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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.

  • Stitch and Sew - Spring 2024

    Thursday 4th January 2024 — Thursday 25th April 2024

    Corn Exchange, Balcony Bar

    Chat and relax as you work on your current project.

    Dates & Info
  • Glass Fusing: Mosaic and Op-Art Designs

    Sunday 21st April 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Join Shirley Eccles for this adventurous glass fusing workshop playing with Opt Art and Mosaic techniques.

    Dates & Info
  • Sing 55 - Summer 2024

    Tuesday 23rd April 2024 — Tuesday 2nd July 2024

    Learning Centre

    Sing and socialise as part of a community singing group.

    Dates & Info
  • Afternoon Art Beginners - Summer 2024

    Thursday 25th April 2024 — Thursday 4th July 2024

    Learning Centre

    Join us for an afternoon of creativity!

    Dates & Info
  • Tai Chi: Open Level - Summer 2024

    Thursday 25th April 2024 — Thursday 4th July 2024

    Learning Centre

    Join us at the Learning Centre for this relaxing class.

    Dates & Info
  • Introduction to Silver Jewellery: Ring Making - Summer 2024

    Saturday 27th April 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Join jeweller Sandra McArdle for an introduction to silversmithing. Explore the possibilities of silver to design and make your own ring.

    Dates & Info
  • Linoprinting - Summer 2024

    Sunday 28th April 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Enjoy learning the skills and techniques involved in linoprinting.

    Dates & Info
  • Stitch and Sew - Summer 2024

    Thursday 2nd May 2024 — Thursday 25th July 2024

    Corn Exchange Balcony Bar

    Join us for a social stitching session!

    Dates & Info
  • Singing for Recovery - Summer 2024

    Friday 3rd May 2024 — Friday 5th July 2024

    Learning Centre

    Friendly, relaxed singing sessions for wellbeing

    Dates & Info
  • Introduction to Hand Embroidery Stitches

    Saturday 4th May 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    This beginner’s hand embroidery workshop will introduce you to a number of simple and intermediate hand embroidery stitches.

    Dates & Info
  • Make a Terrazzo Trinket Tray

    Sunday 5th May 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Join Zooniverse designs to learn how to create and make a trinket tray with Jesmonite resin.

    Dates & Info
  • Gong Bath - Summer 2024

    Sunday 5th May 2024 — Wednesday 5th June 2024

    Learning Centre

    A gong bath is the ultimate in deep relaxation.

    Dates & Info
  • Floral Watercolours Masterclass

    Friday 10th May 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Have you ever wanted to achieve a looser and more relaxed look to your watercolour flowers? Are you a complete beginner and want to paint florals? This could be the class for you!

    Dates & Info
  • Memory Café - Summer 2024

    Wednesday 15th May 2024 — Wednesday 21st August 2024

    Corn Exchange, Balcony Bar

    Our monthly Memory Café's are for people living with dementia and their carers.

    Dates & Info
  • Bohemia Jewellery Making - Summer 2024

    Thursday 16th May 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Join Mandy Allport from Born Again Bohemia for a full day workshop to make beautiful Bohemia jewellery... all from stunning sustainable, reclaimed beads dismantled from pre-loved jewellery.

    Dates & Info
  • Drum Lampshade Workshop

    Saturday 18th May 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Learn how to make a 30cm drum lampshade for either a table lamp or a ceiling with Sue Dickson.

    Dates & Info
  • Make a Willow Plant Support

    Sunday 19th May 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Spend a fun day making beautiful and useful items for your garden from natural Somerset willow.

    Dates & Info
  • Talk: Artists in Focus

    Thursday 23rd May 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Join us for a new series of talks that will explore the work of local artists.

    Dates & Info
  • Introduction to Silver Jewellery: Make a silver bangle with Charm

    Saturday 1st June 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    This 3.5 hour workshop will give you an introduction to silversmithing and you will make your own, silver bangle with charm that you can enjoy wearing with pride!

    Dates & Info
  • Glass Fusing: Garden Lanterns - Summer 2024

    Sunday 2nd June 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Enjoy exploring your creativity through Kiln Formed Glass with Shirley Eccles. During this workshop you will design and make your own unique fused glass lantern for your home or garden.

    Dates & Info
  • Spring Blooms Gouache Floral Wreath Workshop

    Friday 7th June 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Create a stunning floral wreath artwork in this fun workshop.

    Dates & Info
  • Script Reading - Summer 2024

    Sunday 9th June 2024

    Balcony Bar

    Join us in the Balcony Bar and explore the vibrant world of classic and contemporary plays with like-minded individuals.

    Dates & Info
  • Silkscreen Printing Illuminated letters

    Thursday 13th June 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Join Berkshire Printmakers for this beginner's screen printing workshop inspired by illuminated letters and fairground fonts.

    Dates & Info
  • Drawing with Wire: Butterfly Windchimes

    Friday 14th June 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Come and make a butterfly windchime for your home or garden using glass beads and copper wire with Flora Gare.

    Dates & Info
  • Make a Macramé Summer Bag

    Saturday 15th June 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Join Shreya Patel to learn the art of macramé.

    Dates & Info
  • Uplift Dance - Goldwell Park Newbury

    Sunday 23rd June 2024

    Goldwell Park, Newbury

    Feel the grass under your feet and get your body moving at this new outdoor early morning dance event.

    Dates & Info
  • Experimenting with Textiles and Textures - Adults Workshop

    Sunday 23rd June 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Be inspired to create art with a variety of mixed media textures with Samantha Emmons.

    Dates & Info
  • Talk: Alistair Duncan

    Thursday 27th June 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Join us for a special evening with Alastair Duncan, the artist behind the exhibition Interactive Tapestry Weaving.

    Dates & Info
  • Modern Weaving - Summer 2024

    Sunday 30th June 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    During this workshop create a stunning weave wall hanging all from beautiful summer colours.

    Dates & Info
  • Hand Embroidery ‘Mandala’ Embellishment for Clothing

    Thursday 4th July 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    This hand embroidery for clothing workshop will introduce you to several simple embroidery stitches to create a mandala design.

    Dates & Info
  • Eco Printing for Beginners - Summer 2024

    Sunday 7th July 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Eco-printing is a wonderful technique that uses only natural solutions and leaves to produce stunning prints of leaves.

    Dates & Info
  • Restorative Yoga and Sound Healing - Summer 2024

    Sunday 7th July 2024

    Learning Centre

    Relax with gentle movements and a soothing sound bath.

    Dates & Info
  • Drawing with Wire: Sunflowers

    Saturday 13th July 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Learn the art of sculpting with wire to create your very own sunflower.

    Dates & Info
  • Urban Sketching

    Saturday 3rd August 2024 — Wednesday 21st August 2024

    Corn Exchange Newbury

    Learn to sketch what you see and experience, from café environments to detailed urban environments, including buildings and people.

    Dates & Info