Led by Amanda Schenk

Amanda Schenk is the visual artist behind Norden Farm's much-loved (and Instagrammed) glass corridor artwork in the school holidays. Join Amanda for this new drawing course, aimed at helping to create a sense of calm and relaxation through drawing patterns.

Suitable for all abilities, the workshops will focus on building confidence in your drawing abilities - concentrating on the soothing journey of the drawing experience, rather than the finished drawing.

In each session you'll explore how to produce different types of patterns in abstract drawings - looking at different designs each week.

You will need: paper (plain, no smaller than A5), lead pencil, eraser, sharpener, black fine liner or a pen. Optional is a black marker.

Autumn
Mon 9 Sept, 14 Oct, 11 Nov, 9 Dec
7.30pm - 8.45pm
£8 per class | £28 for all 4 sessions
Online only

Suitable for ages 18+ years

•   9 Sep from £8
•  14 Oct from £8
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Led by Jo Hall

Through drawing and painting we will explore how form is revealed by light.

Subject matter will include still life, portraiture and the balance of light and dark in landscape composition.

Over the six weeks we will have three drawing and three painting sessions.

Artists for reference: Caravaggio, Morandi, Claud Lorrain.

Please bring your own materials as detailed below:
TBC

Tue 10 Sept - 15 Oct
12.30-3.30pm

£126 per 6 week course

•  10 Sep from £126
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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.

Autumn Season
Tues 10 Sept Tie Dye Drawstring Bags
Tues 17 Sept Record Painting
Tues 24 Sept Yarn Letter Wrapping
Tues 1 Oct Mosaic Flower Pot
Tues 8 Oct Leaf Imprint Trinket Dish
Tues 15 Oct Charcoal Drawing
Tues 22 Oct Wooden Pumpkin
Tues 29 Oct Paper Pumpkin Quilling
No Session Tues 5 Nov and Wed 6 Nov
Tues 12 Nov Hoop Weaving
Tues 19 Nov Glass Painting
Tues 26 Nov Block Printed Cards and Tags
Tues 3 Dec Scrap Fabric Baubles
Tues 10 Dec Christmas Stocking
Tues 17 Dec Wire Christmas Tree

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 on a Wednesday.

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

Suitable for ages 60+ years.

2pm - 3pm
£5 per session, including a cup of tea

•  10 Sep from £5
•  17 Sep from £5
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Led by Salina Gatto

Brush lettering is a modern form of calligraphy that can be practiced everyday and even on the go. Just put a brush in your bag and you’re all set.

It is not only a way to make beautiful notes for people to make them feel good but a great way to practice mindfulness.

This workshop includes a personalised take home kit of a notebook, a brush pen and some extra heavyweight paper.

In the 4 hours you have together, you will be tackling exercises of the basic forms of brush calligraphy while being able to add your own personal flairs once you establish the basics.

By the end, you will be able to write your name, self-love quote and or address a letter for someone you love.

Salina is Looking forward to lettering with you all.

Autumn
Tue 10 Sept - 1 Oct (4 weeks)
Tue 8 Oct - 5 Nov, exc 22 Oct (4 weeks)
Tue 19 Nov - 10 Dec (4 weeks)

7pm - 8.30pm
£100 per 4 week course

Salina is a designer, art director and illustrator who has a strong love for beautiful lettering and calligraphy. She has worked for clients in the fashion and beauty industry in New York and London. Victoria Secret, TK Maxx, New Look, Sweaty Betty, Soap and Glory, Penhaligons and John Lewis to name a few that are on her roster.

•  10 Sep from £100
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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.

Thur 5 Sept & Wed 11 Sept - 25 Sept (4 weeks)
Wed 23 Oct - 11 Dec (8 weeks)

£100 per 4 week course
£200 per 8 week course

Suitable for ages 18+ years.

•  11 Sep
•  18 Sep
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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.

Autumn Season
Wed 11 Sept Tie Dye Drawstring Bags
Wed 18 Sept Record Painting
Wed 25 Sept Yarn Letter Wrapping
Wed 2 Oct Mosaic Flower Pot
Wed 9 Oct Leaf Imprint Trinket Dish
Wed 16 Oct Charcoal Drawing
Wed 23 Oct Wooden Pumpkin
Wed 30 Oct Paper Pumpkin Quilling
No Session Tues 5 Nov and Wed 6 Nov
Wed 13 Nov Hoop Weaving
Wed 20 Nov Glass Painting
Wed 27 Nov Block Printed Cards and Tags
Wed 4 Dec Scrap Fabric Baubles
Wed 11 Dec Christmas Stocking
Wed 18 Dec Wire Christmas Tree

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 on a Wednesday.

