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August 2025
Watercolours for Beginners Workshop
Unleash your inner artist at our 4-hour Watercolour for Beginners workshop! From 10am to 2pm, you'll dive into the wonderful world of watercolours, covering all the essential need-to-knows and foundational techniques to help you get started with confidence. This workshop is perfect for anyone just starting their artistic journey or who has never picked up a paintbrush before but is eager to explore this beautiful medium. Please bring your own watercolour equipment, and if you have one, a drawing board would be helpful.
Find out more »Soft Pastel Workshop
Ever wanted to capture the soul in a portrait? Join us for a fascinating 3-hour soft chalk pastel workshop dedicated to the art of eyes! This session is designed for everyone, no matter your experience with pastels. We'll explore fundamental portraiture techniques, guiding you through how to create luminous eyes that truly speak. Discover the magic of soft chalk pastels as you learn to blend and layer, adding depth and character to your artwork. Learners will need to bring their own art materials comprising of: A range of soft chalk pastels Paper suitable for supporting pastel drawing Pencil and eraser…
Find out more »Pom-Pom Creatures – For ages 8-11
Summer Crafting Fun Thursdays 1-3pm For ages 8-11 Drop your children off for some fun activities! Children must be between 8 and 11 years. They can bring their own drinks along. £7 per session to be booked and paid in advance. Spaces are limited to 12 a session.
Find out more »Pen & Ink Taster Session
Dive into the World of Pen & Ink with our two-hour Pen & Ink Taster Session, specially designed for absolute beginners! Discover the magic of this versatile medium as you're guided you through the essentials. You'll explore different types of pens, master fundamental drawing techniques, and gain the confidence to start your own creative journey. Get ready to put ink to paper and watch your ideas come to life! Please bring your own materials of sketching pencil and eraser, suitable smooth reasonable quality paper, artists drawing pens, or dip pens or fountain pens (whichever you prefer)
Find out more »Puppet Fun – For ages 8-11
Summer Crafting Fun Thursdays 1-3pm For ages 8-11 Drop your children off for some fun activities! Children must be between 8 and 11 years. They can bring their own drinks along. £7 per session to be booked and paid in advance. Spaces are limited to 12 a session.
Find out more »Graphite Pencil Portraits & Anatomy Workshop
Ready to dive into the fascinating world of portraiture? Join our four-hour graphite pencil art workshop where you'll unlock the secrets to capturing compelling portraits. We'll focus on understanding essential anatomical structures that bring your portraits and drawings of people to life, guiding you through techniques to achieve forms and expressions. All skill levels are welcome – come explore your artistic potential! You will need the following resources: Good quality Bristol paper or sketchpad, a graphite pencil drawing set comprising of graphite pencils, eraser, putty eraser, smudge sticks /tortillons, pencil sharpener or craft knife to sharpen your pencils. "
Find out more »Loom Weaving & Letter Decorating – For ages 8-11
Summer Crafting Fun Thursdays 1-3pm For ages 8-11 Drop your children off for some fun activities! Children must be between 8 and 11 years. They can bring their own drinks along. £7 per session to be booked and paid in advance. Spaces are limited to 12 a session.
Find out more »Scratch Art & Spinners – For ages 8-11
Summer Crafting Fun Thursdays 1-3pm For ages 8-11 Drop your children off for some fun activities! Children must be between 8 and 11 years. They can bring their own drinks along. £7 per session to be booked and paid in advance. Spaces are limited to 12 a session.
Find out more »September 2025
Late Summer Borders in Thick & Thin Acrylics
With David Pasfield. Saturday 20th September April 2025, 9.30am-4pm (please arrive 9am to set up) £48 payable in advance Using an underpainting technique to apply a first impression painting followed by texture build-up using a palette knife with heavy body acrylics in an impasto style. Free up your painting style, being bold and not worrying about detail. Free refreshments provided, but bring or buy your own lunch Please check the class details for the equipment and materials list Materials: No additional materials cost Equipment & Materials Acrylic paints – vibrant colours Heavy duty Impasto Gel MDF or hardboard (pre-primed…
Find out more »November 2025
Sunsets in the Landscape in Thick & Thin Acrylics
With David Pasfield. Saturday 1st November 2025, 9.30am-4pm (please arrive 9am to set up) £48 payable in advance Using an underpainting technique to apply a first impression painting followed by texture build-up using a palette knife with heavy body acrylics in an impasto style. Free up your painting style, being bold and not worrying about detail. Free refreshments provided, but bring or buy your own lunch Please check the class details for the equipment and materials list Materials: No additional materials cost Equipment & Materials Acrylic paints – vibrant colours Heavy duty Impasto Gel MDF or hardboard (pre-primed with…
Find out more »Autumn Morning Light in Thick & Thin Acrylics
With David Pasfield. Saturday 29th November 2025, 9.30am-4pm (please arrive 9am to set up) £48 payable in advance Using an underpainting technique to apply a first impression painting followed by texture build-up using a palette knife with heavy body acrylics in an impasto style. Free up your painting style, being bold and not worrying about detail. Free refreshments provided, but bring or buy your own lunch Please check the class details for the equipment and materials list Materials: No additional materials cost Equipment & Materials Acrylic paints – vibrant colours Heavy duty Impasto Gel MDF or hardboard (pre-primed with…
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Information for Students
Some parking is available to the rear of the Centre. If you have equipment to bring in, you can access the building directly into the main hall through the doors in the car park. If the doors aren’t open, please inform the office you have arrived and the doors will be opened for you.
If you think you may have access difficulties please let us know in advance, as we have accessible facilities available. Accessible toilets are available on the ground floor. Wheelchair access is through the door on the front of the Centre.
Free tea & coffee will be provided. Don’t forget to bring your lunch or you can choose to visit one of the many cafes and takeaways in town.
Please wear suitable clothing, and if you’re bringing any electrical equipment please ensure that it is in good working order with a solid plug and undamaged wiring – check it before you come!
Payment
Class fees should be paid in advance by card (which can be done over the phone- 01376 323280).
We will also accept cheques, which will be cashed two weeks before the date of the class once we are sure the class will run, and should be made payable to Braintree & Bocking Community Association.
There may be an additional cost for appropriate materials, which if applicable, should be paid to the tutor on the day of the class – please check the class details.
Cancellation policy
Fees are non-refundable from two weeks before the class unless we can sell the space to another student (subject to a minimum of six students booked). Fees may be transferable at our discretion.
Please understand that the Centre cannot afford to run classes at a loss, since we are a charity. As such, classes may be cancelled if we are unable to achieve a minimum number of students. If this is the case, you will be informed two weeks before the date of the class and your fee will be refunded.