browse events by category
future events tagged visual arts
Crafternoons - Tuesdays
Led by Creative Eye
Norden Farm's Crafternoons are relaxed crafting sessions for older people.
Get crafty with a range of activities, or bring along your own projects to work on with support from tutor Kayleigh Robinson.
You can learn new skills, meet new people and try something new, a cup of tea is included with the ticket price. Come either Tuesday or Wednesday and join in that week's craft. If you are unable to attend in person you can log on from home to chat and join in the session.
Spring Season
Tues 11 Mar - Felt Keyring / Brooch
Tues 18 Mar - Woven Basket
Tues 25 Mar - Wool Hoop Art
Tues 1 Apr - Book Folded Sheep
Tues 8 Apr - Fabric Flower
Tues 15 Apr - Cube Bunny
Tues 22 Apr - Embossed Foil Decorations
Tues 29 Apr - Iris Paper Folding
Summer
Tues 6 May - Stencilled Hoop Art
Tues 13 May - Cupcake Case Flowers
Tues 20 May - No Session
Tues 27 May - Abstract Square Art
Tues 3 Jun - Glass Magnets
Tues 10 Jun - Mini Decoupage Sign
Tues 17 Jun - Quilling
Tues 24 Jun - Yarn Wrapped Vases / Jars
Tues 1 Jul - Dotty Tote Bags
Tues 8 Jul - Dried Flower Art
Tues 15 Jul - Wood Slice Nail Art
Tues 22 Jul - No Session
Tues 29 Jul - Bird Seed Ornaments
Tues 5 Aug - Yarn Canvas Art
Tues 12 Aug - Air Dry Clay Candle Holder
Social Arts Crafternoons is a partially funded project run by Norden Farm with support from The Berkshire Community Foundation.
Local transport can be provided as part of the ticket price for those attending on a Wednesday.
If you need transport to Norden Farm for the Wednesday sessions please contact Jess Thompson at jess.thompson@nordenfarm.org / 01628 682563 to talk through your requirements.
Suitable for ages 60+ years.
2pm - 3pm
£6.50 per session, including a cup of tea
Studio Art Sessions
Led by Sue Bridge
These sessions are suitable for those with some prior experience of drawing and painting (either previous study or art course participation).
As with the preceding course Transform your Sketchpad these 3 hour studio sessions will be wide ranging both in terms of media and subject matter. Over the duration of the course you will gain experience in a range of media, acrylic / watercolour, pen and ink and collage. Some sessions will be one off activities other topics may spread over a couple of weeks.
Students to provide their own materials.
General materials required:
- A good set of quality watercolours, Daler Rowney / Galleria small tubes are best.
- Set of acrylics basic colours (DR System 3 original Galleria) and a varied collection of brushes.
- Large paint palettes, water jar etc.
- A4 hard bound or spiral sketchpad with 140 weight paper in.
For any new bookers: it’s best not to buy anything new (other than sketchpad) until you have been to the first session.
Spring
Wed 15 Jan - 12 Feb (5 weeks)
Wed 26 Feb - 26 Mar (5 weeks)
Wed 30 Apr - Wed 21 May (4 weeks)
Summer
Wed 28 May - 18 Jun (4 weeks)
Wed 2 Jul - 23 Jul (4 weeks)
11am - 2pm
£100 per 4 week course
Age guidance: 18+ years
Crafternoons - Wednesdays
Led by Creative Eye
Norden Farm's Crafternoons are relaxed crafting sessions for older people.
Get crafty with a range of activities, or bring along your own projects to work on with support from tutor Kayleigh Robinson.
You can learn new skills, meet new people and try something new, a cup of tea is included with the ticket price. Come either Tuesday or Wednesday and join in that week's craft. If you are unable to attend in person you can log on from home to chat and join in the session.
Spring Season
Wed 5 Mar - Wire Flowers
Wed 12 Mar - Felt Keyring / Brooch
Wed 19 Mar - Woven Basket
Wed 26 Mar - Wool Hoop Art
Wed 2 Apr - Book Folded Sheep
Wed 9 Apr - Fabric Flower
Wed 16 Apr - Cube Bunny
Wed 23 Apr - Embossed Foil Decorations
Wed 30 Apr - Iris Paper Folding
Summer
Wed 7 May - Stencilled Hoop Art
Wed 14 May - Cupcake Case Flowers
Wed 21 May - No Session
Wed 28 May - Abstract Square Art
Wed 4 Jun - Glass Magnets
Wed 11 Jun - Mini Decoupage Sign
Wed 18 Jun - Quilling
Wed 25 Jun - Yarn Wrapped Vases / Jars
Wed 2 Jul - Dotty Tote Bags
Wed 9 Jul - Dried Flower Art
Wed 16 Jul - Wood Slice Nail Art
Wed 23 Jul - No Session
Wed 30 Jul - Bird Seed Ornaments
Wed 6 Aug - Yarn Canvas Art
Wed 13 Aug - Air Dry Clay Candle Holder
Social Arts Crafternoons is a partially funded project run by Norden Farm with support from The Berkshire Community Foundation.