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

Suitable for ages 60+ years.

2pm - 3pm
£5 per session, including a cup of tea

•  11 Sep from £5
•  18 Sep from £5
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Led by Sophie Keaveney

Do you like to crochet or knit? Join us for a relaxed and creative get together over a drink of your choice.

Suitable for those with experience of crochet / knitting.

Please bring your own project along. Some spare needles and wool will be available.

This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.

If you are taking part online, you will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email

Autumn
Wed 11 Sept, 2 Oct, 6 Nov, 4 Dec
7pm – 8.30pm
£6 including a drink from the bar | £3 online

•  11 Sep from £3
•   2 Oct from £3
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Led by Helen D Evans

This 3 week course is for people of all abilities, whether you want to come and give Pottery a try or if you have some experience of working with clay.

If you are new to clay then Helen will guide you through using different techniques, whilst more experienced learners may want to use the time to work on their own projects based on exploring and using coiling as a platform to apply surface decoration.

You will spend the first two weeks using coils to make a form/forms. The third week will be considering using finishes such as Carving, Sgraffito or using Stencils to
embellish your work.

Your work will then be bisque fired off-site, a glaze applied and then re-fired and ready to collect from Norden Farm approximately 4-6 weeks later.

The price includes: clay, use of tools, coloured decorating slips, and 2x firing of your work.

You may want to bring with you:
Sketchbook for ideas/ with ideas
Pens/ pencils
A cloth to wipe your hands on
An apron
Any clay tools you may have
A plastic bag to store your work
A board or old placemat in-case you want to continue to work on your piece at home

Helen will notify you and arrange a date regarding the collection of your work after the course.

This is part of a series of courses and workshops led by Helen d Evans.

Fri 13, 20, 27 Sept
11am - 1.30pm
£95 per 3 week course

•  13 Sep from £95
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Led by Anurita Chandola

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and creativity with our Wellbeing Textiles Course. This unique and enriching experience is designed to promote well-being and mindfulness through the art of textiles.

The Wellbeing Textiles Course is structured to provide a balance of instruction, hands-on activities, and reflective practices. Each session will focus on a specific aspect of well-being, incorporating textile techniques to facilitate personal growth and relaxation.

Join us on this inspiring journey, where the soothing textures of textiles meet the nurturing embrace of mindfulness. Rediscover the joy of creating while nurturing your mental and emotional well-being in a supportive and encouraging environment.

About Anurita Chandola
Anurita Chandola is a Spacewear and textiles artist who has worked internationally with renowned brands, art projects and prestigious exhibitions. Anurita’s expertise lies in sustainable fashion, product and material innovation, and in designing solutions based on reducing waste in the fashion industry. She is a graduate from the Royal College of Art, where she focused on developing proficiency in the independent learning methods and practices of contemporary art and design. Anurita is currently researching on textiles and clothes that will work on Mars and recently worked as a Spacewear and textiles artist with Building a Martian House Project in Bristol.

Autumn
6 Sept - 4 Oct (5 weeks)
11 Oct - 15 Nov, exc 8 Nov (5 weeks)

2pm - 4pm

£18 per session | £80 per 5 week course

•  13 Sep from £18
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Vincent Ray, Yorkshire born of Irish descent, is a self-taught painter who only started to paint at the age of 40.

Vincent was inspired by the landscape of his birth county and Ireland as well as scenes from paintings in larger galleries. He loved colour and his skies are dramatic. Occasionally, he would paint some figures and these were predominantly in the style of Lowry.

Vincent's artistic journey started with a gifted set of watercolours before he graduated to oils for a short time, but, as he was painting at the kitchen table, was persuaded to take up acrylics. Later he had a studio built in the garden.

He loved going to art galleries in Cork Street, London, looking at the art on display and chatting to the dealers.

This is a posthumous exhibition of his work presented by his wife.

Tues 17 - Sat 28 Sept

5pm-10pm

Free Entry

•  17 Sep FREE
•  18 Sep FREE
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Led by Jo Hall

Working on a small scale we’ll make a pointillist painting or drawing; suitable media: gouache, acrylic or pastel.

Starting by making swatches of different colour combinations we’ll go on to complete a small painting composed of coloured dots.

