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 29 Mar Puzzle Piece Art
Wed 5 Apr Easter Egg Decorating
Wed 12 Apr Miniature Garden
Wed 19 Apr Collage
Wed 26 Apr Ceramic Plates
Wed 3 May Macrame Feather
Wed 10 May Polymer Clay Mini Plants
Wed 17 May Glass Painting
Wed 31 May Mindfulness Tissue Paper Collage
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.

Spring
Wed 11 Jan - 26 Apr (exc 8 Feb)
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.

•  12 Apr from £5
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Led by Helen Ridley

Every two weeks on Thursday from 11am - 2pm you will join local artist Helen Ridley to explore your inner artist.

Helen will demonstrate a range of techniques and materials, from watercolour and gouache to pencils and pastels.

Each session will explore a different theme with a range of references to choose from, giving you the opportunity to explore and experiment.

The Studio is open to all abilities and you will need to bring your own materials, please see details listed below:

Materials
● Watercolour paints
● Watercolour brushes
● Gouache paints
● Coloured pencils
● Coloured Pastels
● Watercolour paper
● Sketchbook to plan compositions and colour palettes

Mixed media paper will be available

The Studio Art Club runs from Thur 8 Sept every 2 weeks on the dates below.

Spring
Thur 19 Jan, 2 Feb, 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr
11am - 2pm
£28 per session | £184 per 8 week term

•  13 Apr from £28
•  27 Apr from £28
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Norden Farm Markets take place on the first Saturday of every month.

They are (mostly) outdoor markets, held under the Linhay barns - a nod to our history as an ancient dairy farm.

The Norden Farm Markets are unique. There's a Cafe Bar onsite, accessible toilets (with baby changing) and a programme of activities from cinema to classes. Stallholders sell inspiring artisanal produce ranging from arts and crafts to food and snacks.

Upcoming Dates: Sat 1 Apr | Sat 6 May | Sat 3 Jun | Sat 1 Jul | Sat 5 Aug | Sat 9 Sept

12pm - 4pm | Entry is FREE

April stallholders include: KaNa Homecooked, Ultrakriti, Flamingo Paperie, Poppy's Bakes, Ging's Things, From Tree 2 U, Halo Apothecary, OPTALIS ArtAble, bakedbyluz, The Three Bears Bakery, Red, Blue and Green, Anton Hazelle Ltd, Rocks and Key, Pixie Tiger Art, INDULGE The Collection, Candleswaxmeltsandmore, The Fairy Toadstool, Izabela Rocks, Moxxi Jewellery and Designs by Emma Louise.

Musician Alfie Griffin will be performing throughout the afternoon. He's a UK singer songwriter who crafts original folk/alternative songs with strong influences from John Martyn, Nick Drake and Jimi Hendrix.

Visiting the market is the perfect Saturday. Shop in the market for unusual, hand made, delicious items and then take in a film or recline with a coffee in our Café Bar where there are plenty of books and games to keep the little ones happy.

In the Summer our night markets are French inspired, complete with long banqueting tables (bring your own tableware) and live music. This year’s Summer night markets are: Sat 1 July, Sat 5 Aug and Sat 9 Sept. We also present special Christmas markets in November and December.

Dogs are very welcome, outdoors at the Norden Farm Markets and there’s always fresh water out for them.

Parking spaces are reserved for blue badge holders and the whole site is accessible.

Stallholders

If you are interested in having a stall at the Norden Farm Markets - fill in the online application form. We have 2 types of pitches available - covered areas under the Linhay (stallholders provide their own trestle tables) and Gazebo pitches. You can drive right up to you pitch on hard standing - so the set up and take down is blissfully simple and doesn’t require lugging!

Quotes

★'Thank you for having our stall today, had a fab day, met some fab people, great first day back, can't wait for the next one, from all of us at ReRe's Soaps & Scents'

★'It was lovely. I'll be back next time. Thank you for organising Norden Farm!'

★'Absolutely amazing afternoon at @nordenfarm! Thanks to all who came to support us. Looking forward to the next one. #maidenhead #localmarket #supportlocal'

★'My daughter and I really enjoyed the Norden Farm Outdoor Market yesterday, exploring the various food and craft stalls on offer and taking home one or two tasty treats. It was a fantastic chance to support some great local businesses from around Maidenhead. The Norden Farm cafe was also open to enjoy. I would definitely recommend popping down next time if you can make it'

★'Setting up for today’s Jubilee market at @nordenfarm. Fantastic atmosphere, thanks to all for organising and attending. The music was fab and we all had a great time!'

•   6 May FREE
•   3 Jun FREE
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Led by Lucy Wright.

Join Lucy Wright for a creative adventure over four days. Working towards a final exhibition where the artwork will come to life, Lucy and her team will be designing and creating large scale puppets and the landscapes they inhabit in this exciting and creative activity week.

For ages 8 - 14 years.

This event is part of Quest Family Fest 2023. Join us to navigate your way through 2 weeks of creative adventures.

Food:
Participants can order lunch daily from our Café Bar by filling out the Lunchtime Choice Form at the registration desk.

The Lunchtime Menu is £7.50 and includes a choice of:
• Healthy Veggie Platter
• Penne Pomodoro
• Cheese & Ham or Cheese & Tomato Pizza with Salad
• Fish Fingers with chips
• Chicken Nuggets with chips
Plus a soft drink and a tub of ice cream

Alternatively there a Picnic Bag is £5 and includes:
• A Tuna, Ham or Cheese roll
• Fruit juice, biscuit, veggie sticks and a packet of Pom Bear crisps

There will be film screenings every day after the course has finished:
Tues - Thur 4.15pm – 5.30pm (approx)
Titles are still to be confirmed – keep an eye on the website for details!

Tues 11 Apr – Fri 14 Apr 11am – 4pm
£160 (£145 Advantage Card holder)

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Join us this Easter for fun and easy crafts! They vary so you can create something new at each session.

The below sessions are part of Quest Family Fest 2023. Join us to navigate your way through 2 weeks of creative adventures.

Tues 4 Apr | 1.15pm
Make and decorate fish mobiles.

Wed 5 Apr | 1.15pm
Under the sea themed print making.

Thur 6 Apr | 1.15pm
Decorate an under the sea scene using tissue paper and glue.

Tues 11 Apr | 1.15pm
Make a fish sun catcher with willow.

Wed 12 Apr | 1.15pm
Create dangling jellyfish friends.

Thur 13 Apr | 1.15pm
Air dry clay octopus.

Fri 14 Apr | 1.15pm
Shaving foam marbling sea creatures.

£4 per person
Suitable for ages 5 - 11 years
All materials provided. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

•  11 Apr SOLD OUT
•  12 Apr from £4
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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.

Spring
Sat 21 Jan & Sat 22 Apr
11am - 2pm
£25 per session

Suitable for 18+ years

•  22 Apr from £25
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