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Learn to Silkscreen Screen Print Greeting/Christmas Cards
Led by Berkshire Printmakers
Print your own unique greetings card with Berkshire Printmakers. This day long workshop is for those with a little or no experience. During the workshop you will learn how to make stencils, or use our precut images, combine these with our large library of plain and patterned screens and get to grips with a squeegee. We will crack open the metallic inks to make your cards sparkle. Dress for mess and bring a folder or portfolio to take home your prints
Included 5 number square greetings cards (13.5x 13.5cm ) and/or on plain A4 card so you can make up your bespoke cards at home.. please feel free to bring more blank cards from home.
Dress for mess and bring an A4 to take your prints home in.
Sat 4 Nov
11.30am - 4.30pm
£95
Pottery: Seasonal Decorations
Led by Helen D Evans
The course is for people with all abilities.
The intention is to spend 2 weeks making a selection of seasonal decorations for yourself or as gifts.
The final week will be spent decorating your work with underglazes or glazes.
Your work will then fired off-site and then ready to collect from Norden Farm.
The price includes: Clay, use of tools, Underglazes, a selection glazes and firing of work.
All work will be fired to Earthenware.
You may want to bring with you:
Sketchbook for ideas / with ideas
Pens / Pencils
A cloth to wipe your hands on
An apron
Any clay tools you may have, pastry cutters or textured rollers to impress into the clay.
After the course.
Helen will notify you regarding the collection of your work which usually takes between 4-6 weeks.
- 10 Nov from £80
- 17 Nov
- 1 more dates...
Mig Kimpton In Floral Pantoland!
The floral entertainer returns with his brand of floral panto fun!
Watch Mig create some floral designs from scratch (which you can win to take home) as he finds himself in a Floral Pantoland!
It’s an evening of stories, flowers and fragrant festive designs. Mig brings another of his fabulous floral shows to provide an evening of unique unmissable fun with flowers.
Studio
£17
Lantern Making Workshops
Led by Same Sky
Lantern Making Workshops at Norden Farm
Across 2 hours weave an intricate animal-inspired willow frame before covering and decorating your creation. Pre-booking essential. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Sat 19 Nov | 10.30am – 12.30pm and 2pm – 4pm | Suitable for 6+ years | £7 per person
Sat 26 Nov | 10.30am – 12.30pm and 2pm – 4pm | Suitable for 6+ years | £7 per person
Lantern Making Workshop (for Adults)
Sat 3 Dec | 10.30am - 4pm | Ages 17+ years | Click here for more information
Drop In Lantern Making Workshops in the town centre
There are also Drop In Lantern Making Workshops in the town centre. Get parade ready in 20 mins! Drop in to make and decorate a simple willow and tissue lantern ready to illuminate on parade night. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Click here for more information about workshops at the Nicholsons Centre:
Sun 27 Nov | 10.30am - 4pm | Suitable for 6+ years | £4 per person
Sun 4 Dec | 10.30am - 4pm | Suitable for 6+ years | £4 per person
Click here for more information about workshops at Maidenhead Library:
Sat 10 Dec | 10.30am - 2pm | Suitable for 6+ years | £4 per person
Find out more about this year's Lantern Parade here.
Christmas Wreath Making
Led by Louise Temple
Learn how to create a beautiful and unique handmade festive door wreath using fresh foliages year after year. Handpick from a vast array of materials to decorate and make an individual Christmas design for your door or table centre.
Fri 24 Nov & Fri 1 Dec 7pm - 9pm
Sat 25 Nov 2pm - 4pm
£40
Plus £20 for materials payable on the day to the tutor
Lantern Making Workshop – Nicholsons Centre
Get parade ready in 20 mins!
Drop in to the Nicholsons Centre to make and decorate a simple willow and tissue lantern ready to illuminate on parade night. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Sun 27 Nov | 10.30am - 4pm | Suitable for 6+ years | £4 per person
Sun 4 Dec | 10.30am - 4pm | Suitable for 6+ years | £4 per person
Other Drop In Lantern Making Workshops:
There are also Drop In Lantern Making Workshops at Maidenhead Library on Parade Day:
Sat 10 Dec | 10.30am - 2pm | Suitable for 6+ years | £4 per person
Find out more about this year's Lantern Parade here.
