Beginners/Gentle Yoga

Led by Julie Potter

This class is particularly suited to beginners, those returning to yoga having had a break, those with specific injuries or conditions or even those that consider themselves to be of a ‘certain age’ that might need a less challenging approach. We will cover general breathing practises, the basic and gentler postures, together with general information and possible discussion around movement and the potential difficulties we might come up against.

The aim will be to relax and enjoy.

The yoga I teach is an evolution of nearly 30 years of practice and study, with a broad experience of many styles and teachers. In recent years I have been moving away from ‘external’ evaluation of the postures and moving towards an ‘internal’ sense of the postures, moving away from the more used traditional approach of systemised yoga to a more experiential and ‘felt’ approach, influenced by teachers who have been inspired by the teachings of Vanda Scaravelli.

Please bring a blanket, a yoga / Pilates mat, and wear loose comfortable clothing

Summer
3 May - 31 May (5 weeks)
7 Jun - 12 Jul, exc 21 Jun (5 weeks)
19 Jul - 23 Aug, exc 26 Jul (5 weeks)
£10 per session | £35 per 5 week course

This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.

You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email

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Crafternoons

Led by Kayleigh Robinson.

Norden Farm's Crafternoons are relaxed crafting sessions for older people.

Get crafty with a range of activities, or bring along your own projects to work on with support from tutor Kayleigh Robinson.

You can learn new skills, meet new people and try something new, a cup of tea is included with the ticket price. If you are unable to attend in person you can log on from home to chat and join in the session.

Wed 17 May Glass Painting
Wed 31 May Mindfulness Tissue Paper Collage
Wed 7 Jun Flower Pots
Wed 14 Jun Tie Dye Waist Aprons
Wed 21 Jun Keyrings
Wed 28 Jun Decoupage Shell
Wed 5 Jul Pom Pom Animals
Wed 12 Jul Map Craft

Social Arts Crafternoons is a partially funded project run by Norden Farm with support from The Berkshire Community Foundation.

Suitable for ages 60+ years.

Summer Wed 3 May - 12 July (exc 24 May)

2pm - 3pm
£5 per session, including a cup of tea

These are blended sessions, where you can take part in person at Norden Farm or online via Zoom.

If you need transport to Norden Farm for this session please contact Jess Thompson at jess.thompson@nordenfarm.org / 01628 682563 to talk through your requirements.

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Zumba (Thursdays)

Led by Annet Bowler

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

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

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

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

Summer
1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 3 Aug,10 Aug, 24 Aug
11.30am – 12.30pm
£7 per class | £30 for 5 sessions a term

This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.

If you are taking part online, you will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email

Suitable for ages 18+ years.

If the tutor is unavailable for a session, a replacement will be provided wherever possible.

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Tango

Led by Tango Journey

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

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

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

Summer
4 May - 8 Jun exc 25 May and 22 Jun - 27 Jul, exc 15 Jun, 13 Jul
8pm - 9pm
£12 per session | £50 per 5 week course | £40 per 4 week course

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Intermediate Yoga

Led by Julie Potter

This class is suited to those who have been practising for at least 6. My intention for this class is to move our practise forward, explore different avenues and approaches to the traditional postures. We will be aiming to be going deeper into ‘awareness’ and ‘noticing’.

The yoga I teach is an evolution of over 20 years of practice and study, perhaps moving away from ‘external’ evaluation of the postures and moving towards an ‘internal’ sense of the postures, moving away from the more used traditional approach of systemised yoga to a more experiential approach. Whilst looking at traditional Hatha Yoga postures and pranayamas, I will be encouraging fun and freedom within the traditional structure, whilst taking into our awareness fundamental anatomical and functional aspects required by our bodies for maximum wellbeing benefits.

Please bring a blanket, a yoga / Pilates mat, and wear loose comfortable clothing.

Summer
5 May - 2 Jun (5 weeks)
9 Jun - 7 Jul ( 5 weeks)
14 Jul - 18 Aug, exc 28 Jul (5 weeks)
£10 per session | or £35 per 5 week course

This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.

You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email

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Art History

Led by Sruthi Nair

This is an introductory Art History course on appreciating and understanding the masterpiece.

What makes a masterpiece?

How have artists inspired and left them in awe?

Over the course of six weeks, you will study symbolism and deeper hidden meanings, encompassing activism and propaganda, in paintings.

Studying artists from the Renaissance and Baroque period, we will cover those who have paved the way to modern art movements and interpretations. All of this is taught through activities and discussions.

Tutor Sruthi Nair comes from a History and Art History background, currently teaching Adult learning courses and workshops.

Summer
Fri 5 May - 9 Jun (6 weeks)
11am - 1pm

£120 for 6-weeks

Week 4: Fri 26 May | Global influences in art, with a study on Japanese art.

Week 5: Fri 2 Jun | Read into mythological stories and figures in paintings.

Week 6: Fri 9 Jun | Reviews specific artists and their style.

Over the six weeks we understand art through subject, composition, narrative, perspective and viewpoint. There are short activities and quizzes included in the course.

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Funky Monkeys

An energetic and creative music and movement class for babies and children under 5.

This fun and funky session uses lights, puppets, parachute, instruments and music to get your little ones moving!

Suitable for ages 18 months - 5 years.

Summer
Fri 2 Jun - Fri 23 Jun and Fri 30 Jun - Fri 21 Jul
11am - 11.45am

£7.50 | Siblings (18 months +) £4.50 | £26 for 4 sessions a term

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.

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Bring Baby Choir

Singing is a great way to relieve stress and promote well-being.

Meet new people and take some time for you in this new acappella choir for mums, dads, grandparents, carers and their babies!

It is a baby friendly class, created especially so you can bring the baby you care for. Grown ups are in a semi circle (with room for your buggy next to you) and babies can sit, crawl or play on the blanket in front of you.

These uplifting classes are led by conductor/composer (and mum) Marta Radwan. There's no auditions, no singing experience is needed and you don't need to have a 'good voice' - just an openness to have a go! You'll be sure to know the songs and there will even be some which include your little one.

