Adults Courses & Classes

Immerse yourself in the natural landscape and experience painting in the open air, under the guidance of Base resident artist Richard Francis Bellin.

Suitable for beginners and more experienced potters alike: discover the elemental nature of 'raku-firing' with Base resident artist Cáit Gould.

Bring your camera to experience a day with wildlife photographer Simon Booker and gain an insight into the life and techniques of a professional photographer.

Make your own clay animal inspired by Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60.

Spend a fun and creative day with basket maker, Judith Needham, weaving a lifesize sculpture of a Chicken to enhance your garden or perhaps to make a really special gift.

Join member of the judging panel Miranda Lowe CBE for a fascinating insight into the award winning images of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60. 

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.

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

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

Enjoy this introduction to painting with the versatile and accessible medium of oil paint with Base resident artist Richard Francis Bellin.

Come along to this relaxed art class for parents or carers with babies under 12 months.

Discover the endless possibilities of working with clay alongside Base resident artist Cáit Gould.

Join jeweller Sandra McArdle for an introduction to silversmithing. Explore the possibilities of silver to design and make your own, elegant, textured ring that you can enjoy wearing with pride.

Join Base resident artist Richard Francis Bellin to explore the abstract world of surrealism. 

Discover the art of life drawing in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Perfect for those with previous experience of working with oil paint, this course offers the opportunity to experiment with oils and elevate your artistic style with Base resident artist Richard Francis Bellin.

Join Tessa Kirby for this painting course, focusing on watercolour and pastel techniques.

Join Base resident artist Richard Francis Bellin on an inspiring artistic journey into the mesmerising world of landscape painting.

Join Caroline Thomas from Bramble Cottage Flowers to make a living spring wreath.

As part of The Base's Master Crafter season, celebrate spring and explore the Ukrainian folk tradition of Pysanky egg decoration.

Come and join us for a special Mother's Day printmaking workshop with local printmaker, Charlotte Adcock. 

Join us for our largescale Life Drawing class with Base resident artist Richard Francis Bellin. 

Join Denise Jacques to design and make a unique piece of mosaic art for your garden.

Suitable for beginners and more experienced potters alike: discover the elemental nature of 'raku-firing' with Base resident artist Cáit Gould. 

Join artist Flora Gare in making your own posy of spring flowers using coloured copper wire.

Join Shreya Patel to learn the art of Macramé. 

A relaxing seasonal sketching session.

Fancy trying something a little different? Want to learn a new skill and create a unique piece of silver jewellery?

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

Explore the world of colour, shape and pattern to create unique metallic watercolour artwork with Jacky Purtill. 

Create your own iron-fix silk painting with Helen Mortimer, using gutta to outline a Spring themed design.

Join us in exploring Shodō, the art of Japanese calligraphy with Nao Fukumoto, deeply rooted in the meditative traditions of Za Zen Buddhism. 

Come on a journey with Libby Witney and feel rejuvenated and refreshed. 

Join stained glass artist Emy Mills and create your very own stained glass sun-catcher! 

Join the Berkshire Printmakers for this fun, creative hands on Silkscreen Printing on Paper course. 

This beginner-friendly course is perfect for absolute novices, providing everything you need to get started.

A gong bath is the ultimate in deep relaxation. 

Create a stunning stoneware fish platter with Susie Oates from Pots of Hope in this two part pottery workshop.

Life drawing is the traditional discipline of working from the (usually) naked body.

Enjoy singing in these relaxed, wellbeing sessions

A general painting class with an emphasis on watercolour and pastel painting with Tessa Kirby.

Let loose, get creative and meet new people!

Life drawing is the traditional discipline of working from the (usually) naked body.

Explore oil painting with Richard Francis Bellin.

Join Yoga Therapist Katt Garde for this gentle and relaxing yoga course. 

Unleash your inner artist with Experimental Landscapes.

Join Fi from Fitter Mother, a qualified postnatal specialist, for this gentle and low-impact post-natal Pilates class.

Tap into some of the fabulous possibilities of clay with Base resident artist Cáit Gould.

Start your art journey and get creative this Spring!

Work with Emma Mayo to continue developing steps and variations in Waltz, Cha-Cha-Cha, Slow Rhythm, Rumba, and Quickstep as well as introduce new dances and rhythms. 

Work with Emma Mayo to learn the basics in Waltz, Cha-Cha-Cha, Slow Rhythm, Rumba, and Quickstep.

Guided by Richard Francis Bellin, these sessions promote mental wellness and self-expression through art. 

Under the expertise of Sally Haynes extend your practice and explore art with all your senses, and a variety of media and methods.

Calling all film fans!