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Children and 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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Messy Play Storytime

Starts on Friday 21 November 2025

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

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HomeEd sessions: Junior Art - Autumn 2025

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

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Tots Create - Autumn 2025

Starts on Thursday 20 November – Ends on Thursday 4 December 2025

Join one of our creative practitioners for these exciting stay and play sessions.

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HomeEd sessions: Junior Drama - Autumn 2025

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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Young Creatives - Visual Arts

Ever wondered what a career as an artist looks like, or how you get into it?

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Home Ed Sessions: Art - Spring 2026

Starts on Monday 12 January 2026

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

Home Ed sessions: Creative Writing - Spring 2026

Starts on Thursday 15 January 2026

Designed for home-educated young people, this engaging course explores storytelling, poetry, character creation, and more.

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Create and Make - Spring 2026

Starts on Monday 16 February – Ends on Friday 20 February 2026

Join us this half term for some creative fun. Activities include arts and crafts, drama and more!

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Corn Exchange Youth Dance Company - Junior

Starts on Wednesday 25 February 2026

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Tots Create - Spring 2026

Starts on Thursday 15 January – Ends on Thursday 26 February 2026

Join one of our creative practitioners for these exciting stay and play sessions.

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Musical Theatre Dance

Starts on Thursday 15 January – Ends on Thursday 26 February 2026

Our musical theatre dance course is the perfect place for young performers to build confidence and explore their passion forr musical theatre.

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Mighty Mums & Minis

Starts on Friday 16 January – Ends on Friday 27 February 2026

Bringing you a brand new mash-up of child-friendly fitness from Fitter Mother to unleash your inner mighty mum mode!

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Street Dance

Starts on Friday 16 January – Ends on Friday 27 February 2026

Our Street Dance course for kids is designed to introduce young dancers to the exciting world of urban dance styles.

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Jazz Dance

Starts on Friday 16 January – Ends on Friday 27 February 2026

Introduce your child to the exciting world of jazz dance!

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Family Yoga - Spring 2026

Starts on Sunday 1 March 2026

Enjoy a morning of relaxation with the whole family.

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The Gruffalo's Child: Pre-Show Workshop

Starts on Sunday 15 March – Ends on Sunday 15 March 2026

Join artist Gemma Kirby to create a pet Gruffalo puppet using different shapes, materials and textures.

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Rhyme and Shine - Spring 2026

Starts on Wednesday 14 January – Ends on Friday 27 March 2026

Sing, smile, and move to the music!

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The Utterly Revolting Science Show: Pre-Show Workshop

Starts on Tuesday 31 March – Ends on Tuesday 31 March 2026

Join artist Gemma Kirby to create your own slime dough, adding colour to make it look really disgusting!

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Film Club

Calling all film fans!

Children and Young People Courses & Classes

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