What's On

Explore the Gallery and creative spaces of The Base through songs, stories, sensory play and movement with professional classical singer Louise Ashdown for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60 exhibition.

Create your own iron-fix silk painting with Helen Mortimer.

Have fun creating your own hand-built pot in clay and learn to throw on the potters' wheel with Base resident artist Cáit Gould.

Join The Base’s resident portrait artist Ellie Kerr-Smiley in this Portrait Masterclass Workshop.

The UK's largest amateur musical theatre youth group returns to our stage.

Ideal for all skill levels, this open level course offers a weekly opportunity to explore new art styles and techniques, guided by artist Yvonne de Savigny.

Lay down and relax to the soothing tones of quartz crystal bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, Wind Chimes, Native American Flute, Guitar, Percussion instruments blended together with digital effects to create a truly unique and immersive experience. 

Relive the dazzling era of glitter, glamour, and groovy beats in a high-energy celebration of the golden era of disco! 

Prepare to be captivated by the authentic sounds of one of the most successful rock bands of all time, Dire Straits.

Join James Mortlock from Macuto Leather to explore the timeless material of leather. 

Join Susie Oates from 'Pots for Hope'  to make and glaze your own organic stoneware mug to wrap your hands around whilst enjoying your favourite beverage. 

Join Helen Mortimer and enjoy the art of découpage in this creative workshop.