The Jersey Arts Centre programme is designed to provide the widest range of art, craft, theatre and children's Courses and Workshops - as well as opportunities to learn something very different from visiting tutors and performers.
All our current Courses and Workshops are listed below and in our dedicated brochure available from the Arts Centre, St. James, the libraries and Parish Halls.When you've decided what you want to do you can use the 'Order tickets online' facility or our Box Office can also take credit card bookings by telephone on 700444. - To apply for a place on a Course or Workshop at the Jersey Arts Centre, please download, print out and complete the Application Form. Download here.
- For applicants aged under 18 years of age, please also fill out the Personal Details Form and return it with a completed Application Form. Download here.
- If you have feedback from a Course or Workshop, please download, print and complete our Questionnaire. Download here.
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| Afternoon Painting: : Arts and Crafts |
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| Tutor: Ann Morgan |
| Day: 10 Thursday sessions |
| Time: 1.30pm - 3.30pm |
| Course Starts: 11 September |
| Course Ends: 20 November |
| Holiday: 30 October |
| Fee: £70 |
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Course details: For those people who enjoy painting a variety of different subjects in an exciting and expressive way. Using oils, acrylics, gouache or watercolour, you will be able to develop your own artistic style while also gaining tutor and group feedback.
Please bring: any painting materials of your choice. If you are unsure about materials this can be discussed with the tutor at the first session.
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| Art History Seminars: : Arts and Crafts |
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| Tutor: Janine Graham |
| Day: 5 Monday sessions |
| Time: 8pm - 9pm |
| Course Starts: 3 November |
| Course Ends: 1 December |
| Fee: £40 |
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Course details: Inspiring illustrated talks on the artists behind the art and includes the life and works of infamous and influential artists Monet, Morisot, Gauguin, Van Gogh and Picasso. The seminars will include a visual representation of their biography and paintings followed by a discussion on the genre they represent: Impressionism, Fauvism, and the birth of Cubism.
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| Junior Drama (8-10 years): : Kids |
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| Tutor: Francesca Duncan + TBA |
| Day: 12 Thursday sessions |
| Time: 4.30pm - 6pm |
| Course Starts: 11 September |
| Course Ends: 4 December |
| Holiday: 30 October |
| Venue: St. James |
| Fee: £50 |
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Course details: An experienced member of our award-winning youtheatre will take participants through the principles of performance, including improvisation, voice and movement. Communication, concentration and commitment are essential disciplines of exciting performance and these will be further explored and developed. Incorporating a multitude of fun drama activities and games, the workshops are also production-led and will culminate with a public performance for family and friends. Book early to avoid disappointment since priority is given to current participants.
Please bring: Please wear: suitable clothing and footwear.
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| Junior Drama (11-13 years): : Kids |
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| Tutor: Francesca Duncan + TBA |
| Day: 12 Thursday sessions |
| Time: 6.30pm - 8pm |
| Course Starts: 11 September |
| Course Ends: 4 December |
| Holiday: 30 October |
| Venue: St. James |
| Fee: £50 |
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Course details: An experienced member of our award-winning youtheatre will take participants through the principles of performance, including improvisation, voice and movement. Communication, concentration and commitment are essential disciplines of exciting performance and these will be further explored and developed. Incorporating a multitude of fun drama activities and games, the workshops are also production-led and will culminate with a public performance for family and friends. Book early to avoid disappointment since priority is given to current participants.
Please bring: Please wear: suitable clothing and footwear.
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| Crafty Kids (6-8 years): : Kids |
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| Tutor: Gabrielle Radiguet |
| Day: 8 Saturday sessions |
| Time: 10am - 11.30am |
| Course Starts: 20 September |
| Course Ends: 22 November |
| Holiday: 25 October + 1 November |
| Fee: £60 |
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Course details: This term, Crafty Kids will be making miniature worlds of the imagination out of recycled materials, clay and paint.
Please bring: an overall or apron.
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| Artful Doodlers (9-11 years): : Kids |
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| Tutor: Chantal Quaeck |
| Day: 8 Saturday sessions |
| Time: 12noon - 1.30pm |
| Course Starts: 13 September |
| Course Ends: 15 November |
| Holiday: 25 October + 1 November |
| Fee: £60 |
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Course details: The Artful Doodlers theme will be sea, sand and surf, with the opportunity to produce a unique sand picture. Children will be working in 3D and using different types of medium, with the emphasis on having fun through art.
