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Arts and Crafts Session
Craft activities to keep the little ones entertained.
The crafts vary so you can create something new every day!
Sessions are 45 minutes.
Crafts for February Half Term:
Monday 18 February: Space – UFO and Rocket Picture
Tuesday 19 February: Birds – Parrot & Owl
Wednesday 20 February: Duck and a Rowing Boat
Thursday 21 February: Space – UFO and Rocket Picture
Friday 22 February: Toadstools and Gnomes
Age guidance: 5-8 years.
£5 per child
Zumba (Thursdays)
Led by Annet Bowler.
A fun, friendly and easy to follow dance based class. Get fit and exercise in disguise to uplifting Latin rhythms.
Spring
Thur 10 Jan – 25 Apr (exc 18 Apr)
10am – 11am | £6 per class
A fun, friendly and easy to follow dance based class. Get fit and exercise in disguise to uplifting Latin rhythms.
Suitable for 18+ years.
Introduction to Jewellery Making
Led by Grant Forsyth
Learn the fundamentals of jewellery making and design, including mark making and stone setting. Advanced students are welcome to join and expand their skills and create their own design led work. Materials cost to tutor £28 (approx).
Spring
Thur 10 Jan - 7 Feb, 14 Feb - 14 Mar and 21 Mar - 9 May (exc 4, 11, 18 Apr)
10am - 11.30pm and 12pm - 1.30pm
£63 for 5 week course
- 21 Feb
- 21 Feb
- 16 more dates...
Calligraphy - Improvers Copperplate Script
Led by Stuart Maxwell.
This course is for those with a general proficiency in copperplate writing who wish to develop further. Ornamental and letter flourishing will be covered.
Thur 14 Feb – 14 Mar
2.30pm – 4.30pm
£55 for 5 week course, £10 materials cost to tutor
- 21 Feb
- 28 Feb
- 2 more dates...
Charcoal, Chalk & Graphite
Led by Karen Carter
Drawing and Printing Workshops
Fridays | 10.30am – 3.30pm | £38 per class
Suitable for all levels of experience. Please bring own materials and see our website for more details.
We will explore the wonderful qualities of charcoal, chalk pastels and graphite in this fun experimental workshop. Using the different media both individually and in combination with each other we will work through a series of sketches incorporating mark-making, rich velvety tonal work, delicate linework and even a bit of spattering! Bring a big apron and an open mind!
Align and Flow Yoga
Led by Deborah Le Vene-Page.
A dynamic yoga class with precise alignment focus. Linking the breath with a flow of postures and time at the end for relaxation will leave you feeling stronger, more flexible, calm and renewed. Deborah Le Vene-Page has been teaching yoga since 2005, her classes are fun, friendly, inspiring and suitable for all levels. Please bring a yoga mat with you.
Suitable for 18+ years
Spring
Sat 12 Jan (drop in session)
Sat 19 Jan – 6 Apr
10am – 11.15am
£9 per class | £96 per 12 week term
Suitable for all levels of experience. Please bring a yoga mat with you.
Zumba (Sundays)
Led by Annet Bowler.
A fun and friendly, easy to follow class. Get fit and exercise in disguise to uplifting Latin rhythms.
Spring
Sun 13 Jan – 28 Apr
11am – 12pm
£6 per class
Crochet and Rosé
Led by Sophie Woods.
Do you like to crochet or knit? Or have you ever wanted to learn? A relaxed and creative get together over a drink of your choice.
Suitable for all levels of experience.
Please bring your own project along. Some spare needles and wool will be available for if you just wanted to give it a go!
Spring
Sun 27 Jan, 24 Feb, 24 Mar and 28 Apr
4pm – 5.30pm
£5 includes a drink from the bar
Line Dancing
Led by Julie Antonsen.
A mix of dance styles ranging from Waltz and Cha Cha to Irish Dancing style. A variety of music accompanies these styles such as Shania Twain and Keith Urban (country) to Rebecca Ferguson and Megan Trainer (pop) with everything in between.
No partner necessary.
Spring
Sun 13 Jan – 28 Apr (exc 21 Apr)
6.15pm - 7.45pm
£7 per class
Suitable for 18+ years
Little Wrigglers (Mondays)
Led by Rachel Walsh.
A thrilling, energetic and creative dance class. Explore imaginative themes and adventures through dance, song and mime.
Spring
Mondays (from 14 Jan, exc 11, 18 Feb, 1, 8 Feb, 15, 22 Apr)
10am – 10.45am
£6 | £4.50 siblings | £20 for block booking of 4 sessions
Suitable for ages 2+ years.
If you would like to book the offer price for 4 sessions, please enter a ticket for each date you would like to attend into your basket and the offer will apply automatically
Splat! Messy Play
Led by Clare Lynskey.
Giving children the opportunity to learn and explore through exciting and fun art activities – and we do all the clearing up!
Spring
Mondays (from 14 Jan, exc 11, 18 Feb, 1, 8, 15, 22 Apr)
11.30am – 12.15pm
£6 | £4.50 siblings | £20 for block booking of 4 sessions
Suitable for ages 6+ months.
If you would like to book the offer price for 4 sessions, please enter a ticket for each date you would like to attend into your basket and the offer will apply automatically
Monday Morning Yoga
Led by Julie Potter.
Feeling the need to wind down and relax, have a little bit of time to yourself? Come along and enjoy some yoga and relaxation with Julie. Practise gentle spinal movements to relax and rejuvenate the nervous system, basic yogic breathing techniques and guided meditations.
These classes are suitable for everyone, with or without previous yoga experience. Please bring a blanket, a yoga/pilates mat, and wear loose comfortable clothing.
Spring
14 Jan – 4 Feb
25 Feb – 25 Mar
11.30am – 12.45pm
£10 per class | £28 for 4 week term, £35 for 5 week course
Tai Chi Chuan (Improvers)
Led by Patricia Miller.
Learn the Yang Style of Tai Chi together with Qigong. Both can improve your sense of wellbeing, relax your body and mind, reduce stress, improve your balance, boost your immune system and strengthen muscles and bones.
Suitable for all levels of experience.
Spring
Mon 14 Jan – 4 Mar (exc 11 and 18 Feb) and Mon 11 Mar – 29 Apr (exc 1,8, 15, 22 Apr)
1pm – 2pm
£7 per class
Suitable for 18+ years
Tai Chi Chuan (Beginners)
Led by Patricia Miller.
Learn the Yang Style of Tai Chi together with Qigong. Both can improve your sense of wellbeing, relax your body and mind, reduce stress, improve your balance, boost your immune system and strengthen muscles and bones.
Suitable for all levels of experience.
Spring
Mon 14 Jan – 4 Mar (exc 11 and 18 Feb) and Mon 11 Mar –29 Apr
2.15pm – 3.15pm
£42 per 6 week course
Suitable for 18+ years
- 25 Feb
- 4 Mar
Maidenhead Community Choir
Led by Tina Reibl.
For all those who enjoy singing a toe-tapping repertoire, from Bach to the Beatles and Gershwin to Gospel. No audition or sight-reading required.
Suitable for all levels of experience.
Spring
Tues 15 Jan – 26 Mar (exc 19 Feb)
7pm - 8.15pm
£90 per 10 week term
Suitable for 18+ years.
- 26 Feb
- 5 Mar
- 2 more dates...
Evening Papercraft
Led by Catherine Smith.
Each workshop will feature different projects and themes. Build up your skills and master new techniques to enable you to create your own designs at home.
Learn basic stamping, layer stamping, die cutting, embossing, heat embossing, fussy cutting and more, using a range of materials.