There's also:
* Free on-site parking
* Café (open all day)
* Baby changing facilities

Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Carers all welcome with their babies under 18 months

Fridays
Friday 12 May - Friday 9 June and Friday 16 June - Friday 21 July (exc 30 Jun)
12.30pm - 1.30pm
£10 per session | £40 for 5 week course

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Norden Farm’s Daytime Choir

Led by Dr Marta Mathea Radwan

Norden Farm’s Daytime Choir is a fun, friendly, non-auditioned choir for everyone. We learn by ear, so you don’t need music experience. Our music ranges from gospel, world and jazz to pop and classical - anything that sounds great and is a joy to sing. Joining us is a great way to meet people and sing your stress away.

Summer
5 May - 9 Jun (6 weeks), 16 Jun - 21 Jul, exc 30 Jun (5 weeks)
drop in 11 Aug and 18 Aug
2pm - 3.30pm
£12 per session | £50 for 5-week course

Suitable for 18+ years

About the tutor
Dr Marta Mathea Radwan is an award-winning vocalist, composer and musical director. Heralding from Poland and with over 30 years' experience in musical performance, Marta conducts choirs around London, including: jazz group Alle Choir London, Offbeat a cappella community choirs in Acton and Richmond, and Singing for Fun groups at Brunel University London.

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Mindfulness

Led by Kate Hughes

Join Kate Hughes of Kate Hughes Meditation for an hour of mindfulness, designed to promote calm and awareness.

During the session we will explore breathing techniques, different kinds of meditation, and various mindfulness exercises including some gentle movement (this can be adapted to suit all mobility levels).

No experience of meditation or mindfulness is required, and these sessions are suitable for you if you are an absolute beginner or have done some kind of mindfulness practice before.

Please wear comfortable clothing. The session will end with a relaxation exercise and you may wish to bring your own mat and blanket, although these will be provided.

Summer
19 May, 2 Jun, 14 Jul, 18 Aug
7pm – 8pm
£12 per session

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Salsa

Led by SalsaStyle

Specialising for twenty years in providing individual attention to help you develop dance techniques and grow in confidence. SalsaStyle will ensure everyone feels welcome no matter what level.

Fridays
5 May - 9 Jun (6 weeks), 16 Jun - 14 Jul (5 weeks) and 21 Jul - 18 Aug (5 weeks)
8.15pm - 9.15pm
£12 per session I £50 for 5 weeks or £60 for 6 weeks
Don't forget to stay for the Salsa Social from 9.15pm - 10pm: stay after the class for a dance and drink!

Box Office closes at 8pm but online booking is still available.

Click here for more information about SalsaStyle.

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Align and Flow Yoga

Led by Deborah Le Vene-Page.

Align and Flow Yoga is influenced by the biomechanics and heart orientated philosophy of the Anusara Hatha style of yoga. With a specific alignment focus within the flow of postures the practice will tone and strengthen the body, improve posture and create more freedom in the body and mind resulting in a calm and relaxed state of being.

Each week there will be a different theme weaving its’ way through the session, but a typical class starts with breathing techniques to centre and ground, poses to warm up and then progresses to a fun and challenging mix of vinyasa and alignment yoga.

This class is designed to cultivate focus, stamina, strength, and flexibility. Leaving time at the end for a well-deserved relaxation.

Come prepared for an energising class that will also leave you feeling relaxed.

Suitable for 18+ years

Summer
13 May - 5 Aug (exc 1 July & 15 Jul)
£11 per session | £99 per 11 week course
10am - 11am

Suitable for all levels of experience. Please bring a yoga mat with you.

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Zumba (Saturdays)

Led by Annet Bowler

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

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

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

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

Summer
Sat 13 May - 10 Jun, 17 Jun - 15 Jul, - 22 Jul - 19 Aug
11.30am – 12.30pm
£7 per class | £30 for 5 sessions a term

Suitable for ages 18+ years.

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Beginners Silkscreen Printing

Suitable for absolute beginners. Berkshire Printmakers will take you on step by step through the process of creating a silkscreen print.

You will learn to create paper stencils and combine them with their large bank of patterned and plain screens, you will explore opaque and translucent colour mixing and get to grips with using a squeegee. By the end of the workshops you will have created a two colour print on paper.

11.30am - 1.30pm
£40 per workshop

3 Jun from £40

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Kids Starter Silkscreen Printing

Fancy learning a new skill? then join Berkshire Printmakers for a fun, educational silkscreen workshop.

Learn to make paper stencils, colour mix, and combine your design with our huge library of plain and patterned screens. The workshop is taught by two expert printmakers who will help you to create silkscreen prints you will be proud to put up in your room.

Suitable for ages 8 - 14 years.

2pm - 4pm
£35 per workshop

3 Jun from £35

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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.

You will need your own mat.

Summer
2 May - 13 Jun, exc 30 May (6 weeks)
20 Jun - 18 Jul (5 weeks)
Drop in 15 Aug and 22 Aug
12pm - 1pm
£12 per class | £50 per 5 week course

Suitable for ages 18+ years.

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Walking through Colour

Led by Jo Hall

The garden will be our inspiration for exploring colour combinations from gentle and harmonious pinks to flamboyantly discordant yellow and purples. Working in pastel or watercolour to create our own compositions we will reference works by the impressionists, expressionists including Emil Nolde and artists working in a more abstract way.

Reference for inspiration will be supplied or bring your own.

Please bring your own materials and equipment and scroll down for further information.

Summer
Tues 6 Jun - 18 Jul
12.30pm - 3.30pm

£120 per 6-week course

Suitable for 18+ years

Please bring
Table easel (pastel artists)
Block to angle your drawing board (watercolour artists)
Drawing board, small sketchbook for colour notes and composition sketches
Paper towel

Pastel artists will need
Pastels
Pastel paper, coloured or white,
Charcoal
Craft knife, small piece of sandpaper
Not essential but useful: a stump, torchon or blending brush/tool
Putty eraser or Blu-tack, masking tape or clips to secure paper to board

Watercolour artists will need
Watercolours, brushes and palette
Watercolour paper; at least 300gsm NOT surface (cold pressed)
Water pots, small natural sponge
Masking tape
Some paper will be available at cost from the tutor

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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 stabilising the core. At the end of the class we will take a few moments to relax and unwind.

