Get Involved
Welcome to our Learning and Participation programme! Here you’ll find information about a variety of courses and classes that take place at our Learning Centre and beyond. There is activity for everyone, whether you are a toddler exploring your senses, a young person developing creative skills, or an adult looking to pursue a passion or find connection. We also have a growing schools engagement programme, as well as a programme of work specifically for those aged 55+ - Ageing Creatively.
We are very proud that our work also takes place outside of the walls of the main buildings, with projects happening across West Berkshire, in schools, care settings, family hubs, community centres and libraries, to name a few. We are also committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of our local community through the arts, collaborating with local partners, social prescribers and family support workers.
Enjoy exploring our activity below. We hope to see you soon!
Meet the team
Learning & Participation Volunteers
Help out with some of our regular performing and visual arts-based groups, projects and events.
Outdoor Events Programme Volunteers
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!
Volunteer Stewards
Join our team of front of house volunteers at events
Coffee and Crafts at Café B
Join us on the first Wednesday of each month at Café B for this Coffee & Crafts session.
Corn Exchange Junior Youth Dance Company
We’re looking for aspiring young dancers with a passion for Contemporary Dance
Dementia Friendly: Funny Face (U)
S'Wonderful! S'Marvelous! ...She's the fairest lady of all!
Memory Café - Spring 2026
Our monthly Memory Café's are for people living with dementia and their carers.
Ballroom and Latin Beginners - Summer 2026
Work with Emma Mayo to learn the basics in Waltz, Cha-Cha-Cha, Slow Rhythm, Rumba, and Quickstep.
Ballroom and Latin Improvers - Summer 2026
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.
Tai Chi: Open Level - Summer 2026
Improve your mood and reduce anxiety and stress while building better balance, strength and flexibility with this low impact Chinese exercise.
Stockcross After-School Drama Club - Summer 2026
Come along to our After School Drama Club at Stockcross Primary! Drama is a great way for students to explore their creativity, develop their acting skills, and make new friends.
Corn Exchange Senior Youth Dance Company - Summer 2026
We’re looking for aspiring young dancers with a passion for Contemporary Dance, a love of performing and a drive to advance their training in a fun and supportive environment.
Dare to Dance - Summer 2026
Boost your fitness and flexibility in a friendly setting.
Yoga - Summer 2026
Join Yoga Therapist Katt Garde for this gentle and relaxing yoga course.
Young Creatives: Lighting Design (Age 11 - 14)
Interested in technical theatre and working backstage? Led by an industry professional, these free courses provide a hands-on introduction to lighting design.
Young Creatives: Lighting Design (Ages 15 - 18)
Interested in technical theatre and working backstage? Led by an industry professional, these free courses provide a hands-on introduction to lighting design.
Adult Theatre Skills - Summer 2026
Join actor Joe Evans for our popular Adult Theatre Skills sessions for adults of all ages and experience levels.
Tai Chi: Intermediate - Summer 2026
Join us for a session of traditional self-healing, meditation, and self-cultivation exercises originating in ancient China.
Ageing Creatively: Cinema Club
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.
Family Yoga - Summer 2026
Enjoy a morning of relaxation with the whole family.
Dementia Friendly: Jersey Boys (15)
Everybody remembers it how they need to.
Town Sketchers - Hungerford (Summer 2026)
Introducing Town Sketchers – a creative adventure from Ageing Creatively!
Create and Make (Age 9 - 12) - May Half Term
Join us for creative fun during the school holidays at our brand-new space, the Old Library!
Create and Make (Age 4 - 9) - May Half Term
Join us for creative fun during the school holidays at our brand-new space, the Old Library!
Create and Make (Age 9 - 12) - Summer Holidays
Join us this school holidays for some creative fun. Activities include arts and crafts, drama and more!
World Crafts
Explore the arts and crafts of cultures around the world and master them yourselves in our weekly World Crafts workshops.
Sir Charlie Stinky Socks - Pre-Show Workshop
Get creative in a hands-on fun workshop before the show begins. Come and create your own work to take into the show!
Dino Tales: Jurassic Rescue - Pre-Show Workshop
Get creative in a hands on fun workshop before the show begins. Come and create your own work to take into the show!
Post-Natal Pilates - Summer 2026
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.
Latin in Line - Summer 2026
A fantastic blend of Latin and Line Dancing.
Musical Theatre Dance - Summer 2026
This class blends choreography and expressive storytelling in a fun, welcoming environment for all levels.
Mobility and Balance - Summer 2026
Start the new year feeling strong, steady, and free in your movement.
Street Dance - Summer 2026
Our Street Dance course for kids is designed to introduce young dancers to the exciting world of urban dance styles.
Artful Journeys: Beginners - Summer 2026
Embark on your Artful Journey with us, where every brushstroke and mark is a step in self-expression.
Artful Journeys: Intermediates - Summer 2026
Embark on your Artful Journey with us, where every brushstroke and mark is a step in self-expression.
Town Sketchers - Lambourn (Summer 2026)
Introducing Town Sketchers – a brand-new creative adventure from Ageing Creatively!
Sunday Tai Chi - Summer 2026
Join us for this relaxing Sunday morning Tai Chi session.
Sing 55 - Summer 2026
Sing and socialise as part of a community singing group.
Tots Craft & Create
Join one of our creative practitioners for these exciting stay and play sessions filled with arts, crafts, music and imaginative play.
Singing for Recovery - Summer 2026
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.
Rhyme and Shine - Summer 2026
Sing, smile, and move to the music!
Youth Theatre - Summer 2026
Our Youth Theatre offers young performers the chance to make new friends and learn performance skills with the support of our professional theatre practitioners.
Restorative Yoga & Sound Healing - Summer 2026
Guided by Laura Penneycard and Maura Barber-Oosterhuis, this session will involve gentle Somatic movements, Restorative Yoga and a beautiful Sound Bath using Tibetan singing bowls, wind gongs and percussive instruments.
Home Ed sessions: Art - Summer 2026
Designed to support children in school years 3 – 6 (KS2) who are home educated.
Immersive Sound Bath - Summer 2026
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.
Memory Café - Summer 2026
Our monthly Memory Café's are for people living with dementia and their carers.
Summer Dance School 2026
Dance fans this one is for you!
Cinema Club
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.
Film Club
Calling all film fans!
Stitch and Sew
Join us every Thursday for a social stitching session!
Coffee Companions
Join us for Coffee Companions, every Thursday morning in our Café Bar!
Create and Make (Age 4 - 9) - Summer Holidays
Join us this school holidays for some creative fun. Activities include arts and crafts, drama and more!