Spring
Tues 29 Jan, 26 Feb, 26 Mar, 30 Apr
7.30pm – 9pm
£15 per session or £55 for all 4 sessions
- 26 Feb SOLD OUT
- 26 Mar from £15
- 1 more dates...
Teddies Music Club
Sing • Dance • Play
We’ll get you bouncing, jumping, tickling, giggling, laughing, oh and singing!
Teddies is energetic, lively and fun for grown-ups and children alike, with a singer and musician at every session.
Spring
Wednesdays (from 9 Jan, exc 20 Feb, 10, 17 Apr)
10am – 11am
£6 (including one adult) | £4 per siblings or additional adult
Suitable for ages 0-5 years.
Please book one free 'Accompanying Adult' tickets for this workshop, and a free 'Baby Seat' if you are bringing a sibling under 6 months
Youth Theatre (A)
Norden Lights led by Troublemaker Theatre Company.
Your chance to be on stage and in the spotlight!
Join the only youth drama group in Maidenhead which rehearses in a professional theatre!
'Gave me the skills and confidence to get into drama school and pursue a career in acting' Lizzy Maillard
Our friendly theatre company lead the sessions, where you’ll have fun and meet new friends.
Plus receive discounted tickets to shows and gain opportunities to work alongside Troublemaker Theatre Company at our Summer Theatre Week.
‘I went on to get a degree in film and theatre, and now teach drama to children myself’ Ryan Tomlinson
Pick up performance skills from stage combat to acting for camera and physical theatre to accents, while working with scripts from famous playwrights or made up by you.
Terms 10 weeks long, no auditions, suitable for all abilities and end with a sharing or showcase.
'Film-making at 15, scripting at 16, and crying that it had to end at 18. 5yrs later, I'm working full-time in television' Kat Mace
Wednesdays
4.15pm
£67 per term
School Year 2 & 3
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 27 Feb
- 6 Mar
- 3 more dates...
Youth Theatre (B)
Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company.
Your chance to be on stage and in the spotlight!
Join the only youth drama group in Maidenhead which rehearses in a professional theatre!
'Gave me the skills and confidence to get into drama school and pursue a career in acting' Lizzy Maillard
Our friendly theatre company lead the sessions, where you’ll have fun and meet new friends.
Plus receive discounted tickets to shows and gain opportunities to work alongside Troublemaker Theatre Company at our Summer Theatre Week.
‘I went on to get a degree in film and theatre, and now teach drama to children myself’ Ryan Tomlinson
Pick up performance skills from stage combat to acting for camera and physical theatre to accents, while working with scripts from famous playwrights or made up by you.
Terms 10 weeks long, no auditions, suitable for all abilities and end with a sharing or showcase.
'Film-making at 15, scripting at 16, and crying that it had to end at 18. 5yrs later, I'm working full-time in television' Kat Mace
Wednesdays
5.30pm
£67 per term
School Year 4, 5 & 6
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 27 Feb
- 6 Mar
- 4 more dates...
Youth Theatre (Academy)
Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company.
Your chance to be on stage and in the spotlight!
Join the only youth drama group in Maidenhead which rehearses in a professional theatre!
Our friendly theatre company lead the sessions, where you’ll have fun and meet new friends.
Pick up performance skills from stage combat to acting for camera and physical theatre to accents, while working with scripts from famous playwrights or made up by you.
Terms 10 weeks long, no auditions, suitable for all abilities and end with a sharing or showcase.
'The Troublemaker gang had me film-making at 15, scripting at 16, and crying that it had to end at 18. 5yrs later, I'm working full-time in television' Kat Mace
'Troublemaker helped foster the creativity I use every day in my animation and video work' James Willis
'Troublemaker gave me the skills and confidence to get into drama school and pursue a career in acting' Lizzy Maillard
Wednesdays
6.45pm
£97 per term
School Year 12 & 13
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 27 Feb
- 6 Mar
- 3 more dates...
Acoustic Guitar - Absolute Beginners
Led by Richard Lee.
Always wanted to learn guitar but never got around to it? Want to trade your air guitar skills for real guitar skills? It is never too late to learn. Learn guitar right from the beginning. These are fun and informative lessons from a guitarist with over 20 years’ experience.
Spring
Wed 9 Jan – 13 Feb, 27 Feb – 27 Mar and 3 Apr – 8 May (exc 6 and 10 Apr)
7pm – 8pm
£40 per 5 week course
Suitable for 18+ years.
- 27 Feb SOLD OUT
- 6 Mar
- 8 more dates...
Youth Theatre (C)
Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company.
Your chance to be on stage and in the spotlight!
Join the only youth drama group in Maidenhead which rehearses in a professional theatre!
'Gave me the skills and confidence to get into drama school and pursue a career in acting' Lizzy Maillard
Our friendly theatre company lead the sessions, where you’ll have fun and meet new friends.
Plus receive discounted tickets to shows and gain opportunities to work alongside Troublemaker Theatre Company at our Summer Theatre Week.
‘I went on to get a degree in film and theatre, and now teach drama to children myself’ Ryan Tomlinson
Pick up performance skills from stage combat to acting for camera and physical theatre to accents, while working with scripts from famous playwrights or made up by you.
Terms 10 weeks long, no auditions, suitable for all abilities and end with a sharing or showcase.
'Film-making at 15, scripting at 16, and crying that it had to end at 18. 5yrs later, I'm working full-time in television' Kat Mace
Thursdays or Sundays
4.40pm
£97 per term
School Year 7, 8 & 9
day dependent on availability
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 28 Feb
- 7 Mar
- 4 more dates...
Youth Theatre (F)
Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company
Your chance to be on stage and in the spotlight!
Join the only youth drama group in Maidenhead which rehearses in a professional theatre!
'Gave me the skills and confidence to get into drama school and pursue a career in acting' Lizzy Maillard
Our friendly theatre company lead the sessions, where you’ll have fun and meet new friends.
Plus receive discounted tickets to shows and gain opportunities to work alongside Troublemaker Theatre Company at our Summer Theatre Week.
‘I went on to get a degree in film and theatre, and now teach drama to children myself’ Ryan Tomlinson
Pick up performance skills from stage combat to acting for camera and physical theatre to accents, while working with scripts from famous playwrights or made up by you.
Terms 10 weeks long, no auditions, suitable for all abilities and end with a sharing or showcase.
'Film-making at 15, scripting at 16, and crying that it had to end at 18. 5yrs later, I'm working full-time in television' Kat Mace
Thursdays or Sundays
6.45pm
£97 per term
School Year 8, 9, 10 & 11
day dependent on availability
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 28 Feb
- 7 Mar
- 4 more dates...
Acoustic Guitar - Beginners
Led by Richard Lee.
Always wanted to learn guitar but never got around to it? Want to trade your air guitar skills for real guitar skills? It is never too late to learn. Learn guitar right from the beginning. These are fun and informative lessons from a guitarist with over 20 years’ experience.
Spring
Wed 9 Jan – 13 Feb, 27 Feb – 27 Mar and 3 Apr – 8 May (exc 6 and 10 Apr)
8.15pm – 9.15pm
£40 per 5 week course
Thur 10 Jan – 14 Feb, 28 Feb – 28 Mar and 4 Apr – 9 May (exc 7 and 11 Apr)
7pm – 8pm
£40 per 5 week course
Suitable for 18+ years.
- 27 Feb SOLD OUT
- 28 Feb from £40
- 18 more dates...
Acoustic Guitar - Intermediate
Led by Richard Lee.
Always wanted to learn guitar but never got around to it? Want to trade your air guitar skills for real guitar skills? It is never too late to learn. Learn guitar right from the beginning. These are fun and informative lessons from a guitarist with over 20 years’ experience.
