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 Mar
•  19 Mar
• 5 more dates...

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 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

Summer
Wed 7 May - Stencilled Hoop Art
Wed 14 May - Cupcake Case Flowers
Wed 21 May - No Session
Wed 28 May - Abstract Square Art
Wed 4 Jun - Glass Magnets
Wed 11 Jun - Mini Decoupage Sign
Wed 18 Jun - Quilling
Wed 25 Jun - Yarn Wrapped Vases / Jars
Wed 2 Jul - Dotty Tote Bags
Wed 9 Jul - Dried Flower Art
Wed 16 Jul - Wood Slice Nail Art
Wed 23 Jul - No Session
Wed 30 Jul - Bird Seed Ornaments
Wed 6 Aug - Yarn Canvas Art
Wed 13 Aug - Air Dry Clay Candle Holder

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

•  12 Mar from £650
•  19 Mar from £650
• 6 more dates...

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

•  12 Mar FREE
•  13 Mar FREE
• 7 more dates...

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

•  15 Mar from £25

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

•  18 Mar
•  25 Mar
• 2 more dates...

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 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

Summer
Tues 6 May - Stencilled Hoop Art
Tues 13 May - Cupcake Case Flowers
Tues 20 May - No Session
Tues 27 May - Abstract Square Art
Tues 3 Jun - Glass Magnets
Tues 10 Jun - Mini Decoupage Sign
Tues 17 Jun - Quilling
Tues 24 Jun - Yarn Wrapped Vases / Jars
Tues 1 Jul - Dotty Tote Bags
Tues 8 Jul - Dried Flower Art
Tues 15 Jul - Wood Slice Nail Art
Tues 22 Jul - No Session
Tues 29 Jul - Bird Seed Ornaments
Tues 5 Aug - Yarn Canvas Art
Tues 12 Aug - Air Dry Clay Candle Holder

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

•  18 Mar from £650
•  25 Mar from £650
• 5 more dates...

Led by David Beattie

Explore the fun and relaxing craft of macramé with these informal half day courses. 

Starting off with the basics, David from But One String will introduce the principles of macramé, the basics knots, workspace, techniques, and piece design.

Then building on these basics David will guide you through the production of a beautiful and practical macramé creation.

Choose from a range of designs / dates on offer or come to them all and make the complete set.

Suitable for the complete beginner or those with some experience, this workshop is perfect for all skill levels.

We provide all the necessary materials, so just bring your creativity and eagerness to learn!

Spring
Thur 20 Mar
11am - 3pm
£45

•  20 Mar from £45

Led by Helen D Evans

Come and explore sculpting in clay. You can choose to immortalise a family pet or prefer to choose a favourite creature - the option is yours.

This four week course is for people with all abilities, whether you want to come and give Pottery a try or if you have some experience of working with clay. If you are new to clay then Helen will give you suggestions and guide you through the process. More experienced learners may want to use the time to work on their own projects too. The intention of this four week course is to explore two hand building techniques for making an animal sculpture, whilst giving you time to finesse your work.

At the end of week three, your work will then be bisque fired off-site, ready for glazing in week 4. It will then re-fired and ready to collect from Norden Farm at a later date.

The price includes clay, use of tools, use of underglazes and 2x firing of your work.

Please bring with you:

• Photos or sketches of your chosen creature
• Sketchbook for ideas
• Pens / Pencils
• A cloth to wipe your hands on
• An apron
• Any clay tools you may have
• A plastic bag to store your work

Fri 21, Fri 28 Mar, Fri 4 Apr
11am - 1.30pm

Fri 11 Apr (additional 30 mins for glazing)
11am - 2pm

£125 for 4-week course

After the course Helen will notify you and arrange a date regarding the collection of your work which usually takes between 4-6 weeks.

Please note that cut off for booking is on 19 Mar at 7.30pm

•  21 Mar from £125
•  28 Mar
• 2 more dates...

Led by Berkshire Printmakers

Learn about the Heritage Craft of Silkscreen Printing with two experienced printmakers. Get to grips with the art technique made famous by the likes of Andy Warhol, John Piper, Eduardo Paolozzi and Roy Lichtenstein.