Local transport can be provided as part of the ticket price for those attending on a Wednesday.
If you need transport to Norden Farm for the Wednesday sessions please contact Jess Thompson at jess.thompson@nordenfarm.org / 01628 682563 to talk through your requirements.
Suitable for ages 60+ years.
2pm - 3pm
£6.50 per session, including a cup of tea
Norden Farm Market
Join us for our relaxed outdoor market.
The perfect opportunity to browse for unique gifts, food and drinks as local artisan stallholders showcase their handmade wares and artisanal produce.
The Café Bar will be open serving lunch (until 3pm), drinks and snacks.
The Market on Sat 3 May will feature live music from Lawrie Wright and Natalie Mcfarlane. Lawrie and Natalie have been performing jazz together for over a decade. Both local musicians, they have gigged many venues across Berkshire and beyond. They are known for swinging classic standards from 1920 to 1950, as well as turning popular songs of today with their own jazz twist.
Sat 3 May stallholders include: Here Comes the Sun, Boxpatchbunnies, Ultakriti, MaD Crafts, Belliesima Artisan, petiteposies.co, Unique Crafts Boutique, S&L Pamper, Wild Bloom Beads, Loot and Loops by Emma, Ka Na Homecooked, Dropmore Vineyard, Colour Stories, Premas Kitchen, INDULGE The Collection, Zuzubeez and WdWrKs.
Free Entry
Outdoor Markets
Sat 3 May 12pm - 4pm - with live music from Natalie Mcfarlane and Lawrie Wright
Sat 7 Jun 12pm - 4pm
Sat 5 Jul 12pm - 4pm
Outdoor Night Markets
Sat 2 Aug 6pm - 9pm - with music from Alex Hutton
Sat 6 Sept 6pm - 9pm
If you would like to enquire about a stall at one of our upcoming markets, please complete our enquiry form here.
- 3 May FREE
- 7 Jun FREE
- 3 more dates...
Paint & Sip with Lauren
Led by Lauren Hawkins Artist
Indulge your creativity and embrace your inner artist at our paint and sip evenings!
Feel empowered and join Lauren for a series of themed sessions designed to celebrate strength, beauty and bold confidence.
Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a paintbrush for the first time, our welcoming atmosphere invites you to explore your creativity in an intimate setting. Come let loose, have a drink and get inspired with us!
All materials provided.
Acrylic paints will be used and can often stain clothes so please wear clothes with this in mind.
Age guidance: 18 + years
Spring
Fri 4 Apr - Stand Tall, Stand Out: Expressing Your Inner Flamingo
Summer
Fri 9 May - Wildflower dreams: Painting Meadows in Bloom
Fri 6 Jun - The Big 5: Painting Africa's Most Powerful Creatures
Fri 18 Jul - Celestial Magic: Painting Moonscapes and Starry Skies
Fri 15 Aug - Tropical Paradise: Painting Erotic Flora and Fauna
7pm - 10pm
£39.50 (including 1x 175ml wine or 1x pint of beer)
£37.50 (including 1x soft drink or 1x 0% bottled beer)
To order your drink please show your ticket at the bar when you arrive, ensure you arrive in advance of the class to order your drink as the bar may be busy. Drinks will be served in plastic cups.
- 9 May SOLD OUT
- 6 Jun from £3750
- 2 more dates...
Portrait Drawing
Led by Mick McNicholas
Learn about the stages of portraiture, drawing with charcoal from a live model.
Suitable for all levels of experience.
Age guidance: 18+ years.
Spring
Sat 1 Mar and 19 Apr
Summer
Sat 10 May and 28 Jun
11am – 4pm
£42 per session
Zen Drawing (online)
Led by Amanda Schenk
Amanda Schenk is the visual artist behind Norden Farm's much-loved (and Instagrammed) glass corridor artwork in the school holidays. Join Amanda for this new drawing course, aimed at helping to create a sense of calm and relaxation through drawing patterns.
