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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.
Autumn
Wed 11 Sept – 18 Dec (exc 30 Oct)
10am – 11am
£6 | £4 siblings
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
Alcohol Inks
Led by Kate Spencer-Millan
Learn about alcohol inks and how to use them. Suitable for all experience levels, even those completely new to painting! You will learn various techniques and applications for these vibrant inks - you'll be amazed at what you can achieve!
Autumn
Wed 25 Sept - 23 Oct
10am - 12.30pm
£75 per 5 week course, plus £20 materials cost to tutor
- 16 Oct
- 23 Oct
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.
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.
Wednesdays
4.15pm
£67 per term
School Years 2 and 3
This Autumn term, Youth Theatre - Group A will take part in specialist sessions on a range of theatre skills including devising, vocal techniques, stage presence, characterisation and much more.
There will be a sharing of the skills and techniques learned for parents on Wednesday 11 December.
Autumn skills workshops:
Week 1: Devising - creating your own stories from scratch
Week 2: Vocal techniques - how to improve your volume and diction
Week 3: Stage presence - how to own the stage and be the centre of attention
Week 4: Characterisation - how to turn your ideas into physical reality
Week 5: Animal characters - including examples from Roald Dahl, AA Milne and Kenneth Grahame
Week 6: Mime skills - performing without using your voice and still being understood
Week 7: Improvisation with props - take inspiration from the objects around you
Week 8: Slapstick comedy – slips, trips and falls without doing actual damage
Week 9: Silly voices - entertain your friends and family with comedy character voices
Week 10: Theatre quiz - a team based practical and mental test of all you have learnt this term
'Gave me the skills and confidence to get into drama school and pursue a career in acting' Lizzy Maillard
‘I went on to get a degree in film and theatre, and now teach drama to children myself’ Ryan Tomlinson
'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
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 16 Oct
- 23 Oct
- 6 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.
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.
Wednesdays
5.30pm
£67 per term
School Year 4, 5 and 6
This Autumn term, Youth Theatre - Group B will take part in specialist sessions on a range of theatre skills including devising, vocal techniques, stage presence, characterisation and much more.
There will be a sharing of the skills and techniques learned for parents on Wednesday 11 December.
Autumn skills workshops:
Week 1: Devising - creating your own stories from scratch
Week 2: Vocal techniques - how to improve your volume and diction
Week 3: Stage presence - how to own the stage and be the centre of attention
Week 4: Characterisation - how to turn your ideas into physical reality
Week 5: Animal characters - including examples from Roald Dahl, AA Milne and Kenneth Grahame
Week 6: Mime skills - performing without using your voice and still being understood
Week 7: Improvisation with props - take inspiration from the objects around you
Week 8: Slapstick comedy – slips, trips and falls without doing actual damage
Week 9: Silly voices - entertain your friends and family with comedy character voices
Week 10: Theatre quiz - a team based practical and mental test of all you have learnt this term
'Gave me the skills and confidence to get into drama school and pursue a career in acting' Lizzy Maillard
‘I went on to get a degree in film and theatre, and now teach drama to children myself’ Ryan Tomlinson
'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
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 16 Oct
- 23 Oct
- 6 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.
Terms 10 weeks long, no auditions, suitable for all abilities and end with a sharing or showcase.
This Autumn term, the Youth Theatre Academy will be working towards a performance of A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness.
Performance date: Wednesday 11 December
We are excited to announce that the Academy will also take part in a workshop with the renowned theatre company Paines Plough and will see a performance as part of their term.
Wednesdays
6.45pm
£97 per term
School Years 12 and 13
'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
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 16 Oct
- 23 Oct
- 6 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.
Autumn
Wed 4 Sept – 2 Oct, 9 Oct – 6 Nov and 13 Nov – 11 Dec
7pm – 8pm
£40 per 5 week course
Suitable for 18+ years.
- 16 Oct
- 23 Oct
- 7 more dates...
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.
We’ll look at topics such as ideas, structure, rewriting, character, dialogue and the dreaded writers’ block, with a range of exercises to inspire, encourage and build confidence. These are practical sessions and, as well as looking at published extracts, participants will be encouraged to share their own work and give/receive feedback in a supportive, friendly environment.
