for by thousands of parents all over the country.
Heigh Ho: 9.45am (1-2yr) / Jiggety Jig:10.20am (2-3yr) Rock ‘n’ Roll: 11am (3-12mth)
Date Price £6 per Ongoing (term-time) session (pay per half term) Discounts for siblings First class FREE
Daniele | 08450178766 | daniele.coombe@monkeymusic.co.uk monkeymusic.com
wednesday Course Messy Beans A creative art class for under 5s and their parents.
Date Ongoing (term-time)
Time Price 11.15am - £3.50 12.15pm £3 for siblings
Book via Exeter Phoenix Box Office, 01392 667080 exeterphoenix.org.uk
thursday Course Discover and Explore An art club to help children discover, explore and experiment with different materials and develop new skills. Book via Exeter Phoenix Box Office., 01392 667080 exeterphoenix.org.uk
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Date Ongoing (term-time)
Time Price 4.15 - 5.45pm £4.50
£4 for siblings
Course Award-winning Monkey Music Classes (3mth - 4yr) Winners of ‘Best national pre-schooler development activity 2010’ by ‘What’s on 4 little ones’ voted for by thousands of parents all over the country.
Date Ongoing (term-time)
Discounts for siblings First class FREE
Daniele | 08450178766 | daniele.coombe@monkeymusic.co.uk monkeymusic.com
Pyjama Drama offers drama and creative play classes for toddlers and children up to 5 years old. Join them on some amazing journeys of the imagination. Packed full ofexciting drama games, music and movement, classes are loads of fun and utterly unique.
Date Ongoing (term-time)
£6 per session (pay per half term)
Heigh Ho: 2.05pm (1-2yr) / Rock ‘n’ Roll:2.45pm (3-12mth) Jiggety Jig/Ding Dong: 3.20pm (2-4yrs)
Course Pyjama Drama
Price
Time Price £15 Trial for 3 Raindrops classes. 9.30 - 10.05am (22mth - 2 1/2 yr) £5 per class
Rainbows 10.15 - 10.55am (2 1/2 - 5yr)
FREE t-shirt to wear to class. Classes for dewdrops (6 – 22 months) coming soon.
(pay per class or termly)
Amanda | 01392247449 | Amanda@pyjamadrama.com
friday Course Pyjama Drama Pyjama Drama offers drama and creative play classes for toddlers and children up to 5 years old. Join them on some amazing journeys of the imagination. Packed full ofexciting drama games, music and movement, classes are loads of fun and utterly unique.
Date Ongoing (term-time)
Time Price £15 Trial for 3 Raindrops classes. 9.30 - 10.05am (22mth - 2 1/2 yr) £5 per class
Rainbows 10.15 - 10.55am (2 1/2 - 5yr)
FREE t-shirt to wear to class. Classes for dewdrops (6 – 22 months) coming soon.
(pay per class or termly)
Amanda | 01392247449 | Amanda@pyjamadrama.com Course Jumping Beans A fun-filled dance class for 2 -5 year olds and their parents.
Date Ongoing (term-time)
Time Price 12 - 12.30am £2.50
Date Ongoing (term-time)
Time 12.30 - 1pm
£2 for siblings
Book via Exeter Phoenix Box Office., 01392 667080 exeterphoenix.org.uk
saturday Course Jumping Beans A fun-filled dance class for 2 -5 year olds and their parents.
Price £2.50 £2 for siblings
Book via Exeter Phoenix Box Office., 01392 667080 exeterphoenix.org.uk
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young people SPECIAL EVENT Hackathon An exciting citywide event in partnership with Exeter College and the Met Office. Where art and science meet, anything could happen. connectedexeter.uk
Date
Time
Price
Fri 17 Oct Sat 18 Oct Sun 19 Oct
5pm-9pm 9am-9pm 10am-5pm
FREE (booking may be required) 16+ yrs
Grimy Gringo Workshops Papel Picado
Thu 30 Oct
Working with double elephant, this is a chance to create your own intricate papel picado - picture flag.
See website for prices and times
Grimy Gringo Workshops Mexican Workshop Day
Fri 31 Oct
A very special carousel of Mexican themed workshops, making nichos, skull decorating and papel picados.
See website for prices and times
Course Arts Award Surgery Session If you want to find out what to do with your arts award at whichever level, then this is the session for you.
Course Young and Animated Club A course in digital and stop motion animation for beginners as well as those with experience.
Date
Time
Price
Thu 4 Sep and Thu 6 Nov
6 - 8pm
FREE (booking may be required)
Date Starts Sat 6 Sep or St 1 Nov (6 week courses)
Time
Price
10am 1pm
£75
Time
Price
6pm 7.30pm
£50 (£10 per session)
Course
Date
Young and Animated Plus on Saturdays
Starts Sat 6 Sep
The next level up from Young and Animated Club, learning specific skills.