Suitable for all abilities, the workshops will focus on building confidence in your drawing abilities - concentrating on the soothing journey of the drawing experience, rather than the finished drawing.
In each session you'll explore how to produce different types of patterns in abstract drawings - looking at different designs each week.
You will need: paper (plain, no smaller than A5), lead pencil, eraser, sharpener, black fine liner or a pen. Optional is a black marker.
Spring
Mon 13 Jan, 3 Feb, 3 Mar and 7 Apr
Summer
Mon 12 May, 2 Jun and 21 Jul
7.30pm - 8.45pm
£8 per class
Online only
Age guidance: 18+ years.
Stained Glass Workshops
Led by Emy Mills
Join artist Emy Mills and learn how to use the copper foiling technique to create your own stained glass panel!
You will choose from a selection of designs before you learn to cut, grind, foil, and solder your glass pieces together. By the end of the day you will have something beautiful to take home and display in your window.
No experience is necessary and all materials will be provided.
Spring
Thursdays 9 Jan, 20 Feb, 6 Mar and 3 Apr
Summer
Sat 17 May, Thur 3 Jul and Thur 14 Aug
11am - 4pm
£80 per class
Glass Optics
Led by Bombina Glass
Fusing glass is the process of melting pieces of glass together in a kiln to create a solid, single piece of glass. This process can be used to create various objects such as bowls, vases, and sculptures.
Fused glass can be created using different techniques, including adding colour, texture, and design using materials like glass stringers.
The fusing process involves controlling the temperature and time in the kiln to achieve the desired result.
Glass optics fusing with stringers is a technique in which thin threads of fusible glass known as stringers are fused together to create unique patterns in fused glass creations. This technique uses volume control and displacement to physically change the shape of lines, creating an appearance like a graph of harmonic waves.
The class teaches how to distort a linear pattern of stringers into a repeatable and intentional pattern, and how the chemicals in glass can react together to add interest and patterns in the final fused creation. The class aims to expand the knowledge of fusing enthusiasts and beginners a like and allows for the creation of a 15cm x 15cm glass bowl using a variety of colours of glass and stringers.
All materials and equipment are provided, and the workshop lasts for three hours.
During the workshop, we will look at some samples of work that can be produced and discuss patterns, colour combinations, and the effects of glass reactions. After, we will cut the stringers and arrange them on the tile to go into the kiln for an overnight firing.
The pieces will be ready and posted to you after the class.
Summer
Thur 22 May, 19 Jun and 16 Aug
11am - 2pm
£80
Macramé
Enjoy a fun and relaxing afternoon learning the craft of macramé.
Join our informal workshop, learn the basics of macrame and make a beautiful piece to take home.
David from But One String will guide you through various knots and techniques. Suitable for the complete beginner or those with some experience, this workshop is perfect for all skill levels.
We provide all the necessary materials, so just bring your creativity and eagerness to learn!
Summer
Thur 29 May, 26 Jun and 31 Jul
11am – 3pm
£45 per workshop
Life Drawing
Led by Mick McNicholas
Explore the complexities of the human form by working from a professional life model. With a variety of short and long poses. Learn both traditional charcoal drawing methods and new experimental techniques.
Half day sessions comprise of a variety of short and long poses.
Any mediums can be used in these sessions. Materials will be provided, although participants are very welcome to bring their own if you have something you like to work with.
Summer
Sat 31 May, 12 Jul
11am - 2pm
£30 per session
Age guidance: 18+ years
Glass Pictures Workshop
Led by Bombina Glass
Welcome to the world of fused glass art! Bombina Glass invites you to join us for an exciting workshop where you'll learn how to create a beautiful, fused glass picture.
During this workshop, you'll discover the process of fusing small pieces of glass together to create larger, cohesive pieces of art. With no experience necessary, you'll learn how to cut and shape glass safely and assemble it for fusing.
Caroline will guide you every step of the way, and all materials are provided.
This workshop is a fantastic opportunity to experiment with different colours, textures, and techniques to create a unique and personalized piece of art. We'll discuss the properties of glass and its compatibility, exploring the different effects that can be achieved using glass frits, powders, and stringers.
At the end of the course, you'll have created a 15cm squared glass tile picture that can be placed in a picture framed for your home. We'll show you how to use glass paint to achieve a strong design and how each colour will affect the one underneath.
Our workshop is suitable for beginners and improvers alike.
This is a great introduction to the world of fused glass art, and we can't wait to share this exciting experience with you.
Summer
Thur 24 Jul 11am - 2pm
11.30am - 2.30pm
£80