Suitable for all levels of experience.
Please bring pen and paper.
Autumn
Wed 18 Sept, 16 Oct, 13 Nov and 11 Dec
7pm – 9pm
£15 per workshop
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.
Autumn
Wed 4 Sept – 2 Oct, 9 Oct – 6 Nov and 13 Nov – 11 Dec
8.15pm – 9.15pm
£40 per 5 week course
Suitable for 18+ years.
- 16 Oct
- 23 Oct
- 7 more dates...
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.
Autumn
Thur 5 Sept – 19 Dec
10am – 11am
£6 per class
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).
Autumn
Thur 5 Sept – 3 Oct and 10 Oct – 7 Nov
10am - 11.30pm and 12pm - 1.30pm
£63 per 5 week course
- 17 Oct
- 17 Oct
- 6 more dates...
Calligraphy - Foundation Hand
Led by Stuart Maxwell
This easily accessible and readable hand is a staple for any serious calligrapher. Ideal for wedding invites, place names and family trees.
Autumn
Thur 10 Oct - 7 Nov
2.30pm – 4.30pm
£55 per 5 week course | £10 materials cost to tutor (approx)
- 17 Oct
- 24 Oct
- 2 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!
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.
This Autumn term, Youth Theatre Group C will be working towards a performance of Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach, adapted by Richard R. George.
Who hasn’t wanted to join James as he escapes from his fearful aunts and sets off inside the peach on his wonderful adventures?
Performance date: Thursday 12 December
Thursdays
4.40pm
£97 per term
School Year 7, 8 and 9
'Gave me the skills and confidence to get into drama school and pursue a career in acting' Lizzy Maillard
‘I went on to get a degree in film and theatre, and now teach drama to children myself’ Ryan Tomlinson
'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
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 17 Oct
- 24 Oct
- 5 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.
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.
This Autumn term, Youth Theatre Group F will be working towards a performance of The Adventures of Jason and the Argonauts, adapted from the ancient myths by Phil Willmott.
Climb aboard the mighty ship Argo to join heroic Prince Jason, plucky Princess Medea, Hercules and all the gang for a lively retelling of the greatest adventure story ever told!
Performance date: Thursday 12 December
Thursdays
6.45pm
£97 per term
School Year 8, 9, 10 and 11
'Gave me the skills and confidence to get into drama school and pursue a career in acting' Lizzy Maillard
‘I went on to get a degree in film and theatre, and now teach drama to children myself’ Ryan Tomlinson
'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
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 17 Oct
- 24 Oct
- 5 more dates...
Acoustic Guitar - Beginners (Thursdays)
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? These are fun and informative lessons from a guitarist with over 20 years’ experience.
Autumn
Thur 5 Sept – 3 Oct, 10 Oct – 7 Nov and 14 Nov – 12 Dec
7pm – 8pm
£40 per 5 week course
- 17 Oct
- 24 Oct
- 7 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.
Autumn
Thur 5 Sept – 3 Oct, 10 Oct – 7 Nov and 14 Nov – 12 Dec
8.15pm – 9.15pm
£40 per 5 week course
Suitable for 18+ years.
- 17 Oct
- 24 Oct
- 7 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.
Autumn
Fri 6 Sept - 11 Oct, 18 Oct - 22 Nov and 29 Nov - 20 Dec
9.30am - 10.45am
£28 per 4 week course
£42 per 6 week course
Suitable for 18+ years.
Please bring a mat.
- 18 Oct SOLD OUT
- 25 Oct
- 8 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.
Suitable for all levels of experience. Materials cost to tutor for 5 weeks £28 (approx).
Autumn
Fri 6 Sept - 4 Oct and 11 Oct - 8 Nov
10am – 12pm
£84 per course
Suitable for 18+ years.
- 18 Oct
- 25 Oct
- 2 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.
Autumn
Fri 6 Sept – 20 Dec (exc 1 Nov)
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
Acrylics: Painting the Coast
Led by Karen Carter
In this workshop we will be looking at ways of tackling the various elements that make up a coastal painting: water, waves & reflections along with the landscape elements of cliffs, rocks and the transitions between land and sea.