Artist for reference: Seurat

Please bring your own materials as detailed below:
TBC

Sat 21 Sept
11am-4pm
£42

•  21 Sep from £42

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.

Autumn
Sat 28 Sept, 16 Nov

11am - 2pm
£25 per session

Suitable for 18+ years

•  28 Sep from £25
•  16 Nov from £25

Seemingly born with a paintbrush in hand, self-taught, internationally selling, local artist Laura Hol, brings her latest exhibition Living Life in Colour to Maidenhead.

When the UK is sometimes 50 shades of grey Hol’s use of colour is like a well needed vacation at home. Her vivid and optimistic contemporary landscapes, trees, architectural art and inspiring travel destinations offer a new take on the ordinary.

Look at how any place feels and it may be more colourful than you think…

Wed 2 Oct - Wed 16 Oct

5pm-10pm

Free Entry

•   2 Oct FREE
•   3 Oct FREE
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Enjoy a fun and relaxing afternoon learning the craft of macrame.

Join our informal workshop, learn the basics of macrame and make a beautiful piece to take home.

David from But One String will guide you through various knots and techniques. Suitable for the complete beginner or those with some experience, this workshop is perfect for all skill levels.

We provide all the necessary materials, so just bring your creativity and eagerness to learn!

Autumn
Thur 5 Sept, Sat 5 Oct, Thur 14 Nov, Sat 14 Dec
11am – 3pm
£45 per workshop

•   5 Oct from £45
•  14 Nov from £45
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The Night Market on Sat 7 Sept will be taking place indoors in our Long Barn and Nordens.

Visiting the market is the perfect way to spend your weekend.

Inspired by the summer night markets of southern France, we bring you a laid back evening of shopping and feasting to a backdrop of live music.

Take a seat at one of our tables to enjoy delicious food from our local vendors. Bring along your tableware (and tablecloth) to truly embrace the French spirit - and soak up the relaxed atmosphere!

Live music at September's event comes courtesy of the Fifi la Mer Duo. The dulcet tones of Parisian born Fifi la Mer's voice and the evocative sound of her accordion blended with the talents of Oliver Wilby on clarinet will take you straight back to that little café by the Eiffel tower before Oliver's exuberance and beautiful saxophone playing transport you to that buzzy jazz club by Pigalle.

Then take another circuit around the artisanal stalls to snap up a unique gift – go on, you deserve it!

September Stallholders include: Ka Na Homecooked, Pizzaiolo Wheels, Krua Koson Thia Street Food, Smoking Skewers, Colourology, The Three Bakery, Marmalove, Zoe's Cookie Corner, Luxury Chocolate For You, UltraKriti, Blue Bonnet Crafts, Bags Its Mine, The Craft Workshop, Indulge The Collection, Box Patch Bunnies and Miocotto Cookie.

Free Entry

Indoor Night Market

Sat 7 Sept 6pm - 9pm

Outdoor Markets

Sat 5 Oct 12pm - 4pm

Sat 2 Nov 12pm - 4pm

Festive Night Markets

Fri 6 Dec 6pm -9pm

Sat 7 Dec 6pm - 9pm

Dogs are welcome at the outdoor markets.

If you would like to enquire about a stall at one of our upcoming markets, please email our team at [email protected]

•   5 Oct FREE
•   2 Nov FREE
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Led by Dawn Carroll

On this one day workshop we will be sculpting a head in clay using a newspaper armature. While observing the proportions of the head we will capture character and expression in your very own fictional character. A selection of references will be available or bring your own. At the end of the class there’s will be an opportunity to add slips or oxide to your piece.

Cost includes clay, slip or oxide, use of tools and one finished piece to be earthenware fired.

Please bring an Apron.
Sketchbook/notebook & pencil
Any old newspapers

A date will be arranged to collect work from Norden Farm approximately 4-6 weeks later.

Thur 10 Oct
11am - 4pm
£80

•  10 Oct from £80

Led by Helen D Evans

This 4 week course is for people with all abilities, whether you want to come and give pottery a try or if you have some experience of working with clay.

If you are new to clay then Helen will guide you through exploring two different techniques, whilst more experienced learners may want to use the time to work on their own projects based on using Press Moulds and Slab Building.

You will spend three weeks exploring Press Moulds and incorporating Slab Building into your process. The final week will be spent glazing. This session will be slightly longer to give you time to decorate your pieces (3hrs).