Please bring: an overall or apron.
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| Half Term Art School (7-11 years): : Kids |
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| Tutor: Gabrielle Radiguet + Adele Dark |
| Time: 9am - 4pm |
| Course Starts: Monday 27 October |
| Course Ends: Friday 31 October |
| Fee: £120 |
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Course details: During half term, children will be working with experienced tutors Gabrielle Radiguet and Adele Dark. They will have the opportunity to paint, print and sculpt using clay and materials they have found. An ideal course for children who love to be creative.
Please bring: a packed lunch and an overall or apron. Lunchtimes will be supervised.
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| Half Term Comedy School ‘Stand Up, 4 Kids’ (10-14 years): : Kids |
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| Tutor: Simon MacDonald |
| Time: 9am - 4pm |
| Course Starts: Monday 27 October |
| Course Ends: Friday 31 October |
| Fee: £100 |
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Course details: Are you smaller than an adult? Got a joke? Got two? Or Three? Want someone other than your dog to hear your act? Then come along to the Half Term Comedy School where Simon MacDonald, of 'Simon Says' fame, will be teaching Stand Up, 4 Kids. Spend a week deciding if you're angry about issues that make other people laugh or amused by issues that make other people angry - then try it out on an audience everyday! Suitable for those individuals who are serious about comedy!
Please bring: suitable clothing and footwear, a packed lunch (lunchtimes will be supervised) and plenty of juice to drink.
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| Children’s Christmas Art Workshop 1 (7-11 years): : Kids |
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| Tutor: Gabrielle Radiguet + Adele Dark |
| Day: Saturday 6 December |
| Time: 10am - 12pm |
| Fee: £20 |
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Course details: These workshops will give children an opportunity to create exciting and beautiful crafts to decorate the home in time for Christmas. A fun start to the festive season.
A maximum of 10 children for each workshop.
Please bring: an overall or apron.
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| Children’s Christmas Art Workshop 2 (7-11 years): : Kids |
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| Tutor: Gabrielle Radiguet + Adele Dark |
| Day: Saturday 13 December |
| Time: 2pm - 4pm |
| Fee: 2pm - 4pm |
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Course details: These workshops will give children an opportunity to create exciting and beautiful crafts to decorate the home in time for Christmas. A fun start to the festive season.
A maximum of 10 children for each workshop.
Please bring: an overall or apron.
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| Junior Drama : : Kids |
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| Tutor: Francesca Duncan |
| Day: 11 Thursday sessions |
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| Course Starts: Thursday 8 January |
| Course Ends: Thursday 2 April |
| Holiday: Thursday 19 February |
| Venue: St. James |
| Fee: £45 / £42.75 Members |
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Course details: An experienced member of our award-winning youtheatre will take participants through the principles of performance, including improvisation, voice and movement. Communication, concentration and commitment are essential disciplines of exciting performance and these will be further explored and developed. Incorporating a multitude of fun drama activities and games, the workshops are also production-led and will culminate with a public performance for family and friends. Book early to avoid disappointment since priority is given to current participants.
Please bring: Suitable clothing and footwear
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| Speak-in-a-Week: French: : Language |
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| Tutor: Elena Fiodoruk |
| Day: 5 lunchtime sessions |
| Time: 1.10pm - 1.50pm |
| Course Starts: Monday 22 September |
| Course Ends: Friday 26 September |
| Fee: £20 |
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Course details: With France being the nearest country to Jersey why not spend your lunchtimes for a week brushing up on your conversational French? With particular emphasis on developing speaking and listening skills, you will learn essential words and phrases for shopping, hotel bookings, travel, eating out and much more. Students only need a basic understanding of the language.
Please bring: pen and paper.