Basic experience of using acrylics is helpful.
Fri 18 Oct
10.30am – 3.30pm
£38 per clas
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.
Autumn
Fri 6 Sept - 11 Oct, 18 Oct - 22 Nov and 29 Nov - 20 Dec
11am – 12.15pm
£28 per 4 week course
£42 per 6 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).
Autumn
Fri 6 Sept - 4 Oct and 11 Oct - 8 Nov
12.15pm – 2.15pm
£84 per course
Suitable for 18+ years.
- 18 Oct
- 25 Oct
- 2 more dates...
Musical Memories
Led by Rona Topaz
A sociable choir for people living with dementia, led by a professional singer.
Even if you think you can’t sing a note, join in with popular jazz, pop and movie theme tunes from the 1940s through to 1980s. Songs covered include Fly Me To the Moon, Que Sera Sera, Edelweiss, You Are My Sunshine, King of the Road and more!
Carers don’t have to be present, so it’s a chance to have a little respite and relax in the Café Bar.
Fri 20 Sept - 20 Dec (exc 1 and 15 Nov)
2pm – 3pm
£6 per session, including one free carer
Digi Den
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. 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.
Autumn
Fri 13 Sept - 29 Nov (exc 4 Oct and 1 Nov)
5pm - 6.30pm
£80 per 10 week term
- 18 Oct
- 25 Oct
- 4 more dates...
Salsa at the Farm
Led by KK from Salsa Autentica
Finish your week on a high! Join us for cosy nights of dancing to popular salsa tracks throughout the autumn and winter. Make Friday your fun night at the farm as we share how to dance authentic salsa with you.
8pm-9pm
Salsa class for beginners, improvers and those new to Cuban salsa, or those who simply want to practice their technique. Our aim is to offer you fun classes that introduce you to authentic salsa and then consolidate your experience in a friendly environment.
9.15pm-10.15pm
Social dancing for all, including a 30 mins masterclass for experienced salseros – only £5. Let us help you to perfect your Cuban motion, increase your repertoire of moves and become more adept at responding to the music and your partner.
Remember, you don’t need to bring a partner – just a sense of fun!
Autumn
Fri 13 Sept - 18 Oct and Fri 1 Nov - 13 Dec (exc 15 Nov)
8pm-9pm | Class for beginners/improvers and those new to Cuban salsa
9.15pm-10.15pm | Social for all including a masterclass for experienced salseros
£7 per class | £42 for the 6-weeks
£5 for social
£10 for both | £60 for the 6-weeks
Social Salsa at the Farm
Led by KK from Salsa Autentica
Finish your week on a high! Join us for cosy nights of dancing to popular salsa tracks throughout the autumn and winter. Make Friday your fun night at the farm as we share how to dance authentic salsa with you.
8pm-9pm
Salsa class for beginners, improvers and those new to Cuban salsa, or those who simply want to practice their technique. Our aim is to offer you fun classes that introduce you to authentic salsa and then consolidate your experience in a friendly environment.
9.15pm-10.15pm
Social dancing for all, including a 30 mins masterclass for experienced salseros – only £5. Let us help you to perfect your Cuban motion, increase your repertoire of moves and become more adept at responding to the music and your partner.
Remember, you don’t need to bring a partner – just a sense of fun!
Autumn
Fri 13 Sept - 18 Oct and Fri 1 Nov - 13 Dec (exc 15 Nov)
8pm-9pm | Class for beginners/improvers and those new to Cuban salsa
9.15pm-10.15pm | Social for all including a masterclass for experienced salseros
£7 per class | £42 for the 6-weeks
£5 for social
£10 for both | £60 for the 6-weeks
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
Autumn
Sat 7 Sept - 23 Nov and Sat 30 Nov - 7 Dec (drop in)
10am – 11.15am
£10 per class | £96 per 12 week term
Suitable for all levels of experience. Please bring a yoga mat with you.
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.
Autumn
Sat 21 Sept – 30 Nov (exc 2 Nov)
10am – 11am
£67 per 10 week term
Suitable for 6+ years.
