Braintree Community Centre

Drawing with Pencils: Still Life
2022-02-26 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AE, United Kingdom
With David Pasfield.
These classes are suitable for beginners through to more experienced artists.
We will begin with drawing ‘warm-up’ exercises progressing to a final piece of work. You will use a range of pencils (of your choice) to achieve pleasing results.
Equipment & Materials:
Pencils – your choice.
Eraser and sharpener.
Several sheets of paper.
Part of a series of three Drawing with Pencils workshops:
26th February – Still Life
2nd April – Human Figure
7th May – Outdoor Sketching

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Watercolour Spring Woods
2022-02-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AE, United Kingdom
With David Pasfield.
Paint with confidence in this challenging medium.
Bring a freshness and immediacy to your landscapes in watercolour.
Work from the tutors idea or bring your own sketches or photographs for inspiration.
Equipment & Materials
Watercolour paints
Watercolour paper (NOT surface preferably)
Selection of watercolour brushes
Easel (table or free standing)
Palette with large mixing reservoirs
2 waterpots and roll of kitchen paper
Masking fluid (Windsor & Newton brand please)
Sketches or photos for inspiration.

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Practical Sewing Skills: Unlined Wrap Jacket (5-week course)
2022-02-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AE, United Kingdom
With Karen Odinga.
A five-week course, meeting on Wednesday evenings: 9th, 16th and 23rd February, 2nd and 9th March.

Please note there will be an additional charge of £3 for the pattern, to be paid to the tutor at the first session.
Sew an unlined, lightweight wrap jacket for spring either long or mid- length. A throw on jackets that keeps the chill off on an early spring or autumn day.
This sew along is suitable for those confident beginners who have sewn a simple item (like a bag or other simple pattern) and are familiar with their sewing machine’s operation. Please contact Karen by e-mail kodinga23@gmail.com if you have any queries about the project, fabric requirements etc.
Suitable Fabrics: Challis, Lightweight Denim, Chambray, Soft lightweight linen types, lightweight wool blends, Suedette. Extra fabric needed to match one-way designs or plaids.
Patterns will be provided at a nominal charge of £3.00.This is a multi -sized pattern so all sizes are included for you to choose your particular size.

Size

8

10

12

14

16

18

20

22

Bust (in)

31

32

34

36

38

40

42

44

Finished Garment Measurements (Bust (in)

42

43

44

46

48

50

52

54

Waist (in)

24

25

26

28

30

32

34

37

Hip

33

34

36

38

40

42

44

46

Finished Length from base of neck (in)

Long/46

Short/34
Long/47

Short/34
Long/47

Short/34
Long/47

Short/34
Long/47 ¾

Short/34 ¾
Long/48

Short/34
Long/48

Short/35
Long/48

Short/35

Fabric Requirements

Long Jacket
Fabric 45in Wide

3.5 meters
3.5meters
3.5 meters
3.75 meters
4.25 meters
4.25 meters
4.5 meters
4.5 meters

Long Jacket
Fabric 60 in Wide

3 meters
3 meters
3 meters
3 meters
3 meters
3.25 meters
3.25 meters
3.25 meters

Short Jacket
Fabric 45 in Wide

3.5 meters
3.5 meters
3.5 meters
3.5 meters
4 meters
4 meters
4 meters
4 meters

Short Jacket
Fabric 60 in Wide

2.5 meters
3 meters
3 meters
3 meters
3 meters
3 meters
3 meters
3.25 meters

Additional requirements:

Sewing machine with all attachments, leads and manual
All purpose thread to match fabric
Lightweight fusible interfacing (Long Jacket 2 meters) (Short Jacket 1.75 meters)

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Which Practical Sewing Skills courses or workshops are you interested in attending? (required)
Unlined Wrap Jacket (9th Feb - 9th Mar. 2022)Tea Party Wrap Dress (16th Mar. - 13th Apr.)Cross Over Apron (27th Apr. - 4th May)Dressing Gown (11th - 25th May)Cross Over Apron (10th Aug. full day)Children's Capsule Wardrobe (Date TBC)

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Sock Doll
2022-01-31 | Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AE, United Kingdom
With Tabatha Mitchel-Simons.
Handstitch a companion from a cloth memory.