Miki
Miki, Polar Bear and Penguin live in a very far away place. It’s an icy world where nothing ever grows. One midwinter eve, they make a wish and Miki embarks on a magical adventure in search of a star...
Based on the book by Stephen Mackey, Miki is an inspiring story about friendship, courage and adventure. It features amazing underwater creatures, enchanting music and extraordinary puppetry.
'Young audiences alternate between giggling with delight and total transfixion' ★★★★ The Stage
Suitable for ages 3+ years.
Created by Slot Machine, the company that have previously brought hit shows One Snowy Night and Kipper's Snowy Day to our stage.
Relaxed Performances
The performances on Saturday 2 December at 11am and Wednesday 27 December at 11am are Relaxed. Ideal for families with babies or toddlers and children with SEND. Everyone is welcome to join us for this friendly format.
Signed Performance
The performance on Wednesday 20 December at 2pm will be signed.
Run Time
Miki is 50 minutes long.
Tickets
Courtyard Theatre
£15.50 | £13.50 under 16s
Family & Friends (4 people) £54
Earlybird offer Family & Friends £50 (if booked before Thursday 31 August)
Tickets for children under 18 months
For this show, tickets/seats are not required for children under 18 months who are happy to sit on laps
- 28 Nov
- 28 Nov
- 46 more dates...
Lantern Making Workshop (for Adults)
Led by Same Sky.
Across a full day, work as a group as Paul from Same Sky guides you to create a large-scale willow structure. These huge centre pieces will shine bright in the parade on Saturday 10 December!
Ages 17+ years.
10.30am - 4pm
£17.50 per person
Find out about our Family Lantern Making Workshops and Drop In Workshops at the Nicholsons Centre and Maidenhead Library.
See more details about the Lantern Parade here.
Lantern Making Workshop – Maidenhead Library
A Drop In workshop on Parade day.
Get parade ready in 20 mins!
Drop in to Maidenhead Library to make and decorate a simple willow and tissue lantern ready to illuminate on parade night. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Sat 10 Dec | 10.30am - 2pm | Suitable for 6+ years | £4 per person
Other Drop In Lantern Making Workshops:
There are also Drop In Lantern Making Workshops in the Nicholsons Centre:
Sun 27 Nov | 10.30am - 4pm | Suitable for 6+ years | £4 per person
Sun 4 Dec | 10.30am - 4pm | Suitable for 6+ years | £4 per person
Find out more about this year's Lantern Parade here.
Brush Lettering: Gift Tags
Led by Salina Gatto
Brush lettering is a modern form of calligraphy that can be practiced everyday and even on the go. Just put a brush in your bag and you’re all set.
It is not only a way to make beautiful notes for people to make them feel good but a great way to practice mindfulness.
In the 2 hours you have together, you will be tackling exercises of the basic forms of brush calligraphy while being able to add your own personal flairs once you establish the basics.
You will get to take home present tags that you have personalised and decorated using the lettering techniques from the class.
Salina is Looking forward to lettering with you all.
The Albion Christmas Band
An Albion Christmas is widely regarded as the premier seasonal show. They have been touring for 23 years and attract sell-out audiences across the UK.
Featuring the combined talents of Simon Nicol (Fairport Convention), Kellie While (Albion Band), Simon Care (Edward II) and the Guvnor himself, Ashley Hutchings MBE.
They take to the stage for an evening of traditional English Christmas music, song and celebratory readings.
Ashley Hutchings is founder of Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span and The Albion Band.
Kellie While takes time out from working with her mum, Chris While, for which both the UK press and public alike have praised her. Folk enthusiasts will know Kellie from her work with The Albion Band. She received personal praise from Ron Sexsmith for her beautiful version of his song Riverbed on her album Tenacious. It put her on the map as one of this country’s finest voices.
Simon Care is currently working with Edward II He has always had a passion for Traditional English dance and song. Simon also works with Banter, Tickled Pink and the Morris On Band.