This workshop is suitable as a refresher course for those with some experience and for students with no printing knowledge. Students will be guided step by step through how to; make your own multi-layered prints, how to use optical colour mixing, create positive and negative paper stencils, learn about making translucent inks, and get a handle on using a squeegee. Berkshire Printmakers will bring 25 plus plain, patterned and textured photo screens and kaleidescope of specialist screen printing inks, as well as their wealth of screenprinting knowledge.

Berkshire Printmakers are husband and wife - Sarah is a trained art teacher with a degree in design and Venezuelan artist Cipriano has taught screen printing at degree level. He studied his Masters at Chelsea College of Art.

Dress for mess and absolutely all materials included.

Spring
Sat 22 Mar
11am - 4pm
£75

•  22 Mar SOLD OUT

Led by Bombina Glass

Welcome to the world of fused glass art! Bombina Glass invites you to join us for an exciting workshop where you'll learn how to create a beautiful, fused glass picture.

During this workshop, you'll discover the process of fusing small pieces of glass together to create larger, cohesive pieces of art. With no experience necessary, you'll learn how to cut and shape glass safely and assemble it for fusing.

Caroline will guide you every step of the way, and all materials are provided.

This workshop is a fantastic opportunity to experiment with different colours, textures, and techniques to create a unique and personalized piece of art. We'll discuss the properties of glass and its compatibility, exploring the different effects that can be achieved using glass frits, powders, and stringers.

At the end of the course, you'll have created a 15cm squared glass tile picture that can be placed in a picture framed for your home. We'll show you how to use glass paint to achieve a strong design and how each colour will affect the one underneath.

Our workshop is suitable for beginners and improvers alike.

This is a great introduction to the world of fused glass art, and we can't wait to share this exciting experience with you.

Spring
Thur 27 Mar
11.30am - 2.30pm
£80

•  27 Mar from £80

Led by Helen D Evans

This is part of a series of workshops being run by Helen D Evans which is suitable for all abilities.

During this workshop you will use slab building techniques and templates to make a cake stand.

Cost includes clay, use of materials and x 2 firings and application of a clear glaze

Your work will then be bisque fired off-site, a glaze applied and then re-fired and ready to collect from Norden Farm.

Work will be fired to Earthenware

Please bring with you:
- An apron
- Any Pottery tools you may have
- Sketchbook for ideas / with ideas
- Pens / Pencils / Ruler
- Thin Cardboard

29 March
11am - 2pm

£50

The class will run from 11 - 2 pm. A break(s) will be negotiated at the start of the workshop.

After the course.
Helen will notify you and arrange a date regarding the collection of your work from Norden Farm which usually takes between 4-6 weeks.

Please note that cut-off for booking is on 27 March at 1.30pm.

•  29 Mar from £50

Led by Emy Mills

Join artist Emy Mills and learn how to use the copper foiling technique to create your own stained glass panel!

You will choose from a selection of designs before you learn to cut, grind, foil, and solder your glass pieces together. By the end of the day you will have something beautiful to take home and display in your window.

No experience is necessary and all materials will be provided. 

Spring
9 Jan, 20 Feb, 6 Mar, 3 Apr
11am - 4pm
£80 per class

•   3 Apr from £80

Led by Lauren Hawkins Artist

Indulge your creativity and embrace your inner artist at our paint and sip evenings!

Feel empowered and join Lauren for a series of themed sessions designed to celebrate strength, beauty and bold confidence.

Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a paintbrush for the first time, our welcoming atmosphere invites you to explore your creativity in an intimate setting. Come let loose, have a drink and get inspired with us!

All materials provided.

Acrylic paints will be used and can often stain clothes so please wear clothes with this in mind.

Age guidance: 18 + years

Spring

Fri 10 Jan - Beneath the Waves: Dive into Painting Sea Life

Fri 7 Feb - Galentines Day: Celebrating the Female Form

Fri 7 Mar - Wings of Wonder: Beautiful Butterflies and Majestic Moths

Fri 4 Apr - Stand Tall, Stand Out: Expressing Your Inner Flamingo

7pm - 10pm

£39.50 (including 1x 175ml wine or 1x pint of beer)
£37.50 (including 1x soft drink or 1x 0% bottled beer)

To order your drink please show your ticket at the bar when you arrive, ensure you arrive in advance of the class to order your drink as the bar may be busy. Drinks will be served in plastic cups.

•   4 Apr SOLD OUT

Join us for our relaxed outdoor market - held in the atmospheric Long Barn.

