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UID:8124-1786183200-1786197600@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Painting & Drawing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nWith Bianca Garcia.\nPaint your favourite photograph. This is part two of a two-day workshop run over 7/8 August in conjunction with MD Photography and Bianca Garcia.\nPlease find full details of part one below\, which entails the photographic element of the workshop:\nhttps://mademe.co.uk/product/photography-workshop-day-one-of-two/ \nIn whatever medium you want to bring\, you will be creating a beautiful\, luminous piece of art using your photographs from the night before during the photography workshop. \nLearners can choose just one of the workshops\, you do not have to enrol for both. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1629726733259{background-color: #efefef !important;}”][vc_column]\n\n  \n\n\n\nRegister your interest:\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Your Telephone Number (required)\n\n \n Your Postal Address (optional)\n\n \n Class or workshop are you registering for (required)\n \n \n Date of workshop or day and preferred session time of weekly class (as applicable)\n \n \n Additional comments (optional)\n \n \n\n \nThank you for registering your interest in one of our classes. Our admin team will be in touch to confirm your attendance. In the meantime\, if you have any further questions feel free to contact us by email at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk or telephone 01376 323280.\n Δ\n \n\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nShare this:\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n				WhatsApp\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email
URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/painting-drawing-workshop/
LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T093000
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UID:8173-1789032600-1789041600@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Art History - 4 Week Course
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nStaring 10th September for 4 weeks\n£36 for the course\, payable in advance.\nWeek 1: In the beginning. Foundations of Art as we know it\, focusing on prehistoric expression and primal mediums. \nWeek 2: Marianne von Werefkin. Exploring the intense emotion of expressionism though opaque\, fast drying mediums. \nWeek 3: St Peter Blake\, diving into pop and mass media culture of the art of appropriation. \nWeek 4: Analysing the profound impact of Chinese and Japanese woodblock prints and paintings on Western masters. \nSpaces limited. \nImage credited to Marianne Von Werefkin \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1629726733259{background-color: #efefef !important;}”][vc_column]\n\n  \n\n\n\nRegister your interest:\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Your Telephone Number (required)\n\n \n Your Postal Address (optional)\n\n \n Class or workshop are you registering for (required)\n \n \n Date of workshop or day and preferred session time of weekly class (as applicable)\n \n \n Additional comments (optional)\n \n \n\n \nThank you for registering your interest in one of our classes. Our admin team will be in touch to confirm your attendance. In the meantime\, if you have any further questions feel free to contact us by email at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk or telephone 01376 323280.\n Δ\n \n\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nShare this:\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n				WhatsApp\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email
URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/art-history-course/
LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T150000
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UID:7923-1789821000-1789830000@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Textile Hub September 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nSale of Craft and Textile Goods\nAt Braintree Community Centre\nDo come along and socialise\, make new friends\, enjoy tea\, coffee and cake.\nWe currently have stocks of fabric\, wool\, buttons\, cottons & various craft supplies for sale at affordable prices.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] \nShare this:\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n				WhatsApp\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email
URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/7923/
LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Textile Hub
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260730T163202Z
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UID:8040-1790415000-1790438400@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Autumn Woodland - In Thick & Thin Acrylics
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nWith David Pasfield.\nUsing 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. \nEquipment & Materials\n–    Acrylic paints – vibrant colours (Winsor & Newton Galeria range are good) – do not worry if you do not have a large range of colours\, the tutor can provide some extra.\n–    Extra heavy matt gel (impasto).\n–    Canvas or MDF or hardboard\, pre-primed with white gesso.  At least 50×50 cm in size.\n–    Large bristle brushes and palette knife\n–    Easel – preferably free-standing but a table easel will suffice.\n–    Palette – stay-wet palette or greaseproof paper sheets clipped to cardboard backing is adequate.\n–    2 water pots and roll of kitchen towels. \nFree refreshments provided\, but bring or buy your own lunch.\nPlease arrive around 9am to set up your equipment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1629726733259{background-color: #efefef !important;}”][vc_column]\n\n  \n\n\n\nRegister your interest:\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Your Telephone Number (required)\n\n \n Your Postal Address (optional)\n\n \n Class or workshop are you registering for (required)\n \n \n Date of workshop or day and preferred session time of weekly class (as applicable)\n \n \n Additional comments (optional)\n \n \n\n \nThank you for registering your interest in one of our classes. Our admin team will be in touch to confirm your attendance. In the meantime\, if you have any further questions feel free to contact us by email at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk or telephone 01376 323280.\n Δ\n \n\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nShare this:\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n				WhatsApp\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email
URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/autumn-woodland-in-thick-thin-acrylics/
LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T233000
DTSTAMP:20260730T162923Z
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UID:8149-1791451800-1791502200@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Creative Writing for Fun - 4 Week Course