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| Italian for Beginners: : Language |
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| Tutor: Sofia Bonazzi |
| Day: 7 Wednesday sessions |
| Time: 6pm - 8pm |
| Course Starts: 8 October |
| Course Ends: 26 November |
| Holiday: 29 October |
| Fee: £40 |
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Course details: You may love the food, now here’s your chance to get acquainted with the language. Fun activities and games will help you start your adventure through one of the most fascinating countries in Europe. Learn useful words and phrases to assist in building basic conversations with the locals, including ordering your favourite Italian dish!
Please bring: pen and paper.
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| Discovering Italy: : Language |
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| Tutor: Sofia Bonazzi |
| Day: 7 Thursday sessions |
| Time: 6pm - 8pm |
| Course Starts: 9 October |
| Course Ends: 27 November |
| Holiday: 30 October |
| Fee: £40 |
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Course details: Take a journey of discovery through the diverse regions of Italy. Learn more about the peninsula’s art, culture, history and traditions while developing your basic language skills. The classes are ideal for anyone planning a trip to Italy.
Please bring: pen and paper.
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| Speak-in-a-Week: Polish 2: : Language |
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| Tutor: Anna Kowalewska |
| Day: 5 lunchtime sessions |
| Time: 1.10pm - 1.50pm |
| Course Starts: Monday 24 November |
| Course Ends: Friday 28 November |
| Fee: £20 |
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Course details: Be inspired by the Polish culture, history, customs and language. An ideal course for anyone wishing to learn basic speaking skills to converse with Polish friends and colleagues in their native language.
Please bring: pen and paper.
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| Speak-in-a-Week: Portuguese: : Language |
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| Tutor: Corrine Davey |
| Day: 5 lunchtime sessions |
| Time: 1.10pm - 1.50pm |
| Course Starts: Monday 8 December |
| Course Ends: Friday 12 December |
| Fee: £20 |
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Course details: During this week-long course, students will be introduced to the concepts of the Portuguese language. A great opportunity for participants to practise oral, reading, writing and listening skills in fun and relaxing lunchtime sessions. Students will learn how to meet and greet, ask questions, talk nationality, family, food and drink. Classes are ideal for anyone with Portuguese friends/colleagues or those who are planning a trip to Portugal.
Please bring: pen and paper.
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| Capoeira : : Music and Performance |
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| Tutor: Corrine Davey |
| Day: Saturday 2 August |
| Time: 12noon - 3pm |
| Venue: St. James |
| Fee: £10 |
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Course details: An African-Brazilian Martial Art, combining elements of fight, dance, acrobatics and music. Capoeira was developed as a form of protest, defence and recreation. Students will be taught fundamental moves, understand how the game works and the instruments that were used, and the importance of rhythm in determining the style of play.
Please bring: loose fitting clothes and water to drink. Plimsolls are optional.
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| Capoeira : : Music and Performance |
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| Tutor: Corrine Davey |
| Day: Saturday 18 October |
| Time: 12noon - 2pm |
| Venue: St. James |
| Fee: £10 |
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Course details: An African-Brazilian Martial Art, combining elements of fight, dance, acrobatics and music. Capoeira was developed as a form of protest, defence and recreation. Students will be taught fundamental moves, understand how the game works and the instruments that were used and the importance of rhythm in determining the style of play.
Please bring: loose fitting clothes and water to drink. Plimsolls are optional.
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| Practical Digital Photography: : Photography and Filmmaking |
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| Tutor: Ron Weiss |
| Day: 7 Saturday sessions |
| Time: 2pm - 5pm |
| Course Starts: 13 September |
| Course Ends: 25 October |
| Fee: £55 |
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Course details: Get the best out of your digital camera as well as learning techniques on fundamental computer enhancing and quality inkjet printing. This course is ideal for any level, from total beginners to skilled photographers.
Please bring: digital cameras and any of your favourite photographs.
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| Documentary Film Making: : Photography and Filmmaking |
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| Tutor: Daniela Funk |
| Day: 5 Tuesday sessions |
| Time: 7pm - 9pm |
| Course Starts: 9 September |
| Course Ends: 7 October |
| Fee: £40 |
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Course details: This five-week course explores the history of documentary film and the vital process of creating, filming and screening. For two hours a week, students will learn the necessary skills to produce documentary films, including understanding financial sponsorship, writing a proposal, scriptwriting and creating budgets and business plans.
