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.

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Holiday Art Club

Starts on Thursday 17 April – Ends on Monday 14 April 2025

This Easter holiday, join our art club for a fun filled adventure! Try out exciting new media and work on your own project.

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Room on the Broom: Pre-Show Workshop

Starts on Saturday 12 April – Ends on Saturday 12 April 2025

Join artist Gemma Kirby in the Balcony Bar for our fun pre-show workshops.

Children's Easter Printmaking

Starts on Saturday 12 April

Come and get creative this Easter!

Create and Make (Easter)

Starts on Friday 11 April – Ends on Monday 7 April 2025

Join us for some creative fun in the school holidays. Activities include arts and crafts, drama and more!

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Messy Stories

Starts on Friday 28 March – Ends on Friday 17 January 2025

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

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Tots Create

Starts on Thursday 27 March – Ends on Thursday 16 January 2025

Have fun getting creative with your little ones on Thursdays!

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Family Tai Chi - Spring 2025

Starts on Sunday 23 March

Join Mark Jones at our Learning Centre for this morning Family Tai Chi session.

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Memory Café meets My First Notes

Starts on Wednesday 19 March

Join us for this Memory Café x My First Notes session.

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Family Yoga - Spring 2025

Starts on Sunday 16 March

Enjoy a morning of relaxation with the whole family.

Family Collage Mural Workshop

Starts on Sunday 9 March – Ends on Sunday 9 March 2025

Come and explore mark-making and collage on a large scale to produce a collaborative landscape that will go on display in the Runway Gallery.

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The Gruffalo: Pre-Show Workshop

Starts on Sunday 9 March – Ends on Sunday 9 March 2025

Join artist Gemma Kirby in the Balcony Bar for our fun pre-show workshops.

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Baby Prints in Clay

Starts on Friday 28 February

Capture your baby's footprints in clay to keep forever with Base resident artist Cáit Gould.

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Little Artists After School Club

Starts on Thursday 27 February – Ends on Thursday 16 January 2025

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

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Children's Clay Club

Starts on Tuesday 25 February – Ends on Tuesday 14 January 2025

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

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Children’s Concertina Book Workshop

Starts on Saturday 22 February

A fun introduction to making a concertina style book with decorative covers and a ribbon tie.

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Half Term Art Club - Spring 2025

Starts on Thursday 20 February – Ends on Monday 17 February 2025

Join our art club this half term to experiment with different art techniques and creative projects!

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The Littlest Yak: Pre-Show Workshop

Starts on Sunday 2 February – Ends on Sunday 2 February 2025

Join artist Gemma Kirby in the Balcony Bar for our fun pre-show workshop.

Club Curious

Starts on Friday 21 February – Ends on Saturday 11 January 2025

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

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Songs and Stories in The Gallery: Yinka Shonibare CBE

Starts on Thursday 13 February – Ends on Saturday 8 February 2025

Explore the Gallery and creative spaces of The Base through songs, stories, sensory play and movement with professional classical singer Louise Ashdown.

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Film Club

Calling all film fans!

Young People Courses & Classes

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