- 19 Oct
- 26 Oct
- 4 more dates...
Japanese Landscape Brush Painting in Ink
Led by Caroline Crawford
Referencing the ancient art of brush painting using Chinese brush painting techniques, and Indian ink. Students learn how to use the slow careful movements associated with this form of painting.
Sat 19 Oct
10am – 3.30pm
£44 per session plus £4 materials cost to tutor per session
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.
Autumn
Sun 8 Sept, 20 Oct, 17 Nov, 15 Dec
10am – 11am
£15 per pair (1 adult and 1 child) or £55 for 4 sessions
- 20 Oct SOLD OUT
- 17 Nov from £15
- 1 more dates...
Zumba (Sundays)
Led by Annet Bowler.
A fun and friendly, easy to follow class. Get fit and exercise in disguise to uplifting Latin rhythms.
Autumn
Sun 8 Sept – 15 Dec (exc 6 and 13 Oct, 10 Nov)
11am – 12pm
£6 per class
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.
Autumn
Sun 8 Sept – 22 Dec (exc 10 Nov)
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.
Autumn
Mon 2 Sept – 16 Dec (exc 7 and 28 Oct)
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
Creative Arts Social Club
Led by Caroline Crawford.
A sociable group for over 65s who want to make art, but just aren’t doing it right now. Professional artist Caroline Crawford leads this creative community. Explore your arty side, grow in creative confidence and meet new people!
Autumn
Mon 9 – 30 Sept, 14 Oct – 4 Nov, 11 Nov – 2 Dec, 9 – 23 Dec
10am – 12pm
£16 per session | plus £2 materials cost to tutor directly
- 21 Oct
- 28 Oct
- 8 more dates...
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. Practice 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.
Autumn
Mon 2 Sept – 7 Oct, 14 Oct – 18 Nov and 25 Nov – 16 Dec
11.30am – 12.45pm
£10 per class | £28 per 4 week course | £42 per 6 week course
Messy Monsters
Led by Kayleigh Galvin.
The chance for little ones and their grown-ups to get messy and explore the world through sensory play! Each week will feature fun new art activities. The best bit? You don’t have to do any cleaning up!
Suitable for ages 6+ months.
Mon 2 Sept – 16 Dec (exc 7 and 28 Oct)
11.30am – 12.15pm
£6 | £4.50 siblings | £20 for block booking of 4 sessions
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.
Autumn
Mon 2 Sept – 7 Oct, 14 Oct – 18 Nov and 25 Nov - 13 Jan (exc 30 Dec, 1 and 6 Jan)
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.
Autumn
Mon 2 Sept – 7 Oct, 14 Oct – 18 Nov and 25 Nov - 13 Jan (exc 30 Dec, 1 and 6 Jan) 2.15pm – 3.15pm
£42 per 6 week cours
Suitable for 18+ years
- 21 Oct
- 28 Oct
- 9 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.
Autumn
Tues 10 Sept – 17 Dec (exc 29 Oct)
2 – 3 years | 10am – 10.30am
£6
Boats & Harbours in Mixed Media with Collage
Led by Jo Hall
Start by drawing boats and harbours with pen, watercolour and/or graphite. Progressing on to using found papers to create colourful compositions with elements of collage and water based media.
Autumn
Tues 10 Sept – 22 Oct (exc 8 Oct)
10am – 1pm
£99 for 6 week course
- 22 Oct
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.
Autumn
Tues 10 Sept – 17 Dec (exc 29 Oct)
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.
Autumn
Tues 3 Sept - 1 Oct, 8 Oct - 12 Nov (ex 29 Oct) and 19 Nov - 17 Dec
11.30am - 12.30pm
£12 per class | £50 per 5 week course
- 22 Oct SOLD OUT
- 5 Nov SOLD OUT
- 6 more dates...
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.
Autumn
Tues 3 Sept - 1 Oct, 8 Oct - 12 Nov (ex 29 Oct) and 19 Nov - 17 Dec
12.45pm – 1.45pm
£12 per class | £50 per 5 week course
Suitable for 18+ years.