Spring
Thur 10 Jan – 14 Feb, 28 Feb – 28 Mar and 4 Apr – 9 May (exc 7 and 11 Apr)
8.15pm – 9.15pm
£40 per 5 week course
Suitable for 18+ years.
- 28 Feb SOLD OUT
- 7 Mar
- 8 more dates...
Yoga - Intermediate
Led by Julie Potter
These Friday morning classes are intended for all ages and abilities and levels of experience, although beginners are advised to attend the later class. We will practise traditional breathing techniques (pranayamas), general yoga postures (asanas) with some relaxation.
Spring
Fri 11 Jan – 15 Feb, Fri 1 Mar – 12 Apr and Fri 26 Apr – 24 May
9.30am – 10.45am
£35 per 5 week course
£42 per 6 week course
£49 per 7 week course
(£10 per week drop in price available for 11am beginners’ session)
Suitable for 18+ years.
Please bring a mat.
Make Silver Jewellery 1
Led by Janet Richardson.
Beginners learn techniques including sawing, filing, polishing, ring making, stone setting, texturing, doming and soldering, to make some beautiful jewellery. More experienced participants are taken forward with their skills.
Suitable for all levels of experience. Materials cost to tutor for 5 weeks £28 (approx).
Spring
Fri 11 Jan – 8 Feb, Fri 1 Mar – 29 Mar and Fri 26 Apr – 24 May
10am – 12pm
£84 per course
Suitable for 18+ years.
- 1 Mar SOLD OUT
- 8 Mar
- 8 more dates...
Little Wrigglers (Fridays)
Led by Rachel Walsh
A thrilling, energetic and creative dance class. Explore imaginative themes and adventures through dance, song and mime.
Spring
Fridays (from 11 Jan, exc 22 Feb, 15 Mar, 12, 19 Apr)
10am – 10.45am
£6 | £4.50 siblings | £20 for block booking of 4 sessions
Suitable for ages 2+ years.
If you would like to book the offer price for 4 sessions, please enter a ticket for each date you would like to attend into your basket and the offer will apply automatically
Experimental Drawing
By Karen Carter
Drawing and Printing Workshops
Led by Karen Carter
Fridays | 10.30am – 3.30pm | £38 per class
Suitable for all levels of experience. Please bring own materials.
A fun creative day exploring a variety of approaches to drawing in its broadest sense.
We will use a wide range of drawing materials applied with an odd assortment of tools! We will combine the drawn mark with collage and paint and use a variety of approaches to experiment and explore our subject matter.
Yoga - Beginners
Led by Julie Potter
These Friday morning classes are intended for all ages and abilities and levels of experience, although beginners are advised to attend the later class. We will practise traditional breathing techniques (pranayamas), general yoga postures (asanas) with some relaxation.
Spring
Fri 11 Jan – 15 Feb, Fri 1 Mar – 12 Apr and Fri 26 Apr – 24 May
11am – 12.15pm
£35 per 5 week course
£42 per 6 week course
£49 per 7 week course
(£10 per week drop in price available for 11am beginners’ session)
Suitable for 18+ years.
Please bring a mat.
Make Silver Jewellery 2
Led by Janet Richardson
Beginners learn techniques including sawing, filing, polishing, ring making, stone setting, texturing, doming and soldering, to make some beautiful jewellery. More experienced participants are taken forward with their skills.
Suitable for all levels of experience. Materials cost to tutor for 5 weeks £28 (approx).
Spring
Fri 11 Jan – 8 Feb, Fri 1 Mar – 29 Mar and Fri 26 Apr – 24 May
12.15pm – 2.15pm
£84 per course
Suitable for 18+ years.
- 1 Mar SOLD OUT
- 8 Mar
- 8 more dates...
Digi Den I
Led by DJ Mhlanga
The digital arts club. Improve, develop and learn various arts with a digital focus. Work on group or personal projects over the 10 week term. Take advantage of our fantastic hardware, Adobe Creative Cloud software and settings. Have fun filming, podcasting, creating stop-motion animation, using green screen special effects and more!
Suitable for all levels of experience for School Year 7 – 13.
Spring
Fridays (from 11 Jan, exc 22 Feb)
5pm – 6.30pm
£80 per 10 week term
- 1 Mar
- 8 Mar
- 2 more dates...
Bollywood Dance
Led by Parveen Chana
An energetic modern Indian dance style. These classes are a fusion of Indian and western styles with Latino and Arabic influences. All terms are 10 weeks long and suitable for all abilities.
Saturdays (from 26 Jan, exc 23 Feb)
10am - 11am
£67 per 10 week term
Suitable for 6+ years.
- 2 Mar
- 9 Mar
- 4 more dates...
Colour and Shape 2
Led by Jo Hall
One Day Art Classes
Led by Jo Hall
10am – 3pm | £38 | Please bring own materials unless stated
Explore harmonious and discordant colour combinations. Make small abstract paintings exploring what happens when an unrelated hue is included with two closely related colours, then making a more considered painting. Reference artists will be Matisse, and Craigie Aitchison.
Youth Theatre (H)
Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company
Your chance to be on stage and in the spotlight!
Join the only youth drama group in Maidenhead which rehearses in a professional theatre!
'Gave me the skills and confidence to get into drama school and pursue a career in acting' Lizzy Maillard
Our friendly theatre company lead the sessions, where you’ll have fun and meet new friends.
Plus receive discounted tickets to shows and gain opportunities to work alongside Troublemaker Theatre Company at our Summer Theatre Week.
‘I went on to get a degree in film and theatre, and now teach drama to children myself’ Ryan Tomlinson
Pick up performance skills from stage combat to acting for camera and physical theatre to accents, while working with scripts from famous playwrights or made up by you.
Terms 10 weeks long, no auditions, suitable for all abilities and end with a sharing or showcase.
'Film-making at 15, scripting at 16, and crying that it had to end at 18. 5yrs later, I'm working full-time in television' Kat Mace
Thursdays or Sundays
4pm
£97 per term
School Year 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11
day dependent on availability
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 3 Mar
- 10 Mar
- 4 more dates...
Ballet Beats - Pre School Ballet (2-3 years)
Led by Abbi Lewin
A fun, creative way for children to explore their dance skills. Each week they will have the chance to go on an adventure using imagination and play to help learn basic ballet techniques.
Spring
Tuesdays (from 15 Jan, exc 19, 26 Feb, 9, 16 Apr)
2 – 3 years | 10am – 10.30am
£6
Soft Pastels: Which Surface?
Led by Jo Hall.
Each week we will experiment with a different pastel support for soft pastels. With such a variety of coloured and textured papers for pastel available, it can be hard to choose. This course will enable you to try a variety of papers and how to prepare some of your own surfaces.
Please bring your own pastels and equipment. Materials cost to tutor approximately £7.
Tues 5 Mar – 9 Apr
10am – 1pm
£99 per 6 week course
- 5 Mar SOLD OUT
- 12 Mar
- 4 more dates...
Ballet Beats - Pre School Ballet (3-4 years)
Led by Abbi Lewin
A fun, creative way for children to explore their dance skills. Each week they will have the chance to go on an adventure using imagination and play to help learn basic ballet techniques.
Spring
Tuesdays (from 15 Jan, exc 19, 26 Feb, 9, 16 Apr)
3 – 4 years | 10.45am – 11.15am
£6
Pilates - Intermediate
Led by Zoe Brennan.
Suitable for people with some Pilates experience or those who are looking for a slightly more challenging class. Still covering alignment, breathing and centering but with more focus on strengthening and toning your body. At the end of the class we will take a few moments to relax and unwind.
