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Life Drawing

Led by Mick McNicholas

Explore the complexities of the human form by working from a professional life model. With a variety of short and long poses. Learn both traditional charcoal drawing methods and new experimental techniques.

Half day sessions comprise of a variety of short and long poses.

Any mediums can be used in these sessions. Materials will be provided, although participants are very welcome to bring their own if you have something you like to work with.

Summer
Sat 12 Jul

11am - 2pm

£30 per session

Age guidance: 18+ years

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Mindfulness

Led by Kate Hughes

Join Kate Hughes of Kate Hughes Meditation for an hour of mindfulness, designed to promote calm and awareness.

During the session we will explore breathing techniques, different kinds of meditation, and various mindfulness exercises including some gentle movement (this can be adapted to suit all mobility levels).

No experience of meditation or mindfulness is required, and these sessions are suitable for you if you are an absolute beginner or have done some kind of mindfulness practice before.

Please wear comfortable clothing. The session will end with a relaxation exercise and you may wish to bring your own mat and blanket, although these will be provided.

Summer
Fri 27 Jun, 25 Jul and 8 Aug
6.30pm - 7.30pm

£14 per session

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Beach Crafts

Join us this Summer for fun and easy beach crafts!

Each 45 minute session explores a new craft so you can create something different each session.

10.30am and 12pm.

£6 per participant.


Sat 26 Jul - Air Dry Clay Decorations
Led by Kayleigh Robinson
Craft your own unique hanging decoration using air dry clay. Personalize your piece with a mix of embellishments such as beads, paint and shells.


Fri 8 August - Hanging Wooden Train Decorations
Led by Kayleigh Robinson
Decorate a 2D hanging wooden train decoration.


Sat 9 Aug - Collage Prints
Led by Georgina Davidson
Explore layering techniques using paper, mixed media and different textures to design bold, expressive prints. You'll experiment with composition, colour, and pattern to create one of a kind artworks.


Tues 12 Aug - Seaside Windchime
Led by Kayleigh Robinson
Using wood, shells, beads, and more, you'll design and assemble your own seaside windchime.


Wed 13 Aug - Sand Art
Led by Georgina Davidson
Using glue and vibrant colored sand, you'll create your own landscape scene.


Thurs 14 Aug - Bubble Wrap Painting
Led by Kayleigh Robinson
Use bubble wrap to create bold, textured patterns.


Fri 15 Aug - Train Photo Frames
Led by Shelley Collins
Make a train carriage photo frame using lolly sticks and lots of colour!


Sat 16 Aug - Recycled Sea Scene
Led by Shelley Collins
Using recycled materials, create a seaside or underwater scene!


Thurs 28 Aug - Mini Peg Puppets
Led by Kayleigh Robinson
Using pegs, design playful fish that come to life with a snap!


Fri 29 Aug - Seaside Woven Bookmark
Led by Georgina Davidson
Weave a little bit of the seaside into your reading time!


Sat 30 Aug - Mini Dreamcatcher
Led by Georgina Davidson
Make a beautiful mini dreamcatcher.

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Crafternoons - Wednesdays

Led by Creative Eye

Norden Farm's Crafternoons are relaxed crafting sessions for older people.

Get crafty with a range of activities, or bring along your own projects to work on with support from tutor Kayleigh Robinson.

You can learn new skills, meet new people and try something new, a cup of tea is included with the ticket price. Come either Tuesday or Wednesday and join in that week's craft. If you are unable to attend in person you can log on from home to chat and join in the session.

Summer Season
Wed 4 Jun - Glass Magnets
Wed 11 Jun - Mini Decoupage Sign
Wed 18 Jun - Quilling
Wed 25 Jun - Yarn Wrapped Vases / Jars
Wed 2 Jul - Dotty Tote Bags
Wed 9 Jul - Dried Flower Art
Wed 16 Jul - Wood Slice Nail Art
Wed 23 Jul - No Session
Wed 30 Jul - Bird Seed Ornaments
Wed 6 Aug - Yarn Canvas Art
Wed 13 Aug - Air Dry Clay Candle Holder

Social Arts Crafternoons is a partially funded project run by Norden Farm with support from The Berkshire Community Foundation.

Local transport can be provided as part of the ticket price for those attending.

If you need transport to Norden Farm for the sessions please contact Kayleigh Robinson at [email protected] / 01628 682563 to talk through your requirements.

Suitable for ages 60+ years.

2pm - 3pm
£6.50 per session, including a cup of tea

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Kite Making Workshops

Get involved at Kite Making Workshops this summer, then see your creation take to the sky!

