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
Memory Café - Summer 2023
Wednesday 19th April 2023 — Wednesday 19th July 2023
Balcony Bar
Dates & InfoOur monthly Memory Café's are for people living with dementia and their carers.
Stitch and Sew - Summer 2023
Thursday 27th April 2023 — Thursday 6th July 2023
Corn Exchange Balcony Bar
Dates & InfoJoin us for a social stitching session!
Pottery Taster with Pots of Hope
Wednesday 31st May 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoHave a go at throwing, pinching, coiling, or slab-building a pot with Susie Oates from Pots of Hope.
Drawing with Wire - Butterfly Windchimes
Saturday 3rd June 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoCome and make a butterfly wind chime for your home or garden using glass beads and copper wire.
Landscapes in Glass
Sunday 4th June 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoJoin artist Shirley Eccles to explore the techniques of Glass fusing to create a 2D landscape.
Introduction to Gouache
Sunday 11th June 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoLearn how to work with gouache, an incredibly versatile paint sometimes referred to as “opaque watercolour.”
Drypoint Etching and Printing Day
Saturday 17th June 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoA fun and accessible way to get into printing without a press.
Make a Willow Chicken
Sunday 18th June 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoSpend a fun and creative day weaving your very own lifesize sculpture of a chicken.
French Polishing and Woodcare for Beginners
Friday 23rd June 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoThis one day beginners workshop is designed to give you the fundamental basics of French polishing and woodcare.
Experimenting with Mixed Media
Saturday 24th June 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoJoin 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.
Uplift Dance - Goldwell Park Newbury - Summer 2023
Sunday 25th June 2023
Goldwell Park, Newbury
Dates & InfoFeel the grass under your feet and get your body moving at this new outdoor early morning dance event.
Reduction Linoprinting - Summer 2023
Sunday 25th June 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoJoin Charlotte Adcock for an advanced workshop learning the technique of reduction linocut printmaking.
Make a Boho Hoop Flower Decoration
Sunday 25th June 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoCreate your own simple artistic statement to inspire any room with its unique, elegant, beautiful and bright room decor.
Glass Fusing: Weaving and Lattice Technique
Sunday 2nd July 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoCreate a stunningly beautiful glass decoration while also learning a new skill
Bohemia Sustainable Jewellery Making - Summer 2023
Thursday 6th July 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoLearn how to make a stunning sustainable jewellery set to take home with you
Exploring Rivers and Reflections
Sunday 9th July 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoJoin Base resident artist Samantha Emmons to enjoy a day exploring a variety of mixed media including watercolours, inks, collage, surface construction, resists and drawing.
Gong Bath - Summer 2023
Sunday 9th July 2023
Learning Centre
Dates & InfoA gong bath is the ultimate in deep relaxation.
Drawing with Wire: Summer Flowers
Friday 14th July 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoCreate a beautiful wire flower to pop in your garden this summer!
Make a Willow Basket - Summer 2023
Sunday 23rd July 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoMake a basket in a day!