Simon Nicol finishes the line up to make this a truly festive treat. He is a founder member of Fairport Convention and regarded as one of the finest acoustic guitarists in the world. His voice is pretty special too!
The Albion Christmas Show is a seasonal mixture of carols, spoken word and humorous readings. It really is the perfect way to start your festivities. This year will see a material chosen by our audience, it promises to be a fantastic set drawing on material from our extensive back catalogue.
'The perfect antidote to the corporate Christmas' The Guardian
Voted in the Top Ten Unmissable Shows this Christma by The Telegraph in 2018
Courtyard Theatre
£25
Hundred Watt Club - A Burlesque Christmas Special!
Have you been naughty or nice this year? Whatever the answer, HundredWatt Club’s glorious gift to you is this hot toddy of a burlesque show!
Jam packed full of festive, glittering showgirls, bawdy comedy, classic vaudeville and awe inspiring circus acts. Always seductive, always sublime and always that little bit ridiculous – enjoy an evening of vintage inspired, Christmas themed cabaret entertainment. Perfect for a staff night out with a difference, festive party with friends or for helping get that love interest under the mistletoe!
Hundred Watt Club employ and embrace adult themes, strong language and partial nudity – not for the faint hearted or easily offended! There’s no dress code: Hundred Watt Club love it when their audiences dress in their vintage finery and red-carpet glamour, but if you’re more comfy in jeans and sneakers – wear them!
Over 18s only.
‘Old school mischief and timeless raunchiness collide at the Hundred Watt Club. Hats – and corsets – off to Lena Mae for an excellent night of entertainment’ Sussex Express
'Crude and unpleasant…for crude and unpleasant people’ Seetickets review
‘Harking back to the gin drenched halcyon days of a grimy Berlin nightclub in the 1930s, Hundred Watt Club sparkles, fizzles and shines brightly on a dark night.’ Fringe Review (Brighton)
‘Righteous, radical…an absolute riot!’ Mardi Gras Mag
Courtyard Theatre
£20
Print your own Christmas Stocking (for adults)
Led by Berkshire Printmakers
Get ready for the big day and create your own unique Christmas stocking to take home.. In this fun workshop you will print and decorate your own design using bright seasonal and metallic inks to bling the stocking ready to be hung up on the BIG day. Get to grips with a squeegee and create paper stencils to learn a new art technique. Dress for mess
Print your own Christmas Stocking (for children)
Led by Berkshire Printmakers
Get ready for the big day and create your own unique Christmas stocking to take home.. In this fun workshop you will print and decorate your own design using bright seasonal and metallic inks to bling the stocking ready to be hung up on the BIG day. Get to grips with a squeegee and create paper stencils to learn a new art technique. Dress for mess
Suitable for 8-14 years
Royal Opera House Live: The Nutcracker
2 hours and 45 minutes (including one interval).
Join Clara at a delightful Christmas Eve party that becomes a magical adventure once everyone else is tucked up in bed. Marvel at the brilliance of Tchaikovsky’s score, as Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker fight the Mouse King and visit the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Prince in the glittering Kingdom of Sweets. Peter Wright’s much-loved production for The Royal Ballet, with gorgeous period designs by Julia Trevelyan Oman, keeps true to the spirit of this festive ballet classic, combining the thrill of the fairy tale with spectacular classical dancing.
Courtyard Theatre
£16
The Big Christmas Assembly!
Hosted by James B Partridge.
Crack out the Christmas Jingles! Join James B Partridge (Primary School Assembly Bangers LIVE) for an evening of pure nostalgia, stepping back in time for some joyous singalong tunes from Christmases past.
You won’t have to sit cross legged by the tree waiting for Santa, but you will be encouraged to sing along! Full of festive musical surprises, throwback mashups and reflections on growing up at Christmas time.
James is a singing teacher and regularly performs across the UK and Europe. He has been featured on BBC Breakfast, Loose Women (ITV) and Vanessa Feltz show (TalkTV). He recently featured live on Jeremy Vine’s BBC Radio 2 show and BBC South East Today.
Studio
£16
James' website
@jbpartridge
@nordenfarm
- 20 Dec SOLD OUT