All abilities are welcome.

You will need your own mat.

Summer
2 May - 13 Jun, exc 30 May (6 weeks)
20 Jun - 18 Jul (5 weeks)
Drop in 15 Aug and 22 Aug
1.30pm - 2.30pm
£12 per class | £50 per 5 week course

Suitable for 18+ years.

6 Jun SOLD OUT
13 Jun SOLD OUT
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Flamenco

Led by Samantha Quy

Have a go at dancing flamenco! Discover the passionate dance of Andalucía, Spain. Create beautiful arm hand movements and fiery foot rhythms in a relaxed and fun learning environment.

Everyone welcome. Mixed level. Bring a bottle of water!

Sam is the flamenco dancer on BBC Strictly Come Dancing. She began dancing professionally in London’s West End, aged eleven. Sam went on to perform internationally and over a decade in productions at London’s Royal Opera House. She performed and choreographed Carmen UK tours, Leeds Castle and Moldova Royal Opera House. Her screen work includes BBC documentary Manet, film and 3D movie Carmen.

Sam is also author of Reading Dance in the Musical and guest artist alongside Darcey Bussell and Akram Khan in BBC Radio 3 Sounds of Dance, with Katy Derham. Scholar of Royal Academy of Dancing and London Contemporary, Sam holds MA Dance (distinction) from Laban and Specialist Arte Flamenco (distinction), Fundacion Heeren, Sevilla. Her teaching awards include: Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Ascend Tutor of Excellence, HAFLS Excellence in Teaching and Grade 1 Outstanding from five UK Boroughs.

Summer
Tues 6 June, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 July
3pm - 4pm.
£12 per session or £50 for 5 week course

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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!

Summer
Tues 2 May - 11 July (exc 30 May)
7.30pm – 9pm
£11 per session | £100 per 10 week term

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Decoupage

Led by Kayleigh Robinson

Design and create your own decoupage coaster, jar or sign using paint, napkins and craft glue. There will be a selection of napkin designs to choose from.

Please feel free to bring materials from home that you may wish to include in your work and any design ideas you may have.

Each workshop explores a different item for you to decoupage.

Wed 7 Jun Wall Hanging or Sign

Decoupage a wooden wall hanging in this 2 hour workshop.

The first hour is spent painting your sign and choosing designs and print from a variety of paper napkins. Designs include flowers, animals, objects and words.

During the second hour apply the designs to the painted wall hanging. Once you’ve finished creating your design and it’s dry you will apply clear varnish to protect your fabulous new piece of art.

Wed 5 Jul Vase or Jar

No previous experience necessary. All materials are provided. You may wish to bring an apron to protect your clothes.

Wed 7 Jun and Wed 5 Jul
11am - 1pm

£40 per workshop
Suitable for 18+ years

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Norden Farm Youth Theatre (Junior)

Led by Little Tanks Ltd

In each session children take part in a series of drama games and activities that develop their confidence as well as teaching them drama skills. These include focus, communication, developing a character and voice projection.

As the weeks go on the group will each have a part with some lines to learn in a small-scale show. They will rehearse as a team and share what they have learnt during the last session, more details to follow on this after half term.

Suitable for ages 7 - 11 years

'Norden Farm is my favourite after school club, it always keeps me moving and relaxed. It is a great place to go for drama and within a short time, I have become far more confident and expressive' Timothy, age 7

'We have sent both of our children to Youth Theatre at Norden Farm and have seen dramatic improvements in there ability, confidence, social awareness and expressiveness generally and specifically. The environment is safe and developmental in a broad and exciting sense' Alex - parent

Summer
Wed 26 Apr - 5 Jul (exc 31 May)
4.55pm - 5.55pm
£85 per 10 week term

Junior Youth Theatre Bookng Form

7 Jun
14 Jun
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Norden Farm Youth Theatre (Senior)

Led by Little Tanks Ltd

Each term we will be focusing on developing the participants confidence and well-being through a series of drama games and activities.

This term the Senior Youth Theatre group are focusing on developing drama skills. They’ll learn a deeper understanding of performance and managing their nerves as well as some more specialised techniques including comedy and physical theatre.

Suitable for ages 12 - 16 years

'Norden Farm is my favourite after school club, it always keeps me moving and relaxed. It is a great place to go for drama and within a short time, I have become far more confident and expressive' Timothy, age 7

'We have sent both of our children to Youth Theatre at Norden Farm and have seen dramatic improvements in there ability, confidence, social awareness and expressiveness generally and specifically. The environment is safe and developmental in a broad and exciting sense' Alex - parent

Summer
Wed 26 Apr - 5 Jul (exc 31 May)
6pm - 7.30pm
£120 per 10 week term

Senioir Youth Theatre Booking Form

7 Jun
14 Jun
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Crochet and Rosé

Led by Sophie Keaveney

Do you like to crochet or knit? Join us for a relaxed and creative get together over a drink of your choice.

Suitable for those with experience of crochet / knitting.

Please bring your own project along. Some spare needles and wool will be available.

This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.

If you are taking part online, you will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email

Summer
Wed 3 May, 7 Jun, 5 Jul, 2 Aug
7pm – 8.30pm
£6 including a drink from the bar | £3 online

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Acoustic Guitar - Beginners (B)

Led by Richard Lee

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

These classes are split by skills level;

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

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

Beginners C - Almost intermediate but not quite yet.

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

Summer
10 May - 14 June, exc 31 May (5 weeks)
21 Jun - 19 Jul (5 weeks)
8.30pm - 9.30pm
£40 per 5 week course | £32 per 4 week course
Booking cut off time: 6pm on the first day of each course

This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.

You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email

Suitable for ages 18+ years.

7 Jun
14 Jun
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Studio Art Club

Led by Helen Ridley and Sue Bridge

Every two weeks on Thursday from 11am - 2pm you will join local artist Helen Ridley to explore your inner artist.

Helen will demonstrate a range of techniques and materials, from watercolour and gouache to pencils and pastels.

Each session will explore a different theme with a range of references to choose from, giving you the opportunity to explore and experiment.

The Studio is open to all abilities and you will need to bring your own materials, please see details listed below:

The Studio Art Club runs from Thur 11 May every 2 weeks on the dates below.