Young and Animated Plus on Thursdays
Starts Thu 11 Sep
Course
Date
Time
Price
See it, shoot it, make it: Filmmaking club
Starts Sat 6 Sep or Sat 1 Nov
6pm 7.30pm
£75
Led by industry filmmakers, you will learn how to make your own quality productions from scratch to completion.
(6 week course)
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8 - 15 yrs
11 - 15 yrs
8 - 15 yrs
monday Course Young singer-songwriter Club A fun-filled dance class for 2 -5 year olds and their parents.
Date Ongoing (term-time)
Time 5.30 - 7pm
Date Ongoing (term-time)
Time 7 - 9pm
Price £4.50 13 - 16 yrs
Clare Conner | clare.conner@exeterphoenix.org.uk 01392 667080 | exeterphoenix.org.uk
tuesday Course Macula Collective A group for young photographers who meet once a week in Exeter to discuss contemporary photography, share ideas and collaborate.
Price FREE 15 - 21 yrs
Clare Conner | clare.conner@exeterphoenix.org.uk
wednesday Course Playback Youth Theatre Playback is a friendly drama group for young people aged 7-18. The aim is to create original theatre and have fun! Regular activities include acting, singing, writing, games and exercises. All are welcome to try one session. This term our senior group will be performing at Exeter Respect and our annual production week will run from the 23rd to the 29th August. More details can be found on our website www.playbackyouththeatre.org. Playback Youth Theatre is a professionally-run company, established in Exeter in 1997.
Date Ongoing (term-time)
Time 5 - 6pm 7 -10yrs
Price £21 per half term
6 - 7.15pm 11- 18yrs
Jez Taylor | 01363 773337 | info@playbackyouththeatre.org playbackyouththeatre.org
Course Breaking (breakdance) with Just 4 Funk Learn to break (breakdance)… properly! Authentic lessons with the South West’s top breaking crew, Just 4 Funk. Suitable for complete beginners and those with experience. We look at top rock (stand up dance), footwork (dance on the floor), power moves (spins and tricks) and freezes.
Date Ongoing
Time 5 - 6pm
Price £5 8 yrs +
(term-time only)
Matt | matt@just4funkproductions.com
thursday Course Freefall Youth Group Meet like-minded individuals who enjoy the arts and get involved in special projects.
Date Ongoing (term-time)
Time 6 - 8pm
Price FREE 13 - 18 yrs
Clare Conner | clare.conner@exeterphoenix.org.uk 01392 667080 | exeterphoenix.org.uk
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double elephant print workshop Course guide Working from our studio at Exeter Phoenix, Double Elephant Print Workshop offers, across Devon and beyond, Double Elephant Print Workshop offers courses, resources and support to professional printmakers, artists and beginners alike. We are passionate about printmaking and its possibilities. We aim to encourage creativity and artistic development through a friendly and supportive approach. Teaching is in small groups of 6-8 people, and can be tailored to individual needs and interests.
Courses Brush up your skills or try something new. Please call for a chat if you’d like help to find a course which suits you. All courses are suitable for beginners through to experienced printmakers.
Course Beginners’ Evening Class
Date 5 wk course starts 5 week beginners evening class on Thursdays. Thu 25 Sep A fantastic introduction to a range of printmaking techniques. Ideal to kick-start a new interest or revisit rusty skills. Find out more about the flex- or ibility of printmaking through monoprint, collagraphs, drypoint and relief Thur 6 Nov
Time 6.30 - 9pm
Price £93
print methods.
SHORT Courses
Course Screenprint Weekend Techniques on offer range from simple cut paper stencils, to highly versatile and surprisingly easy photo stencils. Water based inks are quick drying and a pleasure to use.
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Date Sat 13 Sun 14 Sep
Time 10am 4pm
Price £110
exeter phoenix partners
double elephant print workshop
Course Printmaking Taster Day
Date Sat 27 Sep
Time 10am 4pm
£62
Date Sat 11 - Sun 12 Oct
Time 10am 4pm
£98
Date Sat 25 Oct
Time 10am 4pm
Date 5 wk course starts Tue 4 Nov
Time 6.30-9pm
Fancy getting creative but don’t know where to start? This introductory day will give you a taste of what printmaking has to offer and the confidence to develop your interest further.
Course Photo Etching Weekend Explore ways of combing photographic, digital and drawn imagery. Designs are transferred from transparencies then printed the same way as etchings. An amazing variety of possibilities without the use of acids.