Spring
Tues 15 Jan – 12 Feb and Tues 5 Mar – 23 Apr (exc 2, 9, 16 Apr)
11.30am – 12.30pm
£12 per class
£50 per 5-week course
Pilates - Beginners
Led by Zoe Brennan.
Suitable for anyone new to Pilates or wishing to improve their flexibility, co-ordination, posture, balance, breathing and focus on stabilizing the core. At the end of the class we will take a few moments to relax and unwind.
Spring
Tues 15 Jan – 12 Feb and Tues 5 Mar – 23 Apr (exc 2, 9, 16 Apr)
12.45pm – 1.45pm
£12 per class
£50 per 5-week course
Suitable for 18+ years.
Youth Dance
Norden Exposure led by Becky Hinton.
A lively fast paced class to a soundtrack of current music. This is contemporary dance smashed up and easy to learn!
All terms are 10 weeks long and suitable for all abilities.
Suitable for 9+ years.
Spring
Tuesdays (from Tues 15 Jan, exc 19 and 26 Feb)
5.45pm – 7pm
£67 per 10 week term
Budding dancers and performers are welcome to come and try our Youth Dance classes at a free trial session on Tuesday 29 January at 5.30pm.
Spaces for the free trial are limited so please book your place through our friendly Box Office on 01628 788997.
- 5 Mar
- 12 Mar
- 3 more dates...
Discovering Alcohol Inks
Led by Kate Spencer-Millan.
A great class for any level of artist, learning together the creative capabilities of these inks. Each week is a different theme/subject, so you can explore all the possibilities. The class will teach a combination of techniques, with the opportunity to play and discover the inks for yourself.
Wed 6 Mar – 27 Mar
10am – 12.30pm
£60 for 4 week course, £16 materials cost to tutor
- 6 Mar from £60
- 13 Mar
- 2 more dates...
Book Club
Share your thoughts on contemporary fiction with other readers in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.
Spring
Wed 9 Jan, 6 Feb, 6 Mar, 3 Apr | 7.30pm – 9.30pm
£5 per session including a drink from the bar
- Wed 9 Jan - This is going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor By Adam Kay
- Wed 6 Feb - The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
- Wed 6 Mar - The Librarian by Salley Vickers
- Wed 3 April - Little Fires everywhere by Celezte Ng
- Wed 1 May - Transcription by Kate Atkinson
- Wed 5 June - Warlight’ by Michael Ondaatje
Suitable for 18+ years.
Spaces are limited, early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.
- 6 Mar SOLD OUT
- 3 Apr SOLD OUT
Ink, Resist, Bleach & Wash
Led by Karen Carter
Drawing and Printing Workshops
Led by Karen Carter
Fridays | 10.30am – 3.30pm | £38 per class
Suitable for all levels of experience. Please bring own materials and see our website for more details.
We will explore the wonderful qualities of ink, bleach and resists in this fun experimental workshop.
Using a variety of approaches and techniques we will work through a series of sketches and exercises incorporating mark-making, loose washes, and a bit of splashing and spattering! Bring a big apron and an open mind!
Make Silver Jewellery - Workshops
Led by Janet Richardson.
Beginners can create up to three pieces. There are projects to follow if you wish, to help you learn techniques and make beautiful pieces of jewellery.
Suitable for all levels of experience. Materials cost to tutor dependent on weight of what you make.
Spring
Sat 12 Jan, 9 Mar and 27 Apr
10am – 4pm
£50 per workshop plus materials fee to tutor
Suitable for 18+ years.
- 9 Mar SOLD OUT
- 27 Apr SOLD OUT
Katsushika Hokusai Japanese Study
Led by Caroline Crawford
Painting Studies
Led by Caroline Crawford
Saturdays 10am – 3pm | £44 per session plus £4 materials cost to tutor per session
Suitable for all levels of experience. Watercolour paper available to purchase from tutor. See our website for more details.
Based on the work of 16th century painter and printmaker of the Edo period, Hokusai is best known as author of the woodblock print series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji. We create a beautiful piece inspired by his work.
Working with a small range of colours students learn how to work and build their piece, with gouache watercolour paints. Finished with coloured pencils, & careful guidance and tuition given throughout the day Careful guidance and tuition given throughout the day by artist Caroline Crawford.
- 9 Mar SOLD OUT
Stuff by Tom Wells
Norden Farm Youth Theatre Academy stage this exciting new play in Norden Farm's Studio theatre as part of National Theatre Connections 2019.
Vinny's organising a surprise birthday party for his mate, Anita. It's not going well: his choice of venue is a bit misguided, Anita's not keen on leaving the house, and everyone else has their own stuff going on. Maybe a surprise party wasn't the best idea?
A play about trying (but not really managing) to help.
There will be another chance to catch the production at the Royal and Derngate Theatre, Northampton on Sunday 7 April.
Directed by Aislinn Hurst.
Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company.
Studio
£5
Twisted Art: Paint and Sip
Led by Angela Mitchell.
An informal social painting class for people who like to relax with a drink as you paint with step by step guidance. Each class will feature a different painting.
Perfect for total beginners, everything you need will be provided. Just turn up in your comfy clothes, grab a drink at the bar and then choose your seat.
Tuesday 22 January - Snow Angels
Tuesday 5 February - Birch Trees in the Sun
Tuesday 12 March - Flower Frenzy
Tuesday 23 April - Leap of Faith
Tues 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Mar, 23 Apr
7.30pm - 10pm
£25 per session, £5 materials cost to tutor
Angela's Website
Angela's Facebook Page
- 12 Mar SOLD OUT
- 23 Apr from £25
Creative Writing
Led by Katy Walker.
Everyone has a story to tell - but how do you find the best way to tell it? Join award-winning playwright and creative writing tutor Katy Walker to find out in this series of workshops designed to get your creative juices flowing.
Suitable for all.
Wed 23 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Mar, 3 Apr
7pm – 9pm
£15 per workshop
- 13 Mar SOLD OUT
- 3 Apr from £15
Drawing with Coloured Pens
By Jo Hall
One Day Art Classes
Led by Jo Hall
10am – 3pm | £38 | Please bring own materials unless stated
Nearly all of us have a variety of coloured pens but their potential for drawing is not always realised. Bring what you have, then mark make, doodle and think visually before launching into making intuitive drawings or a representational drawing from the objects or photographic reference supplied.
Big Dog Little Dog: Parent & Child Yoga
Led by Carly Brown
A class for parents/carers and their children. Connect and bond through movement and breath. Learn yoga postures, a gentle bedtime yoga sequence, meditations based on popular fairy tales and relaxation techniques. No previous yoga experience needed.
Bring one yoga mat (per pair) and one blanket each.
Suitable for ages 4 – 8 years, must be accompanied by an adult.
Spring
Sundays
13 Jan | 10am – 11am
17 Feb | 10am – 11am
17 Mar | 10am – 11am
28 Apr | 10am – 11am
£15 per pair (1 adult and 1 child)
Sunday Stories
Interactive storytelling in the magical story den.
Join in or unwind in the Café Bar with a latte and the Sunday papers, while your little ones get involved in telling stories from all over the world. Age guidance 4 – 7 years.
Our storyteller Ruth will be reading Travels on the Magic Carpet on Sunday 10 February.
WHY? A sociable, creative and entirely relaxed way to do Sundays for families with young children
The Story Den
£3.50 per person (45 mins)
Mindfulness
Led by Jane Barker.