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

Thur 8 Jun
Gel Plates and Acrylics Gel Printing
Students to bring acrylic paints, brushes and paper or pay £2 to use tutors paints.

Thur 22 Jun
Watercolour Tropical Plants
Students to bring watercolour paints, brushes and paper, pencils and pastels.

Thur 6 Jul
Tissue Paper and Acrylics Wood and Walls
Students to bring acrylic paints, brushes and paper or pay £2 to use tutors paints.

Thur 20 Jul
Watercolour Summer Cocktails
Students to bring watercolour paints, brushes and paper, pencils and pastels.

Thur 3 Aug
Watercolour Fruit and Citrus
Students to bring watercolour paints, brushes and paper, pencils and pastels.

Thur 17 Aug
Watercolour Beautiful Birds
Students to bring watercolour paints, brushes and paper. Tutor to provide ink and materials to create your own drawing pen.

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Acoustic Guitar - Beginners (C)

Led by Richard Lee

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

These classes are split by skills level;

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

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

Beginners C - Almost intermediate but not quite yet.

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

Summer
11 May - 15 Jun, exc 1 Jun (5 weeks)
22 Jun - 20 Jun (5 weeks)
7pm - 8pm
£40 per 5 week course | £32 per 4 week course
Booking cut off time: 6pm on the first day of each course

This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.

You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email

Suitable for ages 18+ years.

8 Jun
15 Jun
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Acoustic Guitar - Intermediate

Led by Richard Lee.

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

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

Summer
11 May - 15 Jun, exc 1 Jun (5 weeks)
22 Jun - 20 Jun (5 weeks)
8.30pm - 9.30pm
£40 per 5 week course | £32 per 4 week course
Booking cut off time: 6pm on the first day of each course

This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.

You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email

Suitable for 18+ years.

8 Jun
15 Jun
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Sound Bath

Led by Janette Moy

Sound Baths are deeply relaxing, anyone can join in. Lay down, cosy and I will share beautiful sounds of Gong, Tibetan bowls, Irish Drum ( Bodhran ), Rainstick, Sansula, Kochi chimes and more. Taking you on a journey into the heart of Sacred Sound.

As you relax and bathe in the healing vibrations, your body resonates within these pure tones and you begin to feel retuned and in harmony. Healing can happen at cellular level, our bodies, mind and emotions draw from the sounds the vibration that is needed to bring us into inner balance.

You will need to bring a yoga mat or blanket to lie on. A small cushion for under head comfort. A blanket to cover up. Anything else you want to bring to make a cosy nest. Eye mask if you use one.

I look forward to sharing Sacred Sound with you.

We also run daytime Sound Bath classes, click here to find out more.

Summer
Fri 12 May, Fri 9 Jun, Fri 7 Jul and Fri 4 Aug

6.30pm - 7.30pm

£15 per session

Suitable for 18+ years

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Creative Mindfulness For Children (Aged for 4-7 years)

Led by Stella Chenery

Children will learn to:
• Recognise and understand feelings, thoughts and emotions
• Focus the mind
• Cultivate kindness and compassion towards themselves and others
• Relax and calm their minds and bodies
• Express their feelings

Through creative activities, art, sound, stories, meditations, visualizations and discussion.

Suitable for ages 4 - 7 years.

Summer
Sat 13 May, Sat 10 Jun
11am - 11.45am
£10 per child, per session

Please note that children need to be accompanied to and from the workshop space but not during the session and you are not required to stay on site. However, you will need to complete an emergency contact form with our DBS checked tutor before the session begins.

10 Jun from £10

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Discover the Magic of Painting on Black Paper

Jo Hall

Using white gouache and watercolour. Experiment with white gouache on black paper. You may like to add in add in some colour and metallic or interference colours for a dramatic or decorative effect. Subjects; moths, fish, undersea creatures or imagine!
Reference supplied or bring your own.

Please bring your own materials and equipment and scroll down for further information.

Paper available from the tutor at cost.

Sat 10 Jun
11am - 4pm

£40

Suitable for 18+ years

Please bring
Smooth black paper e.g. Daler Rowney Raven and/or black watercolour paper Van Gogh make one that is 300gsm with a rather pronounced grain. This weight would be needed if you wish to work with very wet washes. For your initial experiments the Raven paper would be OK
Most expensive is Stonehenge Aquablack paper, available with cold pressed or hot pressed surface
Jo aims to have a few samples of this
Permanent white (titanium white) gouache
Your usual watercolours
If you have any: metallic watercolour or interference colour, or bring interference medium to use with your usual watercolours
Brushes, palette and water pots
Paper towel, masking tape

10 Jun from £40

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Creative Mindfulness For Children (Aged 8-11 years)

Led by Stella Chenery

Children will learn to:
• Recognise and understand feelings, thoughts and emotions
• Focus the mind
• Cultivate kindness and compassion towards themselves and others
• Relax and calm their minds and bodies
• Express their feelings

Through creative activities, art, sound, stories, meditations, visualizations and discussion.

Suitable for ages 8 - 11 years.

Summer
Sat 13 May, Sat 10 Jun
12pm - 12.45pm
£10 per child, per session

Please note that children need to be accompanied to and from the workshop space but not during the session and you are not required to stay on site. However, you will need to complete an emergency contact form with our DBS checked tutor before the session begins.

10 Jun from £10

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Book Club

Share your thoughts on contemporary fiction with other readers in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.

This season our Book Club will be reading

Thur 15 June
Half of a yellow sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
450 pages

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s masterpiece, winner of the Orange Prize for Fiction, is a novel about Africa in a wider sense: about the end of colonialism, ethnic allegiances, class and race – and about the ways in which love can complicate all of these things.

Thur 13 July
The power and the glory by Graham Greene
220 pages

During a vicious persecution of the clergy in Mexico, a worldly priest, the 'whisky priest', is on the run. With the police closing in, his routes of escape are being shut off, his chances getting fewer. But compassion and humanity force him along the road to his destiny, reluctant to abandon those who need him, and those he cares for.