The weekly theoretical lessons and practical exercises will give students important technical skills whilst developing their individual creativity. By the end of the course, students will have produced a proposal and baseline for their own future documentary project.
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| Be Your Own Broadcaster: : Photography and Filmmaking |
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| Tutor: Christina Ghidoni + JP Le Blond |
| Day: 3 Saturday sessions |
| Time: 1pm - 5pm |
| Course Starts: 8 November |
| Course Ends: 22 November |
| Fee: £40 |
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Course details: Are you new to New Media? With today’s digital technology you can communicate with anyone worldwide. The New Media workshop will help you do just that - you’ll learn to record, edit and broadcast. Come along to these three weekly sessions and listen to some Sound Advice!
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| Stories of Life: : Writing |
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| Tutor: Daniela Funk |
| Day: 5 Monday sessions |
| Time: 11am - 12am |
| Course Starts: 1 September |
| Course Ends: 29 September |
| Fee: £40 |
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Course details: Have you ever heard someone say: "Someday I will write the story of my life" or "I would like to write my memories but I do not know how to start."
Stories of Life gives you the essential skills to start your life stories as well as tips for organising and archiving your pictures and films. The course also offers a variety of methods for approaching your story, whether a witness of history or a passionate individual. If you still consider your life to be uneventful, the sessions also provide techniques to unveil the magic hidden in your life and the lives of others.
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| Poetry Workshop: : Writing |
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| Tutor: Jeremy Reed |
| Day: Monday 6 October + Wednesday 8 October |
| Time: 7pm - 9pm |
| Fee: £25 |
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Course details: Jersey-born writer, poet and art critic Jeremy Reed is noted for his prolific output of novels, biography and poetry. He has been acknowledged as the most imaginatively gifted British poet of his generation, praised by Seamus Heaney for his 'rich and careful writing' and by David Lodge for his 'remarkable lyric gift.’ Jeremy Reed will be taking two evening poetry workshops for those who would like some expert guidance from this highly acclaimed poet.
There are a limited number of places so book early!
Please bring: pen, paper and a selection of your own poems.
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| Play Reading - Revenge!: : Writing |
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| Tutor: Graeme Humphries |
| Day: 9 Wednesday sessions |
| Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm |
| Course Starts: 8 October |
| Course Ends: 10 December |
| Holiday: 29 October |
| Fee: £45 |
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Course details: A course for anyone interested in reading and discussing plays. The relaxed and informal sessions will tackle four plays, from early tragedy to modern comedy, all linked by the theme of revenge. Some background to the plays and their authors will be provided, however, the emphasis will be on what can be discovered through reading and listening to the text. Initial texts and advice on any other requirements will be given at the first session.
Please bring: pen and paper.
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| Poetry and Prose Hospital: : Writing |
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| Tutor: Linda Rose Parkes |
| Day: 5 Tuesday sessions |
| Time: 7pm - 9pm |
| Course Starts: 4 November |
| Course Ends: 2 December |
| Fee: £45 |
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Course details: Have you got pieces of work that won’t come right? This course will offer feedback and help point a way forward in your writing, whilst also offering fresh ideas to both familiar and untried themes.
Please bring: pen, paper and an active imagination.
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| Writing Poetry: : Writing |
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| Tutor: Linda Rose Parkes |
| Day: 5 Wednesday sessions |
| Time: 12noon - 2pm |
| Course Starts: 5 November |
| Course Ends: 3 December |
| Fee: £45 |
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Course details: This workshop is designed, through carefully selected writing tasks and expert feedback, to help participants explore poetic form in the expansion of theme and heightening of language and perception.
Please bring: pen, paper and an active imagination.
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| 'Jersey: A Constitution Under Pressure?' : : Writing |
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| Tutor: Advocate Christopher Lakeman (Sinels) + Deputy Dr. R.G. Le Hérissier |
| Day: Thursday 18 September |
| Time: 6pm - 7.30pm |
| Venue: Benjamin Meaker Theatre |
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Course details: From Jersey’s constitution and relationship to the wider world to sources of law and the judicial system, this masterclass will provide participants with a background to the Island’s unique legal system. Admission is free although please book in advance.
Sponsored by Sinels
Please bring: pen and paper.
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