Learning & Participation Volunteers
Help out with some of our regular performing and visual arts-based groups, projects and events.
Our Learning and Participation Department have developed a set of workshops to assist you in delivering drama at your school or as a way of using drama as a tool for engaging learning.
Our practitioners have a wealth of experience working to learning objectives in schools and educational environments, making theatre with young people and creating professional theatre for all types of audiences; it is these three areas that inform our work in schools. We also aim to build additional skills development in areas such as resilience or literacy into our projects – we want to give your students the best opportunities to assist them with their progress.
Our Education Programme offers:
Our programme includes standard workshops and projects for both Primary and Secondary schools. Find out more about the range of workshops and projects we offer here.
If you would like to enquire about or discuss any of our workshops or projects, or enquire about a bespoke project for your school, please do not hesitate to contact the Learning and Participation Team, getinvolved@cornexchangenew.co.uk
Help out with some of our regular performing and visual arts-based groups, projects and events.
Join our team of front of house volunteers at events
Join us on the first Wednesday of each month at Café B for this Coffee & Crafts session.
Ever fancied operating a giant insect through the streets of Newbury or being part of a tale of hope and redemption that involves dynamic promenade action, stilts, aerial performance, soaring music, fire and pyro techniques…? Then this could be the opportunity for you!
Try your hand at silkscreen printing and join Berkshire Printmakers for a fun introductory session to learn the basic techniques of this heritage craft.
Guided by Base resident artist Ellie Kerr-Smiley, develop your artistic skills in this relaxed art class.
Join us for our Cinema Club, where you can enjoy a screening in our cinema before coming together to talk about it with fellow film fans.
Develop your theatre practice in this exciting series of expert-led masterclasses.
A fun introduction to printmaking with Charlotte Adcock.
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.
Our monthly Memory Café's are for people living with dementia and their carers.
Join artist Gemma Kirby for these fun messy story sessions that are based around popular children’s books.
Rev up your Monday mornings for the ultimate blend of inspiration, incredible cars, camaraderie and the joy of photography.
Designed to support children in school years 3 – 6 (KS2) who are home educated.
Work with Emma Mayo to learn the basics in Waltz, Cha-Cha-Cha, Slow Rhythm, Rumba, and Quickstep.
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.
Sing and socialise as part of a community singing group.
Boost your fitness and flexibility in a friendly setting.
Join one of our creative practitioners for these exciting stay and play sessions.
Open to children in school years 3 – 6 (KS2) who are home educated, our junior drama sessions provide a fun interactive introduction to drama.
Enjoy singing in these relaxed, wellbeing sessions.
Ever wondered what a career as an artist looks like, or how you get into it?
Join Judith Needham to make willow Christmas decorations.
Join stained glass artist Emy Mills and create your very own festive stained glass panel!
Come and create your very own lantern for the lantern procession, Festival of Light 2025.
Reuse Reduce Recycle! Here is a workshop that will help with all three!
Learn the ancient art of Indian block printing with Homemade by Mils and Mum.
Create your own Christmas cards in this fun packed festive workshop with Charlotte Adcock
Enjoy creating your own unique glass wreath or festive decorations and gifts in this seasonal workshop.
Explore the arts and crafts of cultures around the world and master them yourselves in our weekly World Crafts workshops.
Starring Judy Garland, this musical follows the Smith family though a year in their life beginning in Summer 1903, leading up to the St. Louis World’s Fair of 1904.
Work with Emma Mayo to learn the basics of Waltz, Cha-Cha-Cha, Slow Rhythm, Rumba, and Quickstep.
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.
Designed to support children in school years 3 – 6 (KS2) who are home educated.
Join Yoga Therapist Katt Garde for this gentle and relaxing yoga course.
Join actor Joe Evans for our popular Adult Theatre Skills sessions for adults of all ages and experience levels.
Designed for home-educated young people, this engaging course explores storytelling, poetry, character creation, and more.
With a focus on wellbeing, these sessions use vocal warm ups and group singing to promote relaxation and help build the confidence needed for recovery.
Join us for this relaxing Sunday morning Tai Chi session.
Join us this half term for some creative fun. Activities include arts and crafts, drama and more!
Unlock your creativity through the art of journalling.
Join Fi from Fitter Mother, a qualified postnatal specialist, for this gentle and low-impact post-natal Pilates class where you will work on body alignment, posture, restoring core strength and mobility.
Join one of our creative practitioners for these exciting stay and play sessions.
Our musical theatre dance course is the perfect place for young performers to build confidence and explore their passion forr musical theatre.
Bringing you a brand new mash-up of child-friendly fitness from Fitter Mother to unleash your inner mighty mum mode!
Start the new year feeling strong, steady, and free in your movement.
Our Street Dance course for kids is designed to introduce young dancers to the exciting world of urban dance styles.
Introduce your child to the exciting world of jazz dance!
Enjoy a morning of relaxation with the whole family.
The Hilarious Low-Down on High Life!
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.
Join artist Gemma Kirby to create a pet Gruffalo puppet using different shapes, materials and textures.
Unwind, release, and reconnect in this deeply nurturing one-off session combining guided Yoga Nidra meditation with the healing vibrations of crystal singing bowls.
Embark on your Artful Journey with us, where every brushstroke and mark is a step in self-expression.
Continue on your Artful Journey with us, and develop your practice.
Sing and socialise as part of a community singing group.
Sing, smile, and move to the music!
A fantastic blend of Latin and Line Dancing. Learn the Latin American rhythms without needing a partner!
Boost your fitness and flexibility in a friendly setting.
Improve your mood and reduce anxiety and stress while building better balance, strength and flexibility with this low impact Chinese exercise.
Join us for a session of traditional self-healing, meditation, and self-cultivation exercises originating in ancient China.
Join artist Gemma Kirby to create your own slime dough, adding colour to make it look really disgusting!
S'Wonderful! S'Marvelous! ...She's the fairest lady of all!
Our monthly Memory Café's are for people living with dementia and their carers.
Join us every Thursday for a social stitching session!
Join us for Coffee Companions, every Thursday morning in our Café Bar!
Calling all film fans!
Everybody remembers it how they need to.