Your work will then be fired off-site and then ready to collect from Norden Farm approximately 4-6 weeks later.

The price includes: clay, use of tools, underglazes, a selection glazes and 2x firing of your work.

You may want to bring with you:
Sketchbook for ideas / with ideas
Pens / pencils
A cloth to wipe your hands on
An apron
Any clay tools you may have.
A plastic bag to store your work

Helen will notify you regarding the collection of your work after the course.

This is part of a series of courses and workshops led by Helen d Evans.

Fri 11, 18, 25 Oct & 1 Nov
11am - 1.30pm (11am-2pm on 1 Nov)
£125 per 4 week course

•  11 Oct from £125
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Led by Lauren Hawkins Artist

Indulge your creativity and embrace your inner artist at our paint and sip evenings this summer!

Feel empowered and join Lauren for a series of themed sessions designed to celebrate strength, beauty and bold confidence.

Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a paintbrush for the first time, our welcoming atmosphere invites you to explore your creativity in an intimate setting. Come let loose, have a drink and get inspired with us!

All materials provided.

Acrylic paints will be used and can often stain clothes so please wear clothes with this in mind.

18 + years

Fri 6 Sept - Goddesses Unveiled: Celebrating the Female Form
Fri 11 Oct - Golden Pathways: Autumn Landscape Painting
Fri 8 Nov - Monkey Business: A Primate Art Night
Fri 13 Dec - Festive Fauna: Painting Winter Wildlife

7pm - 10pm

£39.50 (including 1x 175ml wine or 1x pint of beer)
£37.50 (including 1x soft drink or 1x 0% bottled beer)

To order your drink please show your ticket at the bar when you arrive, ensure you arrive in advance of the class to order your drink as the bar may be busy.

•  11 Oct from £3750
•   8 Nov from £3750
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Led by Jo Hall

Paint a single or small group of natural forms in detail. We’ll explore the form and surface patterns of leaves and seed heads.

Pencils and/or watercolour.

Please bring your own materials as detailed below:
TBC

Sat 12 Oct
11am-4pm
£42

•  12 Oct from £4250

Led by Helen D Evans

During the workshop you will learn about, use and explore the hand building technique of
Slab Building.

Depending on your ability Helen will guide you and give you demonstrations and ideas of things that you could make.

Your work will then be bisque fired off-site, a clear glaze applied and then re-fired and ready to collect from Norden Farm in approximately 4-6 weeks.

Cost includes clay, use of materials, x2 firings and application of a clear glaze.

All work will be fired to Earthenware.

You may want to bring with you:
Sketchbook for ideas / with ideas
Pens / pencils / ruler / eraser
A cloth to wipe your hands on
An apron
Any clay tools you may have.
Some thin card to make templates

Helen will notify you and arrange a date regarding the collection of your work after the workshop.

This is part of a series of workshops being run by Helen d Evans which is suitable for all
abilities.

11am-4pm
£70

Break(s) will be negotiated at the start of the workshop.
Lunch break will be approx 45mins.

•  19 Oct from £70

We are delighted to present the fifth Maidenhead Schools: Art, Design and Photography Exhibition showcasing the work made by the students from Maidenhead schools.

Tues 22 Oct - Sat 9 Nov

5pm-10pm

Free Entry

•  22 Oct FREE
•  23 Oct FREE
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Led by Jo Hall

For this course we will look at how a line of poetry or piece of prose can suggest a drawing or painting. This may be an illustrative or more abstract interpretation.

Work in any medium or a mixed media approach. Autumn, followed by winter and Christmas themes will feature.

Please bring your own materials as detailed below:
TBC

Tue 29 Oct - 3 Dec
12.30-3.30pm

£126 per 6 week course

•  29 Oct from £126
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Led by Kate Griffiths.

Gory Halloween special effects makeup workshop - create your own spectacular wounds and horrifying diseases with this one-off workshop!

Sessions are 60 minutes.

11am-12pm Suitable for ages 8 - 10 years
12.30-1.30pm Suitable for ages 11+ years

All materials provided.

Parents to remain on the premises and collect children from the workshop after the session.

•  31 Oct from £1250
•  31 Oct from £1250

Led by Helen D Evans

During the workshop you will use Slab Building techniques to make Candle Stick(s). Helen will guide you through the process and give you demonstrations and ideas.

Your work will then be bisque fired off-site, a clear glaze applied and then re-fired and ready to collect from Norden Farm in approximately 4-6 weeks.