Course Monoprint Day Explore drawn and painterly techniques plus the use of textures and other materials in creating unique and expressive prints. A great way of evolving ideas.
Course Improvers’ Evening Classes 5 week improvers evening class on Tuesdays.
Price
Price
Price £62
Price £93
A fantastic opportunity to develop a range of printmaking techniques. Take your skills in monoprint, collagraphs, drypoint, relief print methods and more further with our Improvers Course. Whether you have done a little printmaking or quite a lot - there is always more to learn.
All courses are booked via doubleelephant.org.uk Double Elephant Print Workshop, Lower Ground Floor, Exeter Phoenix, Bradninch Place, Gandy St, Exeter, EX4 3LS 07855 206659 info@doubleelephant.org.uk
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double elephant print workshop
Course Relief Print Weekend Lino cut offers a range of style possibilities from strong simple forms to sophisticated multi layered complexity. Come prepared to experiment with different methods of mark making and approaches to colour. The use of other materials such as card and wood can also be explored.
Course Print Your Own Christmas Cards Day
Date Time Sat 8 - Sun 9 10am Nov 4pm
Date Sat 22 Nov
Time 10 - 4pm
Date Sat 13 - Sun 14 Dec
Time 10am 4pm
Price £98
Price £62
Give this year’s Christmas cards that personal touch by spending a festive weekend making your own. Plenty of examples will be on show to aid your designs!
Course Collagraph Weekend An accessible and versatile print process using collaged textures. A variety of textures, paints and carborundum available. The scope for colour experimentation is endless – including the exciting viscosity printing.
Price £93
All courses are booked via doubleelephant.org.uk Double Elephant Print Workshop, Lower Ground Floor, Exeter Phoenix, Bradninch Place, Gandy St, Exeter, EX4 3LS 07855 206659 info@doubleelephant.org.uk
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music technology courses & workshops
Sound Gallery Studios provide a range of music technology courses, work experience programmes and professional development, aimed at providing participants with the skills needed to create their own music and gain experience in a professional recording studio. We have carefully designed courses and workshops which go beyond the nuts and bolts of software education and aim to inspire you to create, record and produce your own music. Our courses are run by experienced and qualified tutors, sound engineers and producers. Whether you are a beginner or have advanced knowledge of music production our courses will help you take your music to the next level. We also run masterclasses during the year in association with the Analogue to Digital Music Expo and our educational partners: Time + Space, Integrity Records and Super Audio Mastering. All courses take place at Sound Gallery Studios and Phoenix Digital.
Course Delivery
Sound Gallery Studios Facilities
Sound Gallery courses are run in the Exeter Phoenix Media centre and are taught on iMac computers. Certain course content is taught at Sound Gallery Studios. Sessions are delivered in small flexible groups allowing more individual interaction between participants and tutors. If there are further areas outside the course content you would like to explore do not hesitate to contact us as courses can be tailored to suit individual needs.
Sound Gallery Studios is a professional, purpose built, acoustically treated and fully air- conditioned recording studio situated in the basement complex at Exeter Phoenix in the cultural heart of Exeter in Devon. The studio complex is well equipped with a range of classic analogue mics, pristine valve pre-amps and both soft and analogue synths (including the legendary Neumann U47, Prism Sound Maselec MMA-4XR, 1” tape machine, Juno 6 etc) alongside the best in digital effects processors, soft synths and plugins.We offer a wide range of integrated recording solutions, based around an Apple Mac Pro, Pro Tools and Logic Pro system with clean and high end AD/DA conversion and clocking from the SSL Alphalink and Prism Sound Orpheus through our Allen & Heath GS-R24M desk.
Media Centre Software All computers are fully stocked with a range of audio and imaging software for all multi-media needs. Software is regularly updated due to our unique relationship with our educational partners Time and Space, Native Instruments, Nektar and Bitwig who create innovative hardware and software for music production and performance for producers, guitarists, sound designers and DJs. Software currently installed: Logic Pro, ProTools 9, Reason 4, Ableton Live 9, Komplete 7 (Native Instruments), Omnishphere, AAS plugins, Rob Papen eXplorer bundle, Rob Papen rp- delay, rp-reverb, Ohmforce bundle, Toontrack EZ Drummer, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop.
Membership Scheme An annual membership fee of £75 allows access to the Sound Gallery computers in the Digital on Mondays and Fridays. This membership provides an opportunity for participants to spend time working on their skills and techniques they have learnt from the courses. Participants who have enrolled on one of our courses are entitled to FREE membership (Term time only, 2 hours per week, Mondays or Fridays).
