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SUMMARY:Sweet Impressions: Paint a Colourful Still Life Inspired by Impressionism
DESCRIPTION:Turn a colourful arrangement of sweets into an expressive oil painting in this hands-on workshop inspired by the ideas and techniques of Impressionism. \nWorking from a specially arranged still life of colourful sweets\, you’ll paint directly from observation while exploring how light\, colour and brushwork can bring everyday objects to life. \nLook closely at bright wrappers\, shiny surfaces\, reflections and highlights\, then experiment with visible brushstrokes and touches of colour to create a lively painting without focusing on fine detail or photographic realism. \nWhat to expect \nThe session will begin with a short introduction to Impressionism\, followed by a demonstration showing how to choose a composition\, simplify the arrangement and begin building the painting through shapes and areas of colour. \nYou’ll then create your own sweet still life in oils\, with individual guidance throughout. \nYou’ll leave with your own colourful Impressionist-inspired oil painting and a deeper understanding of how colour\, light and expressive brushwork can transform an everyday subject. \nGood to know \nBasic materials provided. Food and drink is also available for purchase throughout the session from our cafés. \nThis workshop is suitable for ages 16+ and is suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience of oil painting. \nWhat is Impressionism? \nImpressionism is an approach to painting that focuses on capturing light\, colour and atmosphere rather than creating a perfectly detailed or realistic image. \nImpressionist artists often used visible brushstrokes and placed touches of colour next to each other rather than blending everything smoothly. \nIn this workshop\, you’ll explore these ideas through a still life of sweets\, looking at how reflections\, highlights and changing colours can be captured with expressive marks. \nAbout your tutor \nDenisa Mansfield is an artist whose work explores expressive colour\, movement\, and emotion through the language of Impressionism and abstraction. \nShe works primarily in oils\, with a focus on how traditional methods can be reinterpreted in contemporary ways. Her practice celebrates curiosity\, creative risk-taking\, and the joy of discovery through paint.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/sweet-impressions-paint-a-colourful-still-life-inspired-by-impressionism/
LOCATION:Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Feminist Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Ticketing includes a paperback edition of the book as well as the event. There are options to pay for the event only but please note that ticket/book option provides you with the best discount. Last Saturday of the month at 2 pm. \nTo avoid postage charge: Add to Basket\, View Basket\, Go to Checkout\, Choose FREE Delivery Option \nThe Feminist Book Club is a space for curious minds\, lively conversations\, and collective empowerment. We read one book each month and meet on the last Saturday of every month for an engaging session of discussion\, debate\, critical thinking\, self-empowerment\, and a little bit of patriarchy-smashing! Along the way\, we build meaningful connections and community with like-minded people who care about creating a more just and inclusive world. \nLed by Solange Gulizzi\, an art and architectural historian and researcher exploring power\, gender\, and everyday lived experiences\, the club brings together academic ideas and real-life conversations in an accessible\, welcoming way. No prior knowledge is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to engage. \nThis is an inclusive\, welcoming\, and respectful space.  Whilst the group establishes itself it has decided to have women (and trans women) only.  This is due to some of the subject matters that have arisen.  This policy will be reconsidered but until then\, we hope you will respect this decision. We ask all members of our community to approach conversations with curiosity\, kindness\, and respect for others. We may challenge ideas\, but we always treat people with dignity. \nAs a safe and supportive space\, we want to hear your voice. Your opinions\, experiences\, questions\, and reflections are not only welcomed but encouraged. Whether you love to debate\, prefer to listen and reflect\, or are just beginning your feminist journey\, there is a place for you here. Together\, we learn\, grow\, support one another\, and imagine new possibilities for ourselves and the world around us \n \nTo avoid postage charge: Add to Basket\, View Basket\, Go to Checkout\, Choose FREE Delivery Option
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/feminist-reading-group/
LOCATION:Red Lion Books\, 25 High Street\, Colchester
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:NT Live: The Motive and the Cue
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URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/nt-live-the-motive-and-the-cue/
LOCATION:Mercury Theatre\, Balkerne Gate\, Colchester\, CO1 1PT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Paul Smith: Happy – 27th March 2027
DESCRIPTION:Paul Smith: Happy \nAttention comedy fans worldwide! \nPaul Smith is hitting the road again with his brand-new tour HAPPY and this is the biggest\, boldest show of his career. \nFollowing sold-out runs and viral success across the globe\, HAPPY takes Paul’s trademark crowd work\, razor-sharp observations\, and laugh-out-loud true stories to an entirely new level. This is stand-up at full throttle: fast\, fearless\, and relentlessly funny. \nPacked with outrageous audience interaction and stories pulled straight from real life\, HAPPY is a show about finding joy in the chaos\, laughter in the everyday\, and comedy in absolutely everything. Expect jaw-aching laughs from the first minute to the last. \nThis is Paul Smith’s biggest tour ever\, spanning the UK\, Ireland\, Europe\, North America\, Australia and New Zealand and tickets will go fast. \nIf you like your comedy raw\, real\, and uncontrollably funny… \nHAPPY is the show you don’t want to miss. \n6:30pm – Doors \n7:30pm – Start \n9.45pm – Ends \n16+ at parental discretion
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/paul-smith-happy-27th-march-2027/
LOCATION:Charter Hall\, Charter Hall
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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