Oyez Arts

Life Drawing Lates
2025-08-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-23 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Oyez Arts, Town hall, 25 Market St, Altrincham, Manchester, WA14 1PF, United Kingdom
Life Drawing

Join Oyez founder and professional artist Jo Cushing in our weekly life drawing class. Each week a different subject or model. All abilities are welcome in this friendly group and all materials are supplied. Come along and learn to draw what you see, not what you think you see.
Participants can learn to draw what they see in a relaxed, friendly setting. The small classes cover different materials and techniques, with exercises ranging from quick sketches to longer poses. Beginners are welcome, and the sessions cater to those interested in art forms like sketching and graphic design.

£12.50

Life drawing
2025-08-19 12:00, 2025-08-12 12:00, 2025-08-05 12:00, 2025-07-29 12:00, 2025-07-22 12:00 | Oyez Arts, Town hall, 25 Market St, Altrincham, Manchester, WA14 1PF, United Kingdom

POP CATS
2025-08-18 09:30 - 22:30, 2025-08-11 09:30 - 22:30, 2025-08-04 09:30 - 22:30, 2025-07-28 09:30 - 22:30, 2025-07-21 09:30 - 22:30
Popcat’s Music Time is a music and movement class for babies and toddlers aged 0-5 years old.
Over the course of the 60 minute session you can expect musical instruments, nursery rhymes, pop songs, bubbles, parachute play, story time, FREE snack for little people, FREE hot drink for big people, cuddly props and puppets.
We are an educational provision that targets all 7 of the EYFS framework to help develop your little ones before school.
HOW TO BOOK
There is no need to book in advance for regular classes and there is no commitment to monthly or termly fees or membership. Simply turn up for the class and PAYG. Babies under 6 months are FREE for all of our classes. £7 per child and just £3 for any additional siblings.
Visit our website for more information at www.popcats.co.uk or contact Matt on 07783 925 247.
FREE TRIAL MONDAY 9TH – Booking is required for our trial session on Monday 9th June. Book a place for this 30 minute taster session by messaging Matt on Whatsapp 07783 925 247 or by calling the same number.
Booking is not required for our regular 60 minute classes each Monday morning at 9:15.

Beginner Yoga Class
2025-08-14 19:00 - 19:45, 2025-08-07 19:00 - 19:45, 2025-07-31 19:00 - 19:45, 2025-07-24 19:00 - 19:45, 2025-07-17 19:00 - 19:45
Beginner Hatha Yoga Classes for females with a yoga trainee.

What you can expect
A slower paced movement class which incorporates breathwork and meditation. It is breath focused, in that individuals are encouraged to become aware of the breath, and then move into postures, in order to feelcalm. The poses are held for a brief amount of time to find focus in the mind, as well as to build strength and stability in the body.
YOGAWITHBIJAL@GMAIL.COM

£5

Simply Singing
2025-08-07 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-07-31 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-07-24 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-07-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Oyez Arts, Town hall, 25 Market St, Altrincham, Manchester, WA14 1PF, United Kingdom
Come and feel the benefit of simply singing. This friendly choir gather weekly. New members welcome.
To join contact hello@simplysinging.org.uk
Simply Voices
Simply Voices is a choir that welcomes everyone regardless of experience. Our focus is on feeling good, having a laugh and singing together. The only things you need are a sense of humour and a willingness to have a go! We have had many highlights, especially performing with Barry Manilow on stage at The Manchester Arena, and with Russell Watson at The Bridgewater Hall. You will find us on the route of the Manchester Marathon cheering on the runners, at the local Dementia Cafe and at many more community events.
Simply Voices is part of Simply Singing CIC. Our experience has shown us that singing together has some very powerful outcomes for individuals and communities. Our approach to teaching involves breaking down barriers and creating positive and fun community experiences focusing on connection, health and well being.
To book your free taster email hello@simplysinging.org.uk

Volunteers Social Drop In
2025-08-02 10:00 - 12:00
Interested in getting involved, come and meet the team and other volunteers. We have a range of excellent opportunities for volunteers to help with exhibitions and events and also with the other aspects of our work, if you would like to volunteer, please pop along. We very much look forward to hearing from you.

Alty Voices
2025-07-28 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-07-21 19:00 - 20:30
We believe everyone can learn to sing, and along the way we’ll have you laughing, grooving, twisting and shouting!
Our choir is currently at capacity but you can join our waiting list here: https://ilikesinging.com/alty-voices-waiting-list/

KIDS COMIC ART WORKSHOP
2025-07-26 10:00 - 11:30
Join Rick Eades, experienced comic book illustrator ( including The Beano and The Dandy ) for a fun 90 minute session teaching storytelling and illustration technique.
All abilities welcome in this fun session and all materials supplied
Suitable for Ages 6+
To book contact Rick – richard.eades1@ntlworld.com

Creative Bereavement
2025-07-23 11:45 - 13:30
This creative and welcoming group is for anyone experiencing loss. At difficult times it’s often helpful to be with others who just understand. Come together to draw, craft, create and chat in a safe space. In Partnership with Full Circle Funerals.
This class is free to join.
To join the group stop by or contact Sara by email:
sara.fixter@fullcirclefunerals.partners

Oil Painting Course with John Sotorrio
2025-07-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Oyez Arts, Town hall, 25 Market St, Altrincham, Manchester, WA14 1PF, United Kingdom
Join figurative painter, John Sotorrio, at Oyez in Altrincham for an introduction to oil painting.
The workshop is both ideal for beginners who will get the opportunity to learn how to use and mix oil paint, how to utilise mediums and glazes, and for more experienced artists to hone their skills and learn new techniques in a friendly environment.
Over the 6 sessions the classes will cover:

An introduction to oil painting, an understanding of layering and glazing.
Traditional painting techniques, mediums, brushes and tools.
Drawing, composition and perspective.
Basic colour theory and palettes.
Complete a still life or self portrait.

Bring your own materials, or purchase the OYEZ starter kit containing necessary materials and equipment for £42.00 Kit includes:

Basic set of oil paints and brushes
Primed 30×40 canvas
Odourless mineral spirits

This 6 week course costs £120.00
To book your place please email enquiries@oyezarts.co.uk
