Adult Education Details
Courses
If you are organizing an Adult Education course in the Fen Edge Patch not listed below, feel free to send your details to FECA (editor@fenedge.co.uk) for inclusion here.
| Course Name | Starting Date | All Dates | Time | Location | Tutor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottenham Watercolour | 20 April 2026 (Summer Term) | Mondays in term time | 10am–12pm | Cottenham Village Hall | David Hyde |
| Let's Draw and Paint | Tuesday 14 April 2026 | Tuesdays 13 weeks | 9.30–11.30am | All Saints Hall, Cottenham | Lisa Fretwell |
Course Details
| Course Name | Details | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottenham Watercolour | We are a friendly group with an experienced tutor, David Hyde. We meet Monday mornings 10 till 12 in term time at Cottenham Village Hall. Subjects for paintings are provided but you are welcome to bring something of your own and David will gladly assist you. The group originally formed as part of the Adult Education provision at CVC but became independent in 2024. We are non-profit making. The termly fee covers 10 sessions and refreshments. Summer Term 2026 begins 20 April. Contact Christine Copeland, 07837 642420. |  Painting by a class member from a photo by David Hyde. | About £135, depending on numbers attending |
| Drawing Class by Lisa Fretwell | Anyone is welcome to attend. I will show you how to use composition, light and shade to create drawings that your friends will be in awe of! You will draw inside during the winter, and outside weather permitting) during the warmer months. I will show you how to use a range of materials including pencils, pen and ink, watercolour, charcoal, pastels and paint. I will always ask everyone what they would like to draw, and adapt my classes to fit with those requests. | Students drawing 'en plein air'. | £182 (Spring 2026) |
| Upholstery | Learn to upholster a small piece of your own furniture, using modern or traditional methods. This practical upholstery course is for both beginners and Intermediate learners. It’s a small friendly group in a light and spacious location in Cottenham. Hands-on practical upholstery is taught by a Qualified Upholsterer, Lisa Cramp. Bring your own furniture to this course. Check furniture suitability with the tutor before your first class. More details here: Adult Education – Upholstery courses starting September 2025 |  | £438 - 8 week course £457 - 10 week course £167 - 3 Saturdays |
Tutors
| Tutor Name | Notes | Email | Social |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Hyde | David is a self-taught professional artist who lives and works close to the river Great Ouse in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. He has combined a keen interest in wildlife and birdwatching with a lifelong passion for painting. | ||
| Lisa Fretwell Illustrator, Art Historian and educator | I have always loved art, and I have been drawing since the age of 4 years old. Since graduating, I have been teaching drawing, textiles and stained glass for over 20 years, and as of 2012, I have been teaching Art History online and face to face. I have previously illustrated some of the Antarctic Atlas book, by Peter Fretwell, and I have just published a new book with my husband called, The Penguin book of Penguins, which is now available to buy at any bookshop in the UK. I currently teach Art History at Coleridge Community College in Cambridge, and have recently started running felt making courses with Cambridge Community Arts in Linton. I have recently started a drawing course at All Saints Hall in Cottenham.  | lisafretwell27@outlook.com | @lisaefretwell.bsky.social |
| Lisa Cramp | Hi I'm Lisa Cramp and I run an upholstery business where I take in commissions and I also teach upholstery. I have run my business since 2007 and I started teaching in 2015. I find both sides of my business very rewarding. It is full of meeting new people and working on some fantastic projects. The teaching is especially rewarding and I've made some amazing friends along the way. Most learners stay with me for years, no pressure :-). Upholstery is addictive and can be stress relieving and it's very creative. I look forward to meeting you and for you to join the group. | lisacrampupholstery@gmail.com |
Venues
If you represent a venue in the Fen Edge Patch that hosts Adult Education classes and the venue is not listed below, feel free to send your details to FECA (editor@fenedge.co.uk) for inclusion here.
| Venue Name | Address | Room Capacity (people) | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Hall, Cottenham | 6 High St, Cottenham, Cambridge CB24 8SA | Hall: 100 | All Saints Hall, Cottenham |
| Cottenham Village Hall | Lamb's Lane, Cottenham | Lounge: 16-30 Hall: 43-110 Balcony Room: 100-130 | Cottenham Village Hall |
| Cottenham Community Centre | High Street, Cottenham | Main Hall: 40-80 Studio: 25-50 Coffee Shop: 100-200 | Cottenham Community Centre |
| Landbeach Village Hall | High Street, Landbeach, Cambridge CB25 9FT | Main Hall: 100 Lounge: 60 | Landbeach Village Hall |
| Rampton Village Hall | 4 Church End, Rampton, Cambridge CB24 8QA | Main Hall: 100-120 Small Meeting Space | Rampton Village Hall |
| Waterbeach Tillage Hall | Recreation Ground, Waterbeach, Cambridge CB25 9NJ | Hall: 60 | Tillage Hall |
| Waterbeach Social Club (Beach Social Club) | 33 Cambridge Road, Waterbeach, Cambridge CB25 9N | Hall: 100 | Beach Social Club |
| Willingham Ploughman Hall | West Fen Road, Willingham, Cambridge CB24 5LP | Main Hall: 100-150 Side Hall: 25 | Ploughman's Hall |