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Align & 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.
Spring
Sat 7 Jan – 29 Apr (exc 28 Jan and 15 Apr)
10am – 11.15am
Summer
Sat 6 May – 5 Aug (exc 17 Jun)
10am – 11.15am
£9 per class or £96 for 12 week course
Suitable for all levels of experience. Please bring a yoga mat with you.
For 18+ years.
Fit Steps
Led by Julie Antonsen.
An energetic, upbeat dance workout mixing the graceful steps of Ballroom and the up-tempo steps of Latin dances. Transform your body and have fun dancing to music that will get your heart pumping!
Sat 6 May – 17 Jun (exc 3 Jun)
Sat 24 Jun – 5 Aug (exc 15 Jul)
10.15am – 11am
29 Jul 11:30am - 12:30pm
£5 per class
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!
Our friendly theatre company lead the sessions, where you’ll have fun and meet new friends. Each term you'll create a show and perform in our studio or on the main stage, with lighting, sound and staging from Norden Farm's technical crew.
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 a performance.
£97 per term
School Year 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 25 Jun
- 2 Jul
- 9 more dates...
Line Dancing Beginners - Summer
Led by Julie Antonsen.
Line Dancing is a mix of dance styles ranging from Waltz and Cha Cha to Irish Dancing. We use a variety of music to accompany these styles such as Shania Twain and Keith Urban (country) to Rebecca Ferguson and Megan Trainer (pop) with everything in between. No partner necessary. Ticket holders for either class are welcome to stay/warm-up in either class, space permitting.
Sun 4 Jun – 9 Jul (exc 18 Jun) and 16 Jul – 20 Aug
Beginners 6.15pm – 7.15pm
£7 per class or £42 for 6 week course
Line Dancing Improvers - Summer
led y Julie Antonsen.
Line Dancing is a mix of dance styles ranging from Waltz and Cha Cha to Irish Dancing. We use a variety of music to accompany these styles such as Shania Twain and Keith Urban (country) to Rebecca Ferguson and Megan Trainer (pop) with everything in between. No partner necessary. Ticket holders for either class are welcome to stay/warm-up in either class, space permitting.
Sun 4 Jun – 9 Jul (exc 18 Jun) and 16 Jul – 20 Aug
Intermediate 7.30pm – 8.30pm
£7 per class or £42 for 6 week course
Yoga & Meditation
Led by Julie Potter.
Enjoy a short yoga and relaxation session. We will look at some gentle yoga spinal movements to relax and rejuvenate the nervous system, some simple, basic yogic breathing practises and some guided meditations to take us to a state of relaxed wellbeing. Please bring a blanket, a yoga/pilates mat, and wear loose comfortable clothing. Suitable for all levels of experience.
Mon 8 May - 31 Jul
11.45am – 12.45pm
£7 per session
By the Sea
Led by Jo Hall
Take inspiration from the works of Monet, Raoul Dufy, John Piper and Kurt Jackson to explore the excitement of the sea. Produce colourful evocations of the sea and coastal scenery in soft pastel on a variety of papers. Please supply your own materials. Some papers will be available at cost.
Tues 6 Jun – 4 Jul
£82 for 5 week course or £18 per class
- 27 Jun SOLD OUT
- 4 Jul SOLD OUT
Body Control Pilates - Beginners
Led by Gillian Burn.
Give yourself a moment to relax, unwind and stretch out your body. Pilates will help to strengthen and tone your muscles, improve your posture, balance and flexibility and help you have a longer, leaner and stronger body.
Spring
Tues 28 Feb - 28 Mar
1.30pm - 2.30pm
Summer
Tues 18 Apr – 16 May
Tues 23 May - 27 Jun (exc 30 May)
Tues 4 Jul – 8 Aug (exc 25 Jul)
1.30pm - 2.30pm
£50 per 5 week course
Suitable for 18+ years
'Body Control Pilates' is a Registered Trade Mark used on licence.
- 27 Jun
- 4 Jul from £50
- 19 more dates...
Loud and Proud
Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company.
Fun, interactive drama classes for pre-school children designed to encourage confidence. With imaginative play, group interaction, performance skills and personal development.
Tuesdays (exc 30 May)
1.30pm – 2.30pm
£5 (£4 siblings)
9 May - Loud and Proud
16 May - How to Own the Stage
23 May - Puppets in Play
6 Jun - Animal Characters
13 Jun - Your Great Toy Adventure
20 Jun - Silly Walks
27 Jun - Fairytales alive!
4 Jul - Put on a Play for Mum and Dad
11 Jul - Dressing Up is Fun
18 Jul - Face Paint for the Stage
Suitable for ages 2+ years.