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nWith Bianca Garcia.\nThursday mornings – 9:30am to 11:30am  \nStarting 8th October 2026 \n£36.00 for the four-week course payable in advance. \nThis four-week foundation creative writing course (2 hours per week) is designed to help absolute beginners overcome the blank page\, discover their unique voice\, and learn the foundational elements of storytelling in a supportive environment. \nWeekly Writing Prompts: Practical\, low-pressure exercises to get words on the page immediately. \nA Safe Space: Focus is entirely on experimentation and creative play\, not perfection. \nDigital Toolkit: Access to a signposted curated list of reading resources\, formatting guides\, and writing apps to use after the course ends. \nCourse Structure & Weekly Breakdown \nWeek 1: Finding Your Voice & Overcoming the Blank Page\nWeek 2: Building Believable Characters\nWeek 3: World-Building & Setting the Scene\nWeek 4: Plot\, Structure\, & Sharing Your Work \nA notebook\, pen and pencil is all that you will need to bring.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1629726733259{background-color: #efefef !important;}”][vc_column]\n\n  \n\n\n\nRegister your interest:\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Your Telephone Number (required)\n\n \n Your Postal Address (optional)\n\n \n Class or workshop are you registering for (required)\n \n \n Date of workshop or day and preferred session time of weekly class (as applicable)\n \n \n Additional comments (optional)\n \n \n\n \nThank you for registering your interest in one of our classes. Our admin team will be in touch to confirm your attendance. In the meantime\, if you have any further questions feel free to contact us by email at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk or telephone 01376 323280.\n Δ\n \n\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nShare this:\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n				WhatsApp\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email
URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/creative-writing-for-fun-week-1/
LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Writing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261024T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261024T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T172655Z
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UID:7921-1792845000-1792854000@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Textile Hub October 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nSale of Craft and Textile Goods\nAt Braintree Community Centre\nDo come along and socialise\, make new friends\, enjoy tea\, coffee and cake.\nWe currently have stocks of fabric\, wool\, buttons\, cottons & various craft supplies for sale at affordable prices.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] \nShare this:\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n				WhatsApp\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email
URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/7921/
LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Textile Hub
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T160000
DTSTAMP:20260730T163214Z
CREATED:20260325T174327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T163214Z
UID:8042-1793439000-1793462400@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Late Autumn Gardens - In Thick & Thin Acrylics
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nWith David Pasfield.\nUsing 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. \nEquipment & Materials\n–    Acrylic paints – vibrant colours (Winsor & Newton Galeria range are good) – do not worry if you do not have a large range of colours\, the tutor can provide some extra.\n–    Extra heavy matt gel (impasto).\n–    Canvas or MDF or hardboard\, pre-primed with white gesso.  At least 50×50 cm in size.\n–    Large bristle brushes and palette knife\n–    Easel – preferably free-standing but a table easel will suffice.\n–    Palette – stay-wet palette or greaseproof paper sheets clipped to cardboard backing is adequate.\n–    2 water pots and roll of kitchen towels. \nFree refreshments provided\, but bring or buy your own lunch.\nPlease arrive around 9am to set up your equipment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1629726733259{background-color: #efefef !important;}”][vc_column]\n\n  \n\n\n\nRegister your interest:\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Your Telephone Number (required)\n\n \n Your Postal Address (optional)\n\n \n Class or workshop are you registering for (required)\n \n \n Date of workshop or day and preferred session time of weekly class (as applicable)\n \n \n Additional comments (optional)\n \n \n\n \nThank you for registering your interest in one of our classes. Our admin team will be in touch to confirm your attendance. In the meantime\, if you have any further questions feel free to contact us by email at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk or telephone 01376 323280.\n Δ\n \n\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nShare this:\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n				WhatsApp\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email
URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/late-autumn-gardens-in-thick-thin-acrylics/
LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260730T163239Z
CREATED:20260325T174434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T163239Z
UID:8041-1795253400-1795276800@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Winter Landscape - In Thick & Thin Acrylics
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nWith David Pasfield.\nUsing 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. \nEquipment & Materials\n–    Acrylic paints – vibrant colours (Winsor & Newton Galeria range are good) – do not worry if you do not have a large range of colours\, the tutor can provide some extra.\n–    Extra heavy matt gel (impasto).\n–    Canvas or MDF or hardboard\, pre-primed with white gesso.  At least 50×50 cm in size.\n–    Large bristle brushes and palette knife\n–    Easel – preferably free-standing but a table easel will suffice.\n–    Palette – stay-wet palette or greaseproof paper sheets clipped to cardboard backing is adequate.\n–    2 water pots and roll of kitchen towels. \nFree refreshments provided\, but bring or buy your own lunch.\nPlease arrive around 9am to set up your equipment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1629726733259{background-color: #efefef !important;}”][vc_column]\n\n  \n\n\n\nRegister your interest:\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Your Telephone Number (required)\n\n \n Your Postal Address (optional)\n\n \n Class or workshop are you registering for (required)\n \n \n Date of workshop or day and preferred session time of weekly class (as applicable)\n \n \n Additional comments (optional)\n \n \n\n \nThank you for registering your interest in one of our classes. Our admin team will be in touch to confirm your attendance. In the meantime\, if you have any further questions feel free to contact us by email at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk or telephone 01376 323280.\n Δ\n \n\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nShare this:\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n				WhatsApp\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email
URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/winter-landscape-in-thick-thin-acrylics/
LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261128T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T172654Z
CREATED:20260226T190737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T172654Z
UID:7925-1795869000-1795878000@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Textile Hub November 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nSale of Craft and Textile Goods\nAt Braintree Community Centre\nDo come along and socialise\, make new friends\, enjoy tea\, coffee and cake.\nWe currently have stocks of fabric\, wool\, buttons\, cottons & various craft supplies for sale at affordable prices.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] \nShare this:\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n				WhatsApp\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email
URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/7925/
LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Textile Hub
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