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
Dates & Info
Start with Art Beginners - Autumn 2022
Monday 19th September 2022 — Monday 28th November 2022
The Lookout Studio
Dates & InfoExplore different art styles and techniques.
Introduction to Freehand Machine Embroidery
Thursday 6th October 2022
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoAn introduction to the basics of freehand machine embroidery.
Needle Felting Landscapes
Saturday 8th October 2022
The Lookout Studio
Dates & InfoJoin Yvonne de Savigny to learn how to create a needle felting landscape.
Bohemia Sustainable Jewellery Making
Sunday 9th October 2022
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoJoin Born Again Bohemia for an exciting workshop aimed at people who are interested in sustainable fashion and curious about how we can accessorise in a planet friendly & ethical way!
Drawing with Wire: Poppies and Seedheads
Friday 14th October 2022
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoMake your own bright poppy or, new for this year, a beautiful poppy seedhead from coloured copper wire.
Talk: Preparing for the Stage with Simon Annand
Saturday 15th October 2022 — Thursday 10th November 2022
The Café / Lookout Studio
Dates & InfoMeet the man behind the lens of The Half exhibition, Simon Annand.
Instagram for Artists
Saturday 15th October 2022
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoA crash course with Ellie Kerr-Smiley in learning how to use the world’s biggest photo sharing app to market yourself and your art.
Introduction to Modern Calligraphy
Sunday 16th October 2022
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoLearn the beautiful art of modern calligraphy at this relaxed workshop with Francesca, a professional Illustrator and Calligrapher based in Wiltshire.
Introduction to Picture Framing & Mounting
Saturday 22nd October 2022
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoJoin Laura Cranstoun for a theory introduction to framing and mounting artwork, for artists who want to explore and learn more around the professional display of their work.
Pottery Taster Sessions
Sunday 30th October 2022
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoHave fun learning to throw on the potters' wheel!
Silkscreen Printing Taster
Thursday 10th November 2022
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoExplore silkscreen printing with Berkshire Printmakers.
Christmas Card Printmaking
Saturday 12th November 2022
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoIn this festive workshop you will be learning how to create your own special lino printed Christmas cards and gift tags.
Silver and Semi-precious Stone Pendant
Sunday 13th November 2022
Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoDiscover the magic of Silver Clay, with this all day stone setting and silver clay workshop led by Emma Roy.
Festive Decoupage Day
Thursday 17th November 2022
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoJoin Helen Mortimer and enjoy the art of découpage in this festive workshop.
Glass Fusing: Festive Wreath and Decorations
Sunday 20th November 2022
Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoEnjoy creating your own unique glass wreath or festive decorations and gifts in this seasonal workshop with Shirley Eccles.
Bohemia Festive Earrings
Thursday 24th November 2022
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoLearn how to make a beautiful pair of festive earrings with Born Again Bohemia in these hourly taster workshops.
Drawing with wire: Decorations & gifts for Christmas
Friday 25th November 2022
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoMake a wire decoration as a gift or to decorate your home using coloured copper wire and beads.
Lantern Making For The Brave
Saturday 26th November 2022 — Sunday 27th November 2022
101 Outdoor Arts
Dates & InfoWork with professional lantern makers to create an even more elaborate design.
Lantern Making Workshop
Saturday 26th November 2022 — Sunday 4th December 2022
101 Outdoor Arts
Dates & InfoCome to 101 Outdoor Arts and create a traditional pyramid lantern out of willow and paper or a design of your choice ready to carry in our Festival of Light procession.
Make a Willow Reindeer
Sunday 27th November 2022
The Lookout Studio
Dates & InfoJoin Judith Needham to make a willow reindeer to stand on a windowsill or table.
Arm Knitting for Beginners
Thursday 1st December 2022
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoSophie Hale will teach you how to knit an on-trend arm knitted throw using gorgeous soft chunky yarn and just your arms!
Chunky Knit Christmas Wreath Making
Friday 2nd December 2022
The Base Gallery
Dates & InfoSophie Hale will teach you how to make your very own eco friendly Christmas wreath that will last years using luxury giant wool.
Christmas Floral Wreath Making
Saturday 3rd December 2022 — Sunday 4th December 2022
The Gallery, The Base
Dates & InfoGet into the festive spirit by making your own Christmas wreath.
Make a Willow Star
Saturday 3rd December 2022 — Friday 9th December 2022
The Base Gallery
Dates & InfoJoin Judith Needham and make a large willow star covered in random weaving and decorate it with fairy lights.
Gold Leafing for Beginners
Saturday 3rd December 2022
The Lookout Studio, The Base
Dates & InfoA one-off workshop where participants can learn how to use, apply and create designs with gold leaf.
Free Flow Expression
Sunday 4th December 2022
The Lookout Studio
Dates & InfoJoin Yvonne de Savigny for a few hours of fun, creating your own unique masterpiece using a variety of mediums.
Christmas Calligraphy
Sunday 4th December 2022
The Base Gallery
Dates & InfoLearn the beautiful art of modern calligraphy with a festive theme with Francesca, a professional Illustrator and Calligrapher based in Wiltshire.
Silk Painted Christmas Cards
Monday 5th December 2022
The Base Gallery
Dates & InfoCreate your own silk painted Christmas cards with Helen Mortimer, using iron-fixed silk paints.
Make and Bake Christmas Jumper Jewellery
Sunday 11th December 2022
The Base Gallery
Dates & InfoCreate, make and bake your own Christmas jumper earrings or hair accessory with Chloe Blair of 'Peaches and Tea'.