Thur 10 Aug
The God of small things by Arundhati Roy
355 pages

This is the story of Rahel and Estha, twins growing up among the banana jam vats and peppercorns of their blind grandmother’s factory, and amid scenes of political turbulence in Kerala. Armed only with the innocence of youth, they fashion a childhood in the shade of the wreck that is their family: their lonely, lovely mother, their beloved Uncle Chacko (pickle baron, radical Marxist, bottom-pincher) and their sworn enemy, Baby Kochamma (ex-nun, incumbent grand-aunt).

Suitable for 18+ years.

Spaces are limited, early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.

Summer
15 Jun, 13 Jul, 10 Aug

7.30pm – 9.30pm
£5 per session (includes a glass of wine or soft drink from the bar)

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Portrait Drawing

Led by Mick McNicholas

Learn about the stages of portraiture, drawing with charcoal from a live model.

Suitable for all levels of experience.

Suitable for 18+ years

Sat 17 Jun
11am – 4pm
£34

17 Jun from £34

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Acoustic Guitar - Beginners (A)

Led by Richard Lee

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

These classes are split by skills level;

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

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

Beginners C - Almost intermediate but not quite yet.

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

Summer
9 May - 13 Jun, exc 30 May (5 weeks)
20 Jun - 18 July (5 weeks)
7pm - 8pm
£40 per 5 week course | £32 per 4 week course
Booking cut off time: 6pm on the first day of each course

This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.

You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email

Suitable for ages 18+ years.

6 Jun
13 Jun
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Zen Drawing (online)

Led by Amanda Schenk

Amanda Schenk is the visual artist behind Norden Farm's much-loved (and Instagrammed) glass corridor artwork in the school holidays. Join Amanda for this new drawing course, aimed at helping to create a sense of calm and relaxation through drawing patterns.

Suitable for all abilities, the workshops will focus on building confidence in your drawing abilities - concentrating on the soothing journey of the drawing experience, rather than the finished drawing.

In each session you'll explore how to produce different types of patterns in abstract drawings - looking at different designs each week.

You will need: paper (plain, no smaller than A5), lead pencil, eraser, sharpener, black fine liner or a pen. Optional is a black marker.

Summer
16 May, 20 Jun, 18 Jul
7.30pm - 8.45pm (online only)
£8 per class | £28 per 4 week course
Suitable for ages 18+ years

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Floral Design Workshop

Led by Kim Wright

This floral design course is for those who are new to floral design as well as those with some experience. I will guide the learners with demonstrations followed by practical work which will give them the confidence to develop their own floral designs each week. They will be shown how to prepare flowers and foliage, how to create gifts and how to decorate a party, home or just for a pleasure.

Additional Information

Please note that the materials are not provided. Learners will need to bring their own Floristry materials such as flowers, foliage, scissors, containers and some other materials each session to be able to create their own floral design. I will advise them each month.

Summer
17 May, 21 Jun, 12 Jul
11am - 1pm

£32 per session

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Daytime Sound Bath

Led by Janette Moy

Sound Baths are deeply relaxing, anyone can join in. Lay down, cosy and I will share beautiful sounds of Gong, Tibetan bowls, Irish Drum ( Bodhran ), Rainstick, Sansula, Kochi chimes and more. Taking you on a journey into the heart of Sacred Sound.

As you relax and bathe in the healing vibrations, your body resonates within these pure tones and you begin to feel retuned and in harmony. Healing can happen at cellular level, our bodies, mind and emotions draw from the sounds the vibration that is needed to bring us into inner balance.

You will need to bring a yoga mat or blanket to lie on. A small cushion for under head comfort. A blanket to cover up. Anything else you want to bring to make a cosy nest. Eye mask if you use one.

I look forward to sharing Sacred Sound with you.

We also run evening Sound Bath classes, click here to find out more.

Summer
Wed 17 May, Wed 21 Jun, Wed 12 Jul and Wed 9 Aug

1pm - 2pm

£15 per session

Suitable for 18+ years

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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 very beginning. This is a foundation course for those with little to no experience of playing guitar. You will learn how to hold a guitar and to make the right noises out of it. The aim of these lessons is to get you playing your first song within 4 weeks of lessons, as no-one takes up guitar to strum random chords, it’s all about the songs.

If you are returning to guitar having not played for some time and can barely remember chords this is a great way of getting back into the swing of things.

Summer
Wed 17 May - 14 Jun, exc 31 May & Wed 21 Jun- 19 Jul
7pm - 8pm
£40 per 5 week course | £32 per 4 week course
Booking cut off time: 6pm on the first day of each course

This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.

You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email

Suitable for 18+ years.

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Experimental Silkscreen Printing

A workshop for those with some silkscreen printing experience. This is an exciting and experimental hands on silkscreen printing.

Berkshire Printmakers will demonstrate how to combine stencils and monoprint techniques by working directly on the screen. Using both translucent and opaque water-based inks and visual and optical colour mixing.

11am - 1.30pm

£40 per workshop

24 Jun from £40

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Learn the Art of Tie Dye

Join Berkshire Printmakers for a colourful workshop tie dying.

Create a tie dyed spiral designed t-shirt in your favourite colour combinations which will wow everyone on the beach. You will learn about the ancient Japanese art of Shibori creating patterns by twisting, folding and knotting fabric. Dress for mess and bring a waterproof bag to take you tie dye goodies home to dry.

2pm - 4pm

£35 per session

£5 for t-shirt or bring along your own 100% white cotton t-shirt (no logos). You are welcome to bring scraps of 100% cotton to try out the Shibori techniques.

24 Jun from £35

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Oil Painting for Beginners-Still Life

Led by William Mackenzie

A brief history of still life, why people paint it and how to approach it. You will have a still life (probably flowers in a vase) to work on. Work will be done on canvas and with brushes.

The class will cover:

* Learn the brief history of still life with examples shown
* See what techniques and materials we will use for the composition and how to approach it
* Create an initial Oil paint sketch on the canvas, build up the image and add detail
* Understand how to approach the background and know when to stop

28 Jun from £45

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Senior Youth Theatre - Sharing

Will the big school test go ahead? Will they get caught trying to hide it? Come along to see the Senior Youth Theatre's end of term presentation and all the creative work they have put in as a team this term.

