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.
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.
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.
Wednesday 19th April 2023 — Wednesday 19th July 2023
Balcony Bar
Our monthly Memory Café's are for people living with dementia and their carers.
Thursday 27th April 2023 — Thursday 6th July 2023
Corn Exchange Balcony Bar
Join us for a social stitching session!
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.
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.
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.
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.”
Saturday 17th June 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
A fun and accessible way to get into printing without a press.
Sunday 18th June 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Spend a fun and creative day weaving your very own lifesize sculpture of a chicken.
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.
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.
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.
Sunday 25th June 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Join Charlotte Adcock for an advanced workshop learning the technique of reduction linocut printmaking.
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.
Sunday 2nd July 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Create a stunningly beautiful glass decoration while also learning a new skill
Thursday 6th July 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Learn how to make a stunning sustainable jewellery set to take home with you
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.
Sunday 9th July 2023
Learning Centre
A gong bath is the ultimate in deep relaxation.
Friday 14th July 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Create a beautiful wire flower to pop in your garden this summer!
Sunday 23rd July 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Make a basket in a day!