- 22 Oct SOLD OUT
- 5 Nov SOLD OUT
- 6 more dates...
Norden Farm Choir
Led by Rob Castell
A non-audition community choir open to all. Working on everything from Madonna to Les Mis, from gospel to pop - this is an opportunity to meet people, learn some harmonies and sing your hearts out. No experience required. Enthusiasm absolutely necessary!
Autumn
Tues 10 Sept - 17 Dec
7.30pm – 9pm
£36 per 4 week term | £45 per 5 week term | £10 per session
A Brush with Plant Forms
Led by Jo Hall
In this workshop we will put your brushes to work to find many different ways in which round, rigger and flat brushes can be used to depict plant forms including flowers, twigs, seed pods etc.
There will also be an opportunity to use some more specialist brushes. The works of Elizabeth Blackadder will be referenced.
Please bring own materials unless stated.
Sat 26 Oct
10am – 3pm
£38
3D Printing Workshop - Personalised Stationery Pot
Led by Handy Dan's 3D Prints.
Learn how to design and 3D print personalised items. Participants will need to bring their laptops and have an account for Tinkercad (This software is free and works on all computers).
Sun 27 Oct
11am – 4pm
£30
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 27 Oct
2.30pm – 5pm
£35
Suitable for 18+ years.
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.
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.
This Autumn term, Youth Theatre Group H will be working towards a performance of The Adventures of Jason and the Argonauts, adapted from the ancient myths by Phil Willmott.
Climb aboard the mighty ship Argo to join heroic Prince Jason, plucky Princess Medea, Hercules and all the gang for a lively retelling of the greatest adventure story ever told!
Performance date: Sunday 8 December
Sundays
4pm
£97 per term
School Year 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11
'Gave me the skills and confidence to get into drama school and pursue a career in acting' Lizzy Maillard
‘I went on to get a degree in film and theatre, and now teach drama to children myself’ Ryan Tomlinson
'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
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 27 Oct
- 17 Nov
- 3 more dates...
Arts and Crafts Session
Craft activities to keep the little ones entertained this school holiday.
The crafts vary so you can create something new every day!
Sessions are 45 minutes.
Age guidance: 5-8 years.
Mon 28 Oct - Sat 2 Nov
10am
£5 per child
Bellydance (Raks Sharki)
Led by Ellen O’Farrell.
You’re never too young or too old to learn to dance. Join us and learn to bellydance step by step. Come discover this beautiful art form, gain an appreciation of middle eastern music and have lots of fun doing it. As a great side effect you’ll get some low impact exercise and strengthen your core muscles.
Classes are suitable for complete beginners. Wear anything you are comfortable dancing in, yoga trousers or a long full skirt are both ideal. Ellen brings a selection of egyptian coin belts and hip scarves you can borrow to dance in.
Autumn
Tues 10 Sept - 8 Oct, 15 Oct - 19 Nov (exc 22 Oct) and 26 Nov - 17 Dec
2.30pm - 3.30pm
£12 per class | £45 per 5 week course, £35 per 4 week course
Fun with Photos
We’ll show you how to sharpen, soften or saturate photos for the right look, draw your own captions and doodles and experiment with filters to create artful effects.
Suitable for 7+ years.
This workshop is for children and young people without accompanying adults.
Fri 1 Nov | 10am
Family Workshop: Stop Motion Animation
Get ready to bring your favourite toys to life!
Learn how to shoot and edit a short animated film. Plan and create your own story using props and scenery - you can bring your own or dig into our Lego box!
Minimum age 5+ years.
This workshop is a Family Workshop. At our family workshops, parents and guardians must book a space in the session. These sessions encourage young people to work collaboratively with their parents and guardians to get creative together!
Fri 1 Nov | 11am
Newsround
Create your very own Newsround programme to include the top breaking headlines, news and weather.
Suitable for 7+ years
This workshop is for children and young people without accompanying adults.
Fri 1 Nov | 12pm
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.
Autumn
Sat 14 Sept, 12 Oct and 2 Nov
10am – 4pm
£50 per workshop plus materials fee
Suitable for 18+ years.
- 2 Nov SOLD OUT
Portrait Drawing
Led by Harriet Brittaine.