£2

28 Jun from £2

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Silver Stacking Ring Workshop

Led by Fiona Dowling

Join Fiona from Jewellery Moves & learn how to make a set of three stacking rings which fit you perfectly. At this workshop you will learn how to saw, solder, file, hammer, hand-stamp and finish your own sterling silver rings. You will also learn how to make your own bezel setting and set a cabochon (selected from a range of colours provided) within one of your rings. You will leave at the end of the day with three rings (one of which can be hand stamped with a personal message).

Thur 29 Jun
11am - 4pm

£80

The cost of the silver is not included in the course fees. The approximate cost of these materials is £30/£40 and payable to the tutor on the day (ideally in cash).

Please make sure that hair is tied back, please wear closed shoes and bring your glasses if you wear them.

Suitable for 18+ years

About Jewellery Moves:
Taught by Fiona Dowling, a graduate of the Royal College of Art, Jewellery Moves workshops aim to teach traditional craftsmanship, jewellery skills and techniques in small groups with a relaxed atmosphere.

29 Jun from £80

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Junior Youth Theatre - Sharing

Come along to see the end of term presentation of the Junior Youth Theatre! They have been working on lots of characterisation this term as well as having fun getting stuck into some singing as well.

£2

5 Jul from £2

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Silver Stacking Bangles Workshop

Led by Fiona Dowling

Join Fiona from Jewellery Moves & learn how to make your own set of bangles which fit you perfectly. At this workshop you will learn how to saw, solder, file, hammer, hand-stamp and finish your own sterling silver bangles and a cuff. You will also learn how to make your own bezel setting and set a cabochon (selected from a range of colours provided) within your silver cuff. You will leave at the end of the day with two bangles and a cuff (which can also be hand stamped with a personal message).

Fri 7 Jul
11am - 4pm

£80

The cost of the silver is not included in the course fees. The approximate cost of these materials is £40/£50 and payable to the tutor on the day (ideally in cash).

Please make sure that hair is tied back, please wear closed shoes and bring your glasses if you wear them.

Suitable for 18+ years

About Jewellery Moves:
Taught by Fiona Dowling, a graduate of the Royal College of Art, Jewellery Moves workshops aim to teach traditional craftsmanship, jewellery skills and techniques in small groups with a relaxed atmosphere.

7 Jul from £80

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T-Shirt Printing

Led by Berkshire Printmakers.

Get ready for summer! Design a t-shirt for yourself for a loved one design and print you own t-shirt. Create paper stencils colour mix, and combine your design with our huge library of plain and patterned screens. The workshop is taught by two expert printmakers who will help you to create your bespoke design.

11am - 1.30pm

£40 per workshop
£5 for t-shirt

8 Jul from £40

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T-Shirt Printing - Be a Fashion Designer

Led by Berkshire Printmakers.

Be a fashion designer. Get hands on with Berkshire Printmakers design and print your own t-shirt. Learn to make paper stencils, colour mix, and combine your design with our huge library of plain and patterned screens. The workshop is taught by two expert printmakers who will help you to create your stand out t-shirt.

2pm - 4pm

£35 per workshop
£5 for t-shirt

8 Jul from £35

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Pottery - Beswick Inspired Animals

Summer
Fri 14 Jul - 4 Aug (4 weeks)
11am - 1pm

£96 for 4-weeks

Suitable for all abilities

During the course we will be experimenting with building up layers of clay to make a
series of wall mounted relief sculptures. You will decide between using a tile as a base or
make a paper armature for your chosen creature. A selection of underglazes and glazes will be available to you to apply colour to your work once it has been through the first firing (bisque). Work will be fired to Earthenware.

Cost includes clay, use of materials, 2 firings and application of a glaze.
Please bring with you
Images of your chosen animal
Sketchbook for ideas with ideas
An apron
Any Pottery tools you may have
Pens Pencils
Scissors
Newspaper
Cardboard
Masking tape

A date will be arranged after the course for collection of work from Norden Farm.

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Life Drawing

Led by Mick McNicholas

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.

Half day sessions comprise of a variety of short and long poses.

Any mediums can be used in these sessions. Materials will be provided, although participants are very welcome to bring their own if you have something you like to work with.

Summer
Sat 20 May & Sat 15 Jul
11am - 2pm
£25 per session

Suitable for 18+ years

15 Jul from £25

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Come and Sing - The Musicals

Release your inner show star and have a blast singing brilliant musical theatre hits. Embrace the passion, drama and adventure of the West End and whatever we create, we can always give ourselves a standing ovation!

Come and sing at Norden Farm this summer. Experience for yourself how good it feels to open your mouth, smile and sing in harmony with others.

Each Tuesday evening two-hour session has a different theme and will include a fun, inhibition eliminating warm up, an element of vocal technique and learning at least one, two- or three-part, song from the chosen genre.

Whether your regular choir is taking a break over the summer, or you’ve always wanted to experience singing in a group, ALL are welcome. A totally inclusive singing session, come with friends, or come by yourself and make new friends!

Choose your favourite theme, or even better, come to all three.

Come and Sing the Musicals! – Tuesday 18 July
Release your inner show star and have a blast singing brilliant musical theatre hits. Embrace the passion, drama and adventure of the West End and whatever we create, we can always give ourselves a standing ovation!

Come and Sing Country – Tuesday 15 August
Country music has become increasing popular capturing hearts and minds through relatable songs and stories. Grab your cowboy hats (optional!) and learn how to add that powerful country twang to your vocal. Leave with a song in your heart and smile on your face.

Come and Sing Mash Ups – Tuesday 22 August
Let’s get messy with mash ups! Explore what happens when you take an already well-known song and layer it (mash-it-up) with another well-known song to create something new. Explore some of the secrets of pop song writing and the ‘Axis-of-Awesome’.

About Tabitha
Tabitha loves to sing and is passionate about the power of singing for all. Tabitha founded Maidenhead’s Tuneless Choir in 2016 and also leads ‘Virtually Tuneless’, an online singing option for people who can’t get to an in-person choir but want to reap the benefits of singing.

