BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Braintree Community Centre - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Braintree Community Centre REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260220T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260220T153000 DTSTAMP:20260427T210817 CREATED:20260119T180726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T205033Z UID:7875-1771581600-1771601400@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Paint Your Pet Art Workshop DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nArt With Bianca.\nCelebrate your favorite furry\, feathered\, amphibious or scaled friend in our upcoming mixed-media art workshop. \nWhether you prefer the delicate transparency of watercolors or the bold\, vibrant layers of acrylics\, this day is dedicated to capturing your pet’s unique personality on canvas. \n​Designed specifically for adults\, this session offers a relaxed\, creative environment where you can focus on honing your skills while honoring your beloved companions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Workshop Details: \n​Time: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM \n​Mediums: Watercolors and Acrylics \n​Experience Level: All levels welcome! \n​What to Bring; \n​Your Art Kit: Please bring your own brushes\, paints (watercolor or acrylic)\, and preferred painting surface (paper or canvas)\, a drawing board\, and pots for water. \n​Reference Photos: Bring one or more clear\, high-quality photographs of your pet to work from. \n​Lunch: We will take a dedicated break to refuel. Please bring a packed lunch\, as food is not provided. \n​What’s Included: \n​Free Refreshments: Enjoy complimentary tea\, coffee and light snacks throughout the day. \n​Expert Guidance: Hands-on support to help you master pet proportions\, fur textures\, and expressive eyes. \n​Spaces are limited! Treat yourself to a day of creativity and leave with a beautiful portrait of your pet.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”7877″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”7876″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1746124264149{background-color: #E5E5E5 !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[/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/paint-your-pet-art-workshop/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1000040627.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260221T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260221T153000 DTSTAMP:20260427T210817 CREATED:20250915T205833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T164035Z UID:7816-1771668000-1771687800@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Acrylic Painting: 'Brush Strokes in Time' DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nArt With Bianca.\nInspired by the unique art of David Ambarzumjan\, this workshop will teach you to create a “painting within a painting.” You’ll learn to use bold\, expressive strokes and rich acrylics to peel back the layers of a scene\, revealing a different time or place. Perfect for anyone looking to try a fresh and imaginative approach to painting. Forget conventional landscapes; we’ll learn how to layer time itself onto the canvas\, transforming a single scene into a powerful narrative. This is your chance to create a piece that tells a story. Image courtesy of David Ambarzumjan. https://david-ambarzumjan.com/brushstrokes-in-time-main-collection\n10am – 3:30pm (30 min lunch)\nRefreshments will be provided but learners will need to provide own lunch.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nResources Required:\nFor all sessions bring an HB pencil\, an eraser\, a sketchpad\, masking tape. \n(If a painting session) additionally bring at least one palette knife for mixing paint and paper towel or cloths if you’d prefer. \nIt would be very helpful to have a drawing board. \nLinks to resources are suggestions\, if learners bring the required equipment it doesn’t need to come from Amazon. \n*Acrylic paints\, thicker heavy body paint is ideal \n* Acrylic GESSO \n* A paint palette \n* Canvas board\, stretched canvas or canvas paper \n* Small selection of paintbrushes suitable for acrylic painting \n* 2x water pots \n* Wide minimum 3” flat paint brush \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]*Refreshments\, please note although there is lactose-free milk and caffeine free beverages\, if specialist dietary resources are required\, learners will need to provide those themselves\, likewise this is not a nut or allergen-free environment\, refreshments are ingested at learners’ own risk.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1746124264149{background-color: #E5E5E5 !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[/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/acrylic-painting-brush-strokes-in-time/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/StrokesInTime.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T160000 DTSTAMP:20260427T210817 CREATED:20251024T173720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T173843Z UID:7835-1772271000-1772294400@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Rough Seas - In Thick & Thin Acrylics DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nWith David Pasfield.\nSaturday 28th February 2026\, 9.30am-4pm (please arrive 9am to set up)\n£48 payable in advance\n  \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. \nFree up your painting style\, being bold and not worrying about detail. \n\nFree refreshments provided\, but bring or buy your own lunch\nPlease check the class details for the equipment and materials list\nMaterials: No additional materials cost\n\nEquipment & Materials \n\nAcrylic paints – vibrant colours\nHeavy duty Impasto Gel\nMDF or hardboard (pre-primed with white gesso). You can also use canvasses or canvas board.  (Size should be at least 50×50 cm)\nLarge bristle brushes (old decorator’s brushes will suffice)\nPalette knife\nEasel – (table or free-standing)\nPalette – greaseproof paper over cardboard is adequate\, or ‘stay-wet’ palette\n2 large water pos and roll of kitchen towel\nSketches or photos for inspiration\nDo wear old clothes as this can be quite messy!\n\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/rough-seas-in-thick-thin-acrylics/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Rough-Seas.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR