We have a variety of online courses which could be just the thing to help keep you creative, connected and active over the coming months.
Contactless Creativity
Running since September 2020, Contactless Creativity is a project that offers those in the West Berkshire area who are currently shielding or who do not have access to the internet the opportunity to keep creative and feel connected at a time when they may be having less frequent contact with their friends and family or are unable to take part in their usual pastimes.
Each week we work with a different artist to present creative activities that can be accessed online or, for those who do not have access to the internet, can be delivered as a pack to homes by one of our volunteers.
These packs include activity sheets and materials for creative tasks such as painting or writing. Recipients also receive audio messages from the artist that talk through the creative exercises. You can find out more about the project, or take part online and browse through previous week's activities here.
For Adults
Afternoon Art Online
Mondays, 11 Jan - 8 Feb & 22 Feb - 22 Mar
1.30pm - 3.30pm
Our Afternoon Art club is perfect for novices and more experiences artists alike, learning new art techniques every week in the comfort of your home. Find out more
Creative Writing for Wellbeing Online
Tuesdays, 12 Jan - 9 Feb
1pm - 3pm
Stimulating your creative side, over the five weeks you will use writing prompts like pictures and colours to get the imagination working. Find out more
Pilates Online
Wednesdays, 13 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 24 Mar
12pm - 1pm
This multi-level class will tone and balance your muscles and strengthen your core, focusing on body awareness. Find out more
Tai Chi Qigong Online
Wednesdays, 13 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 24 Mar
2pm - 3pm
Imrpove your mood and reduce anxiety and stress while building better balance, strength and flexibility. Find out more
Dare to Dance Online
Wednesdays
13 Jan - 10 Feb, 4pm - 5pm
24 Feb - 24 Mar, 4pm - 5pm & 5.15pm - 6.15pm
A great opportunity for dancers of all abilities aged 55 and over to get active and learn some new moves. Find out more
For Young People
Infant Drama Online
Thursdays, 14 Jan - 11 Feb
4pm - 4.30pm
Join our Early Years and Education Co-ordinator for 30 minutes of drama games. Suitable for school years R to 2. Find out more
Primary Drama Online
Thursdays, 14 Jan - 11 Feb
4.45pm - 5.15pm
Go flying with superheroes and sailing with pirates before being crowned King of the Jungle in these workshops suitable for school years 3 - 6. Find out more
Secondary Drama Online
Thursdays, 14 Jan - 11 Feb
5.30pm - 6pm
In these sessions for school years 7 to 9, participants will explore characterisations, improvisation and mime whilst building confidence. Find out more