Bollywood Dance
Led by Geeta Rai
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.
Suitable for ages 6+ years.
From Tues 25 Apr
4.30pm – 5.30pm
£67 per term
- 27 Jun
- 4 Jul
- 12 more dates...
Digi Den II
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.
From Tues 25 Apr
School Year 7 – 13
4.30pm – 6pm
£80 per 10 week term
- 27 Jun
- 4 Jul
- 10 more dates...
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
From Tues 25 Apr
5.45pm – 7pm
£67 per term
- 27 Jun
- 4 Jul
- 10 more dates...
Maidenhead Community Choir
Led by Tina Reibl.
An opportunity 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 10 Jan - 21 Mar (exc 14 Feb) | 7pm - 8.15pm
Summer
Tues 2 May – 4 Jul (exc 30 May)
7pm – 8.15pm
£75 per 10 week course
- 27 Jun
- 4 Jul
- 10 more dates...
Swing Crazy (June-July): 1930s-Style Dance
Led by John and Debra Scanlon.
Learn to Lindy Hop with a couple who have danced, performed and taught together since meeting on the dance floor in 1996. Lindy Hop is the great partner swing dance from New York's Savoy Ballroom. From exuberant and light-hearted to laid back and smooth, Lindy Hop is an expressive dance that puts a smile on every face. Join us for some beginner classes and you will soon be dancing to some of the greatest music ever.
No previous experience needed - come ready to have bags of fun. Bring a partner or come alone - it's up to you.
Tues 16 May – 19 Sept (exc 30 May, 1, 8, 29 Aug)
7.30pm – 8.40pm
£7 per class or £30 for block of 5
Offers applied in basket
You should wear comfortable clothes that leave you arms free and do not restrict movement. Layers are a good idea as you will be exercising indoors. Your shoes should be comfortable, flexible and secure. Smooth soles are highly recommended so that you can easily turn on the ball of the foot. Heavy shoes, raised soles or high heels are very much to be avoided.
Click here to visit the Swing Crazy Website
Drama Classes for Adults
Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company.
A handpicked selection of bespoke theatre workshops for keen amateur actors, students and semi-professionals. All sessions are practical in nature and encourage meeting new like-minded friends and potential colleagues.
Tues 9 May – 18 Jul (exc 30 May)
8.30pm – 10pm
£8 per class or £72 for 10 week course
27 Jun - Greek and Roman Theatre and The Chorus
4 Jul - Shakespearean Verse in Action
11 Jul - The Great Theatre Quiz
18 Jul - Acting for Camera
Jive Cats (June-July): 1950s-Style Dance
Led by John and Debra Scanlon.
Often wished that you could get up and jive in a 1950s-style when you hear that music? Well now you can learn with a couple who have performed and taught together since 1996.
Great fun, excellent for body and mind, our beginner classes can get you on the floor dancing authentic free-style jive to classic Rhythm & Blues and Rock 'n' Roll.
No previous dance experience – no problem. Bring a partner or come alone. Discover the great social jive scene in the area where you can use you moves, hear live music and practice with new friends.
Tues 16 May – 19 Sept (exc 30 May, 1, 8, 29 Aug)
8.45pm - 10.15pm
£8 per class or £35 for block of 5
Offers applied in basket
You should wear comfortable clothes that leave you arms free and do not restrict movement. Layers are a good idea as you will be exercising indoors. Your shoes should be comfortable, flexible and secure. Smooth soles are highly recommended so that you can easily turn on the ball of the foot. Heavy shoes, raised soles or high heels are very much to be avoided.
Click here to visit the Jive Cats Website
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.
Suitable for ages 0-5 years.
Wednesdays (exc 31 May)
10am – 11am
£5 (£4 siblings)
Please book one (or more) free 'Accompanying Adult' tickets for this workshop, and a free 'Baby Seat' if you are bringing a baby 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!
Our friendly theatre company lead the sessions, where you’ll have fun and meet new friends. Each term you'll create a show and perform in our studio or on the main stage, with lighting, sound and staging from Norden Farm's technical crew.
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 a performance.
£67 per term
School Year 2 & 3
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 28 Jun
- 5 Jul
- 10 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!
Our friendly theatre company lead the sessions, where you’ll have fun and meet new friends. Each term you'll create a show and perform in our studio or on the main stage, with lighting, sound and staging from Norden Farm's technical crew.
