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History and Myth in Painting, Sculpture and Photography (Live Streaming)
WEA Maidenhead Branch / Oxford University Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE).
Sandra Smith examines the way historical events and myths have inspired artists, both in the ancient world and up to the modern day.
Programme
10.15am History and myth in the art of the ancient world
11.40am History and myth - the art of the Renaissance and Baroque
1.40pm History and myth - the 19th and early 20th Centuries
3pm History and myth - art of today
Sandra Smith has a MA in Art History and has taught for the University of Oxford and WEA.
Please contact Steph Diggon weamhead@gmail.com or Tel: 01628 563676 for reading list and powerpoint presentation.
Live stream from the Courtyard Theatre | £40 per household
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other events you may be interested in
Arts and Crafts Session
Join us this Summer for fun and easy crafts!
Each 1 hour session is a new craft for you to try so you can create something new at each session.
Fri 1 Jun - Recycled Fantasy Castle
Led by Kayleigh Robinson
Create your own fantasy castle using recycled items you can find around your home such as plastic bottles! Inspired by our half term show The Not So Grimm Twins!
July and August sessions
Led by Jess Thompson and Aysha Khan
Tues 25 Jul - Collaborative Kite Sculpture
Led by Jess Thompson
Help create a collaborative kite sculpture which will be on view at our Kite Festival on Sunday 3 September and make a small version to take home.
Wed 26 Jul - Block Printed Patterns
Led by Aysha Khan
Block Printed patterns in nature - make your own blocks to print with.
Thur 27 Jul - Matisse inspired collage.
Led by Aysha Khan
Wed 2 Aug - Nature hanging mobile.
Led by Aysha Khan
Thur 3 Aug - Relief Printing
Led by Aysha Khan
Create your own series of handmade prints.
Tues 8 Aug - Collage Tin Plant Pots
Led by Jess Thompson
Decorate and plant a recycled tin plant pot using collage techniques.
Wed 9 Aug - 3 in a Row Game
Led by Aysha Khan
Make your own nature themed "3 in a row" game on wood.
Thur 10 Aug - Wax Resist Painting
Led by Aysha Khan
Tues 15 Aug - Nature Themed Mandalas
Led by Aysha Khan
Wed 16 Aug - Create a coi carp windsock.
Led by Jess Thompson
Thur 17 Aug - Airdry clay modelling.
Led by Aysha Khan
Airdry clay modelling (undersea castle or nature themed tealight) - battery operated light supplied
Wed 23 Aug - Marbling Techniques
Led by Aysha Khan
Thur 24 Aug - Fish are friends too.
Led by Aysha Khan
Decorate a fish shaped cushion with fabric scales and embellishments
Suitable for ages 5 - 11 years
All materials provided. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Storytelling
This summer Ruth Humphries will be bringing stories to life in our Underwater Gallery World.
Take a dive under the ocean into our immersive Gallery Space and pull up a bean bag for cosy story times with a new tale each day.
Each session lasts 20 minutes
£4 per person
Suitable for ages 4 - 8 years
Children must be accompanied by an adult (free ticket)
Intermediate Yoga
Led by Julie Potter
This class is suited to those who have been practising for at least 6. My intention for this class is to move our practise forward, explore different avenues and approaches to the traditional postures. We will be aiming to be going deeper into ‘awareness’ and ‘noticing’.
The yoga I teach is an evolution of over 20 years of practice and study, perhaps moving away from ‘external’ evaluation of the postures and moving towards an ‘internal’ sense of the postures, moving away from the more used traditional approach of systemised yoga to a more experiential approach. Whilst looking at traditional Hatha Yoga postures and pranayamas, I will be encouraging fun and freedom within the traditional structure, whilst taking into our awareness fundamental anatomical and functional aspects required by our bodies for maximum wellbeing benefits.
Please bring a blanket, a yoga / Pilates mat, and wear loose comfortable clothing.
Summer
5 May - 2 Jun (5 weeks)
9 Jun - 7 Jul ( 5 weeks)
14 Jul - 18 Aug, exc 28 Jul (5 weeks)
£10 per session | or £35 per 5 week course
This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.
You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email
Beginners/Gentle Yoga
Led by Julie Potter
This class is particularly suited to beginners, those returning to yoga having had a break, those with specific injuries or conditions or even those that consider themselves to be of a ‘certain age’ that might need a less challenging approach. We will cover general breathing practises, the basic and gentler postures, together with general information and possible discussion around movement and the potential difficulties we might come up against.
The aim will be to relax and enjoy.
The yoga I teach is an evolution of nearly 30 years of practice and study, with a broad experience of many styles and teachers. In recent years I have been moving away from ‘external’ evaluation of the postures and moving towards an ‘internal’ sense of the postures, moving away from the more used traditional approach of systemised yoga to a more experiential and ‘felt’ approach, influenced by teachers who have been inspired by the teachings of Vanda Scaravelli.
Please bring a blanket, a yoga / Pilates mat, and wear loose comfortable clothing
Summer
3 May - 31 May (5 weeks)
7 Jun - 12 Jul, exc 21 Jun (5 weeks)
19 Jul - 23 Aug, exc 26 Jul (5 weeks)
£10 per session | £35 per 5 week course
This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.
You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email
Zumba (Thursdays)
Led by Annet Bowler
Zumba with Annet is a fun, easy to follow, dance based class. Get fit and exercise in disguise to uplifting Latin rhythms!
This 60 minute class feels more than a party that exercise class. It suits all levels of ability and beginners are very welcome.
Zumba is a total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility.
It can help make you feel happy, healthy, strong, amazing, unstoppable and confident!
Summer
1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 3 Aug,10 Aug, 24 Aug
11.30am – 12.30pm
£7 per class | £30 for 5 sessions a term
This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.
If you are taking part online, you will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email
Suitable for ages 18+ years.
If the tutor is unavailable for a session, a replacement will be provided wherever possible.
Crafternoons
Led by Kayleigh Robinson.
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. If you are unable to attend in person you can log on from home to chat and join in the session.
Wed 7 Jun Flower Pots
Wed 14 Jun Tie Dye Waist Aprons
Wed 21 Jun Keyrings
Wed 28 Jun Decoupage Shell
Wed 5 Jul Pom Pom Animals
Wed 12 Jul Map Craft
Social Arts Crafternoons is a partially funded project run by Norden Farm with support from The Berkshire Community Foundation.
Suitable for ages 60+ years.
Summer Wed 3 May - 12 July (exc 24 May)
2pm - 3pm
£5 per session, including a cup of tea
These are blended sessions, where you can take part in person at Norden Farm or online via Zoom.
If you need transport to Norden Farm for this session please contact Jess Thompson at jess.thompson@nordenfarm.org / 01628 682563 to talk through your requirements.
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