Young People Courses & Classes

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There are always opportunities for young people to try something completely out of the ordinary with us. Whether it be acting, storytelling, illustration, photography, dance or a chance to work with one of our visiting theatre, dance or outdoor arts companies. This page is updated all the time so keep checking for new opportunities.

Club Curious - Summer 2025

Starts on Saturday 28 June – Ends on Saturday 14 June 2025

Come and join us for this series of free drop-in workshops for the whole family.

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Little Artists Afterschool Club - Summer 2025

Join us for this fun, creative after school club for children aged 7-11.

Young Creatives - Photography

Join this free weekly group and learn from a professional photographer about their style, develop your own skills and hear about their career journey.

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Clay Animal Workshop

Starts on Saturday 5 July 2025

Join our resident artist Cáit Gould to make your own clay animal in response to the wildlife photographer of the year exhibition.

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Children's Clay Club - Summer 2025

Have fun with clay this summer with Susie Oates from Pots of Hope.

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Screen Print a Wildlife Poster

Starts on Sunday 6 July 2025

Wild about wombats? Fanatical about foxes? Print your own artwork inspired by The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60 exhibition with Berkshire Printmakers.

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Homeschool Sessions: Junior Drama

Open to children in school years 3 – 6 (KS2) who are home educated, our junior drama sessions provide a fun interactive introduction to drama.

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Homeschool Sessions: Junior Art

Designed to support children in school years 3 – 6 (KS2) who are home educated.

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LAMDA Examination Classes 5-week course

Starts on Monday 9 June 2025

Join our specialist LAMDA tutor Amy Trigwell-Jones where you will learn the skills needed to communicate dramatic text whilst exploring style, character and more!

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Tots Create - Summer 2025

Starts on Thursday 10 July – Ends on Thursday 12 June 2025

Have fun this summer getting creative with your little one on Thursdays!

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My First Notes - Summer 2025

Starts on Friday 11 July – Ends on Sunday 29 June 2025

A relaxed, first introduction for pre-schoolers to experience live music up close.

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Messy Stories - Summer 2025

Starts on Friday 11 July – Ends on Friday 13 June 2025

Join artist Gemma Kirby for these fun messy story sessions that are based around popular children’s books.

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Songs and Stories in The Gallery - Wildlife Photographer

Starts on Saturday 12 July – Ends on Thursday 12 June 2025

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.