Learn about the stages of portraiture, drawing with charcoal from a live model.
Suitable for all levels of experience.
Suitable for 18+ years
Sat 2 Nov
10am – 3pm
£34
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!
Autumn
Sun 8 Sept, 6 Oct, 3 Nov and 8 Dec
4pm – 5.30pm
£5 includes a drink from the bar
Autumn in Pastel
Led by Jo Hall
Use pastels to explore natural forms with an autumnal flavour including drying leaves, seed heads and autumn fruits. Moving on to making compositions based on Autumn in the garden.
Tues 5 Nov – 10 Dec
10am – 1pm
£99 for 6 week course
- 5 Nov SOLD OUT
- 12 Nov
- 4 more dates...
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.
Autumn
Tues 3 Sept, 1 Oct, 5 Nov and 3 Dec
7.30pm – 9pm
£10 per session
Suitable for 18+ years
- 5 Nov SOLD OUT
- 3 Dec from £10
Book Club
Share your thoughts on contemporary fiction with other readers in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.
This season the Book Club will be reading
Wed 6 Nov - A Single Thread by Tracy Chevalier
Wed 4 Dec - Circe by Madeline Miller
Autumn
Wed 4 Sept, 2 Oct, 6 Nov, 4 Dec
7.30pm – 9.30pm
£5 per session including a drink from the bar
Suitable for 18+ years.
Spaces are limited, early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.
- 6 Nov from £5
- 4 Dec SOLD OUT
Colour Mixing and Still Life
Led by Jo Hall.
Before working from a simple still life set up we will compare mixing colour by layering a wet wash over a different dry colour with mixing colours in a palette. We will also use sponges and other techniques for texturing.
Please bring own materials unless stated.
Sat 9 Nov
10am – 3pm
£38
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.
Modern Calligraphy
Led by Stuart Maxwell
A phenomenon of modern times but rooted deep in the 20th century. Mordern calligraphy is easily adaptable for either formal or informal work.
Thur 14 Nov – 12 Dec
2.30pm – 4.30pm
£55 per 5 week course | £10 materials cost to tutor (approx)
- 14 Nov from £55
- 21 Nov
- 3 more dates...
Wine Club
Led by Wine Women
Come and join The Wine Women and learn a little about the wines that you love - including why you might like them and what other wine styles or grape varieties might tickle your tastebuds!
Autumn
Fri 13 Sept, 11 Oct, 15 Nov and 13 Dec
8pm – 9pm
£15 per session
The Carnival of the Animals - Saturday Lantern Making Workshops
Led by Same Sky.
Get ready to join the parade!
Short and sweet lantern making - get parade ready in 20 mins! Drop in to make and decorate a simple willow and tissue lantern ready to illuminate on parade night.
Suitable for all ages 3+ years
The Carnival of the Animals - Sunday Lantern Making Workshop
Led by Same Sky.
Across 2 hours, our artist will guide the group through the process of weaving an intricate animal inspired willow frame ahead of covering and decorating.
Suitable for 6+ years.
Christmas Wreath Making
Led by Louise Temple.
Learn how to create a handmade door wreath year after year. Handpick from a vast array of materials to make an individual design.
Autumn
Sun 17 Nov 4pm - 6pm and Tues 26 Nov 7pm - 9pm
£40 per session | plus £15 materials fee
- 17 Nov from £40
- 26 Nov SOLD OUT
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.
Autumn
Tues 17 Sept, 15 Oct, 19 Nov and 17 Dec
7.30pm – 9pm
£15 per session | £55 for all 4 sessions
Acrylics: Still Life in an Oil Style
Led by Karen Carter
We will learn how to use acrylics in a thick impasto style to mimic the qualities of oil paint, incorporating structure gel and palette knife work to add body to the picture surface. We will also look at the use of glazes and varnishes to modify and enhance our work. A basic knowledge of acrylics is desirable.
Fri 22 Nov
10.30am – 3.30pm
£38 per class | plus £1 cost to tutor
- 22 Nov SOLD OUT
Lantern Making 2.0
Led by Same Sky.