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 a performance.
£67 per term
School Year 4, 5 & 6
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 28 Jun
- 5 Jul
- 10 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. Each term you'll create a show and perform in our studio or on the main stage, with lighting, sound and staging from Norden Farm's technical crew.
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 a performance.
£97 per term
School Year 12 & 13
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 28 Jun
- 5 Jul
- 10 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. Fun and friendly lessons from a guitarist with over 20 years’ experience.
Spring
Absolute Beginners
22 Mar - 3 May (excl 5 & 12 Apr)
7pm - 8pm
Summer
Absolute Beginners
Wed 10 May – 14 Jun (exc 31 May), 21 Jun – 19 Jul and 26 Jul – 23 August
7pm – 8pm
£36 per 5 week course
For 18+ years.
- 28 Jun
- 5 Jul
- 19 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.
These are fun and friendly lessons from a guitarist with over 20 years' experience.
Spring
22 Mar - 3 May (exc 5 and 12 April)
8.15pm - 9.15pm
23 Mar - 4 May (exclu 6 & 13 Apr)
7pm – 8pm
Summer
Wed 10 May – 14 Jun (exc 31 May), 21 Jun – 19 Jul and 26 Jul – 23 August
8.15pm – 9.15pm
Thur 11 May – 15 Jun (exc 1 Jun), 22 Jun – 20 Jul and 27 Jul – 24 Aug
7pm – 8pm
£36 per 5 week course
For 18+ years.
- 28 Jun
- 29 Jun
- 40 more dates...
Zumba
Led by Annet Bowler
Party yourself into shape with the Zumba® programme.
An exhilarating, effective, easy to follow, Latin inspired, calorie burning dance fitness party™. Dance to various Latin rhythms including salsa, reggeaton, merengue, cumbia, bellydance and more.
Summer
Thur 4 May - 24 Aug (excl 10, 17 Aug) | 10am - 11am
Sun 7 May - 27 Aug (excl 13, 20 Aug) | 11.15am – 12.15pm
£6 per class
For 18+ years.
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!
Our friendly theatre company lead the sessions, where you’ll have fun and meet new friends. Each term you'll create a show and perform in our studio or on the main stage, with lighting, sound and staging from Norden Farm's technical crew.
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 a performance.
£97 per term
School Year 7, 8 & 9
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 29 Jun
- 6 Jul
- 11 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!
Our friendly theatre company lead the sessions, where you’ll have fun and meet new friends. Each term you'll create a show and perform in our studio or on the main stage, with lighting, sound and staging from Norden Farm's technical crew.
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 a performance.
£97 per term
School Year 8, 9, 10 & 11
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 29 Jun
- 6 Jul
- 10 more dates...
Acoustic Guitar - Intermediate
Led by Richard Lee.
Play guitar but stuck in a rut? Want to play an entire song and impress your friends? Then this is course for you. Rediscover your 6 string and why you took it up originally. Learn some classic songs and reignite your guitar skills.
Spring
Thur 23 Mar - 4 May (exc 6 and 13 April)
8.15pm - 9.15pm
Summer
Thur 11 May – 15 Jun (exc 1 Jun), 22 Jun – 20 Jul and 27 Jul – 24 Aug
8.15pm – 9.15pm
£36 per 5 week course
For 18+ years.
- 29 Jun
- 6 Jul
- 19 more dates...
Yoga
Led by Julie Potter.
Whether you are a complete beginner or have been practising yoga for many years these Friday morning classes will provide you with a wonderful all round yoga
practice that will revitalise and rejuvenate you and your body for the rest of the week.
Taught by an experienced teacher, Julie has been practising yoga since 1993 and qualified as a British Wheel teacher in 2004. Please bring your own mat.
Spring
Fri 24 Feb - 31 March | £42 per 6 week course
Summer
Fri 21 Apr – 26 May, 9 Jun – 14 Jul and 21 Jul – 8 Sept (exc 11 Aug, 1 Sept)
Intermediate 9.30am -10.45am
Beginners 11am - 12.15pm
£10 per session (Beginners only)
£42 per 6 week course
For 18+ years.
- 23 Jun
- 23 Jun
- 30 more dates...
Little Wrigglers
Led by Rachel Walsh
A thrilling, energetic and creative dance class. Explore imaginative themes and adventures through dance, song and mime.
Suitable for ages 2+ years.