Course Creative Music Technology - Beginners Level This course will equip you with the skills required to create and produce professionally sounding music using current music technology. The course introduces the use of computer software (GarageBand, Logic Pro, Reason etc) to write, record and produce music and also provides participants with the necessary information and guidance to put together their own home studio set-up. Aims: - Enable participants to create and produce music on a computer and to provide participants with the necessary information and guidance to be able to create their own home set-up and to use current music technology software.
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Date 6 weeks: Sat 27 Sep Sat 1 Nov
Time 10am 1pm
Price £225/200 concession (excl VAT) per person
exeter phoenix partners
Course Creative Music Technology - Advanced Level Improve your music creation, mixing and production skills using today’s most popular music production tools including Logic Pro and Pro Tools. Gain an insight into the recording and production techniques used in a professional recording studio including mic placement, sampling, EQ, dynamics and more! This course is designed to build upon these skills and techniques learnt in the beginner’s course, but is also suitable for people who already have a fundamental knowledge of creating music.
Date 6 weeks: Sat 8 Nov Sat Sat 13 Dec
Time 10am 1pm
Price £225/200 concession (excl VAT) per person
Aims: - To equip participants with a better understanding of key principles of music production. - To enable participants to improve their music production skills.
Course Electronic Music Production Learn how to create contemporary electronic and dance music and create your own tracks using modern Digital Audio Workstations (Logic Pro, Pro-Tools, Reason and Ableton Live). This course is suitable for beginners, but even if you have experience creating music for sometime you can benefit from this course and improve and develop your electronic music production skills further. Ages: 14+
Date 10 weeks: Mon 6 Oct Mon 8 Dec
Time 6 - 8pm
Date 6 weeks: Starts Wed 8 Oct
Time 6 - 8pm
Price £250/£225 concession (excl VAT) per person
Aims: - Give participants the opportunity to develop an electronic music catalogue. - Give participants an all round understanding of the principles of electronic music creation and production. - Enable participants to improve their music creation and production skills.
Course NEW! Ableton LIVE course for Beginners
Price £180 (excl VAT) per person
1:1 Tuition and home sessions to be arranged to suit individual projects and requirements. Cost: £30 per hr, FREE 20 minute consultation, advice and troubleshooting Contact
For more information and to book a place contact Maria Peters at marketing@sound-gallery.net or call 01392-495301. We are open 7 days a week, 10am-10pm. More information is also available on our website: www.sound-gallery.net/courses
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Classes & workshops run by external tutors to book contact individual tutors see details below course.
COURSES RUN BY EXTERNAL TUTORS
music monday Course The Phoenix Choir
Date Ongoing
Time 7 - 8.30pm
The Phoenix Choir is an up-beat, fast-paced choir for those who love to sing out. They sing a range of music in 4-5 part harmonies, taught by ear each week, with performances through the year. Songs range from old-school gospel numbers, to up-beat mow town, across to soulful contemporary tunes. Auditions open all year.
Price £4 per session (first session is free)
Kat Brooks | kat@musicbird.co.uk exeterphoenixchoir.com
Course Global Harmony A friendly and hardworking Community choir who sing a wide range of songs- pop-folk-gospel- world music, in 4 part harmony, songs taught by ear. No sight reading or auditions needed. Great fun and uplifting, led by Roz Walker. Occasional performances locally.
Date From Mon 8 Sep
Time 7.30 - 9pm
A cappella singing in glorious 4/5 part harmony. Folk, gospel, pop, classical around the world, ancient and upbeat contemporary.
£6 per session (pay per half term) £7 (drop-in)
Roz Walker | rozwalker@hotmail.co.uk 01803 862246 | 07816 936521
Course World Rhythms and Drum Circle
Price
Date Ongoing
Time 7.30 - 9pm
Price £6 per session
Booking essential.
Steve Crossen & Gaëlle Hammond 07828194509 & 07791659953
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COURSES RUN BY EXTERNAL TUTORS
creative tuesday Course Tuesday Club with Magic Carpet
Date Ongoing
Time 2 - 4pm
This group is for people with learning disabilities. Please contact before attending.
01392 422938 | magiccarpet-arts.org.uk/thisisgroups
Course Abstract Art Classes with Patrick Jones
Date Ongoing
Time 7 -9pm
Price ÂŁ20 per class
The abstract art course is the only course in the UK dedicated to the practice of abstraction. Taught by the painter, Patrick Jones, the emphasis is on being able to express yourself in paint.
Patrick Jones | patrickjonespainter@hotmail.com 07747 116516 | 01395 446241
friday Course Creative Change with Magic Carpet
Date Ongoing
Time 10.30am - 12.30pm
Date Ongoing (weekly)
Time 2.15 - 4.15pm
Magic Carpet run a range of creative activities for people with learning disabilities and mental health issues each week at Exeter Phoenix, these include arts and crafts and drama.