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Beginners Embroidery Pt. 1 (5 weeks)
2022-01-28 10:00 - 15:30 | Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AE, United Kingdom
With Pam Jermy.
5 weeks from 28th January 2022.

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Practical Sewing Skills: Zip It Up (3-week course)
2022-01-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AE, United Kingdom
With Karen Odinga.
A three-week course, meeting each Wednesday evening from 12th to 26th January. £21 for the full course paid in advance, or £7.50 per week (total £22.50).
A smart A-line skirt is always a great wardrobe staple. Learn to sew this fitted style of skirt with a back zipper and back slit. This style has a plain waist (no separate waistband).
Pattern will be provided at cost of £3 that you can keep and reuse forever.
Please e-mail kodinga23@gmail.com me prior to the first session as to what size you will require. Determine your size by your hip measurement or waist (if larger). If you fall in between sizes, size up. If you need guidance, just e-mail me!

Size
In Inches
Small
Medium

Large
X-Large
XX-Large

Bust
31.5-32.5 in
34-36in
38-40in
42-44in
46-48in

Waist
24-25in
26.5-28in
30-32in
34-37in
39-41.5in

Hip
33.5-34.5in
36-38in
40-42in
44-46in
48-50in

Finished Measurement at Hipline (the amount of ease given in your chosen size)
37 1/2in
41in
45in
49in
53in

Back Length from Waist (you can make it shorter or longer as required)
23 in
23in
23in
23in
23in

Fabric required (in meters)

Fabric 45” wide
1.5 meters
1.75 meters
1.75 meters
1.75 meters
1.75 meters

Fabric 60” wide
1.25 meters
1.25 meters
1.25 meters
1.25 meters
1.25 meters

Also required:

Sewing machine with manual all leads and attachments.
1 meter of iron on lightweight interfacing.
All purpose thread to match fabric.
1 7- inch zipper to match fabric.
1 hook & eye closure.

Suggested fabrics: Cotton, cotton or linen blends, wool blends, viscose blends. Nothing too sheer. Extra fabric will be required for one- way designs or matching plaids. Best to choose an overall pattern if you are a beginner. E-mail for guidance if unsure.

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Unlined Wrap Jacket (9th Feb - 9th Mar. 2022)Tea Party Wrap Dress (16th Mar. - 13th Apr.)Cross Over Apron (27th Apr. - 4th May)Dressing Gown (11th - 25th May)Cross Over Apron (10th Aug. full day)Children's Capsule Wardrobe (Date TBC)

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Heart or Crescent
2021-12-20 | Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AE, United Kingdom
With Tabatha Mitchel-Simons.
With a choice of shape, make a decorative little something to gift or keep!

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Drawing with Pencils
2021-12-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AE, United Kingdom
Drawing with Pencils
With David Pasfield
This class is suitable for beginners through to more experienced artists.
The class will begin with drawing ‘warm-up’ exercises progressing to a final piece of work. You will use a range of pencils (of your choice) to achieve pleasing results.
Whether beginner or a proficient drawer, you will be working from a choice of objects in the classroom or, weather permitting, outside.
Please bring you own equipment and paper – no materials are provided.
Equipment & Materials:
Pencils – your choice.
Eraser and sharpener.
Several sheets of paper.

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Christmas Net Trees
2021-12-04 10:00 - 12:30 | Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AE, United Kingdom
With Pam Jermy
An opportunity to make a unique (almost) no sew Christmas decoration, with lots of opportunities for you to add your own touches. You will be able to reproduce the tree in different sizes or colours at home as well
This Saturday class will kick off Christmas with coffee and mince pies included!..
£20 – discount for EHA members! Materials kits costs £8.50, including this specially-designed stand available for the first eight participants.

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Practical Sewing Skills: UFO (Un-Finished Objects) & Festive Fripperies
2021-12-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AE, United Kingdom
With Karen Odinga
Have a few loose ends from our previous sewing sessions? Bring along any unfinished business and get it completed in a relaxed, festive atmosphere. Plus, there will be a few quick, little sewing projects available to get you in the holiday spirit. Even if you just want to use the time to catch up on a past project, patterns for the little festive projects will be available to all. Maybe I’ll remember to bring some mince pies as well.

Requirements for catch up session:

Machine with accessories, leads and manual
Your project (if putting on the finishing touches for the session) plus any threads & materials to accompany it.
Usual sewing kit to include sewing needles, tape measure, dressmaker’s pins, dressmaking scissors plus any other bits you have collected as part of your kit.

