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.
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LINKS TO THRIVE: Arts on Prescription in West Berkshire
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Creative Arts Club - Spring 2023
Monday 9th January 2023 — Monday 20th March 2023
Learning Centre
Dates & InfoUncover your creativity in this course for beginners and experienced art lovers alike.
Start with Art: Beginners - Spring 23
Monday 9th January 2023 — Monday 20th March 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoA weekly class, perfect for beginners to explore different art styles and techniques with artist Yvonne de Savigny.
Memory Café - Spring 2023
Wednesday 18th January 2023 — Wednesday 19th April 2023
Corn Exchange Café Bar
Dates & InfoOur monthly Memory Cafés are for people living with dementia and their carers.
Japanese Tenkoku Workshop: Stone Carving
Sunday 22nd January 2023 — Sunday 19th March 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoIn this workshop, tutor Nao Fukumoto will guide you as you in choosing your own Tenkoku Moji (letter).
Gong Bath - Spring 2023
Sunday 29th January 2023 — Sunday 26th March 2023
Learning Centre
Dates & InfoA gong bath is the ultimate in deep relaxation. You are invited to lie down and relax while the sounds of the gongs and other instruments wash over you
Create Your Own Stitch House Artwork
Thursday 9th February 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoExperiment using different textures and stitch techniques, creating a lasting impression of your house or maybe a unique present for someone to enjoy.
Sew a Zippy Pouch
Thursday 9th February 2023 — Sunday 5th March 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoA workshop perfect for beginners to learn how to use a sewing machine to make a zippy pouch with Jo Cox from Pip and Joy.
Make a Willow Frame Basket
Sunday 12th February 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoTake home a beautiful basket you've made yourself after this one day class with Judith Needham.
Restorative Yoga and Sound Healing
Sunday 26th February 2023
Learning Centre
Dates & InfoThis session will involve gentle Somatic movements and Restorative Yoga with sound underscoring followed by a beautiful Sound Bath using Tibetan singing bowls, Wind gongs and percussive instruments.
Fun with Glass Fusing and Slumping
Sunday 26th February 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoJoin Shirley Eccles for this new and adventurous glass fusing workshop playing with Opt Art and Mosaic techniques.
Drawing with Wire: Puffins
Friday 3rd March 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoJoin Flora Gare and create this much loved bird in copper wire with step by step instructions.
Make your own Macramé Wall Hanger
Sunday 5th March 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoJoin Shreya Patel to learn the art of Macramé.
Mad March Hares
Sunday 12th March 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoSpend a fun and creative day with basket maker, Judith Needham.
Talk: The Wildlife of West Berkshire
Thursday 16th March 2023
The Base Café
Dates & InfoJoin members of Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust for an illuminating talk about the wildlife of West Berkshire.
Linoprinting
Saturday 18th March 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoFor a Mother's Day Treat, why not enjoy an afternoon learning the skills and techniques involved in linoprinting.
Uplift Dance: Goldwell Park Newbury - Spring 2023
Sunday 26th March 2023 — Sunday 30th April 2023
Goldwell Park, Newbury
Dates & InfoFeel the grass under your feet and get your body moving at this new outdoor early morning dance event.