01392 422938 | magiccarpet-arts.org.uk
Course Snap Dragon with Magic Carpet Magic Carpet run a range of creative activities for people with learning disabilities and mental health issues each week at Exeter Phoenix, these include arts and crafts and drama.
01392 422938 | magiccarpet-arts.org.uk
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saturday Course A.R.T.S Anonymous
Date Ongoing
Artists Recovering Through the Twelve Steps (A.R.T.S) helps you break your creative block so you can follow your inspiration and your passions. A.R.T.S Anonymous is a fellowship of artists of all kinds (writers, painters, designers, actors, musicians etc.) Their primary purpose is to express creative gifts and help others to achieve artistic freedom.
Time 12.15 1.15pm
Price Voluntary contributions
Louise | 07966 037268
Course Taster Course In Home Interior Design For Beginners
Date Sat 5 Jul or Four 30 minute sessions, on designing for yourself, or stay for half an hour or longer and choose one or more of the four half hour sessions you would Sat 2 Aug
Time 3 - 5pm
Price FREE
like to try. the sessions include:
1. The purpose of mood board and lifestyle board 2. How to survey a room and draw to scale 3. Zone planning. how to decide on a scheme for your room 4. Rendering your finished drawing using mixed media Come along and find out what interior design is all about ahd have some fun in a creative and stimulating environment.
Karen Hill | karenghill@aol.com | 07402 189108 www.karen-hill.com
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COURSES RUN BY EXTERNAL TUTORS
DAnce & fitness Monday Course Basic Ballet for Adults (16+) with Mollie Penn
For those with little or no experience. This class offers the opportunity to learn or revive the principles of which ballet is based. All ages welcome.
Date Ongoing from Mon 15 Sep
Time 5 - 6pm
Date Ongoing from Mon 15 Sep
Time 6.15pm - 7.15pm
Date Mon 8 Sep Mon 8 Dec
Time 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Date Ongoing
Time 2 - 3.30pm
Price £48 adv (12 wks) £5 single class
Mollie Penn | 01392 272566
Course Advanced Ballet for Adults (16+) with Mollie Penn
For those with a firm basis of technique and who are familiar with the structure of the class work, ie. barre, centre work, enchainements etc. A mixed class. all ages, depending on ability.
Price £48 adv (12 wks) £5 single class
Mollie Penn | 01392 272566
Course Beginners Ballet for Adults (16+) with Hazel Greenlaw
Price £77 for term £6.30 for first class
Hazel Greenlaw | 01392 423577
tuesday Course A Chance to Dance (Movement to music for over 50’s) Men and women over 50 wanting to dance for fitness and fun are invited to give this session a go. No steps to learn. No dance experience necessary. Wear loose comfortable clothing. Drop in session.
Hayley Starling | 07891822941
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Price £6 includes a drink. £4.50 without
Course Breaking (breakdance) with Just 4 Funk Learn the original street dance style from Matt aka Splinter from Just 4 Funk, one of the UK’s top Breaking crews. This class is suitable for beginners and those with experience.
Matt | matt@just4funkproductions.com
Date Ongoing from Tue 9 Sep
Time 5 - 6pm
Price £5 per class
(term-time only)
Course Intermediate Jazz Dance (16 +) This is the class for you if you love dancing or have danced before and want to reignite your passion. Classes start with a warm up, stretches, corner work then learning West End style and jazz dance routines. Join them for a very friendly & relaxed atmosphere.
Date Time Ongoing 6.15 (term-time) 7.45pm
Price
Date Ongoing
Price
£5 per session £45 10 weeks
Nicholette Pollard | 07810 750950 info@jazzdanceexeter.co.uk | jazzdanceexeter.co.uk
Course American Tribal Style Bellydance ‘Basics & Beyond’
Time 7 - 9pm
£30 (NUS) valid 5 classes in a row with 6th class FREE
Would you love to learn to Bellydance? This class teaches good dance posture with great technique. If you want to learn, transfrom yourself and go on a journey of discovery with dance come and join them.
Kelley Beeston | 01398 331143 Jacqui Spiers | 01566 784353
Drop-in £8 Taster £5
tribalmermaids@gmail.com | kalash-tribal.co.uk
Course Beginners to improvers Salsa Dance with Martin Travers Have fun and get fit learning this exhilarating, vibrant partner dance. What you learn can be enjoyed at their regular Latin parties, or anywhere in the world. Martin has 14 years experience teaching authentic Salsa, Merengue and Bachata to thousands of people, in a friendly, encouraging atmosphere. No partner needed.
