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Adults: Workshops

Want to try out something new and discover a creative side you haven't explored before? Our range of one off workshops and taster sessions give you access to all sorts of art forms and a huge range of local professional artists and practitioners. Explore this page if you are an amateur artist, curious crafter or a creative professional to find the workshop for you.

  • Dare to Dance: Home Collection (Online sessions)

    John Darvell from NOCTURN has put together 4 fun short workshops, from his own home, to try and bring that sense of fun and movement and give us a break from these challenging times.

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  • Memory Café - Summer 2023

    Wednesday 19th April 2023 — Wednesday 19th July 2023

    Balcony Bar

    Our monthly Memory Café's are for people living with dementia and their carers.

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  • Stitch and Sew - Summer 2023

    Thursday 27th April 2023 — Thursday 6th July 2023

    Corn Exchange Balcony Bar

    Join us for a social stitching session!

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  • Pottery Taster with Pots of Hope

    Wednesday 31st May 2023

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Have a go at throwing, pinching, coiling, or slab-building a pot with Susie Oates from Pots of Hope.

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  • Drawing with Wire - Butterfly Windchimes

    Saturday 3rd June 2023

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Come and make a butterfly wind chime for your home or garden using glass beads and copper wire.

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  • Landscapes in Glass

    Sunday 4th June 2023

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Join artist Shirley Eccles to explore the techniques of Glass fusing to create a 2D landscape.

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  • Introduction to Gouache

    Sunday 11th June 2023

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Learn how to work with gouache, an incredibly versatile paint sometimes referred to as “opaque watercolour.”

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  • Drypoint Etching and Printing Day

    Saturday 17th June 2023

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    A fun and accessible way to get into printing without a press.

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  • Make a Willow Chicken

    Sunday 18th June 2023

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Spend a fun and creative day weaving your very own lifesize sculpture of a chicken.

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  • French Polishing and Woodcare for Beginners

    Friday 23rd June 2023

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    This one day beginners workshop is designed to give you the fundamental basics of French polishing and woodcare.

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  • Experimenting with Mixed Media

    Saturday 24th June 2023

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Join Base resident artist Samantha Emmons to explore a range of exciting mixed media including wax, watercolours, inks, pastels and acrylics along with many more to experiment and create a variety of textures.

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  • Uplift Dance - Goldwell Park Newbury - Summer 2023

    Sunday 25th June 2023

    Goldwell Park, Newbury

    Feel the grass under your feet and get your body moving at this new outdoor early morning dance event.

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  • Reduction Linoprinting - Summer 2023

    Sunday 25th June 2023

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Join Charlotte Adcock for an advanced workshop learning the technique of reduction linocut printmaking.

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  • Make a Boho Hoop Flower Decoration

    Sunday 25th June 2023

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Create your own simple artistic statement to inspire any room with its unique, elegant, beautiful and bright room decor.

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  • Glass Fusing: Weaving and Lattice Technique

    Sunday 2nd July 2023

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Create a stunningly beautiful glass decoration while also learning a new skill

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  • Bohemia Sustainable Jewellery Making - Summer 2023

    Thursday 6th July 2023

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Learn how to make a stunning sustainable jewellery set to take home with you

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  • Exploring Rivers and Reflections

    Sunday 9th July 2023

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Join Base resident artist Samantha Emmons to enjoy a day exploring a variety of mixed media including watercolours, inks, collage, surface construction, resists and drawing.

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  • Gong Bath - Summer 2023

    Sunday 9th July 2023

    Learning Centre

    A gong bath is the ultimate in deep relaxation.

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  • Drawing with Wire: Summer Flowers

    Friday 14th July 2023

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Create a beautiful wire flower to pop in your garden this summer!

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  • Make a Willow Basket - Summer 2023

    Sunday 23rd July 2023

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Make a basket in a day!

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