Step out of 'busy, busy, doing, doing' and drop into just 'being'. Learn how to focus on the present to help manage thoughts and feelings and to improve mental wellbeing.
Spring
Tues 15 Jan, 19 Feb, 19 Mar, 16 Apr
7.30pm – 9pm
£10 per session
Suitable for 18+ years
Modern Calligraphy for Beginners
Led by Stuart Maxwell.
Students will be taken through the basics of the modern calligraphy style using pointed pens. Exploring how the script can be used to create beautiful cards and gifts. Very similar to copperplate, but with a modern twist.
Thur 21 Mar– 9 May (exc 4, 11, 18 Apr)
2.30pm – 4.30pm
£55 for 5 week course, £10 materials cost to tutor
- 21 Mar SOLD OUT
- 28 Mar
- 3 more dates...
Linoprinting in Colour
By Karen Carter
Drawing and Printing Workshops
Led by Karen Carter
Fridays | 10.30am – 3.30pm | £38 per class
Suitable for all levels of experience. Please bring own materials.
Take the simple process of linoprinting and explore a variety of different ways to introduce colour into your images. We will produce a set of single and multi-colour prints in this structured but relaxed workshop exploring techniques such as spot inking, rainbow rolls, chine colle, stencils & masks.
- 22 Mar SOLD OUT
Whiteline Woodcut Printing
By Karen Carter
Drawing and Printing Workshops
Led by Karen Carter
Fridays | 10.30am – 3.30pm | £38 per class
Suitable for all levels of experience. Please bring own materials.
Where watercolour meets printmaking! Tips, tricks and shortcuts – the easy way to do Japanese style woodcuts!
We will take this ancient art and make it into something fun, accessible and simple to do. All tools and wood will be provided and printing will be done with tubes of watercolour paints – perfect for printing at home with a minimum of equipment.
- 29 Mar SOLD OUT
Poppies Landscape in Watercolours and Pencil
Led by Caroline Crawford
Painting Studies
Led by Caroline Crawford
Saturdays 10am – 3pm | £44 per session plus £4 materials cost to tutor per session
Suitable for all levels of experience. Watercolour paper available to purchase from tutor. See our website for more details.
Working from imagery we create the atmosphere of an English landscape. Working with a range of colours students learn how to build and layer watercolour washes and create a landscape with delicate poppies in the foreground. Careful guidance and tuition given throughout the day by artist Caroline Crawford
Quest! Next Steps: Dance Intensive
Led By Charlie Dixon.
Experience being an A-Troupe dancer in a real dance studio for three jam packed days. Work with a professional dancer to develop your technique in class, learn routines and create your own choreography.
Suitable for ages 8+ years. No audition necessary.
Mon 8 – Wed 10 Apr
10am – 4pm
£100 (£90 Advantage Card)
Advantage Card holder tickets can be booked online using the code ADVANTAGE and entering your advantage card number when prompted.
Quest! Art Daze
Led by Michaela Clarke.
Calling all budding artists and young creatives! Immerse yourself in three whole days of arts and crafts.
Suitable for ages 8+ years.
Wed 10 – Fri 12 Apr
10am – 4pm
£100 (£90 Advantage Card holders)
Advantage Card holder tickets can be booked online using the code ADVANTAGE and entering your advantage card number when prompted.
- 10 Apr from £100
- 11 Apr
- 1 more dates...
Quest! Make a Play in 3 Days
Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company.
Create a play from scratch in just three days! Explore different elements of theatre such as acting and script writing before performing your masterpiece at the end of the course.
Suitable for ages 10+ years.
Mon 15 – Wed 17 Apr
10am – 4pm
£100 (£90 Advantage Card holders)
Advantage Card holder tickets can be booked online using the code ADVANTAGE and entering your advantage card number when prompted.
Explore: Circus Skills (8-10 years)
Led by And Circus.
Try tightrope walking, giant ball walking, unicycling and juggling.
Courtyard Theatre
£4.50 per workshop
4 workshops £16
The Explore Pass offers access to 4 different workshops for £16 per person – saving £2 (Give it a Go! Festival Pass can be used by named participant only)
For your information:
- We strongly recommend you book in advance for Explore workshops as it is highly unlikely that tickets will be available on the door
- Workshops for specific age ranges are designed for the children to attend on their own.
- Family Workshops are designed for children and adults to get creative together – a ticket must be booked for every participant attending
- We expect the carpark to be busy so please allow at least 15-20 mins to park / walk to Norden Farm / pick up tickets / find your workshop
- Workshops will take place across the building - Norden Farm will be well sign posted, use posters to find out where you should be and check the location on your tickets
- We recommend dressing for mess at our workshops
- The Café Bar will be open from 9am, serving food from 9am - 3pm. Why not start the day with breakfast? Snacks and soft drinks can be brought throughout the day. Newspapers and WiFi are available to keep adults entertained!
- Our team of friendly Young Leader volunteers will be on hand to help (look out for their lanyards)
- Have fun!
- If you can no longer make your workshop, please let our Box Office team know so that the space can be freed up for another participant!
Disclaimer: Please note that a photographer will be present at some Explore! Workshops. Images will be used for Norden Farm marketing purposes, including, but not limited to, use in printed material such as brochures, on the website and social media, and in local publications. If you do not wish your child to be photographed, please advise our Box Office team on the day (Friday 19 April).
Explore: Bollywood Dance Party (5-7 years)
Become a Bollywood sensation! - this energetic session will get you moving with a fusion of Indian and western styles
Studio
£4.50
4 workshops for £16
The Explore Pass offers access to 4 different workshops for £16 per person – saving £2 (Give it a Go! Festival Pass can be used by named participant only)
For your information:
- We strongly recommend you book in advance for Explore workshops as it is highly unlikely that tickets will be available on the door
- Workshops for specific age ranges are designed for the children to attend on their own.
- Family Workshops are designed for children and adults to get creative together – a ticket must be booked for every participant attending
- We expect the carpark to be busy so please allow at least 15-20 mins to park / walk to Norden Farm / pick up tickets / find your workshop
- Workshops will take place across the building - Norden Farm will be well sign posted, use posters to find out where you should be and check the location on your tickets
- We recommend dressing for mess at our workshops
- The Café Bar will be open from 9am, serving food from 9am - 3pm. Why not start the day with breakfast? Snacks and soft drinks can be brought throughout the day. Newspapers and WiFi are available to keep adults entertained!
- Our team of friendly Young Leader volunteers will be on hand to help (look out for their lanyards)
- Have fun!
- If you can no longer make your workshop, please let our Box Office team know so that the space can be freed up for another participant!
Disclaimer: Please note that a photographer will be present at some Explore! Workshops. Images will be used for Norden Farm marketing purposes, including, but not limited to, use in printed material such as brochures, on the website and social media, and in local publications. If you do not wish your child to be photographed, please advise our Box Office team on the day (Friday 19 April).
Explore: Chocolate Egg Decorating (11+ years)
Decorate a chocolate egg with icings and embellishments - will you give your egg to someone special? Or keep it as a treat for yourself!
Long Barn II
£4.50
4 workshops £16
The Explore Pass offers access to 4 different workshops for £16 per person – saving £2 (Give it a Go! Festival Pass can be used by named participant only)
For your information:
- We strongly recommend you book in advance for Explore workshops as it is highly unlikely that tickets will be available on the door
- Workshops for specific age ranges are designed for the children to attend on their own.