£40 class card
Date Ongoing
Time 8pm
Price £5 (£4) £7 with follow-on Salsa class
Martin | 07773 817359 salsa_brava@mac.com
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DAnce & fitness tuesday Course Improvers to intermediate Salsa Dance with Martin Travers
Date Ongoing
Time 9pm
Whatever your Salsa style, Martin has outstanding skills to help you reach your full Salsa potential, blending excellent technique with enjoyment and fun. Please consider including the new beginners and improvers class as a ‘step-intro’ and warm-up. Come with friends or make new ones.
Price £6 (£5) £7 with follow-on Salsa class
Martin | 07773 817359 salsa_brava@mac.com
wednesday Course Street Jazz with Sammy B Sammy B invites you to come and learn funky Street Jazz in a fun and relaxed environment. Routines are varied and incorporate a mixture of pop, hip hop and street dance moves.
Date Ongoing (term-time)
Time 4.45pm 5.45pm
Price
Date Ongoing (term-time)
Time 6-7.30pm
Price £9
Date Ongoing from 16 Jul
Time 6.30 7.30pm
Price £5 per class
£4.50
Sammy B | 07762 793118 Course Body Structure & Wellbeing Dance This class provides a coherent body preparation for a better freedom of mobility, and inspirational creativity. Inner floor work, sensitive bar experience and middle laboratory, based on different topics of work each session. Helps entering the pleasure of Dance at any kind of level. Progressive work throughout the year. Anatomic tricks and grounding paths.
Tatiana Melka | 01392 496785 | tatmelk@gmail.com Course Classes in Bharatanatyam (Classical India Dance) The internationally popular style of classical Indian dance, which derives its origins from the Temples of South India. Come along to develop an understanding of the beautiful and traditional art of Bharatanatyam. The style involves stamping rhythms, gesture language & facial expressions to convey emotions. Open to the familiar & the unfamiliar, all levels and ages. Enjoyable, Friendly, Informative,Challenging. Led by one of UKs most talented young dancer Vibha Selvaratnam of IDSW (India Dance South West which is branch of IDW (India Dance Wales).
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Vibha Selvaratnam | admin@indiadancewales.com 07909 330 780
Course Caribbean Dance Fusion Workout
Date Ongoing
Time 7.45 8.45pm
Price £4.50 per class
Date Ongoing from Thu 18 Sep
Time 12.30 1.30pm
Price £48 adv 12 classes
Caribbean dance fusion workout is a afro-Caribbean based technique with a twist, incorporating the style with a fitness workout of muscular strength and endurance. Its all about getting fit and having fun, you don’t need a dance background.
Rosie Tasker | rltdance@outlook.com
Thursday Course Refresher Ballet for Adults (16+) with Mollie Penn A mixed age and ability class aimed at improving and extending physical ability and musical expression.
Mollie Penn | 01392 272566 Course Progressive Ballet for Adults (16+) with Mollie Penn
£5 per class Date Time Ongoing from 5 - 6pm Thu 18 Sep
For those who have already achieved a level of proficiency and who now wish to extend their technique and tackle the demands of centre work. All ages.
Price £48 adv 12 classes £5 per class
Mollie Penn | 01392 272566 Course Beginners & Improvers Jazz Dance (16+) If you love to dance but never had the chance to learn or you haven’t for a while, then this is where you begin. You will learn technique, routines & become more flexible, get fit & have fun in this very friendly class of mixed ages & abilities.
Date Ongoing (term-time)
Time 6.15 7.15pm
Price £45 adv 10 classes £5 per class
Nicholette Pollard | 07810 750950 info@jazzdanceexeter.co.uk | jazzdanceexeter.co.uk Course No Spotlight, No Spandex
Date Dates TBC
For more information about the class, contact them via the Facebook page or just turn up.
Contact via facebook for info
facebook.com/nlnlexeter
Time 7 - 8pm
Price £2 per class
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DAnce & fitness Thursday Course Ballet for Adults with Hazel Greenlaw For experienced dancers.
Date Time Thu 11 Sep - 7.30 Thu 11 Dec 8.30pm
Hazel Greenlaw | 01392 423577 Course Appalachian clogging with Alive & Kicking Exciting percussive dance to live music from our own Old Time String Band. Contact us for dates of our open practice sessions when you can meet the team, see us dance and try it for yourself. We are looking for new team members, beginners welcome.
Jo Wright | enquiries@alive-and-kicking.org.uk
Price £77 for the course OR £6.30 for the first class
Date Thursdays Sep - Dec
Time 8pm 9.30pm
Price £3 per session
Contact Jo Wright for dates
Friday Course Ballet for Adults with Hazel Greenlaw For experienced dancers.