The perfect opportunity to browse for unique gifts, food and drinks as local artisan stallholders showcase their handmade wares and artisanal produce.

The Café Bar will be open serving lunch (until 3pm), drinks and snacks.

Free Entry

Outdoor Markets

Sat 5 Apr 12pm - 4pm

Sat 3 May 12pm - 4pm

If you would like to enquire about a stall at one of our upcoming markets, please complete our enquiry form here.

•   5 Apr FREE
•   3 May FREE

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 Lucy Carpenter.

Join Lucy Carpenter for an art adventure this Easter, create something spectacular in these hands on, messy workshops! Then show off your egg-themed creations in a sharing at the end of the week.

For ages 8+ years.

Tues 8 Apr – Fri 11 Apr 11am – 4pm
£160 (£145 Advantage Card holder)

Advantage Card holders (enter 'ADVANTAGE' when asked to enter a promotion code and then type your Advantage Card number into the relevant account information field)

From Tuesday to Thursday, there will be a film screening or activity after the course.
Starting at 4.30pm and finishing at 6pm (approx):

Tues 8 Apr Mufasa: The Lion King (PG)
Wed 9 Apr Sonic The Hedgehog (PG)
Thur 10 Apr 4.30pm
Take part in Mark's Magic Mayhem - Magic Workshop and learn to perform your own amazing illusions!

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 £8.25 and includes a choice of:
• Penne Pomodoro
• Cheese and Tomato Pizza
• Fish Fingers with Chips
• Chicken Nuggets with Chips
• Hummus Salad and Pitta

Plus a soft drink and a tub of ice cream

•   8 Apr from £160
•   9 Apr
• 2 more dates...

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.

£5 per person

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

•   8 Apr from £6
•   8 Apr from £6
• 9 more dates...

Led by David Beattie

Explore the fun and relaxing craft of macramé with these informal half day courses. 

Starting off with the basics, David from But One String will introduce the principles of macramé, the basics knots, workspace, techniques, and piece design.

Then building on these basics David will guide you through the production of a beautiful and practical macramé creation.

Choose from a range of designs / dates on offer or come to them all and make the complete set.

Suitable for the complete beginner or those with some experience, this workshop is perfect for all skill levels.

We provide all the necessary materials, so just bring your creativity and eagerness to learn!

Spring
Thur 10 Apr
11am - 3pm
£45

•  10 Apr from £45

Led by Jo Hall

Invent your own symbols for the universe or a farm with line and bold flat colours. We’ll look at Miro’s very abstract version of surrealism which was rooted in his Catalan heritage, before creating our own paintings. Bring your own materials: acrylic or Gouache would work well; see detailed information below.

Please bring:
- Acrylic, gouache or watercolour paints and appropriate paper / support plus a table easel and drawing board
- If you don’t have a table easel a small block of wood is useful (to tilt the board)
- Clips or tape (to attach paper to board)
- Black pen and / or a white pen could be useful to add lines to your painting
- Cartridge paper or a sketchbook and pencil to work out ideas
- Water pots and paper towel
- Paper: heavy watercolour paper 300gsm or more with a cold pressed surface
- If you are working in acrylic, a multimedia paper or canvas board would work well, or you can work on watercolour paper

Some paper will be available from the tutor at cost.

Spring
Sat 12 Apr
11am - 4pm
£42

•  12 Apr from £42

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

•  19 Apr from £34

Led by Fiona Dowling

At this workshop you will learn how to saw, solder, file, hammer, hand-stamp and finish your own sterling silver jewellery.

Everyone will leave with one pair of hoops or dangly earrings and a pair of studs. No previous experience is necessary. You will be shown options of designs and then helped to tweak them to suit your own personal style.

About Jewellery Moves:
Taught by Fiona Dowling, a graduate of the Royal College of Art, Jewellery Moves workshops aim to teach traditional craftsmanship, jewellery skills and techniques in small groups with a relaxed atmosphere.

This workshop is suitable for beginners. Minimum age is 14+ years, children 16 years and under must be accompanied by a participating adult who has booked a place.

Excludes material costs.
Materials: The cost of the silver is not included in the course fees. The approximate cost of these materials is £40 / £50 and payable to the tutor on the day (card or cash).

Please: make sure that hair is tied back and bring your glasses if you wear them.

Thur 24 Apr
11am - 4pm

£80 (plus materials cost to tutor - details above)

•  24 Apr from £80