Requirements for Christmas Fripperies things:
From your stash (don’t buy anything-just bring what you have) Anything interesting in small quantities to include:

Fabric scraps
Beads, charms, broken jewellery bits, sequins, lace, trims etc.

I’ll bring along my bag of oddments too.

Any queries, please feel free to e-mail me at kodinga23@gmail.com

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Unlined Wrap Jacket (9th Feb - 9th Mar. 2022)Tea Party Wrap Dress (16th Mar. - 13th Apr.)Cross Over Apron (27th Apr. - 4th May)Dressing Gown (11th - 25th May)Cross Over Apron (10th Aug. full day)Children's Capsule Wardrobe (Date TBC)

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Make a Gnome
2021-11-29 | Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AE, United Kingdom
With Tabatha Mitchel-Simons
A complete kit to make a sweet little gnome for your home.

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Still Life in Acrylic & Paper Collage
2021-11-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AE, United Kingdom
Still Life in Acrylic & Paper Collage
With David Pasfield
Use paper collage in conjunction with acrylics to create vibrant and textured works.
No experience of these mediums is required, as a step-by-step process will be used throughout the day.
Paint from a setup of flowers, foliage, and accessories.
Free up your work with this exciting and experimental style.
Equipment & Materials:
Acrylic paints – vibrant colours.
Papers, newspaper, magazines, old maps, prints, doilies, rice paper, tissue paper, sheet music, junk mail adverts, and any other decorative papers.
Canvas or primed board at least 60 x 60 cm.
Large bristle brushes / old decorating brushes.
Easel – free-standing (but a table easel will suffice).
Palette – grease-proof paper on cardboard or stay-wet palette.
PVA glue (washable) and pot.
Two water pots and roll of kitchen towel.

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Practical Sewing Skills: The Great Cover-Up (2-week course)
2021-11-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AE, United Kingdom
With Karen Odinga
A two-week course, meeting on Wednesday evenings 17th and 24th November. £15 for the full course, or £7.50 per week.
A loose, drapey, kimono style jacket for any occasion
Create an easy to sew classic cover up with drop kimono-style sleeves with the multi sized pattern provided. An easy throw-on style or chic finish to an outfit.
Materials to bring:

Sewing machine with leads accessories etc. Please be familiar with the basic operations of your particular model.
Fabric (see below for size requirements)
All purpose thread to match your fabric
Dressmaking shears
Dressmaking pins
Tape measure
Your usual sewing kit

Sizes and Fabric requirements

Size (in inches)
X-Small
Small
Medium
Large
X-Large
XX-Large

Bust
30 ½ -31 ½
32 ½ -34
36-38
40-42
44-46
48

Waist
23-24
25-26 ½
28-30
32-34
37-39
41 ½

Length of jacket from base of neck
25 1/2
26
26 1/2
27
27 ½
28

Fabric Requirements
45-inch-wide fabric
2 meters
2 meters
2.25 meters
2.25 meters
2.25 meters
2.25 meters

Fabric Requirements for 60-inch-wide fabric
1.25 meters
1.25 meters
1.25 meters
1.25 meters
2 meters
2 meters

*If you require a contrast/toning strip to the jacket edge and sleeves, add another ½ meter of desired fabric for the edging (all sizes)
** not suitable for one-way designs, plaids or any print that requires matching.
Suitable fabrics: fabrics with good drape such as challis, silky satin, crepe de chine lightweight linen types and blends cotton lawn, and lightweight velvets.
If you have any queries about size, fabric selection, amounts etc, please feel free to e-mail me at kodinga23@gmail.com

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Unlined Wrap Jacket (9th Feb - 9th Mar. 2022)Tea Party Wrap Dress (16th Mar. - 13th Apr.)Cross Over Apron (27th Apr. - 4th May)Dressing Gown (11th - 25th May)Cross Over Apron (10th Aug. full day)Children's Capsule Wardrobe (Date TBC)

