British Sign Language (BSL)

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“Ardour is a wonderful addition to the Cardiff arts community- they offer a great selection of classes to suit all abilities and interests, competitive prices and a warm, inviting space. What really makes them stand out however are how passionate Ardour’s owners are about creating a space that is welcoming and inclusive :)” – Jessie Brooks

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We are proud to have been researching and piloting a range of deaf accessible projects in the past few years. We currently run a number of our *projects and *classes with BSL communication support and have a deaf ‘BSL Engagement officer’ who is supporting us in developing a strong link with the deaf community.

We offer a range of BSL introduction courses and our staff and volunteers are learning BSL level 1.

Please keep an eye on our future BSL courses and BSL accessible projects.

Butterfly Soup with Jo Fong – Feb 10th

Butterfly Soup, LoveMyBody, Monday, Studio

Cymraeg

Monday 10 February 2025 from 19:00-20:30

“I’m so pleased to be returning to Butterfly Soup this February.

A little bit about me…
I live in Wales and my creative work reflects the need in these times for people to come together. My artistic practice is an evolving, collaborative approach which puts ideas around belonging or forming community in the forefront.

Dance movement and the body are my first language and the session will be about forming connection, remembering the body, finding ways to be in the body, and relate to others through the body.
Listening, permission, this moment and “in my own power”, for me dancing moving, friendship and creativity is the answer”

We hope you can join us! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

Butterfly Soup with Zosia – Feb 17th

Butterfly Soup, LoveMyBody, Monday, Studio

Cymraeg

Monday 17 February 2025 from 19:00-20:30

Zosia will be facilitating Butterfly Soup on Monday 17 February at 7:00pm 🦋

Zosia is a dance artist, facilitator and trainee Gestalt therapist. She is interested in movement in all its forms.

We hope you can join us! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

Butterfly Soup with Zosia – Feb 24th

Butterfly Soup, LoveMyBody, Monday, Studio

Cymraeg

Monday 24 February 2025 from 19:00-20:30

Zosia will be facilitating Butterfly Soup on Monday 24 February at 7:00pm 🦋

Zosia is a dance artist, facilitator and trainee Gestalt therapist. She is interested in movement in all its forms.

We hope you can join us! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

Butterfly Soup with Zosia – Feb 3rd

Butterfly Soup, LoveMyBody, Monday, Studio

Cymraeg

Monday 3 February 2025 from 19:00-20:30

Zosia will be facilitating Butterfly Soup on Monday 3 February at 7:00pm 🦋

Zosia is a dance artist, facilitator and trainee Gestalt therapist. She is interested in movement in all its forms.

We hope you can join us! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

6-week Introduction to BSL Progression Course – Jan 2025

Events, Saturday, Studio

Welcome to our Introduction to BSL Progression Course!

This is a 6-week course suitable for anyone who’s completed any of our initial Introduction to British Sign Language* courses or has some basic knowledge of BSL. The course will cover a range of topics to improve your confidence in using BSL 😊

*If you are a complete beginner, please wait to join our next 6-week Introduction to BSL course.

When:
Saturday mornings 11:00 – 12:30 from 11 January until 15 February.

Where:
Ardour Academy studio, which is located upstairs in The Globe Centre on Wellfield Road, CF24 2PE.

All Levels Salsa Evening with Angela & Dean – 26th Feb

Dance, Events, Fitness, Salsa Dance, Studio, Wednesday

Cymraeg

Our schedule

8:30-9:15pm:
Beginners (Level 1) with Angela
Intermediate (Level 3) with Dean

9:15-10:00pm:
Improvers (Level 2) with Angela
Advanced (Level 4) with Dean

10:00-10:30pm:
Extra practice

*BSL communication support available

Prices
Two classes and social: £12
6-week beginners course: £35

**We recommend all advanced Level 4 dancers to attend our intermediate level 3 class at 8:30pm, as we will build on what is taught in Level 3 class.

Any questions, please message us!

