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
22 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug.
11am - 2pm
£28 per session | £184 per 8 week term

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.

•  11:00 FREE

Led by Annet Bowler

Zumba with Annet is a fun, easy to follow, dance based class. Get fit and exercise in disguise to uplifting Latin rhythms!

This 60 minute class feels more than a party that exercise class. It suits all levels of ability and beginners are very welcome.

Zumba is a total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility.

It can help make you feel happy, healthy, strong, amazing, unstoppable and confident!

Summer
Sat 1 May - 31 Jul
11,30am - 12.30pm

£7 per class | £30 for 5 sessions a term

Age guidance: 18+ years

•  11:30 FREE

Join the British Army’s Band of the Household Cavalry this lunchtime featuring some of the Band’s finest brass musicians.

This final afternoon recital of the series vows to present exceptional musical talent through an exciting, diverse and unique programme of music, free for all to enjoy.

Thur 30 Mar
1.45pm - 2.45pm

This is a free event but donations to the Norden Farm Centre Trust are welcomed, these can be made during the basket process.

•  13:45 FREE

Led by Jim Maving

For novice guitarists who can string chords together, strum confidently and move between chords with some ease, to take the next steps. You will learn some classic songs, interesting chords, light music theory and the 12-bar blues.

These classes are split by skills level:

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

Beginners B - Well on the way and able to do bar chords.

Beginners C - Almost Intermediate but not quite yet.

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

Autumn
Thur 12 Sept – 10 Oct (5 weeks)
Thur 17 Oct – 21 Nov, exc 24 Oct (5 weeks)
Thur 5 Dec – 19 Dec (3 weeks)

7pm - 8pm

£50 per 5 week course | £30 per 3 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.

•  19:00 FREE

A week-long festival of one-act plays from local youth and adult groups, with comments each evening from a professional adjudicator and a host of trophies to be won.

Join us for the whole week and see if you agree with the final choices!

Trigger warning: Plays may contain bad language and threats of violence, (comedic) scenes of death, scenes of sexual assault and coercive / controlling behaviour. Please contact Box Office for specific information.

Tues 29 Apr - Fri 2 May | 7.30pm

Please click here for the 3pm session on Weds 30 April.

Courtyard Theatre
£12 | £10 conc

For every ticket you book for the 7.30pm session on Wed 30 April, you are entitled to a free ticket to the 3pm session on Weds 30 Apr, Please click here and add a ticket to your basket and the discount will apply automatically.

Maidenhead Drama Festival's website

•  19:30 FREE

Led by Tango Journey

Tango is a social dance. All across the country people gather in village halls to socialise and dance to the music of 1930s/40s Buenos Aires.

The course is suitable for beginners and for those that want to refresh the fundamentals of the dance. You will learn how to dance with a partner, with the music and within a group.

You will learn a little about the history and culture of tango and you will be given music and film clips to enjoy at home. Above all you will have fun!

Autumn
28 Sept - 16 Nov
8pm - 9pm
£12 per session | £72 per 8 week course

•  20:00 FREE

Led by Jim Maving

Play guitar but stuck in a rut? Want to play some notable songs and impress your friends? Then this is the course for you. Rediscover your 6-string and why you took it up originally.

Learn some classic songs as well as learning your pentationic scales, slide guitar and alternate tunings.

Autumn
Thur 12 Sept – 10 Oct (5 weeks)
Thur 17 Oct – 21 Nov, exc 24 Oct (5 weeks)
Thur 5 Dec – 19 Dec (3 weeks)

8.30pm - 9.30pm

£50 per 5 week course | £30 per 3 week course

Alternative classes include:

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

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

Beginners B - Well on the way and able to do bar chords.

Beginners C - Almost Intermediate but not quite yet.

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 18+ years.

•  20:30 FREE