Get ready to join the parade!
Lantern Making 2.0 is brand new this year and takes place across 6 hours at Norden Farm.
Across a full day, working as a group, guided by our professional artist you will create a large-scale willow structure which will shine bright in the parade!
Acrylics: Urban Industrial Landscapes - Towards Abstraction
Led by Karen Carter
Explore the textures, shapes and decay of urban industrial landscapes. Through a semi abstract approach we will produce dramatic images combining charcoal, paint and textural surfaces.
A basic experience of acrylics is desirable.
Fri 29 Nov
10.30am – 3.30pm
£38 per class | plus £2 materiel fee
Align and Flow Yoga - Drop In Session
Led by Deborah Le Vene-Page.
Tone, stretch, strengthen, calm and renew with Deborah in this friendly and inspiring dynamic yoga class, with a precise alignment focus and always time at the end for relaxation.
Suitable for all levels of experience. Please bring a yoga mat with you.
Autumn
Sat 30 Nov and Sat 7 Dec
10am – 11.15am
£9 per class | £96 per 12 week term
Suitable for 18+ years.
Japanese Blue Landscape in Watercolour and Gouache
Led by Caroline Crawford
Referencing Ancient paintings of Japanese mountains. Students will work with Windsor & Newton watercolours to create a mountainscape, featuring line, tonal washes and solid colour detail.
Sat 30 Nov
10am – 3.30pm
£44 per session plus £4 materials cost to tutor per session
Christmas Table Decoration
Led by Louise Temple
Learn some floristry tips to create the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one to take home and enjoy.
Sun 1 Dec
4pm-6pm
£35 per session plus £15 materials fee
Life Drawing
Led by Chris Bryant.
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.
Autumn
Sat 21 Sept, 28 Sept and 7 Dec
1.30pm – 4.30pm
£25 per session
Suitable for 18+ years
The Carnival of the Animals - Lantern Parade
The Carnival of the Animals Lantern Parade returns to illuminate Maidenhead on Saturday 7 December!
Featuring live music and entertainment from The Brass Funkeys who bring pumping brass driven funk to lead you on the route!
Plus street food, licenced bar and hot drinks. Free to attend and open to all! And you don't need a lantern to take part - just come down and celebrate with the community.
Get involved at our Lantern Making workshops, running throughout November and December.
Create an animal inspired lantern by weaving and decorating willow. Our expert lantern makers will guide you through the process and you will have a lantern ready to illuminate at the parade.
4.30pm - Live music and entertainment
5pm - Parade departs from Maidenhead Town Hall
5.45pm – 6.15pm - Live music and entertainment continues
6.30pm - 9pm Gig featuring The Brass Funkeys taking place in The Desborough Suite
Not taken part in the Lantern Parade before? or have a questions about what it's all about? Download our handy FAQs here
If you can't find the answer you are looking for, give our team a call on 01628 682563
Lantern Making Workshops
Town Centre Saturday Drop In Workshops
Short and sweet lantern making - get parade ready in just 20 minutes! Drop in to make and decorate a simple willow and tissue lantern ready to illuminate on parade night
Sat 16, 23, 30 Nov
10am - 4pm (drop in)
£4 per person | Suitable for 3+ years
Across 2 hours weave an intricate animal inspired willow frame ahead of covering and decorating.
Sun 17 and 24 Nov and Sun 1 Dec
10.30am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 4pm
£7 per person | Suitable for 6+ years
Last chance drop-in workshops Sat 7 Dec | Maidenhead Library 10am - 2pm £4 per person
Work as a group, guided by a professional practitioner, to create a large scale willow structure which will shine bright in Norden Farm's Lantern Parade. Pre-booking is essential.
Sat 23 Nov
10am - 4pm
£17.50 per person | Suitable for 16+ years. Young people under the age of 18 must be accompanied with a paying adult.
- 7 Dec FREE
3D Printing Workshops - Miniature Building Planter
Led by Handy Dan's 3D Prints
Learn how to design and 3D print personalised items. Participants will need to bring their laptops and have an account for Tinkercad (This software is free and works on all computers).
Sun 8 Dec
11am – 4pm
£30