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, 7 Apr
7.30pm - 8.45pm
£8 per class | £28 for all 4 sessions
Online only

Age guidance: 18+ years.

•   7 Apr from £8

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

•  31 May from £25
•  12 Jul from £25

Come along to Norden Farm for 45 minutes of Arts and Crafts.

Led by Amanda Schenk

Quest Family Fest

Tues 8 Apr 11.30am and 1.30pm
Jewelled Fish
Create a jewelled fish to sparkle in the light.

Wed 9 Apr 11.30am and 1.30pm
Ocean Suncatchers

Kids will have fun making a ocean animal craft to decorate your windows.

Thur 10 Apr 11.30am
Printed Flowers

A printmaking workshop to design and make your own printed flower artwork.

Tues 15 Apr 11.30am and 1.30pm
Cone Cats

3D papercraft workshop, make a fun free-standing Cat.

Wed 16 Apr 11.30am and 1.30pm
Dragon eyes

Create a fantastic dragon eye drawing using oil pastels in this art workshop.

Sat 19 Apr 11.30am and 1.30pm
Fancy birds

3D papercraft workshop, make a fun free-standing fancy bird.

Sessions are 45 minutes | Suitable for ages 5 - 11 years | All materials provided.

£6 per person

Please note that children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

•   8 Apr from £6
•   8 Apr from £6
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Led by Deborah Le Vene-Page

Align and Flow Yoga is influenced by the biomechanics and heart orientated philosophy of the Anusara Hatha style of yoga. With a specific alignment focus within the flow of postures the practice will tone and strengthen the body, improve posture and create more freedom in the body and mind resulting in a calm and relaxed state of being.

Each week there will be a different theme weaving its’ way through the session, but a typical class starts with breathing techniques to centre and ground, poses to warm up and then progresses to a fun and challenging mix of vinyasa and alignment yoga.

This class is designed to cultivate focus, stamina, strength, and flexibility. Leaving time at the end for a well-deserved relaxation.

Come prepared for an energising class that will also leave you feeling relaxed.

Age guidance: 18+ years

Spring
Sat 8 Mar - 26 Apr (8 weeks)

£12.50 per session | £73.50 per 7 week course | £84 per 8 week course

Please note that the sessions below will be covered by the following tutors:
Sat 5 and 12 Apr - Sarah Norman
Sat 19 Apr - Michelle Carvill

Suitable for all levels of experience. Please bring a yoga mat with you.

•  29 Mar from £1250
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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

Spring
Wed 19 Feb - 19 Mar (5 weeks)
Wed 26 Mar - 30 Apr (5 weeks)

Please note that Susan Bett will be covering the session on Wed 16 Apr.

11am - 12.15pm
£12 per session | £50 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.

•  26 Mar from £12
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Led by Funky Monkeys

Have you ever wondered what your baby is thinking or feeling? Would it help if they could communicate those thoughts and feelings to you?

Sign and rhyme teaches parents / carers and their little ones, simple sign language that enables them to communicate before speech takes over. Just like waving and clapping, your baby can learn to tell you when they’re hungry, in pain or just that they’ve seen a dog! This is empowering to them and hugely rewarding for you! In most cases babies who sign learn to talk sooner than their non-signing peers.

Signs are used in class, like actions, to accompany songs and nursery rhymes and with an array of props, puppets, instruments and the use of disco lights, bubbles and parachutes to enhance the sensory experience and make learning more fun.

There's also:
* Free on-site parking
* Café (open all day)
* Baby changing facilities

Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Carers all welcome with their babies under 18 months

Autumn
Wed 15 Jan - 30 Apr
1.45pm - 2.30pm

£8.50 for 1 Adult and 1 Child | £4 Siblings (9 months +)
£45 for 6 sessions a term (this offer doesn't include the sibling ticket)

•  26 Mar from £4
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Led by Jim Maving

Classes constructed for those who have been playing for 5 years or more. To move your playing to that next level. It’s for those who can chord chart read, play different rhythms, finger pick, know barre chords, all rudimentary chord voicings and have a basic understanding of theory.

These classes are split by skills level:

These classes are split by skills level:

If you've never played guitar you need to book on the Absolute Beginners course!

Beginners - Recently completed the Absolute Beginner course but still some way to go. Yet to tackle bar chords and complicated rhythms.

Intermediate 1 - Well on the way and able to do bar chords.

Intermediate 2 - Almost Advanced but not quite yet.

Spring
Thur 16 Jan – 13 Feb (5 weeks)
Thur 27 Feb – 27 Mar (5 weeks)
Thur 10 Apr – 8 May (5 weeks)

8.15pm - 9.15pm

£50 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.

Suitable for ages 18+ years.

•  27 Mar
•  10 Apr from £50
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Led by Jim Maving

For those who have been playing guitar for 2 years plus. For a player who can chord chart read, play first position, barre chords and who have started finger-picking styles.

These classes are split by skills level:

If you've never played guitar you need to book on the Absolute Beginners course!

Beginners - Recently completed the Absolute Beginner course but still some way to go. Yet to tackle bar chords and complicated rhythms.

Intermediate 1 - Well on the way and able to do bar chords.

Intermediate 2 - Almost Advanced but not quite yet.

Spring
Wed 15 Jan – 12 Feb (5 weeks)
Wed 26 Feb – 26 Mar (5 weeks)
Wed 9 Apr – 7 May (5 weeks)

7pm - 8pm

£50 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.

Suitable for ages 18+ years.

•  26 Mar
•   9 Apr from £50
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