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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.
Spring
Sat 25 Jan, 15 Mar
11am - 2pm
£25 per session
Age guidance: 18+ years
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Mindfulness
Led by Kate Hughes
Join Kate Hughes of Kate Hughes Meditation for an hour of mindfulness, designed to promote calm and awareness.
During the session we will explore breathing techniques, different kinds of meditation, and various mindfulness exercises including some gentle movement (this can be adapted to suit all mobility levels).
No experience of meditation or mindfulness is required, and these sessions are suitable for you if you are an absolute beginner or have done some kind of mindfulness practice before.
Please wear comfortable clothing. The session will end with a relaxation exercise and you may wish to bring your own mat and blanket, although these will be provided.
Spring
Fri 31 Jan, 21 Feb, 28 Mar, 25 Apr
6.30pm - 7.30pm
£12 per session
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, Sat 19 Apr
11am – 4pm
£34 per session
Arts and Crafts Session
Come along to Norden Farm for 45 minutes of Arts and Crafts.
Spring
Tues 18 Feb 12pm
Led by Kayleigh Robinson
Create your own frog using paper, lolly sticks and glue.
Thur 20 Feb 1.30pm
Led by Maria Chernyak-Belenky
Create a beautiful 'stained glass' design based on the fairy tale.
Fri 21 Feb 1.30pm
Led by Maria Chernyak-Belenky
Design and make a beautiful marionette puppet using recycled materials.
Sat 22 Feb 11.30am
Led by Maria Chernyak-Belenky
3D papercraft workshop, make a fun free-standing character.
Quest Family Fest
Tues 8 Apr 11.30am and 1.30pm
Wed 9 Apr 11.30am and 1.30pm
Thur 10 Apr 11.30am
Tues 15 Apr 11.30am and 1.30pm
Wed 16 Apr 11.30am and 1.30pm
Sat 19 Apr 11.30am and 1.30pm
Sessions are 45 minutes | Suitable for ages 5 - 11 years | All materials provided.
£5 per person
Please note that children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
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 14 Jan - Charcoal Drawing
Tues 21 Jan - Embroidered Photos
Tues 28 Jan - Decoupage Log Slices
Tues 4 Feb - No Session
Tues 11 Feb - Polymer Clay Octopus
Tues 18 Feb - Pin Board
Tues 25 Feb - Willow Suncatcher
Tues 4 Mar - Wire Flowers
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
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
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 15 Jan - Charcoal Drawing
Wed 22 Jan - Embroidered Photos
Wed 29 Jan - Decoupage Log Slices
Wed 5 Feb - No Session
Wed 12 Feb - Polymer Clay Octopus
Wed 19 Feb - Pin Board
Wed 26 Feb - Willow Suncatcher
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
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
Patterns of Light
A vibrant and dramatic collection of works exploring themes of fragmenting light though collage, pattern and assemblage.
Sisters Jess Thompson and Lucy Wright collaborate with Stacey Donnelly on this eclectic collection of works.
Lucy is Norden Farm's Art Daze tutor. She can currently be seen on BBC1's Lost and Found in the Lakes. The close relationship between the three artists gives the exhibition a fluency which ties their differing artistic styles together.
Open Tuesdays - Saturdays
Tues 25 Feb - Sat 22 Mar
Entry is Free
- 25 Feb FREE
- 26 Feb FREE
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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.
Spring
Wed 15 Jan - 12 Feb (5 weeks)
Wed 26 Feb - 26 Mar (5 weeks)
Wed 30 Apr - Wed 21 May (4 weeks)
£125 per 5 week course
£100 per 4 week course
Age guidance: 18+ years
- 12 Feb
- 26 Feb from £125
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Shiny and Transparent
Led by Jo Hall
Transparent and metal objects can seem difficult to represent, this practical art course will show you how other artists have tackled these subjects and give you strategies for painting metallic, glass and other reflective surfaces as well as transparent packaging materials.
Bring your own materials; pastel or wet media; acrylic or gouache. Watercolour is possible but would be more of a challenge. See detailed info below.
Please bring:
- Painting medium of your choice, brushes and appropriate support
- You will also need a drawing board and table easel or small block to tilt your board (an easel is best for working in pastel as it is best to work with your support as upright as possible)
- If using wet media please bring water pots and paper towel
- Make sure you have tape to fix your paper securely
- A small sketchbook for making notes, composition sketches and trying out colours is useful
- If possible bring a piece of fruit and a glass tumbler to the first session
Spring
Tues 4 Mar - Tues 8 Apr
12.30pm - 3.30pm
£126 for 6 sessions
- 4 Mar from £126
- 11 Mar
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