Cost includes clay, use of materials, x2 firings and application of a clear glaze.

All work will be fired to Earthenware.

You may want to bring with you:
Sketchbook for ideas / with ideas
Pens / pencils / ruler / eraser
A cloth to wipe your hands on
An apron
Any clay tools you may have.
Some thin card to make templates

Helen will notify you and arrange a date regarding the collection of your work after the workshop.

This is part of a series of workshops being run by Helen d Evans which is suitable for all
abilities.

1-4pm
£50

Break(s) will be negotiated at the start of the workshop.

•   2 Nov from £50

Led by Jo Hall

Paint an Impressionist winter scene in pastel, acrylic or watercolour, using short strokes of colour to build your composition.

Artist for reference: Monet

Please bring your own materials as detailed below:
TBC

Sat 9 Nov
11am-4pm
£42

•   9 Nov from £42

Led by Helen D Evans

This 3 week course is for people with all abilities, whether you want to come and give pottery a try or if you have some experience of working with clay.

If you are new to clay then Helen will guide you through exploring two different ideas, whilst more experienced learners may want to use the time to work on their own projects.

You will spend 2 weeks making a selection of seasonal decorations for yourself or as gifts. The final week will be spent decorating your work with underglazes or glazes. This session will be slightly longer to give you time to decorate your pieces (2.5hrs).

Your work will then be fired off-site and then ready to collect from Norden Farm approximately 4-6 weeks later.

The price includes: clay, use of tools, underglazes, a selection glazes and 2x firing of your work.

All work will be fired to Earthenware.
Please bring with you:
Sketchbook for ideas / with ideas
Pens / pencils
A cloth to wipe your hands on
An apron
Any clay tools you may have.
A plastic bag to store your work

Helen will notify you and arrange a date regarding the collection of your work after the course.

This is part of a series of courses and workshops led by Helen d Evans.

Fri 15, 22, 29 Nov
11am-1pm (11am-1.30pm 29 Nov)
£90 per 3 week course

•  15 Nov from £90
•  22 Nov
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Led by Dawn Carroll

Join us for a creative one-day workshop where you’ll craft a unique seasonal sculpture!

Whether you choose to make a snowmen, fairy, reindeer or character of your own imagination is up to you. First you will sculpt your character out of clay let your creativity bring your idea to life. Second you will glaze your sculpture, adding colour and finishing touches. Once completed your piece will be taken and fired in a kiln.

Cost includes clay, underglaze, glaze, use of tools and one finished piece to be earthenware fired.

Please bring along:
An apron
Sketchbook/notebook & pencil

A date will be arranged to collect work from Norden Farm approximately 4-6 weeks later.

Thu 21 Nov
11am - 4pm
£80

•  21 Nov from £80

Led by Louise Temple

Learn how to create a beautiful and unique handmade festive door wreath using fresh foliages year after year. Handpick from a vast array of materials to decorate and make an

Fri 22 Nov & Fri 29 Nov 7pm - 9pm
Sat 23 Nov & Sat 30 Nov 2pm - 4pm
£42.50 per session
Plus £20 for materials payable on the day to the tutor

•  22 Nov from £4250
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Led by Jo Hall

For this workshop we will make a small concertina book with a winter or Christmas theme.

Paper supplied but please bring your own materials: any drawing media, watercolour or gouache would be suitable.

Please bring your own materials as detailed below:
TBC

Sat 14 Dec
11am-4pm
£42

•  14 Dec from £42

Led by Dawn Carroll

Design and make a bird up to 20cm in this one day workshop.

A variety of images and ideas will supplied, you decide whether it will be abstract or realistic. Once the piece is made slips and underglazes will be used to decorate your piece.

The bird sculptures will then be taken for an earthenware kiln firing and a date will be set to collect your work.

Cost includes clay, slip or underglaze, use of tools and one finished piece to be earthenware fired.

Please bring along:
An apron
Sketchbook/notebook & pencil

A date will be arranged to collect work from Norden Farm approximately 4-6 weeks later.

Thu 19 Dec
11am - 4pm
£80

•  19 Dec from £80

Led by Mick McNicholas

Learn about the stages of portraiture, drawing with charcoal from a live model.

Suitable for all levels of experience.

Suitable for 18+ years

Autumn

Sat 7 Sept, 21 Dec

11am – 4pm
£34

•  21 Dec from £34