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Shakespeare on a Bike
Shakespeare has been created by local sculptor Lydia Karpinska. She's the artist behind some of Maidenhead’s most iconic statues including Sir Nicholas Winton at Maidenhead train station and The Boy and the Boat at the end of the high street.
Lydia encourages you to get up close to explore all of the beautiful details of Shakespeare's life and works that have been intricately woven in to his form.
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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.
Tues 30 May - Bubble Painting
Led by Kayleigh Robinson
Create an amazing bubble painting using 4 paint colours on black paper! Inspired by our half term show The Amazing Bubble Man!
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)
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 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.
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.
Studio Art Club
Led by Helen Ridley and Sue Bridge
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:
The Studio Art Club runs from Thur 11 May every 2 weeks on the dates below.
Summer
8 Jun, 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug.
11am - 2pm
£28 per session | £184 per 8 week term
Thur 8 Jun
Gel Plates and Acrylics Gel Printing
Students to bring acrylic paints, brushes and paper or pay £2 to use tutors paints.
Thur 22 Jun
Watercolour Tropical Plants
Students to bring watercolour paints, brushes and paper, pencils and pastels.
Thur 6 Jul
Tissue Paper and Acrylics Wood and Walls
Students to bring acrylic paints, brushes and paper or pay £2 to use tutors paints.
Thur 20 Jul
Watercolour Summer Cocktails
Students to bring watercolour paints, brushes and paper, pencils and pastels.
Thur 3 Aug
Watercolour Fruit and Citrus
Students to bring watercolour paints, brushes and paper, pencils and pastels.
Thur 17 Aug
Watercolour Beautiful Birds
Students to bring watercolour paints, brushes and paper. Tutor to provide ink and materials to create your own drawing pen.
Norden Farm Market
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 Outdoor Market Dates: Sat 3 Jun
Upcoming Night Market Dates: Sat 1 Jul | Sat 5 Aug | Sat 9 Sept
12pm - 4pm | Entry is FREE
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!'
- 3 Jun FREE
- 1 Jul FREE
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Art Week
Led by Art Adventure
Join Lucy Wright for an Art Adventure this summer!
Combining art, movement and play to provide a stimulating and creative week of fun. With a sensational exhibition at the end of the week!
For ages 8 - 14 years
Tues 8 - Fri 11 Aug | 11am - 4pm
£160 | £145 Advantage Card holders
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!
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
- 8 Aug from £160
- 9 Aug FREE
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