Date Fri 12 Sep Fri 12 Dec
Time 7.30 8.30pm
Price
Date Ongoing
Time 6.15pm
Price
Date Ongoing from Sep 2014
Time 5.15pm
Price
£77 for the course or £6.30 for the first class
Hazel Greenlaw | 01392 423577 Course French Barre au Sol with Tatania Melka
£11
Floor strengthening and lengthening for a better posture. Also works as a coherent Preparation for Ballet class. Group work and one to one tuitions. Directional lengthening is not about being warm or gesticulating. There is no force to it, just resistance , breathing and time. The rest is simple release. We will work at reinforcing our center, giving air in our articulations, discovering our muscle chains, and understanding the work on fascias . This floor bar also introduces useful movements for Ballet class.
Tatiana Melka | 01392 496785 | tatmelk@gmail.com Course Understanding Ballet Class This Class is for beginners and dancers seeking to put anatomic knowledge on their movements. Quality and body friendly reinforcement at the bar. Understanding the hip opening processes. Kind middle training.
Tatiana Melka | 01392 496785 | tatmelk@gmail.com
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£9.50
saturday Course Flamenco classes with Elena Brandwood Fun classes with live guitar suitable for people (men and women) of all ages and abilities. Try this traditional Spanish dance that has footwork and body work and loads of passion.
Date Time Ongoing 11 - 12.30pm (term-time) (for people with some experience)
1 hr technique and half an hour of basic choreography
12.30 - 1.30pm (for people with no experience)
Elena | 07810521217 brand14wood8@aol.com Course Belly Dancing For Adults (16+) with Ameera Dance Learn the glamorous Art of Belly Dancing. Inspired by the stars of Egyptian dancing, Ameera will show you some movements that come naturally to your body shape. You will learn some fun and easy to follow routines as well as the culture behind this art form. No dance experience required. All abilities welcome.
Date From Sat 4 Oct
Time 10am - 11am
Date Sat 27 Sep, Sat 25 Oct, Sat 22 Nov, Sat 20 Dec.
Time 1.30 - 4pm
Price £10 per class £75 for 10 £7 per class £50 for 10
Price Drop in £6.50 or 10 class card £50
ameera@ameeradance.com Course Improvers Flamenco with Sonia If you have a background in dance or you wish to improve your flamenco skills come and join the class.
Sonia Espana | 07856 973530
Price Contact Sonia for more info
soniaespana@gmail.com
other Course Kinky and Quirky Burlesque Workshop Sexy, sassy, fun, confidence building – burlesque is the new black. The incredible Venus Noir leads this new workshop to encourage women of all ages, shapes and sizes to find their inner bombshell. Learn all the classic burlesque moves, bump and grind, shimmy and shake your tassels if you dare.
Date Time By request 3 - 5pm only
Price £20 adv (inc FREE entry to Kinky & Quirky’s Burlesque & Boogie Night)
0785 999 6368 quirky@kinkyandquirky.com | kinkyandquirky.com
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spin city pole fitness Alex Conley | 07772 373914 mail@spincityexeter.com | spincityexeter.com
£10 regular | £7 pole society £60 gold card ( 4 classes p/w for 4 wks)
tuesday Course Spin City Pole Fitness Class
Date Ongoing
Time 6.30 - 7.30pm
(Intermediate Level 3) This class we will work on some more advanced spins and poses & some different climbing styles on the pole. Alongside this you will build from your basic invert learnt in level 2 to get become comfortable with a wide range of inverted leg grips, basic inverted combinations and a series of safe dismounts. This level will also progress the various seated positions on the pole taking you onto cross knee and cross ankle releases and moves from these positions. This level will also help you learn how to link moves together using combinations and transition moves to flow from one move to another.
Course Spin City Pole Fitness Class
Date Ongoing
Time 7.30 8.30pm
(Mixed ability) Our mixed ability classes are perfect if you want to develop your pole skills at your own pace. Suitable for complete beginners right the way through to advanced. In this class you will be divided onto poles to work with students of a similar ability learning new moves, tricks and transitions every week. If you want to progress quickly then this is a great class to go to alongside your level class, and this class is also a great option for those who have done pole before but don’t know which level is best for them.
Course Spin City Pole Fitness Class (Improver - Level 2) This class is for those that have learned some basic spins, transitions and are comfortable with the first step of their climb. This class will cover a variety of new spins as well as some more advanced techniques, introducing some different hand grips and spin combinations. We will also work through various seated poses on the pole and strength moves including an introduction flags! In this level you will get your very first taste of going upside down in a basic inverted position, in preparation for Intermediate.
