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.
Monday 9th January 2023 — Monday 20th March 2023
Learning Centre
Uncover your creativity in this course for beginners and experienced art lovers alike.
Monday 9th January 2023 — Monday 20th March 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
A weekly class, perfect for beginners to explore different art styles and techniques with artist Yvonne de Savigny.
Wednesday 18th January 2023 — Wednesday 19th April 2023
Corn Exchange Café Bar
Our monthly Memory Cafés are for people living with dementia and their carers.
Sunday 22nd January 2023 — Sunday 19th March 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
In this workshop, tutor Nao Fukumoto will guide you as you in choosing your own Tenkoku Moji (letter).
Sunday 29th January 2023 — Sunday 26th March 2023
Learning Centre
A 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
Thursday 9th February 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Experiment using different textures and stitch techniques, creating a lasting impression of your house or maybe a unique present for someone to enjoy.
Thursday 9th February 2023 — Sunday 5th March 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
A workshop perfect for beginners to learn how to use a sewing machine to make a zippy pouch with Jo Cox from Pip and Joy.
Sunday 12th February 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Take home a beautiful basket you've made yourself after this one day class with Judith Needham.
Sunday 26th February 2023
Learning Centre
This 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.
Sunday 26th February 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Join Shirley Eccles for this new and adventurous glass fusing workshop playing with Opt Art and Mosaic techniques.
Friday 3rd March 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Join Flora Gare and create this much loved bird in copper wire with step by step instructions.
Sunday 5th March 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Join Shreya Patel to learn the art of Macramé.
Sunday 12th March 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Spend a fun and creative day with basket maker, Judith Needham.
Thursday 16th March 2023
The Base Café
Join members of Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust for an illuminating talk about the wildlife of West Berkshire.
Saturday 18th March 2023
The Lookout Studio, The Base
For a Mother's Day Treat, why not enjoy an afternoon learning the skills and techniques involved in linoprinting.
Sunday 26th March 2023 — Sunday 30th April 2023
Goldwell Park, Newbury
Feel the grass under your feet and get your body moving at this new outdoor early morning dance event.