- Family Workshops are designed for children and adults to get creative together – a ticket must be booked for every participant attending
- We expect the carpark to be busy so please allow at least 15-20 mins to park / walk to Norden Farm / pick up tickets / find your workshop
- Workshops will take place across the building - Norden Farm will be well sign posted, use posters to find out where you should be and check the location on your tickets
- We recommend dressing for mess at our workshops
- The Café Bar will be open from 9am, serving food from 9am - 3pm. Why not start the day with breakfast? Snacks and soft drinks can be brought throughout the day. Newspapers and WiFi are available to keep adults entertained!
- Our team of friendly Young Leader volunteers will be on hand to help (look out for their lanyards)
- Have fun!
- If you can no longer make your workshop, please let our Box Office team know so that the space can be freed up for another participant!
Disclaimer: Please note that a photographer will be present at some Explore! Workshops. Images will be used for Norden Farm marketing purposes, including, but not limited to, use in printed material such as brochures, on the website and social media, and in local publications. If you do not wish your child to be photographed, please advise our Box Office team on the day (Friday 19 April).
Explore: Drama - Make Your Own Sound Effects (Families)
Using your body, your voice and household object to create noises that will amuse, surprise and entertain you and your friends.
Green Room
£4.50
4 workshops £16
The Explore Pass offers access to 4 different workshops for £16 per person – saving £2 (Give it a Go! Festival Pass can be used by named participant only)
For your information:
- We strongly recommend you book in advance for Explore workshops as it is highly unlikely that tickets will be available on the door
- Workshops for specific age ranges are designed for the children to attend on their own.
- Family Workshops are designed for children and adults to get creative together – a ticket must be booked for every participant attending
- We expect the carpark to be busy so please allow at least 15-20 mins to park / walk to Norden Farm / pick up tickets / find your workshop
- Workshops will take place across the building - Norden Farm will be well sign posted, use posters to find out where you should be and check the location on your tickets
- We recommend dressing for mess at our workshops
- The Café Bar will be open from 9am, serving food from 9am - 3pm. Why not start the day with breakfast? Snacks and soft drinks can be brought throughout the day. Newspapers and WiFi are available to keep adults entertained!
- Our team of friendly Young Leader volunteers will be on hand to help (look out for their lanyards)
- Have fun!
- If you can no longer make your workshop, please let our Box Office team know so that the space can be freed up for another participant!
Disclaimer: Please note that a photographer will be present at some Explore! Workshops. Images will be used for Norden Farm marketing purposes, including, but not limited to, use in printed material such as brochures, on the website and social media, and in local publications. If you do not wish your child to be photographed, please advise our Box Office team on the day (Friday 19 April).
Explore: Circus Skills (Families)
Led by And Circus.
Try tightrope walking, giant ball walking, unicycling and juggling.
(Minimum age for family workshop is 5 years)
Courtyard Theatre
£4.50 per workshop
4 workshops £16
The Explore Pass offers access to 4 different workshops for £16 per person – saving £2 (Give it a Go! Festival Pass can be used by named participant only)
For your information:
- We strongly recommend you book in advance for Explore workshops as it is highly unlikely that tickets will be available on the door
- Workshops for specific age ranges are designed for the children to attend on their own.
- Family Workshops are designed for children and adults to get creative together – a ticket must be booked for every participant attending
- We expect the carpark to be busy so please allow at least 15-20 mins to park / walk to Norden Farm / pick up tickets / find your workshop
- Workshops will take place across the building - Norden Farm will be well sign posted, use posters to find out where you should be and check the location on your tickets
- We recommend dressing for mess at our workshops
- The Café Bar will be open from 9am, serving food from 9am - 3pm. Why not start the day with breakfast? Snacks and soft drinks can be brought throughout the day. Newspapers and WiFi are available to keep adults entertained!
- Our team of friendly Young Leader volunteers will be on hand to help (look out for their lanyards)
- Have fun!
- If you can no longer make your workshop, please let our Box Office team know so that the space can be freed up for another participant!
Disclaimer: Please note that a photographer will be present at some Explore! Workshops. Images will be used for Norden Farm marketing purposes, including, but not limited to, use in printed material such as brochures, on the website and social media, and in local publications. If you do not wish your child to be photographed, please advise our Box Office team on the day (Friday 19 April).
Explore: Contemporary Dance (8-10 years)
A lively fast paced class to a soundtrack of chart hits.
Studio
£4.50
4 workshops £16
The Explore Pass offers access to 4 different workshops for £16 per person – saving £2 (Give it a Go! Festival Pass can be used by named participant only)
For your information:
- We strongly recommend you book in advance for Explore workshops as it is highly unlikely that tickets will be available on the door
- Workshops for specific age ranges are designed for the children to attend on their own.
- Family Workshops are designed for children and adults to get creative together – a ticket must be booked for every participant attending
- We expect the carpark to be busy so please allow at least 15-20 mins to park / walk to Norden Farm / pick up tickets / find your workshop
- Workshops will take place across the building - Norden Farm will be well sign posted, use posters to find out where you should be and check the location on your tickets
- We recommend dressing for mess at our workshops
- The Café Bar will be open from 9am, serving food from 9am - 3pm. Why not start the day with breakfast? Snacks and soft drinks can be brought throughout the day. Newspapers and WiFi are available to keep adults entertained!
- Our team of friendly Young Leader volunteers will be on hand to help (look out for their lanyards)
- Have fun!
- If you can no longer make your workshop, please let our Box Office team know so that the space can be freed up for another participant!
Disclaimer: Please note that a photographer will be present at some Explore! Workshops. Images will be used for Norden Farm marketing purposes, including, but not limited to, use in printed material such as brochures, on the website and social media, and in local publications. If you do not wish your child to be photographed, please advise our Box Office team on the day (Friday 19 April).
Explore: Make and Decorate Chocolate Lollipops (Families)
Mould, decorate and package your very own chocolate lollipop to take home!
Long Barn II
£4.50
4 workshops £16
The Explore Pass offers access to 4 different workshops for £16 per person – saving £2 (Give it a Go! Festival Pass can be used by named participant only)
For your information:
- We strongly recommend you book in advance for Explore workshops as it is highly unlikely that tickets will be available on the door
- Workshops for specific age ranges are designed for the children to attend on their own.
- Family Workshops are designed for children and adults to get creative together – a ticket must be booked for every participant attending
- We expect the carpark to be busy so please allow at least 15-20 mins to park / walk to Norden Farm / pick up tickets / find your workshop
- Workshops will take place across the building - Norden Farm will be well sign posted, use posters to find out where you should be and check the location on your tickets
- We recommend dressing for mess at our workshops
- The Café Bar will be open from 9am, serving food from 9am - 3pm. Why not start the day with breakfast? Snacks and soft drinks can be brought throughout the day. Newspapers and WiFi are available to keep adults entertained!
- Our team of friendly Young Leader volunteers will be on hand to help (look out for their lanyards)
- Have fun!
- If you can no longer make your workshop, please let our Box Office team know so that the space can be freed up for another participant!
Disclaimer: Please note that a photographer will be present at some Explore! Workshops. Images will be used for Norden Farm marketing purposes, including, but not limited to, use in printed material such as brochures, on the website and social media, and in local publications. If you do not wish your child to be photographed, please advise our Box Office team on the day (Friday 19 April).
Explore: Drama - King of the Jungle (8-10 years)
Elephants or monkeys, panthers or parrots. Come and discover your inner animal to help us decide who should be crowned 'King of the Jungle'
Green Room
£4
4 workshops £16
The Explore Pass offers access to 4 different workshops for £16 per person – saving £2 (Give it a Go! Festival Pass can be used by named participant only)
For your information:
- We strongly recommend you book in advance for Explore workshops as it is highly unlikely that tickets will be available on the door
- Workshops for specific age ranges are designed for the children to attend on their own.
