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Life Drawing

Led by Harriet Brittaine.

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.

Summer
Sat 11 May, 29 Jun and 17 Aug
1.30pm – 4.30pm
£25 per session

Suitable for 18+ years

Click here to download the Life Drawing Information Sheet.

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Evening Papercraft

Led by Catherine Smith.

Each workshop will feature different projects and themes. Build up your skills and master new techniques to enable you to create your own designs at home.
Learn basic stamping, layer stamping, die cutting, embossing, heat embossing, fussy cutting and more, using a range of materials.

Summer
Tues 21 May, 11 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul
7.30pm – 9pm
£15 per session or £55 for all 4 sessions

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Creative Arts Social Club

Led by Caroline Crawford.

A sociable group for over 65s who want to make art, but just aren’t doing it right now. Professional artist Caroline Crawford leads this creative community. Explore your arty side, grow in creative confidence and meet new people!

Mon 20 May - 10 June, 17 Jun – 8 Jul, 15 Jul – 5 Aug (exc 29 July), 12 Aug – 9 Sept (exc 26 Aug)
10am – 12pm
£16 per session | plus £2 materials cost to tutor directly

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Goan Chill Out

Relax and kick back in our peaceful Goan chill out space.

Lie back and enjoy projections in the fisherman’s hut or go fish in shiny waters and add your creations to the walls. Gentle rhythmic sounds in this colour filled space complete the total relaxation experience.

This gallery installation includes work made with local schools through Norden Farm’s Farm Out programme and with young people through our Young Creatives programme supported by the Spoore Merry and Rixman Foundation. Suitable for everyone, including children with SEND.

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Arts and Crafts Session

Craft activities to keep the little ones entertained this school holiday.

The crafts vary so you can create something new every day!

Sessions are 45 minutes.

Thur 25 Jul - Fish and Jellyfish
Fri 26 Jul - Puffa Fish and Wool Turtle
Sat 27 Jul - Sand Art and Scratch Art Magnets

Mon 29 Jul - Sailing Boats and Seagulls
Tues 30 Jul - Beach Huts and Snorkler
Wed 31 Jul - Shell Candle Decoration and Beach Sign
Thur 1 Aug - Stained glass birds
Fri 2 Aug - Heart shaped picture frames
Sat 3 Aug - Rainbow door hangers

Mon 5 Aug - Fish and Jellyfish
Tues 6 Aug - Wooden tool box
Wed 7 Aug - Jumbo people and costume drawings
Thur 8 Aug - Bug crowns and bead making
Fri 9 Aug - Mini picture frames and rainbow scratch pictures
Sat 10 Aug - Superhero colour in masks and Superhero Keyrings

Mon 12 Aug - Sunglasses and Sun Visor
Tues 13 Aug - Under the sea UV paintings
Wed 14 Aug - Dragons flyers and mobiles
Thur 15 Aug - Mini super hero’s
Fri 16 Aug - Stained glass candle holders

Mon 19 Aug - Surf Board and Keyring
Tues 20 Aug - Crab and Clay Seahorse
Wed 21 Aug - Octopus and Stingray
Thur 22 Aug - Lobster and Starfish
Fri 23 Aug - Ice Creams and Summer Drinks


Age guidance: 5-8 years.

£5 per child

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Acoustic Guitar - Beginners

Led by Richard Lee.

Always wanted to learn guitar but never got around to it? Want to trade your air guitar skills for real guitar skills? It is never too late to learn. Learn guitar right from the beginning. These are fun and informative lessons from a guitarist with over 20 years’ experience.

Summer
Wed 15 May – 12 Jun, 19 Jun – 17 Jul and 24 Jul – 21 Aug
8.15pm – 9.15pm
£40 per 5 week course

Thur 16 May – 13 Jun, 20 Jun – 18 Jul and 25 Jul – 22 Aug
7pm – 8pm
£40 per 5 week course

Suitable for 18+ years.

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Tai Chi Chuan (Improvers)

Led by Patricia Miller.

Learn the Yang Style of Tai Chi together with Qigong. Both can improve your sense of wellbeing, relax your body and mind, reduce stress, improve your balance, boost your immune system and strengthen muscles and bones.

Suitable for all levels of experience.

Summer
Mon 20 May – 24 Jun and 15 Jul – 19 Aug
1pm – 2pm
£7 per class

Suitable for 18+ years

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Tai Chi Chuan (Beginners)

Led by Patricia Miller.

Learn the Yang Style of Tai Chi together with Qigong. Both can improve your sense of wellbeing, relax your body and mind, reduce stress, improve your balance, boost your immune system and strengthen muscles and bones.

Suitable for all levels of experience.

Summer
Mon 20 May – 24 Jun and 15 Jul – 19 Aug
2.15pm – 3.15pm
£42 per 6 week course


Suitable for 18+ years

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about 7 hours ago Make your summer soar – by making your very own kite! Get involved at Kite Making Workshops across the school holidays, our practitioners will guide you through the process of making either the Patang Kite – the Indian Fighter Kite, or a classic Trapezoid Kite for just £3.50 Kite Making Workshops run between Wed 24 Jul to Sat 24 Aug, times vary. More info and tickets here --> https://norden.farm/events/kite-workshops

about 8 hours ago See A Whole New World on our big screen with Disney’s action retelling of Aladdin from Wed 31 Jul --> https://norden.farm/events/aladdin-pg Charming street hustler Aladdin and larger-than-life Genie (Will Smith) battle the evil Jafar - all while trying to win the heart of Princess Jasmine.

about 9 hours ago RT @eton_preschool: Hot weather? fancy going to the beach? opens tomorrow! https://t.co/DF9z4kgzHf via @nordenfarm

about 10 hours ago Join us for an evening of blues with Ma Bessie (Julia Titus) and her Blues Troupe on Friday 9 August --> https://norden.farm/events/ma-bessie-julia-titus-and-her-blues-troupe Julia pay’s tribute to the Empress of Blues showcasing her songs and music from the era!

about 12 hours ago Get ready to set sail to The Maidenhead Beach - the Grand Opening is tomorrow at 10.30pm - come and see whose washe… https://t.co/vNhB37ZjJV

about 12 hours ago Get ready to set sail to The Maidenhead Beach - the Grand Opening is tomorrow at 10.30pm - come and see whose washed ashore to join us for this exciting day! More info on The Maidenhead Beach here --> https://buff.ly/2O2qeEm

1 day ago Heathcliff, It’s Me… Kate Bush-Ka is a must see for all Kate Bush fans! Featuring the songs Moving, Babooshka, Sat in Your Lap and more on Sat 10 Aug the band deliver an immersive, fun and accurate concert --> https://norden.farm/events/kate-bush-ka

1 day ago Only two more days to go before all is revealed!!! #nordenfarmbeach #beach #maidenhead #goa #mandala #garland… https://t.co/G7NsVyjhXK

1 day ago Only two more days till all is revealed at the Grand Opening of The Maidenhead Beach!

1 day ago The Grand Opening of The Maidenhead Beach is in just two days and our very special guest Harmony the Mermaid will be at the beach to say hello to all the little adventures – she might even be bringing her face painting brush too! Why not follow Harmony on Instagram at harmony.mermaid

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