A multi-instrumentalist Tabitha has been a member of local Funk & Soul band, Funkin’ Souled Out, she delivers corporate business skills workshops through the medium of the ukulele and enjoys writing and arranging vocal arrangements. Her style has been described as warm and vibrant with intoxicating enthusiasm.

£15 per session

18 Jul from £15

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Kirtan

Led by Janette Moy

Kirtan is the practice of gathering together to chant universal mantras. It is the Yoga of Sound, the repetition of the mantras allows us to experience a meditative state. The mantras help relax the mind and re-energise the body/mind as well as release stress/ worries. It is uplifting and healing.

Anyone can join in, you do not have to be able to sing to chant, each of us has a unique primal sound to express and all our voices blend together into one sound. You can sit on the floor or a chair if you need support, you can also stand, move or lay down if you want.

Please bring a cushion or blanket rolled up to sit on. You might like to bring a shawl or blanket around you (not essential, just cosy). If you require a chair please arrive early to give time to organise this. Bring water to drink.

I look forward to sharing these medicinal mantras with you.

Fri 26 May, Fri 21 Jul and Fri 11 Aug

6.30pm - 7.30pm

£13 per session

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The Power of Red

Led by Jo Hall

Even a small area of bright red can have huge impact. We’ll look at how red has been used by well known artists including Matisse, Mondrian, Georgia O’Keeffe and Paul Klee, discovering how different reds interact with each other and with other hues. Experimentation will be followed by painting a still life, floral or imaginative/abstract painting where red plays a key role in the composition. Choose to work in watercolour, gouache, or pastel and scroll down for further information.

Oil pastel could be used as a resist with watercolour or ink.

Please bring your own materials and scroll down for more information.

Sat 22 Jul
11am - 4pm

£40

Suitable for 18+ years

All participants will need
Drawing board; table easel or block to angle the board
Paints or pastels and appropriate paper support: you may like to experiment with red paper
Small sketchbook for colour notes

For watercolour or gouache also bring
Watercolours or gouache plus a tube of permanent white (titanium white) gouache
Brushes, palette and water pots,
Watercolour paper cold pressed (NOT) 300gsm or heavier
Paper towel, masking tape

For pastel also bring
Soft pastels
Paper towel, masking tape or clips to attach paper to board
Spray fixative to be used outside only for soft (chalk) pastels
Not essential; blending tools or brush
To use oil pastel as a resist just bring a few oil pastels including reds, white and black and the watercolour/gouache and equipment as described above

22 Jul from £40

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Pottery - Platters and Tapas Bowls

Sat 22 Jul
11am - 4pm

£65

During the workshop you will use slab building techniques to make either a platter or a
series of tapas bowls - perfect for entertaining guests. At the end of the course a choice of glazes will be available for you to select.

After the course your work will be bisque firing and your choice of glaze will be applied
glaze and re-fired. We will arrange a date after the course for collection of work. Work will be fired to Earthenware.

Cost includes clay, use of materials, 2 firings and application of a glaze.

A break(s) will be negotiated at the start of the workshop.

Please bring with you:
An apron
Any Pottery tools you may have
Sketchbook for ideas/ with ideas
Pens/ Pencils

22 Jul from £65

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Arts and Crafts Session

Join us this Summer for fun and easy crafts!

Each 1 hour session is a new craft for you to try so you can create something new at each session.

Tues 30 May - Bubble Painting
Led by Kayleigh Robinson
Create an amazing bubble painting using 4 paint colours on black paper! Inspired by our half term show The Amazing Bubble Man!

Fri 1 Jun - Recycled Fantasy Castle
Led by Kayleigh Robinson
Create your own fantasy castle using recycled items you can find around your home such as plastic bottles! Inspired by our half term show The Not So Grimm Twins!

July and August sessions
Led by Jess Thompson and Aysha Khan

Tues 25 Jul - Collaborative Kite Sculpture
Led by Jess Thompson
Help create a collaborative kite sculpture which will be on view at our Kite Festival on Sunday 3 September and make a small version to take home.

Wed 26 Jul - Block Printed Patterns
Led by Aysha Khan
Block Printed patterns in nature - make your own blocks to print with.

Thur 27 Jul - Matisse inspired collage.
Led by Aysha Khan

Wed 2 Aug - Nature hanging mobile.
Led by Aysha Khan

Thur 3 Aug - Relief Printing
Led by Aysha Khan
Create your own series of handmade prints.

Tues 8 Aug - Collage Tin Plant Pots
Led by Jess Thompson
Decorate and plant a recycled tin plant pot using collage techniques.

Wed 9 Aug - 3 in a Row Game
Led by Aysha Khan
Make your own nature themed "3 in a row" game on wood.

Thur 10 Aug - Wax Resist Painting
Led by Aysha Khan

Tues 15 Aug - Nature Themed Mandalas
Led by Aysha Khan

Wed 16 Aug - Create a coi carp windsock.
Led by Jess Thompson

Thur 17 Aug - Airdry clay modelling.
Led by Aysha Khan
Airdry clay modelling (undersea castle or nature themed tealight) - battery operated light supplied

Wed 23 Aug - Marbling Techniques
Led by Aysha Khan

Thur 24 Aug - Fish are friends too.
Led by Aysha Khan
Decorate a fish shaped cushion with fabric scales and embellishments

Suitable for ages 5 - 11 years
All materials provided. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

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Circus Week

Led by And Circus.

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 ages 7 - 15 years.

Tues 25 - Fri 28 Jul | 10am - 4pm

£220 | £200 Advantage Card holders
EARLYBIRD DEAL: Book before 30 June and save! £190 if booked by Friday 30 June

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There will be film screenings every day after the course has finished:
Tues - Thur 4.15pm – 5.30pm (approx)
Titles are still to be confirmed – keep an eye on the website for details!

Food:
Participants can order lunch daily from our Café Bar by filling out the Lunchtime Choice Form at the registration desk.

The Lunchtime Menu is £7.50 and includes a choice of:
• Healthy Veggie Platter
• Penne Pomodoro
• Cheese & Ham or Cheese & Tomato Pizza with Salad
• Fish Fingers with chips
• Chicken Nuggets with chips
Plus a soft drink and a tub of ice cream

Alternatively there a Picnic Bag is £5 and includes:
• A Tuna, Ham or Cheese roll
• Fruit juice, biscuit, veggie sticks and a packet of Pom Bear crisps

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Oil Painting for beginners-Pet Painting

Led by William Mackenzie

You will be provided with an image of an animal to use. Work will be done on canvas with brushes.