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Landscapes in Acrylic & Paper Collage
2021-11-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AE, United Kingdom
Landscapes in Acrylic & Paper Collage
With David Pasfield
Landscapes can be “loosened up” by using collage and acrylics.
Bring texture and vibrancy to your work on canvas or primed board.
No experience is required as a tutor-led step-by-step process will be used during the day.
Work from the tutor’s ideas or bring your own photographs for inspiration.
Equipment & Materials:
Acrylic paints – vibrant colours.
Papers, newspaper, magazines, old maps, prints, doilies, rice paper, tissue paper, sheet music, junk mail adverts, and any other decorative papers.
Canvas or primed board at least 60 x 60 cm.
Large bristle brushes / old decorating brushes.
Easel – free-standing (but a table easel will suffice).
Palette – grease-proof paper on cardboard or stay-wet palette.
PVA glue (washable) and pot.
Two water pots and roll of kitchen towel.

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Sewer's Delight
2021-11-12 10:00 - 15:30 | Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AE, United Kingdom
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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Landscapes in "Thick & Thin" Acrylics
2021-10-30 10:00 - 16:00 | Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AE, United Kingdom
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 least 60 x 60 cm which is primed with gesso – although you can use a canvas or any board if you prefer.
Large bristle brushes – old decorator’s brush will suffice.
Palette knife.
Easel – free-standing.
Palette – grease-proof paper on cardboard or stay-wet palette.
Two water pots and roll of kitchen towel.
Do wear old clothes as this can be messy!

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Make Do and Mend - Illustrated Talk
2021-10-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AE, United Kingdom
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 her gift shop for you to browse at the end of the session! Discounted to £6 for EHA members!

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Practical Sewing Skills: Sewing with Knits (4-week course)
2021-10-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AE, United Kingdom
With Karen Odinga
A four-week course, meeting each Wednesday evening from 20th October to 10th November. £28 for the full course paid in advance, or £7.50 per week (total £30).
Learn to work with stretch knit fabrics to create a tunic or dress. With the basic T-shirt style pattern provided, you will be in control since you will have the opportunity to adjust the length for either a tunic or dress as well as creating a round or v-neck. All styles have sleeves and there are options for a ruffle and adding additional colour bands.
Pattern provided is multi-sized so refer to your measurements below for fabric requirements:

Sizes (in inches)
X-Small
Small
Medium
Large
X-Large
XX-Large

Bust
30 ½ -31 ½
32 ½ -34
36-38
40-42
44-46
48

Waist
23-24
25-26 ½
28-30
32-34
37-39
41 ½

Hip
32 ½ -33 ½
34 ½ -36
38-40
42-44
46-48
50

Back (neck to waist)
15 ½ -15 ¾
16-16 ¾
16 ½ -16 ¾
17-17 ¼
17 3/8 -17 ½
17 ¾

Fabric & Materials Required:

60-inch-wide interlock, double knit jersey, spandex jersey blends.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The stretch in the fabric required for this pattern is: 4 inches(10cm) needs to stretch along the crosswise grain another 2 inches (15cm) approx. Any queries? E-mail me if not sure!!

Sizes X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large will require 2.5 meters for the dress/tunic with sleeves.
XX-Large will require 3.25 meters.
For a ruffle at the hem, an additional .75 meter will be required.
To add additional bands of colour at sleeves or hem bring along another ½ meter of each colour you would want to add.

Also needed:

Sewing machine with all accessories, leads etc. Please be familiar with the basic workings of your particular model.
Pack of ball point needles
Matching all-purpose thread
Sewing machine with all accessories, leads etc.
Dressmaking shears
Dressmaking pins
Pencil/notebook for your notes
Tape measure

If you have any queries regarding sizes, fabric selection etc. please feel free to contact me at kodinga23@gmail.com.

Register your interest:

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Your Postal Address (optional)

Which Practical Sewing Skills courses or workshops are you interested in attending? (required)
Unlined Wrap Jacket (9th Feb - 9th Mar. 2022)Tea Party Wrap Dress (16th Mar. - 13th Apr.)Cross Over Apron (27th Apr. - 4th May)Dressing Gown (11th - 25th May)Cross Over Apron (10th Aug. full day)Children's Capsule Wardrobe (Date TBC)

Additional comments (optional)

Thank 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.
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Mixed Media Landscapes
2021-10-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AE, United Kingdom
Mixed Media Landscapes
With David Pasfield
Use acrylic washes on textured or smooth paper, overlaid with different “stick” mediums, to enhance your original washes.
This technique will “free up” your style, producing pleasing and sometimes experimental effects.
Equipment & Materials:
Acrylic paints – vibrant colours.
Watercolour paper – preferable hot-pressed paper (smooth surface) at least 50 x 50 cm square.
Large bristle paint brushes / decorator’s brushes.
Palette knife.
Easel – free-standing.
Wax / oil crayons, chalks, soft pastels, felt-tip pens / markers, charcoal, acrylic inks – all colours.
Palette – grease-proof paper on cardboard or stay-wet palette.
Two water pots and roll of kitchen towel.

