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November 2023

Thick & Thin Acrylics – Winter Seascapes

25 November, 2023, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End
Braintree,CM7 9AEUnited Kingdom
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£45

With David Pasfield. 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. Saturday 25th November 2023, 9.30am-4pm (Please aim to arrive at around 9am to set up your equipment) Class fee: £45 (Subject to price review on 1st September 2023.) Materials: No additional materials cost Equipment & Materials - Acrylic paints – vibrant colours - Heavy duty Impasto Gel - MDF or hardboard (pre-primed with white gesso). You can also use…

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January 2024

British Sign Language (January-March 2024)

Tuesday 16 January, 10:00 am - Tuesday 5 March, 11:15 am
Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End
Braintree,CM7 9AEUnited Kingdom
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£80

With Lyndsey Dixon-Barrell. 8-week course: Tuesday 10.00am-11.15am, 16th January 2024 - 5th March 2024. 50% deposit required of £40, then £5 per week (total £80). This Workshop is likely to prove extremely popular so please do not delay if this is of interest to you and register your name below or email us at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk. Welcome and thank you for joining this course. My name is Lindsey Barrell and I am a Wellbeing and Sensory Consultant based in Essex. I am very much looking forward to meeting you and working with you whilst we explore the fascinating topic of BSL…

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February 2024

Craft Hub February 2024

Saturday 3 February, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End
Braintree,CM7 9AEUnited Kingdom
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Helping unwanted craft materials get passed on! ⦁ Free help to learn how to make things! ⦁ Craft goodies at exceptionally low prices ⦁ packs of craft materials with patterns ⦁ suitable for all It’s green and it saves you money! TEA/COFFEE/BISCUITS/CAKE (£1 donation) More info : 01376 323280 or info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk PS…We can re-home any crafty bits which need re-homing!

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Spring Gardens in “Thick and Thin” Acrylics

Saturday 24 February, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End
Braintree,CM7 9AEUnited Kingdom
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£45

With David Pasfield. Saturday 24th February 2024, 9.30am-4pm (please arrive 9am to set up your equipment) Class Fee £45 but may be subject to a price rise in 2024. £10 deposit required by 18 December to secure the price at £45. 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…

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Patchwork from the Start

Wednesday 28 February, 7:00 pm - Wednesday 1 May, 9:00 pm
Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End
Braintree,CM7 9AEUnited Kingdom
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£70

With Karen Odinga. 28th February; 6th, 20th and 27th March; 10th, 17th and 24th April; 1st May 7pm to 9pm Starting Wednesday, 28th February 2024 Explore patchwork techniques in combination with getting to know you sewing machine in this fun and relaxed 8-week course. Starting at the beginning, learn what your machine can do as well as create useful patchwork projects. Suitable for absolute beginners but do familiarize with your machine by looking at the manual provided (or online manual), where to put plugs and leads and switching on power. At the end of the 8 weeks there will be…

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March 2024

Craft Hub March 2024

Saturday 2 March, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End
Braintree,CM7 9AEUnited Kingdom
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Helping unwanted craft materials get passed on! ⦁ Free help to learn how to make things! ⦁ Craft goodies at exceptionally low prices ⦁ packs of craft materials with patterns ⦁ suitable for all It’s green and it saves you money! TEA/COFFEE/BISCUITS/CAKE (£1 donation) More info : 01376 323280 or info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk PS…We can re-home any crafty bits which need re-homing!

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Bluebell Woods in Watercolours

Saturday 23 March, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End
Braintree,CM7 9AEUnited Kingdom
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£45

With David Pasfield. Saturday 23rd March 2024, 9.30am-4pm (please arrive 9am to set up your equipment) £45 but may be subject to a price rise in 2024. £10 deposit required by 18 December to secure the price at £45. Paint with confidence in this challenging medium. Learn watercolour techniques bringing fresh colours and light to your landscape. Work from your own photos or sketches, or from the Tutor’s ideas. • Free refreshments provided, but bring or buy your own lunch • Please check the class details for the equipment and materials list Equipment & Materials • Watercolour paints – vibrant…

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April 2024

Craft Hub April 2024

Saturday 20 April, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End
Braintree,CM7 9AEUnited Kingdom
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Helping unwanted craft materials get passed on! ⦁ Free help to learn how to make things! ⦁ Craft goodies at exceptionally low prices ⦁ packs of craft materials with patterns ⦁ suitable for all It’s green and it saves you money! TEA/COFFEE/BISCUITS/CAKE (£1 donation) More info : 01376 323280 or info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk PS…We can re-home any crafty bits which need re-homing!

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Water! Water! – “Thick and Thin” Acrylics

Saturday 27 April, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End
Braintree,CM7 9AEUnited Kingdom
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£45

With David Pasfield. Saturday 27th April 2024, 9.30am-4pm (please arrive 9am to set up your equipment) £45 but may be subject to a price rise in 2024. £10 deposit required by 18 December to secure the price at £45. From rough seas to ponds, rivers and lakes for subjects. 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…

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June 2024

*CANCELLED* Craft Hub June 2024

Saturday 1 June, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End
Braintree,CM7 9AEUnited Kingdom
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Regretfully, the June Craft Hub has been cancelled. Please come and see us in July instead!

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July 2024

Craft Hub July 2024

Saturday 6 July, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End
Braintree,CM7 9AEUnited Kingdom
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Helping unwanted craft materials get passed on! ⦁ Free help to learn how to make things! ⦁ Craft goodies at exceptionally low prices ⦁ packs of craft materials with patterns ⦁ suitable for all It’s green and it saves you money! TEA/COFFEE/BISCUITS/CAKE (£1 donation) More info : 01376 323280 or info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk PS…We can re-home any crafty bits which need re-homing!

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British Sign Language (July-August 2024)

Tuesday 9 July, 7:00 am - Tuesday 27 August, 8:15 pm
Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End
Braintree,CM7 9AEUnited Kingdom
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£120

Tuesday, 7.00pm - 8.15pm 8 sessions: 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th July. 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th August.   With Lyndsey Dixon-Barrell. £15 per session - £120 full course to be paid upfront. Welcome and thank you for joining this course. My name is Lindsey Barrell and I am a Wellbeing and Sensory Consultant based in Essex. I am very much looking forward to meeting you and working with you whilst we explore the fascinating topic of BSL (British Sign Language). What is the course about? In this course you will learn to communicate with Deaf people in BSL, at…

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August 2024

Craft Hub Book Sale

Saturday 17 August, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End
Braintree,CM7 9AEUnited Kingdom
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Book Sale All pre-owned and donated to sell at very low cost    The Craft Hub can re-home any crafty bits which you don’t want or need anymore! (Bring them to the Centre Mon-Fri 9-5 or the event)

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September 2024

*CANCELLED* Craft Hub September 2024

Saturday 14 September, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End
Braintree,CM7 9AEUnited Kingdom
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The September Craft Hub has been cancelled, sorry! The next will be on the 26th October.

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Hot Gardens in Thick and Thin Acrylics

Saturday 28 September, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End
Braintree,CM7 9AEUnited Kingdom
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£48

With David Pasfield. Saturday 28th September 2024, 9.30am-4pm. Please aim to arrive at around 9am to set up your equipment. At Braintree Community Centre.   Class fee: £48 payable in advance. Materials: No additional materials cost.   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.   £48 for this full day workshop, payable in advance Free refreshments provided, but bring or buy your own lunch Please check the class details for the equipment and materials list   Equipment & Materials Acrylic paints…

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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.