The class will cover:

* Talk about pet portraits and show examples of work
* What techniques and materials we will use to make the most effective oil painting
* How to approach composition, whether to include background, full body or just head
* Focus on an initial sketch and building up the details such as feathers or fur

26 Jul from £45

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Storytelling

This summer Ruth Humphries will be bringing stories to life in our Underwater Gallery World.

Take a dive under the ocean into our immersive Gallery Space and pull up a bean bag for cosy story times with a new tale each day.

Each session lasts 20 minutes

£4 per person
Suitable for ages 4 - 8 years
Children must be accompanied by an adult (free ticket)

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Brush Lettering

Led by Salina Gatto

Salina is a designer, art director and illustrator who has a strong love for beautiful lettering and calligraphy. She has worked for clients in the fashion and beauty industry in New York and London. Victoria Secret, TK Maxx, New Look, Sweaty Betty, Soap and Glory, Penhaligons and John Lewis to name a few that are on her roster.

Brush lettering is a modern form of calligraphy that can be practiced everyday and even on the go. Just put a brush in your bag and you’re all set.

It is not only a way to make beautiful notes for people to make them feel good but a great way to practice mindfulness.

This workshop includes a personalised take home kit of a notebook, a brush pen and some extra heavyweight paper.

In the 2 hours you have together, you will be tackling exercises of the basic forms of brush calligraphy while being able to add your own personal flairs once you establish the basics.

By the end, you will be able to write your name, self-love quote and or address a letter for someone you love.

Salina is Looking forward to lettering with you all.

Summer
Sat 29 Jul & Sat 5 Aug
11am - 1pm
£35 + £10 collection of cash on the day for materials

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Kite Making Workshops

Get involved at Kite Making Workshops this summer, then see your creation take to the sky!

The workshops are led by specialist kite makers Community Kite Project.

In these family friendly sessions our practitioners will guide you through the process of making the Patang Kite – the Indian Fighter Kite.

Make and decorate your kite to stand out in the sky at the Kite Festival which takes place in Boyn Grove Park on Sunday 3 September.

Kite Making Workshops

Saturday 5 August | 2pm – 3pm and 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Friday 18 August | 2pm – 3pm and 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Saturday 19 August | 2pm – 3pm and 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Workshops are suitable for all the family and tickets are £6 per person.

Pre booking for Kite Workshops is highly recommended.

If you have tickets for a workshop you are guaranteed to make a kite at the session. During each session we may have a small number of tickets available on the door but to avoid disappointment please pre book.

Please note this is a Drop-In Workshop:
You can make a kite in around 20 – 30 minutes with a bit of adult support! So you can turn up at any time during the session. But do make sure you leave enough time to get here, get park and get into the session!

These workshops have been kindly subsidised by funding from The Cyril Taylor Charitable Foundation and Berkshire Community Foundation.

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Art Week

Led by Art Adventure

Join Lucy Wright for an Art Adventure this summer!

Combining art, movement and play to provide a stimulating and creative week of fun. With a sensational exhibition at the end of the week!

For ages 8 - 14 years

Tues 8 - Fri 11 Aug | 11am - 4pm

£160 | £145 Advantage Card holders

There will be film screenings every day after the course has finished:
Tues - Thur 4.15pm – 5.30pm (approx)
Titles are still to be confirmed – keep an eye on the website for details!

Food:
Participants can order lunch daily from our Café Bar by filling out the Lunchtime Choice Form at the registration desk.

The Lunchtime Menu is £7.50 and includes a choice of:
• Healthy Veggie Platter
• Penne Pomodoro
• Cheese & Ham or Cheese & Tomato Pizza with Salad
• Fish Fingers with chips
• Chicken Nuggets with chips
Plus a soft drink and a tub of ice cream

Alternatively there a Picnic Bag is £5 and includes:
• A Tuna, Ham or Cheese roll
• Fruit juice, biscuit, veggie sticks and a packet of Pom Bear crisps

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Card Printing

Led by Berkshire Printmakers.

Card printing for adults. Create a stack of unique hand printed cards using silkscreen printing. We'll crack open the metallic inks and use our huge bank of blank and patterned screens to make multi-layered and coloured artwork to send to friends and relatives. No experience necessary as we will take participants through step by step instructions for printing.

11.30am - 1.30pm

£40 per session
£3 materials

12 Aug from £40

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Print a Tote Beach Bag

Led by Berkshire Printmakers.

Print a tote beach bag. Get in the summertime groove and create print your own bag to take on your holidays. From Ice lollies to sand castle to sharks or turtles you can print them all on your bag ready for the to the seaside. Choose from bright neon water-based ink colours to give a summery vibe.

2pm - 4pm

£35 per workshop
£2 organic cotton beach tote bag

12 Aug from £35

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Theatre Week

Led by Sideways Drama

Make a Play in 4 Days!

Come along and dive into the world of theatre, writing, directing and star in a brand new play!

Tues 15 - Fri 18 Aug | 10am - 4pm
£160 | £145 Advantage Card holders

Suitable for ages 8 - 14 years.

There will be film screenings every day after the course has finished:
Tues - Thur 4.15pm – 5.30pm (approx)
Titles are still to be confirmed – keep an eye on the website for details!

Food:
Participants can order lunch daily from our Café Bar by filling out the Lunchtime Choice Form at the registration desk.

The Lunchtime Menu is £7.50 and includes a choice of:
• Healthy Veggie Platter
• Penne Pomodoro
• Cheese & Ham or Cheese & Tomato Pizza with Salad
• Fish Fingers with chips
• Chicken Nuggets with chips
Plus a soft drink and a tub of ice cream

Alternatively there a Picnic Bag is £5 and includes:
• A Tuna, Ham or Cheese roll
• Fruit juice, biscuit, veggie sticks and a packet of Pom Bear crisps

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Come and Sing - Country

Country music has become increasing popular capturing hearts and minds through relatable songs and stories.