- Family Workshops are designed for children and adults to get creative together – a ticket must be booked for every participant attending
- We expect the carpark to be busy so please allow at least 15-20 mins to park / walk to Norden Farm / pick up tickets / find your workshop
- Workshops will take place across the building - Norden Farm will be well sign posted, use posters to find out where you should be and check the location on your tickets
- We recommend dressing for mess at our workshops
- The Café Bar will be open from 9am, serving food from 9am - 3pm. Why not start the day with breakfast? Snacks and soft drinks can be brought throughout the day. Newspapers and WiFi are available to keep adults entertained!
- Our team of friendly Young Leader volunteers will be on hand to help (look out for their lanyards)
- Have fun!
- If you can no longer make your workshop, please let our Box Office team know so that the space can be freed up for another participant!
Disclaimer: Please note that a photographer will be present at some Explore! Workshops. Images will be used for Norden Farm marketing purposes, including, but not limited to, use in printed material such as brochures, on the website and social media, and in local publications. If you do not wish your child to be photographed, please advise our Box Office team on the day (Friday 19 April).
Explore: Circus Skills (5-7 years)
Led by And Circus.
Try tightrope walking, giant ball walking, unicycling and juggling.
Courtyard Theatre
£4.50 per workshop
4 workshops £16
The Explore Pass offers access to 4 different workshops for £16 per person – saving £2 (Give it a Go! Festival Pass can be used by named participant only)
For your information:
- We strongly recommend you book in advance for Explore workshops as it is highly unlikely that tickets will be available on the door
- Workshops for specific age ranges are designed for the children to attend on their own.
- Family Workshops are designed for children and adults to get creative together – a ticket must be booked for every participant attending
- We expect the carpark to be busy so please allow at least 15-20 mins to park / walk to Norden Farm / pick up tickets / find your workshop
- Workshops will take place across the building - Norden Farm will be well sign posted, use posters to find out where you should be and check the location on your tickets
- We recommend dressing for mess at our workshops
- The Café Bar will be open from 9am, serving food from 9am - 3pm. Why not start the day with breakfast? Snacks and soft drinks can be brought throughout the day. Newspapers and WiFi are available to keep adults entertained!
- Our team of friendly Young Leader volunteers will be on hand to help (look out for their lanyards)
- Have fun!
- If you can no longer make your workshop, please let our Box Office team know so that the space can be freed up for another participant!
Disclaimer: Please note that a photographer will be present at some Explore! Workshops. Images will be used for Norden Farm marketing purposes, including, but not limited to, use in printed material such as brochures, on the website and social media, and in local publications. If you do not wish your child to be photographed, please advise our Box Office team on the day (Friday 19 April).
Explore: Steel Pan Band (Families)
Create your very own steel band with friends and family and play music together! Supported by CultureMix’s friendly tutors.
Studio
£4.50
4 workshops £16
The Explore Pass offers access to 4 different workshops for £16 per person – saving £2 (Give it a Go! Festival Pass can be used by named participant only)
For your information:
- We strongly recommend you book in advance for Explore workshops as it is highly unlikely that tickets will be available on the door
- Workshops for specific age ranges are designed for the children to attend on their own.
- Family Workshops are designed for children and adults to get creative together – a ticket must be booked for every participant attending
- We expect the carpark to be busy so please allow at least 15-20 mins to park / walk to Norden Farm / pick up tickets / find your workshop
- Workshops will take place across the building - Norden Farm will be well sign posted, use posters to find out where you should be and check the location on your tickets
- We recommend dressing for mess at our workshops
- The Café Bar will be open from 9am, serving food from 9am - 3pm. Why not start the day with breakfast? Snacks and soft drinks can be brought throughout the day. Newspapers and WiFi are available to keep adults entertained!
- Our team of friendly Young Leader volunteers will be on hand to help (look out for their lanyards)
- Have fun!
- If you can no longer make your workshop, please let our Box Office team know so that the space can be freed up for another participant!
Disclaimer: Please note that a photographer will be present at some Explore! Workshops. Images will be used for Norden Farm marketing purposes, including, but not limited to, use in printed material such as brochures, on the website and social media, and in local publications. If you do not wish your child to be photographed, please advise our Box Office team on the day (Friday 19 April).
Explore: Chocolate Egg Decorating (8-10 years)
Decorate a chocolate egg with icings and embellishments - will you give your egg to someone special? Or keep it as a treat for yourself?
Long Barn II
£4.50
4 workshops £16
The Explore Pass offers access to 4 different workshops for £16 per person – saving £2 (Give it a Go! Festival Pass can be used by named participant only)
For your information:
- We strongly recommend you book in advance for Explore workshops as it is highly unlikely that tickets will be available on the door
- Workshops for specific age ranges are designed for the children to attend on their own.
- Family Workshops are designed for children and adults to get creative together – a ticket must be booked for every participant attending
- We expect the carpark to be busy so please allow at least 15-20 mins to park / walk to Norden Farm / pick up tickets / find your workshop
- Workshops will take place across the building - Norden Farm will be well sign posted, use posters to find out where you should be and check the location on your tickets
- We recommend dressing for mess at our workshops
- The Café Bar will be open from 9am, serving food from 9am - 3pm. Why not start the day with breakfast? Snacks and soft drinks can be brought throughout the day. Newspapers and WiFi are available to keep adults entertained!
- Our team of friendly Young Leader volunteers will be on hand to help (look out for their lanyards)
- Have fun!
- If you can no longer make your workshop, please let our Box Office team know so that the space can be freed up for another participant!
Disclaimer: Please note that a photographer will be present at some Explore! Workshops. Images will be used for Norden Farm marketing purposes, including, but not limited to, use in printed material such as brochures, on the website and social media, and in local publications. If you do not wish your child to be photographed, please advise our Box Office team on the day (Friday 19 April).
Explore: Circus Skills (11+ years)
Led by And Circus.
Try tightrope walking, giant ball walking, unicycling and juggling.
Courtyard Theatre
£4.50 per workshop
4 workshops £16
The Explore Pass offers access to 4 different workshops for £16 per person – saving £2 (Give it a Go! Festival Pass can be used by named participant only)
For your information:
- We strongly recommend you book in advance for Explore workshops as it is highly unlikely that tickets will be available on the door
- Workshops for specific age ranges are designed for the children to attend on their own.
- Family Workshops are designed for children and adults to get creative together – a ticket must be booked for every participant attending
- We expect the carpark to be busy so please allow at least 15-20 mins to park / walk to Norden Farm / pick up tickets / find your workshop
- Workshops will take place across the building - Norden Farm will be well sign posted, use posters to find out where you should be and check the location on your tickets
- We recommend dressing for mess at our workshops
- The Café Bar will be open from 9am, serving food from 9am - 3pm. Why not start the day with breakfast? Snacks and soft drinks can be brought throughout the day. Newspapers and WiFi are available to keep adults entertained!
- Our team of friendly Young Leader volunteers will be on hand to help (look out for their lanyards)
- Have fun!
- If you can no longer make your workshop, please let our Box Office team know so that the space can be freed up for another participant!
Disclaimer: Please note that a photographer will be present at some Explore! Workshops. Images will be used for Norden Farm marketing purposes, including, but not limited to, use in printed material such as brochures, on the website and social media, and in local publications. If you do not wish your child to be photographed, please advise our Box Office team on the day (Friday 19 April).
Explore: Steel Pan Band (Families)
Create your very own steel band with friends and family and play music together! Supported by CultureMix’s friendly tutor.