All Levels Salsa Evening with Oli & Andy – 29th Jan

Dance, Events, Fitness, Salsa Dance, Studio, Wednesday

Cymraeg

Our schedule for Wednesday 29 January 👇

8:30-9:15pm:
Beginners (Level 1) and Improvers (Level 2)* with Andy
Intermediate (Level 3) and Advanced (Level 4) with Oli

10:00-10:30pm:
Extra practice

*BSL communication support available

Prices
Two classes and social: £12
6-week beginners course: £35

**We recommend all advanced Level 4 dancers to attend our intermediate level 3 class at 8:30pm, as we will build on what is taught in Level 3 class.

Any questions, please message us!

Drawing: 4-week Book Making course with Caroline Richards

Drawing & Craft, Events, Studio, Wednesday

Cymraeg

Starts: Wednesday 8 January 2025 from 19:15-20:15

Book Making with Caroline Richards 📚

Sessions take place on Wednesdays 8, 15, 22 & 29 January at 7:15pm.

As always, Caroline will provide a safe, communal and supportive environment in which to relax, allowing creativity to flow 🧡

The course is £30 or £10 for deaf, hard of hearing and those with Hardship Passes. Weekly drop-in is £8.50.

We will have a BSL Communication support available every week.

Drawing: Figure Drawing with Caroline Richards

Drawing & Craft, Events, Studio, Wednesday

Cymraeg

Starts: Wednesday 5 February 2025 from 19:15-20:15

As always, our tutor will provide a safe, communal and supportive environment in which to relax, allowing creativity to flow 🙂

The course is £30 or £10 for deaf, hard of hearing and those with Hardship Passes. Weekly drop-in is £8.50.

We will have a BSL Communication support available every week.

Please note numbers are limited, please book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Drawing: Inspired by Art | Ysbrydolwyd gan Gelf

Drawing & Craft, Events, Studio, Wednesday

Cymraeg

Starts: Wednesday 5 March 2025 from 19:15-20:15

The first session on Wednesday 5 March will be led by Anna Amalia Coviello and the other three sessions will be facilitated by Caroline Richards. As always, our tutors will provide a safe, communal and supportive environment in which to relax, allowing creativity to flow 🧡

The course is £30 or £10 for deaf, hard of hearing and those with Hardship Passes. Weekly drop-in is £8.50. We will have a BSL Communication support available every week.

Salsa Evening with Andy & Dean – 12th Feb

Dance, Events, Fitness, Salsa Dance, Studio, Wednesday

Cymraeg

Our schedule

8:30-9:15pm:
Beginners (Level 1)* with Dean
Intermediate (Level 3) with Andy

9:15-10:00pm:
Improvers (Level 2) with Andy
Advanced (Level 4) with Dean

10:00-10:30pm:
Extra practice

*BSL communication support available

Prices
One class only: £9
Two classes and social: £12
6-week beginners course: £35

**We recommend all advanced Level 4 dancers to attend our intermediate level 3 class at 8:30pm, as we will build on what is taught in Level 3 class.

Any questions, please message us!

FAQ: What is Ardour Academy

Ardour Academy is a not-for-profit organisation located in Cardiff, Wales, dedicated to connecting people through the arts. We offer a diverse range of classes and events, fostering creativity and a sense of community.

*we try to make our classes as inclusive as possible so we are happy to offer hardship passes which will offer free passes to most of our classes for anyone unable to fund their classes. If you have a serious injury or disability, and wish to take part in our classes please let us know and we would be happy to offer a consultation with our director.

British Sign Language (BSL)

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Butterfly Soup with Jo Fong – Feb 10th

BfS – Butterfly Soup

Butterfly Soup with Zosia – Feb 17th

BfS – Butterfly Soup

Butterfly Soup with Zosia – Feb 24th

BfS – Butterfly Soup

Butterfly Soup with Zosia – Feb 3rd

BfS – Butterfly Soup

6-week Introduction to BSL Progression Course – Jan 2025

BSL course

All Levels Salsa Evening with Angela & Dean – 26th Feb

Salsa

All Levels Salsa Evening with Oli & Andy – 29th Jan

Salsa

Drawing: 4-week Book Making course with Caroline Richards

drawing

Drawing: Figure Drawing with Caroline Richards

drawing

Drawing: Inspired by Art | Ysbrydolwyd gan Gelf

drawing

Salsa Evening with Andy & Dean – 12th Feb

Salsa

FAQ: What is Ardour Academy