Fridays (exc 2 Jun)
10am – 10.45am
£6 (£4.50 additional children) | £20 for block booking of 4 sessions
- 23 Jun SOLD OUT
- 30 Jun from £450
- 28 more dates...
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 depending , alongside seeing technical demonstrations to add to their skills.
Suitable for all levels of experience.
£28 materials fee (approx.) to tutor (for first 5 weeks).
Spring
24 Feb - 24 Mar
10am – 12pm
Summer
Fri 28 Apr - 26 May
Fri 9 Jun - 7 Jul
10am - 12pm
£84 per 5 week course
For 18+ years.
- 23 Jun
- 30 Jun
- 11 more dates...
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 depending , alongside seeing technical demonstrations to add to their skills.
Suitable for all levels of experience.
£28 materials fee (approx.) to tutor (for first 5 weeks).
Spring
24 Feb - 24 Mar
12.15pm - 2.15pm
Summer
Fri 28 Apr - 26 May
Fri 9 Jun - 7 Jul
12.15pm - 2.15pm
£84 per 5 week course
For 18+ years.
- 23 Jun
- 30 Jun
- 11 more dates...
Combed from the Beach
Led by Jo Hall.
Draw natural and manmade objects found on the beach exploring their form and the rhythm of their patterns. Reference objects and photographs will be supplied or bring your own handful of objects. Please bring your own materials. Some papers will be available at cost.
Sat 1 Jul
10am – 3pm
£38 per session
Mindfulness for Children
Led by Lynne Wilkes.
Helping to improve concentration and learning. The course teaches skills for coping with stress and anxiety. It helps children to feel happier and more fulfilled as they make their way in life.
Bring a cushion and blanket.
Age guidance 5+ years.
Summer
Sat 10 Jun, 1, 8 Jul
Sat 15, 22, 29 Jul, 5 Aug
11.45am – 12.45pm
£10 per session or £36 for 4 sessions
Please note that the Sat 24 Jun session is no longer going ahead
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.
Mon 8 May – 19 Jun (exc 29 May) and 3 Jul – 7 Aug
1pm – 2pm (Improvers)
£7 per class
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.
Mon 8 May – 19 Jun (exc 29 May) and 3 Jul – 7 Aug
2.15pm – 3.15pm (Beginners)
£7 per class
Floristry Night School - Make Your Own Wedding Flowers
Led by Louise Temple.
Find out how to make a beautiful bridal or bridesmaid bouquet for you or a friend's big day. Spend an evening arranging pretty seasonal flowers with a stunning bunch to take home at the end of the night!
7pm – 9pm
£50 plus £5 materials fee
Book Club
Price includes a drink from the bar.
Share your thoughts on contemporary fiction with other readers in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.
Summer
Wed 3 May, 7 Jun, 5 Jul and 2 Aug
Wed 3 May - The Wonder by Emma Donoghue
Wed 7 June - The Widow by Fiona Barton
Wed 5 July - Longbourn by Jo Baker
Wed 2 Aug - Beneath a Scarlet sky by Mark Sullivan
7.30pm – 9.30pm
£5 per session including a drink from the bar
For 18+ years.
Acrylics: Loose & Lively Flowers
Led by Karen Carter.
Capture the freshness and vibrancy of summer flowers in a variety of acrylic techniques including loose fluid methods and more painterly impressionistic approaches. Look at colour, shape and line in our work to produce interesting and lively pictures. A basic knowledge of acrylics is desirable. Bring own materials.
Materials to be supplied by participant, plus materials cost to tutor where indicated. Suitable for all levels of experience, unless otherwise stated.
Fri 7 Jul 10.30am – 3.30pm
£38 per class
- 7 Jul SOLD OUT
Digi Den I
Led by DJ Mhlanga
Digi Den – 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. So take advantage of our fantastic hardware, Adobe Creative Cloud software and settings. Have a go and have fun filming, podcasting, creating stop-motion animation, using green screen special effects and more!
Suitable for all levels of experience.
From Fri 28 Apr
4.30pm – 6pm
School Year 7 – 13
£40 per 5 week term or £9 per session
- 23 Jun
- 30 Jun
- 11 more dates...
Make Silver Jewellery - Workshops
Led by Janet Richardson
Beginners can create up to three pieces and there are projects to follow for all if you wish, to help you learn techniques and make beautiful pieces of jewellery.
Materials are provided by Janet and paid to her by weight of what you make, therefore the more bangles the more it will cost. As a guide a ring would be between £2 - £5 depending on the thickness of metal.
