CLASSES & MEETINGS
A number of regular classes and meetings are held at the Corn Hall. Below are a list of those currently running. You can find more details further down the page.
WEEKLY
Wednesday | 1:30pm-3pm | Meet up Wednesdays |
Saturday | 10:15am-2:30pm | Greasepaint Performance Academy |
MONTHLY
Monday 10:30am – 1:30 pm Life Drawing with tutor Neil Cuthbert
Tuesday | 2-3:30pm |
The Arts Society Diss |
Wednesday | 2-4:30pm |
Different Strokes (from 13 July) |
GREASEPAINT PERFORMANCE ACADEMY
Greasepaint Acting Academy for ages 4-16 years, runs weekly on Saturdays during term time.
Sessions consist of drama games to enhance and develop confidence, self-esteem, listening skills and resilience, followed by tutoring in acting skills – including developing the voice (breathing, projection, articulation), the body (becoming different characters using movement) as well as delving into different acting genres including comedy, musical theatre, physical theatre, script work etc… each term we will work on different styles and in the summer term we will work towards a production at the Corn Hall theatre.
Contact Rachel on 07725 208815 or email rachel@greasepaintacademy.com
www.greasepaintacademy.com
THE ARTS SOCIETY DISS
The Arts Society Diss meets in the Corn Hall on the 3rd Tuesday of every month (except July and August). Doors open at 1.45pm.
They are part of the national Arts Society and exist to explore, discover and encourage others to develop their interest in the arts – Painting, Sculpture, Music, Film, Architecture, Theatre, Jewellery, Antiques etc. All speakers are nationally accredited lecturers in their own field.
They have over 200 members (at £42 per year). They welcome new members and visitors to ‘taste and see’ an afternoon’s presentation (£5).
For more information on Diss Arts Society please contact their Chair on: vkweeks@outlook.com
LIFE DRAWING
Join experienced life drawing tutor Neil Cuthbert to explore anatomical terms and muscular and skeletal features as well as the creative process of drawing a life model. Second Monday of the month 10:30 am – 1:30 pm £15 per session. Booking essential.
MEET UP WEDNESDAYS
Fed up with your own company? Meet others here for a free cuppa and connect with your community, make friends and build confidence in a local and friendly environment. Refreshments kindly supplied by Morrisons Supermarket in Diss.
DIFFERENT STROKES
A volunteer-led group providing support and information for stroke survivors and their families. The group meets once a month on a Wednesday afternoon in the Main Hall.
For more information email Peter Ellis at Diss@differentstrokes.co.uk