Many new classes have started up this term - find out more and register your interest here:
@BraintreeCommunityCentre
Many new classes have started up this term - find out more and register your interest here:
Try something new and find out more here:
@BraintreeCommunityCentre
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If you are feeling sad or down, there is always help available and someone to talk to!
Here are some contact numbers, just in case.
MIND has a helpline: 0300 123 3393 Mon to Friday 9am to 6pm
SAMARITANS: call 116 123, 24/7
CRISIS run a 24/7 textline: text SHOUT to 85258 if you don’t feel you can talk but want to communicate.
Post-Refurbishment Sale
We have a number of items for sale – coffee table, room/cubicle divider, china, fire doors, radiators and toilet!
Your Community in Braintree
As a Centre, we aim to improve the condition and quality of life of those living in the district through the provision of facilities at the Centre for education, recreation and leisure time activities.
Weekly Classes
We offer weekly classes in a range of subjects from arts and crafts to languages, all with experienced tutors in a friendly atmosphere.
Sign up for a class here!
Room & Hall Hire
We have a variety of rooms available for hire, so whether you need to hold a group meeting for 70 people or a children’s birthday party, just the once or every week all year, we can help.
Shop
Get your copy of Braintree Community Art Group’s “Art à la Carte” cookbook or a Braintree District Arts Sketchbook here!
Open Art Online
Submissions are now open for our latest FREE online art exhibition. Sumbit your artworks here by 24th October!
Upcoming Events
View our full programme of upcoming events and workshops here.
Make Do and Mend – Illustrated Talk
With Amanda Sutherland Part of our "Green Sewing" series. Reuse, recreate and restyle your wardrobe - finding flattering styling with eco and recycling elements in mind. Amanda Sutherland will show fabulous garment recreations that can be achieved from charity shop finds and old keepsakes, with simple yet effective methods. She will demonstrate various ways of adapting everyday clothing ,including worn and badly fitting garments, into exciting and unique fashion pieces. Amanda will show examples of clothing hacks which are easy to recreate, giving us a talk full of tweaks, surprises and repurposed fashion ideas. Amanda will also be bringing along […]
Find out more »Landscapes in “Thick & Thin” Acrylics
Landscapes in "Thick & Thin" Acrylics With David Pasfield Heavy body acrylics can be used with a palette knife to create textures and expressive paintings. David will demonstrate his technique during this inspiring day; first using a brush and then palette knife. Free up your painting style – being bold and not worrying about detail. Equipment & Materials: Acrylic paints – preferably heavy-bodied (or you can use ordinary paints mixed with an impasto gel). Impasto gel – Winsor & Newton Galeria range has a heavy structure gel which is idea for creating strong surface texture. MDF board or hardboard at […]
Find out more »Sewer’s Delight
With Pam Jermy We will be making a crewel work inspired piece of embroidery, with silks and beads. More details coming soon.Discount for EHA members!
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