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Adults: Courses

All of our courses are run by trusted tutors and we strive to programme courses for beginners to advanced artists. Many of our course participants come back time and time again but our tutors are always seeking to challenge regular attenders and support new members.

  • Touch To See

    Friday 15th September 2023 — Friday 19th April 2024

    The Base, Greenham

    This is a sociable discussion group for those with visual impairments.

    Dates & Info
  • Start with Art - Autumn 2023

    Monday 18th September 2023 — Monday 4th December 2023

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Explore different art techniques, styles and mediums with support from artist Yvonne de Savigny.

    Dates & Info
  • Pilates Online - Autumn 2023

    Wednesday 20th September 2023 — Thursday 29th August 2024

    Online via Zoom

    This course focuses on exercises that will trigger an overall better, stronger posture and increased body awareness.

    Dates & Info
  • Tai Chi Qigong - Mortimer

    Monday 30th October 2023 — Monday 18th December 2023

    Mortimer Community Centre

    Improve your mood and reduce anxiety and stress while building better balance, strength and flexibility.

    Dates & Info
  • Linoprinting Course - Autumn 2023

    Thursday 9th November 2023 — Thursday 7th December 2023

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Join Charlotte Acock in this 5 week linoprinting course.

    Dates & Info
  • Stitch and Sew - Spring 2024

    Thursday 4th January 2024 — Thursday 25th April 2024

    Corn Exchange, Balcony Bar

    Chat and relax as you work on your current project.

    Dates & Info
  • Afternoon Art Improvers - Spring 2024

    Monday 8th January 2024 — Monday 18th March 2024

    Learning Centre

    Refine your painting technique

    Dates & Info
  • Ballroom and Latin Beginners - Spring 2024

    Monday 8th January 2024 — Monday 18th March 2024

    Learning Centre

    A fun, friendly dance class for complete beginners!

    Dates & Info
  • Ballroom and Latin Improvers - Spring 2024

    Monday 8th January 2024 — Monday 18th March 2024

    Learning Centre

    A friendly class for people who already have some Ballroom and Latin American dance experience.

    Dates & Info
  • Clay Class - Spring 2024

    Monday 8th January 2024 — Monday 18th March 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Tap into some of the fabulous possibilities of clay with Base resident artist Cait Gould.

    Dates & Info
  • Creative Arts Club - Spring 2024

    Monday 8th January 2024 — Monday 18th March 2024

    Learning Centre

    Uncover your creativity in this course for beginners and experienced art lovers alike.

    Dates & Info
  • Start with Art

    Monday 8th January 2024 — Monday 18th March 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Perfect for all abilities, this open level course explores different art styles and techniques with Yvonne de Savigny in our weekly class in person.

    Dates & Info
  • Post-Natal Pilates

    Tuesday 9th January 2024 — Tuesday 19th March 2024

    Learning Centre

    Enjoy this brand-new course for new mums

    Dates & Info
  • Experimental Landscapes

    Tuesday 9th January 2024 — Tuesday 19th March 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Unleash your inner artist with Experimental Landscapes.

    Dates & Info
  • Watercolours and Pastels

    Tuesday 9th January 2024 — Tuesday 19th March 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    A general painting class with an emphasis on watercolour and pastel painting with Tessa Kirby.

    Dates & Info
  • Dare to Dance - Spring 2024

    Wednesday 10th January 2024 — Wednesday 20th March 2024

    Learning Centre

    Join us for our welcoming, accessible and challenging contemporary dance class.

    Dates & Info
  • Yoga - Spring 2024

    Wednesday 10th January 2024 — Wednesday 20th March 2024

    Learning Centre

    Join Ellen Clinch from Yoga Den for this gentle and relaxing yoga class

    Dates & Info
  • Pilates Online - Spring 2024

    Wednesday 10th January 2024 — Wednesday 20th March 2024

    Online

    This multi-level class for all abilities will tone and balance your muscles, align your body and strengthen your core.

    Dates & Info
  • Life Drawing (Wednesdays) - Spring 2024

    Wednesday 10th January 2024 — Wednesday 20th March 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Life drawing is the traditional discipline of working from the (usually) naked body.

    Dates & Info
  • Latin in Line - Spring 2024

    Wednesday 10th January 2024 — Wednesday 20th March 2024

    Learning Centre

    A fantastic blend of Latin and Line Dancing.

    Dates & Info
  • Beginners Oil Painting - Spring 2024

    Wednesday 10th January 2024 — Wednesday 20th March 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Explore oil painting with Richard Francis Bellin.

    Dates & Info
  • Experimental Drawing - Spring 2024

    Wednesday 10th January 2024 — Wednesday 20th March 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Under the expertise of Sally Haynes extend your practise and explore art with all your senses, and a variety of media and methods.

    Dates & Info
  • Adult Theatre Skills - Spring 2024

    Thursday 11th January 2024 — Thursday 21st March 2024

    Learning Centre

    Let loose and have fun in our Adult Theatre Skills sessions!

    Dates & Info
  • Afternoon Art Beginners - Spring 2024

    Thursday 11th January 2024 — Thursday 21st March 2024

    Learning Centre

    Join us for an afternoon of creativity!

    Dates & Info
  • Tai Chi: Open Level - Spring 2024

    Thursday 11th January 2024 — Thursday 21st March 2024

    Learning Centre

    Improve your mood and reduce anxiety and stress while building better balance, strength and flexibility with this low impact Chinese exercise.

    Dates & Info
  • Tai Chi: Intermediate - Spring 2024

    Thursday 11th January 2024 — Thursday 21st March 2024

    Learning Centre

    Join us for a session of traditional self-healing, meditation, and self-cultivation exercises originating in ancient China.

    Dates & Info
  • Act 55 - Spring 2024

    Thursday 11th January 2024 — Thursday 21st March 2024

    Learning Centre

    Join our new drama group for anyone aged 55+

    Dates & Info
  • Life Drawing (Fridays) - Spring 2024

    Friday 12th January 2024 — Friday 22nd March 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Life drawing is the traditional discipline of working from the (usually) naked body.

    Dates & Info
  • Metal Embossing and Mixed Media

    Sunday 21st January 2024 — Sunday 18th February 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    This course is aimed at beginners, but also anyone who enjoys working with mixed media and in trying something new.

    Dates & Info
  • Pottery Taster - Spring 2024

    Sunday 28th January 2024 — Sunday 11th February 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Join Susie Oates from ‘Pots of Hope’ in this two part Pottery Taster workshop.

    Dates & Info
  • Create your own Tie Dye Scarf

    Saturday 3rd February 2024 — Saturday 10th February 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Join Berkshire Printmakers for a new textiles workshop over two afternoons.

    Dates & Info
  • Creating Portraits from Photographs - Spring 2024

    Saturday 3rd February 2024 — Saturday 2nd March 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Develop and learn new skills with expert insights.

    Dates & Info
  • Hug in a Mug

    Sunday 18th February 2024 — Sunday 3rd March 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Create a beautiful handmade mug in this two part course.

    Dates & Info
  • Wildlife Photography Course - Spring 2024

    Saturday 9th March 2024 — Saturday 6th April 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    To coincide with The Base's Wildlife Photographer of the Year 59 exhibition, Join Donna Lewis for this four-week wildlife beginners photography course.

    Dates & Info
  • Mixed Media Animal Course

    Sunday 17th March 2024 — Sunday 24th March 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Join Base resident artist Charlotte Crawford to create your own mixed media animal artwork.

    Dates & Info