u3a

Northampton

Group Category: Arts and Crafts

  • Photography for Fun

    Leader: Mike Walsh Tel: 07538 034 788 Deputy:  We are a small, friendly group of both experienced photographers, happy to share their skills; and some enthusiastic amateurs who are keen to learn.  Each month we have a theme and members bring along their contributions to discuss and critique in a friendly and supportive way. It… Read more

  • Quilting / Sewing

    Leader: Sue Latter Tel: 01604 762917 Deputy: Linda Paterson Tel: 01604 590735 We meet monthly on the 1st Tuesday afternoon from 2.00-4.00 pm at the Elgar Centre, Upton.   We originally set up to cover Quilting, but it is not feasible to bring sewing machines to the meeting so, if there is no hand quilting sewing… Read more

  • Knit and Natter

    Leader: Polly Feeley Tel: 07484 195313 We are a group of experienced and not so experienced knitters who enjoy a good natter while knitting. We are all happy to help each other master new patterns and stitches and will welcome old hands or new knitters It is anticipated we will do our 'own thing' for… Read more

  • Flower Arranging

    Leader: Sue Rowe Tel: 01604 409041 We choose a monthly theme and style of arrangement and try to use garden flowers and greenery when possible to keep costs down. Experience not necessary, we help each other to improve and enjoy a bit of creativity. For more information, please contact Sue by phone or email, using… Read more

  • History of Art

    Leader Shena Humphreys Tel: 01604 674193 We are quite a large group but we usually have space for 2 or 3 more members who would be made very welcome. The Group is structured in the same way as most other groups in the u3a in that the members will be asked to do some research… Read more

  • History of Art 2

    Leader: Nick Tippler Tel No: 01604 415291 Our current long topic is “British Art Through The Ages”. This will run throughout 2023 and 2024. We discuss different types of art, and the meaning of art. No two people have the same opinion about what art is or should mean, so we can have some lively… Read more

  • Decorative Arts

    Leader: Jan Sayer Deputy: Peggy Johnstone Tel: 01604 843666   We started off as a group studying the Arts and Crafts Movement, but have recently widened our interests, hence the new name Decorative Arts from 1800. Currently we are having a ‘lucky dip’ of a wide rage of topics all encompassed by our dates. Recent subjects… Read more

  • Crochet

    Leader: Susan Hasdell Tel: 01604 452613 We are now meeting in the Parkland area on the 2nd Wednesday from 2pm - 4pm New members are welcome and if you are new to the art of Crochet we will help you get started. All levels are invited to join this friendly group For further information please… Read more

  • Card Making & Home Crafts

    Leader: Sue Burt Tel: 07968 441360 We meet at the Leader's home. We enjoy making all kinds of cards as well as home décor, which so far have included book folding, decorated candles and embellishing slate hearts, etc. We continue to explore new projects. Please phone the leader or use the Group email link to… Read more

  • Card Making

    Card Making Leader: Jan Sayer Meetings are at Leader’s home. This small friendly group exists to share, promote and learn new skills in card making and paper craft. We aim to inspire each other to produce interesting card creations through ideas retrieved from a variety of sources. New crafters are very welcome - resources can… Read more