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Date Ongoing
Time 8.30 9.30pm
wednesday Course Spin City Pole Fitness Class
Date Time Ongoing 7.45 - 8.45pm
(Advanced 2 – Level 5) This class will focus on more advanced inverted positions including arms only grips, progressions from your shouldermount and more difficult combinations. At this level you will be expected to carry out high level drills to push your strength and flexibility to the next level. You will be expected to lift all inverts at this stage. In each level 5 class we will start with a series of drills to help with your strength and stability and will then focus on a specific move or set of moves, with different ways in and out of each. We will also include progressions and combinations from one move to another.
Course Spin City Pole Fitness Class
Date Ongoing
Time 8.45 - 9.45pm
(Advanced 1 – Level 4) This class will focus on more advanced inverted positions including shoulder mounts, strength and stability preparation for arms only moves and supermen to name a few. In each level 4 class we will start with a series of drills to help with your strength and stability and will then focus on a specific move or set of moves, with different ways in and out of each. We will also include progressions and combinations from one move to another. In our advanced levels it is more important than ever that learning is not just about being able to do the move but to be able to do it well! This will be crucial for many of the combinations in this level.
thursday Course Spin City Pole Fitness Class
Date Ongoing
Time 5.45 - 6.45pm
(Beginner Level 1) Are you new to pole dance or never tried it before? Well, this is the class for you! Level 1 is designed for complete beginners so don’t worry if your not super strong, flexible or well co-ordinated as these are skills you will build up through these classes. You will learn some basic spins and transitions as well as climbing the pole, we will also build on trying to do some of these spins on your weaker hand and even one handed! Don’t forget we run free taster sessions on the last Friday of every month so what are you waiting for.
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spin city pole fitness thursday Course Spin City Pole Fitness Class
Date Ongoing
Time 6.45 - 7.45pm
(Mixed Ability) Our mixed ability classes are perfect if you want to develop your pole skills at your own pace. Suitable for complete beginners right the way through to advanced. In this class you will be divided onto poles to work with students of a similar ability learning new moves, tricks and transitions every week. If you want to progress quickly then this is a great class to go to alongside your level class, and this class is also a great option for those who have done pole before but don’t know which level is best for them.
Course Spin City Pole Fitness Class
Date Ongoing
(Spinning Pole)
Every other Thursday
Twirl and spin your way into our spinning pole class! Spinning pole is a great way to convert what you have already learnt on a static pole into some amazing combinations. These classes are great if you have hit a “pole wall” and are looking to try something different and fun to keep getting your strength up! Suitable for all levels of pole dancer and great fun too. This is perfect for those starting out or those looking for the next pole challenge.
Course Spin City Pole Fitness Class
Date Ongoing
(Pole Conditioning)
Every other Thursday
Have you ever wished you were that little bit stronger, or wanted a little more abdominal or upper body strength? Well if so this is the class for you! Focusing on arms and abdominals this class will help you to build the strength you need to master that demon move you have been working on! Our expert instructors will coach and encourage you through a series of conditioning exercises on the pole to help you on your way to a new you. Conditioning classes are suitable for all levels.
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Time 7.45 - 8.45pm
Time 7.45 - 8.45pm
Alex Conley | 07772 373914 mail@spincityexeter.com | spincityexeter.com
£10 regular | £7 pole society £60 gold card ( 4 classes & 1 practice p/w for 4 wks)
friday Course Spin City Pole Fitness Class (FREE taster session)
Date Last Fri of every month
Time 7.45 - 8.45pm
Are you completely new to Pole Fitness? Then why not come along to a Spin City Taster Session and find out what we are all about! The induction is a 60-minute taster class that will give you the chance to have a go on the poles and learn some fantastic tricks designed for complete beginners! If you have done pole before elsewhere then don’t worry this will be the perfect opportunity to find out where we can fit you into our fantastic leveling system. For the Spin City Induction try to arrive 5 minutes early as we have a short disclaimer we will need you to fill out. You will need to wear comfy gym kit - shorts can help you grip the pole and please try not to moisturise the day of the class.
other Course Pole Fitness Birthday & Hen Party (Any Level) If your looking to organise a pole fitness dance party in Exeter, then come and celebrate with Spin City Exeter.
Date Price £20 per Arranged upon request person (6-18 people) 1.5hrs
They can organise a range of different parties tailored to your needs. Whether it be a hen party, a girly Saturday afternoon in or a birthday with friends they have got just the thing for you. When you book with them you can be sure that you will be given professional instruction, with a fully qualified and insured instructor. You will also be guaranteed a party where there will never be more than three of you sharing a pole making sure you get the best value for money.
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Bradninch Place, Gandy Street, Exeter, EX4 3LS 01392 667080 | exeterphoenix.org.uk