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.
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.
- Dates & Info
Contemporary Painting (In Person)
Tuesday 18th May 2021 — Tuesday 6th July 2021
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoJoin Richard Francis Bellin to explore contemporary and experimental painting.
Watercolours and Pastels Summer 2021
Tuesday 18th May 2021 — Wednesday 28th July 2021
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoA general painting class with an emphasis on watercolour and pastel painting.
Sunshine and Sewing
Thursday 10th June 2021 — Thursday 22nd July 2021
Corn Exchange outside Café
Dates & InfoJoin us in the fresh air for a social sewing, knitting or crocheting session.
Move in the Park: Adult Dance
Tuesday 15th June 2021 — Tuesday 22nd June 2021
Victoria Park, Newbury
Dates & InfoLearn the fundamental elements of contemporary dance focusing on placement, control, breath and musicality.
Memory Café
Wednesday 16th June 2021 — Wednesday 18th August 2021
Corn Exchange outside café
Dates & InfoThese friendly, relaxed sessions are designed to provide support for people living with Dementia, their carers and family members.
Bohemia Earring Making
Thursday 17th June 2021
The Base Lookout Studio
Dates & InfoLearn how to make beautiful earrings and celebrate sustainable fashion with a bohemia vibe!
Calm Creativity
Saturday 19th June 2021 — Saturday 10th July 2021
The Base Lookout Studio
Dates & InfoTake time out from the hustle and bustle of daily life and absorb yourself in session of calm creativity with Katherine Kingdon.
Introduction to Glass Fusing: 2 projects
Sunday 20th June 2021
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoJoin Shirely Eccles for an introduction to the skills and techniques involved in glass fusing and slumping.
Make Do & Mend
Thursday 24th June 2021 — Thursday 22nd July 2021
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoLearn some simple mending and sewing techniques to extend the life of your clothes.
Make a Wire Swallow
Friday 25th June 2021
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoCapture the swift and graceful movement of a swallow out of coloured copper wire to display in a flower pot or garden border.
Japanese Stab Book Binding
Sunday 27th June 2021
The Lookout Studio
Dates & InfoCome and join Donna Lewis for a relaxed and creative half-day learning the 'Japanese Stab Binding' technique.
Move in the Park: Dare to Dance
Tuesday 29th June 2021 — Tuesday 6th July 2021
Victoria Park, Newbury
Dates & InfoDare to Dance classes are a great opportunity for dancers of all abilities aged 55+ to get active and learn some new moves.
Glass Fusing: Garden Sculpture Summer 2021
Sunday 4th July 2021
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoThis workshop will offer you the opportunity to further experiment with glass fusing techniques.
Upcycle & Decoupage Workshop
Friday 9th July 2021
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoLearn the art of decoupage using napkins to decorate and upcycle a variety of items with Helen Mortimer.
Raku Clay Workshop - Summer 2021
Saturday 10th July 2021 — Sunday 11th July 2021
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoSuitable for beginners and more experienced potters alike: discover the elemental nature of 'raku-firing' with resident artist Cáit Gould.
Gong Bath
Sunday 11th July 2021 — Sunday 8th August 2021
Victoria Park, Newbury
Dates & InfoA gong bath is the ultimate in deep relaxation.
Move in the Park: Pilates
Tuesday 13th July 2021 — Tuesday 20th July 2021
Victoria Park, Newbury
Dates & InfoA relaxed, enjoyable pilates class where you can strengthen and stabilise the body.
Floral Mobile Hanging
Thursday 15th July 2021
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoFor this introduction to the art of copper foiling join Justine Buckland to learn the process to create a Floral Mobile Hanging.
Make a Wire Flower for your Garden
Saturday 17th July 2021
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoJoin Flora Gare to create an elegant sculpture of a flower to decorate your garden using coloured copper wire, mesh and coloured beads.
Glass in the Park - Fused Coaster
Sunday 18th July 2021
Victoria Park, Newbury
Dates & InfoCreate your own coaster using enamels to paint your choice of decoration and highlight with glass sprinkles.
A Photographic Day on the Canal
Saturday 24th July 2021 — Saturday 14th August 2021
Meet at the bandstand in Victoria Park, Newbury
Dates & InfoCome and join a unique photography experience day, centred around the Kennet & Avon canal in Newbury.
Linoprinting
Sunday 25th July 2021
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoAn introduction to the skills and techniques involved in linoprinting, led by Charlotte Adcock.
Move in the Park: Tai Chi Qigong
Tuesday 27th July 2021 — Tuesday 3rd August 2021
Victoria Park, Newbury
Dates & InfoImprove your mood while building better balance and strength with this low impact Chinese exercise.
Move in the Park: Yoga
Tuesday 10th August 2021 — Tuesday 17th August 2021
Victoria Park, Newbury
Dates & Info.Join us in Victoria Park for an hour of gentle yoga.
Pots in the Park
Sunday 22nd August 2021
Victoria Park, Newbury
Dates & InfoFancy taking part in our pottery throw down?! Resident artist at The Base Cáit Gould will help you throw a pot on the potters' wheel.