The workshops are led by specialist kite makers Community Kite Project.
Make and decorate your kite to stand out in the sky at the Kite Festival which takes place in Boyn Grove Park on Sunday 31 August between 12pm - 4pm.

Workshops are suitable for all the family.

Norden Farm

Sat 26 Jul 1.30pm and 3.30pm | £6 per person
Fri 29 Aug 1.30pm and 3.30pm | £6 per person
Sat 30 Aug 1.30pm and 3.30pm | £6 per person
Pre booking for Kite Workshops is highly recommended. Please arrive at the start time of the session, it will take the full 90 minutes to make your kite. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult at these sessions.

Nicholson Centre (drop in sessions)

Sat 16 Aug 10.30am - 4pm | £6 per kite
Sat 23 Aug 10.30am - 4pm | £6 per kite

Drop In Sessions
At these relaxed sessions you can make a kite in around 20 – 30 minutes with a bit of adult support! You can turn up at any time during the session. But do make sure you leave enough time to get here, get parked and get into the session to make your kite!

If you have tickets for a workshop you are guaranteed to make a kite at the session. During each session we may have a small number of tickets available on the door but to avoid disappointment please pre book.

These workshops have been kindly subsidised by funding from Shanly Foundation, Cyril Taylor Trust and Spoore, Merry and Rixman Foundation.

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Art Camp

Led by Lucy Carpenter

Join Lucy Carpenter on a creative art adventure this summer.

Combining art, movement and play to provide a stimulating and creative week of fun. With a sensational exhibition at the end of the week!

Suitable for ages 8 – 11 years.

Tues 5 – Fri 8 Aug | 10am – 4pm
£160 | £145 Advantage Card Holders

Advantage Card holders (enter 'ADVANTAGE' when asked to enter a promotion code and then type your Advantage Card number into the relevant account information field)


The fun continues! After the course book to see a film or join a post course workshop, so you can extend your day.
Tues 5 Aug: Lilo & Stitch (U) | 4.15pm - 6.15pm | £5
Wed 6 Aug: A Minecraft Movie (PG) | 4.15pm - 6.05pm | £5
Thur 7 Aug: Bollywood/Bhangra Dance | 4.15pm - 5.15pm | £7.50

Food:
Order lunch daily from our Café Bar by filling out the Lunchtime Choice Form at the registration desk.

The Lunchtime Menu is £8.25 and includes a choice of:
• Penne Pomodoro
• Cheese and Tomato Pizza
• Fish Fingers with Chips
• Chicken Nuggets with Chips
• Hummus Salad and Pitta

Plus a soft drink and a tub of ice cream.

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Weathered and Derelict

Led by Jo Hall

This course explores the textures of natural and man-made structures which have been weathered or abandoned and fallen into disuse. We’ll take a mixed media approach to using watercolour and pastel. The first week we’ll use watercolour with charcoal and ink to create some textures in a weathered or crumbling wall or rockface. Other subjects to include; abandoned houses, stone circles or dolmens, discarded machinery or disused industrial sites etc.

Please bring your own materials as indicated in the list below:
- Watercolours
- Brushes and palette
- Charcoal, a few pastels, ink and a pen or brush
- Natural sponge
- Old toothbrush
- Paper towel
- Watercolour paper (300gsm cold pressed)
- Water pots
- Drawing board and block of wood or table easel
- Clips or tape to attach paper

For some sessions tinted paper either heavy pastel or watercolour paper would be good.

Some paper will be available from the tutor at cost.

Summer
Tues 17 Jun - 22 Jul (6 weeks)

12.30pm - 3.30pm

£126 for 6 week course

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Studio Art Sessions

Led by Sue Bridge

These sessions are suitable for those with some prior experience of drawing and painting (either previous study or art course participation).

As with the preceding course Transform your Sketchpad these 3 hour studio sessions will be wide ranging both in terms of media and subject matter. Over the duration of the course you will gain experience in a range of media, acrylic / watercolour, pen and ink and collage. Some sessions will be one off activities other topics may spread over a couple of weeks.

Students to provide their own materials.

General materials required:
- A good set of quality watercolours, Daler Rowney / Galleria small tubes are best.
- Set of acrylics basic colours (DR System 3 original Galleria) and a varied collection of brushes.
- Large paint palettes, water jar etc.
- A4 hard bound or spiral sketchpad with 140 weight paper in.

For any new bookers: it’s best not to buy anything new (other than sketchpad) until you have been to the first session.

Summer
Wed 28 May - 18 Jun (4 weeks)
Wed 2 Jul - 23 Jul (4 weeks)

11am - 2pm

£100 per 4 week course

Age guidance: 18+ years

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