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Braintree Community Centre Reopening Event
2021-09-18 12:00 - 15:00 | Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AE, United Kingdom
The Centre will be celebrating three great things on this day!
In celebrating our post Covid re opening you can come and see how our new internal layout gives us a new hall with better disabled access and a changed kitchen. We will also thank Dolphin WI for the planting of a centennial apple tree in our new garden and celebrate the achievements of local community heroes by unveiling a plaque – all in one day.
Chair of Braintree District Council, Cllr Sue Wilson, will attend together with several community leaders.
Many of the user groups will be showing off their work and there will be some sales tables plus the obligatory tea and cake!

Please book a FREE ticket here to let us know you’re coming:

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Practical Sewing Skills: Trousers (5-week course)
2021-09-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AE, United Kingdom
Starting Your Sewing Bee Journey

With Karen Odinga

A five-week course, meeting each Wednesday evening from 15th September to 13th October. £35 for the full course paid in advance, or £7.50 per week (total £37.50).

Get 10% off this course if you also attend “Reconnect With Your Sewing Machine & Make a Tie Top Bag” in July!
If you are a beginner to sewing, you don’t have to be stuck making endless tote bags to learn the basics. Sew up something that you can really use again and again like this smart and comfortable pair of trousers with flattering side pocket. Keep them casual or glam them up. Let’s start doing some serious sewing!
We will be sewing these trousers at relaxed pace over 5 sessions with time for loads more sewing info & tips along the way!
Materials Required to Bring to Sessions:
Fabric Requirements:
For all sizes S/M/L (45 or 60in wide fabric) 3 meters. This amount allows for shrinkage depending on what fabric you have chosen.
Suggested fabrics: Cotton & Cotton blends, flannel Chambray, linen & linen blends. Viscose, Bamboo.
No knits, jersey or double knits for this project. That’s for another time!
Please preshrink & iron your fabric before the first session according to its content. E-mail me if you need guidance if not sure.
Other Materials/Equipment:
-Sewing machine with leads, accessories, extension lead and manual.
-1.5 meter of ½ inch wide elastic.
-All-purpose sewing thread to match your fabric
-Your usual sewing kit to include a dressmakers/fabric shears, pins, tape measure etc.
Karen will provide a multi-sized pattern for those attending in person. The size you choose on the pattern is determined by your hip size and includes sizes XS/S/M/L/XL to correspond to hip size range 31-49 inches.
If you have any queries regarding the materials list, pattern or guidance about your material, please feel free to e-mail Karen at kodinga23@gmail.com.

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Which Practical Sewing Skills courses or workshops are you interested in attending? (required)
Unlined Wrap Jacket (9th Feb - 9th Mar. 2022)Tea Party Wrap Dress (16th Mar. - 13th Apr.)Cross Over Apron (27th Apr. - 4th May)Dressing Gown (11th - 25th May)Cross Over Apron (10th Aug. full day)Children's Capsule Wardrobe (Date TBC)

Additional comments (optional)

Thank 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.
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Reconnect With Your Sewing Machine & Make a Tie Top Bag
2021-07-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AE, United Kingdom
Bought a Sewing machine during COVID lockdown and need some help to make the most of it? Try this basic class in July and follow up learning how to make clothes, starting with a simple pair of trousers over 5 weeks in September: Trousers Sew-Along. Get 10% off the Trousers Sew-Along course starting September if you attend this class!
Ease back into sewing or if you want to start afresh with this easy and satisfying soft, lined tie-top bag. The pattern is really a blank canvas for other textile techniques you can try out as well as a great stash buster item.
Your tutor will supply the bag pattern & participants are given requirements list upon enrolment. First hour will be a refresh/review of everyone’s sewing machine and any particular queries. NO REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE CAN BE DONE. Next two hours we will cut out & sew up the bag.