Studio
£4.50
4 workshops £16
The Explore Pass offers access to 4 different workshops for £16 per person – saving £2 (Give it a Go! Festival Pass can be used by named participant only)
For your information:
- We strongly recommend you book in advance for Explore workshops as it is highly unlikely that tickets will be available on the door
- Workshops for specific age ranges are designed for the children to attend on their own.
- Family Workshops are designed for children and adults to get creative together – a ticket must be booked for every participant attending
- We expect the carpark to be busy so please allow at least 15-20 mins to park / walk to Norden Farm / pick up tickets / find your workshop
- Workshops will take place across the building - Norden Farm will be well sign posted, use posters to find out where you should be and check the location on your tickets
- We recommend dressing for mess at our workshops
- The Café Bar will be open from 9am, serving food from 9am - 3pm. Why not start the day with breakfast? Snacks and soft drinks can be brought throughout the day. Newspapers and WiFi are available to keep adults entertained!
- Our team of friendly Young Leader volunteers will be on hand to help (look out for their lanyards)
- Have fun!
- If you can no longer make your workshop, please let our Box Office team know so that the space can be freed up for another participant!
Disclaimer: Please note that a photographer will be present at some Explore! Workshops. Images will be used for Norden Farm marketing purposes, including, but not limited to, use in printed material such as brochures, on the website and social media, and in local publications. If you do not wish your child to be photographed, please advise our Box Office team on the day (Friday 19 April).
Explore: Make and Decorate Chocolate Lollipops (Families)
Mould, decorate and package your very own chocolate lollipop to take home!
Long Barn II
£4.50
4 workshops £16
The Explore Pass offers access to 4 different workshops for £16 per person – saving £2 (Give it a Go! Festival Pass can be used by named participant only)
For your information:
- We strongly recommend you book in advance for Explore workshops as it is highly unlikely that tickets will be available on the door
- Workshops for specific age ranges are designed for the children to attend on their own.
- Family Workshops are designed for children and adults to get creative together – a ticket must be booked for every participant attending
- We expect the carpark to be busy so please allow at least 15-20 mins to park / walk to Norden Farm / pick up tickets / find your workshop
- Workshops will take place across the building - Norden Farm will be well sign posted, use posters to find out where you should be and check the location on your tickets
- We recommend dressing for mess at our workshops
- The Café Bar will be open from 9am, serving food from 9am - 3pm. Why not start the day with breakfast? Snacks and soft drinks can be brought throughout the day. Newspapers and WiFi are available to keep adults entertained!
- Our team of friendly Young Leader volunteers will be on hand to help (look out for their lanyards)
- Have fun!
- If you can no longer make your workshop, please let our Box Office team know so that the space can be freed up for another participant!
Disclaimer: Please note that a photographer will be present at some Explore! Workshops. Images will be used for Norden Farm marketing purposes, including, but not limited to, use in printed material such as brochures, on the website and social media, and in local publications. If you do not wish your child to be photographed, please advise our Box Office team on the day (Friday 19 April).
Explore: Circus Skills (Families)
Led by And Circus.
Try tightrope walking, giant ball walking, unicycling and juggling.
(Minimum age for family workshop is 5 years)
Courtyard Theatre
£4.50 per workshop
4 workshops £16
The Explore Pass offers access to 4 different workshops for £16 per person – saving £2 (Give it a Go! Festival Pass can be used by named participant only)
For your information:
- We strongly recommend you book in advance for Explore workshops as it is highly unlikely that tickets will be available on the door
- Workshops for specific age ranges are designed for the children to attend on their own.
- Family Workshops are designed for children and adults to get creative together – a ticket must be booked for every participant attending
- We expect the carpark to be busy so please allow at least 15-20 mins to park / walk to Norden Farm / pick up tickets / find your workshop
- Workshops will take place across the building - Norden Farm will be well sign posted, use posters to find out where you should be and check the location on your tickets
- We recommend dressing for mess at our workshops
- The Café Bar will be open from 9am, serving food from 9am - 3pm. Why not start the day with breakfast? Snacks and soft drinks can be brought throughout the day. Newspapers and WiFi are available to keep adults entertained!
- Our team of friendly Young Leader volunteers will be on hand to help (look out for their lanyards)
- Have fun!
- If you can no longer make your workshop, please let our Box Office team know so that the space can be freed up for another participant!
Disclaimer: Please note that a photographer will be present at some Explore! Workshops. Images will be used for Norden Farm marketing purposes, including, but not limited to, use in printed material such as brochures, on the website and social media, and in local publications. If you do not wish your child to be photographed, please advise our Box Office team on the day (Friday 19 April).
Explore: Steel Pan Band (5-7 years)
Create your very own steel band with friends and family and play music together! Supported by CultureMix’s friendly tutor.
Studio
£4.50
4 workshops £16
The Explore Pass offers access to 4 different workshops for £16 per person – saving £2 (Give it a Go! Festival Pass can be used by named participant only)
For your information:
- We strongly recommend you book in advance for Explore workshops as it is highly unlikely that tickets will be available on the door
- Workshops for specific age ranges are designed for the children to attend on their own.
- Family Workshops are designed for children and adults to get creative together – a ticket must be booked for every participant attending
- We expect the carpark to be busy so please allow at least 15-20 mins to park / walk to Norden Farm / pick up tickets / find your workshop
- Workshops will take place across the building - Norden Farm will be well sign posted, use posters to find out where you should be and check the location on your tickets
- We recommend dressing for mess at our workshops
- The Café Bar will be open from 9am, serving food from 9am - 3pm. Why not start the day with breakfast? Snacks and soft drinks can be brought throughout the day. Newspapers and WiFi are available to keep adults entertained!
- Our team of friendly Young Leader volunteers will be on hand to help (look out for their lanyards)
- Have fun!
- If you can no longer make your workshop, please let our Box Office team know so that the space can be freed up for another participant!
Disclaimer: Please note that a photographer will be present at some Explore! Workshops. Images will be used for Norden Farm marketing purposes, including, but not limited to, use in printed material such as brochures, on the website and social media, and in local publications. If you do not wish your child to be photographed, please advise our Box Office team on the day (Friday 19 April)
Explore: Make and Decorate Chocolate Lollipops (5-7 years)
Mould, decorate and package your very own chocolate lollipop to take home!
Long Barn II
£4.50
4 workshops £16
The Explore Pass offers access to 4 different workshops for £16 per person – saving £2 (Give it a Go! Festival Pass can be used by named participant only)
For your information:
- We strongly recommend you book in advance for Explore workshops as it is highly unlikely that tickets will be available on the door
- Workshops for specific age ranges are designed for the children to attend on their own.
- Family Workshops are designed for children and adults to get creative together – a ticket must be booked for every participant attending
- We expect the carpark to be busy so please allow at least 15-20 mins to park / walk to Norden Farm / pick up tickets / find your workshop
- Workshops will take place across the building - Norden Farm will be well sign posted, use posters to find out where you should be and check the location on your tickets
- We recommend dressing for mess at our workshops
- The Café Bar will be open from 9am, serving food from 9am - 3pm. Why not start the day with breakfast? Snacks and soft drinks can be brought throughout the day. Newspapers and WiFi are available to keep adults entertained!
- Our team of friendly Young Leader volunteers will be on hand to help (look out for their lanyards)
- Have fun!
- If you can no longer make your workshop, please let our Box Office team know so that the space can be freed up for another participant!
Disclaimer: Please note that a photographer will be present at some Explore! Workshops. Images will be used for Norden Farm marketing purposes, including, but not limited to, use in printed material such as brochures, on the website and social media, and in local publications. If you do not wish your child to be photographed, please advise our Box Office team on the day (Friday 19 April).