Spring
Sat 11 Mar and 29 Apr
10am – 4pm
Summer
Sat 20 May, 17 Jun and 8 Jul
£50 per session plus materials fee.
Suitable for all levels of experience.
Suitable for 18+ years.
- 8 Jul SOLD OUT
- 30 Sep from £50
- 2 more dates...
Stralitzia Ink Painting
Led by Caroline Crawford.
Work through a series of stages to create some beautiful Stralitzia studies. A day full of tips and hints about painting with acrylic and water based coloured inks.
Sat 8 Jul
10am - 3pm
£36 plus £3 materials fee
Mindfulness
Led by Jane Barker.
Relaxed drop in sessions (advance booking recommended).
Step out of 'busy, busy, doing, doing' and drop into just 'being', to find some calm amongst the chaos. Learn how to focus on the present to help manage thoughts and feelings and to improve mental wellbeing.
Mindful Attitudes
Tues 11 JulPaying Attention
Tues 8 AugBeginner's Mind
Tues 12 SeptMindfulness for Anxiety
Tues 10 OctMindfulness for Depression
Tues 14 NovChristmas Peace
Tues 12 Dec7.30pm – 9pm
£10 per session
Suitable for 18+ years.
Friday Night Flamenco
Led by Leticia Iglesias.
Start the weekend with the rhythm and passion of Flamenco! Step into the atmosphere of Andalusia – its movements and music. Start by learning the basic steps and progress through the courses, in a relaxed and fun environment!
Summer
9 June 8pm-9.30pm
16 June 8pm-9.30pm
23 June 8pm-9pm
14 July 8pm-9pm
21 July 8pm-9pm
£42 per term
For 18+ years.
- 23 Jun
- 14 Jul
- 1 more dates...
Align and Flow Yoga - Drop In Session
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.
£9 per session.
Suitable for all levels of experience. Please bring a yoga mat with you.
For 18+ years.
Mindfulness for Families
Led by Lynne Wilkes
Sun 8 Jan | 11am – 12pm | £15 Family and Friends (up to 4 people)
An introductory session for families. Take time to be with yourself and your family in a quiet place. Learn to be in the moment, quieten the mind and settle the body with different strategies and becoming aware of all your senses.
Suitable for ages 4+ years.
Big Dog Little Dog: Parent & Child Yoga
Led by Carly Brown.
Give this unique yoga-based class for parents/carers and their children a try! Connect and bond through movement and breath.
Bring one yoga mat (per pair) and one blanket each.
Suitable for ages 4 – 7 years, each child must be accompanied by an adult.
Sundays 7 May, 28 May, 11 June, 23 Jul and 27 Aug
10am – 11am
£15 per pair
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.
WHY? A sociable, creative and entirely relaxed way to do Sundays for families with young children
£3 per person (45 mins)
Summer Circus Week
Led by Albert and Friends.
A week of incredible circus skills and performing. Learn to walk on stilts, ride a unicycle, walk the tightrope and perform on a trapeze!
Suitable for age 7 - 13 years.
Mon 24 - Fri 28 Jul
10am - 4pm
£115 (£110 Advantage Card Holders)
Arts and Crafts Session
Craft activities to keep the little ones entertained this Half Term.
The crafts vary so you can create something new every day!
Tuesday – Lighthouse and Seagull
Wednesday – Summer Fruits (pineapple and water melon)
Thursday – Hot Air Balloon
Friday – Smurf Keyring and Toadstool
Suitable for ages 5+ years.
£5 per child
Digi Den Summer Drop In
Led by DJ Mhlanga.
Digi Den – the digital arts club. Improve, develop and learn various arts with a digital focus. Work on group or personal projects over the summer holiday. Suitable for all levels of experience.
From Fri 28 Jul
4.30pm – 6pm
School Year 7 – 13
£40 per 5 week term or £9 per session
Summer Art Week
Led by Michaela Clarke.
Work on individual craft activities with lots of messy materials and also work together on a group art project.
Suitable for ages 8+ years.
Mon 31 Jul – Fri 4 Aug
10am – 4pm
£115 (£110 Advantage Card holders)
Life Drawing
Led by Harriet Brittaine
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!
Summer
Sat 27 May | 2pm – 5pm | £25
Sat 3 Jun | 2pm – 5pm | £25
Sat 5 Aug | 10am – 3pm | £34
Suitable for ages 18+ years.
Mindfulness: Art for Children
Led by Lynne Wilkes.
Create artwork using focus and concentration. Beginning in a mindful state create a piece of art with care, enjoyment, attention and fun.
Summer Theatre Week
Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company.
Create an entire show from idea to performance. Experience all aspects of stage production, from lighting to stage blocking to acting with the help of professional directors.
This year's theme is - The Spy who Robbed Me
A film noire based show which borrows from the world of Bond, Bourne, Smiley, Sherlock, CSI, Spooks and more! Expect gadgets, moody lighting, witty dialogue, lots of action and a killer soundtrack.
Suitable for ages 10 – 16 years.
Mon 7 – Fri 11 Aug
10am – 4pm (6pm Fri)
£110 (£95 Advantage Card holders)
Next Steps: Dance Intensive
Led by Charlie Dixon
Experience being an A-Troupe dancer in a real dance studio for three jam packed days. No audition necessary. Work with a professional dancer to develop your technique, learn routines and create your own choreography.
Suitable for ages 8+ years.
Tues 15 - Thur 17 Aug
10am - 4pm
£85 (£75 Advantage Card)
Swing Crazy (August-September): 1930s-Style Dance
Led by John and Debra Scanlon.
Learn to Lindy Hop with a couple who have danced, performed and taught together since meeting on the dance floor in 1996. Lindy Hop is the great partner swing dance from New York's Savoy Ballroom. From exuberant and light-hearted to laid back and smooth, Lindy Hop is an expressive dance that puts a smile on every face. Join us for some beginner classes and you will soon be dancing to some of the greatest music ever.
No previous experience needed - come ready to have bags of fun. Bring a partner or come alone - it's up to you.
Tues 16 May – 19 Sept (exc 30 May, 1, 8, 29 Aug)
7.30pm – 8.40pm
£7 per class or £30 for block of 5
Offers applied in basket
You should wear comfortable clothes that leave you arms free and do not restrict movement. Layers are a good idea as you will be exercising indoors. Your shoes should be comfortable, flexible and secure. Smooth soles are highly recommended so that you can easily turn on the ball of the foot. Heavy shoes, raised soles or high heels are very much to be avoided.
Click here to visit the Swing Crazy Website
Jive Cats (August-September): 1950s-Style Dance
Led by John and Debra Scanlon.
Often wished that you could get up and jive in a 1950s-style when you hear that music? Well now you can learn with a couple who have performed and taught together since 1996.
Great fun, excellent for body and mind, our beginner classes can get you on the floor dancing authentic free-style jive to classic Rhythm & Blues and Rock 'n' Roll.
No previous dance experience – no problem. Bring a partner or come alone. Discover the great social jive scene in the area where you can use you moves, hear live music and practice with new friends.
Tues 16 May – 19 Sept (exc 30 May, 1, 8, 29 Aug)
8.45pm - 10.15pm
£8 per class or £35 for block of 5
Offers applied in basket
You should wear comfortable clothes that leave you arms free and do not restrict movement. Layers are a good idea as you will be exercising indoors. Your shoes should be comfortable, flexible and secure. Smooth soles are highly recommended so that you can easily turn on the ball of the foot. Heavy shoes, raised soles or high heels are very much to be avoided.
Click here to visit the Jive Cats Website
Arts Award Taster Workshops
Led by Charlie Dixon.
Inspired by music? Handy with a paintbrush? Want to find out more about how your arty interests could become a nationally recognised qualification? Try the Arts Award out for size at a taster workshop.
Thur 4 and 11 May
4pm – 5.30pm
School Year 7 – 13
£5 per session
Arts Award
Led by Charlie Dixon
From fashion to film-making, dance to design, photography to poetry - explore your creativity while working towards a nationally recognised qualification. Take part in workshops, explore and discover new and different arts forms. Group leader Charlie Dixon will guide, inspire and advise through the Arts Award journey.
Terms are 8 weeks and awards can be achieved over one or more terms.
School Year 7-13
£50 per term
Alexander Technique
Led by Martin Smith
A body awareness workshop teaching poise, balance and an easier way of carrying out everyday activity. It helps to relieve pain and discomfort brought on by poor posture and can help those with back and neck problems. Bring a blanket and some paperback books to rest your head on.
Sun 18 Jun
2.30pm – 5pm
£30
Suitable for 18+ years.
Portrait Drawing
Led by Harriet Brittaine
Learn about the stages of portraiture and work from a live model. Students are taught about proportion, the structure of the head and values. Drawing with charcoal, experiment with creating contrast between light and dark (chiaroscuro) to depict facial features.
Suitable for all levels of experience.
Sat 13 May
10am – 3pm
£34