Materials Required:
-Sewing machine with leads, and included accessories plus manual if available.
-Amounts based on 45 inch wide fabric. Medium weight quilting cottons are good. Don’t choose furnishing fabrics for this project. Will give tips for sewing if you want to use heavier weight fabrics for another project.
¾ (.75) meters for outer fabric.
¾ (.75) meters for lining.
1 ½ (1.5) total meters if you want the outer bag + lining to be the same
Piece of medium weight iron on interfacing 35cm x 20cm (14in x 8in). I will have a supply for those attending in person.
-Large sew on snap for closure (18 or 21mm available in most haberdashery supplies).
-Matching all- purpose thread.
-Usual sewing kit to include a fabric scissors, pins etc. If you are just beginning to get a sewing kit together, just bring your own fabric scissors and dressmakers pins for starters.
Bag Pattern will be provided.
A cost of £1.50 for the pattern for those attending remotely.
If you have any queries regarding materials or session content before joining us, please feel free to contact your tutor at kodinga23@gmail.com – Karen will be happy to help.
Looking forward to seeing you! Register your interest in this class by filling out your details below and our admin team will be in touch when we have more information to share!

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Braintree Open Online Art Exhibition 2021
2021-02-14 | Virtual Event
The Braintree Open Online Art Exhibition will be back in 2021, with another virtual exhibition opening on 14th February – love theme optional!
Submissions accepted up to 11th February 2021.
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Annual General Meeting 2019/20
2021-01-26 19:30 - 20:30 | Virtual Event
The Braintree Community Centre Annual General Meeting 2019/20 will take place by Zoom on Tuesday 26th January 2021 at 7.30pm. Please notify info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk if you wish to receive an invitation.
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Virtual Craft Market
2020-12-11 - 2020-12-13 | Virtual Event
Browse and buy a range of handmade items and craft supplies from local independent sellers, over the weekend of Friday 11th to Sunday 13th December.

Pick up some great handcrafted gifts, a treat for yourself, or even some arty supplies to keep you busy with a new project over the festive period!

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Water and Reflections in the Landscape
2020-02-29 10:00 - 15:30 | Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AE, United Kingdom
If you need to free up and paint in a bolder style, this is the course for you! Use vibrant acrylic paints and large brushes to create an underpainting, and then enhance the work using mixed media with wax and oil pastels. Follow David’s step-by-step method or bring your own photographs to work from with David’s guidance.
– £38 for this full day workshop, payable in advance
– Free refreshments provided, but bring or buy your own lunch
– Please check the list below to find out what you will need to bring with you
– There is no additional materials cost for this class
Please aim to arrive at around 9.30am to set up your equipment so we can start promptly at 10am.
Equipment & Materials
You will need to bring:
– 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.
– Wax or oil pastels (any other “mark-makers” can also be used)
– Hot-pressed watercolour paper at least 140lbs in weight – large size at least 60 x 60 cm
– Large bristle brushes and palette knife
– Easel – preferably free-standing but a table easel will suffice
– Board and bulldog clips – ensure the board is large enough to fit your paper
– Palette – greaseproof paper on cardboard is adequate, or stay-wet palette
– 2 water pots and roll of kitchen towels
There is no additional materials cost for this class. You can book and pay securely through PayPal by using the “Add to basket” button. A PayPal account is not required – just select “Pay by Debit or Credit Card” when prompted to log in.

Alternatively, call 01373 323280 or email info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk. We are able to take payment by card over the phone.
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Board Games Café
2020-02-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AE, United Kingdom
Board Games Café at Braintree Community Centre ????
Friday 7th February 1pm-4pm ♟
Come along and play some of our collection of board games, meet new people and have a nice hot drink! ☕️
All ages welcome – drop in whenever you like between 1pm and 4pm.
£4 per person, which includes a drink and snack. ????
Feel free to bring your own games too!
No need to book in advance, but if you’ve got any questions email info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk or call 01376 323280.

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Annual General Meeting & Users Meeting
2019-11-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AE, United Kingdom
All tutors, organisations and users are invited to our AGM & Users Meeting on Friday 1st November 2019, 7.00pm
This is an opportunity for you to provide us with your opinions, comments and suggestions to help us to improve.
If you have any particular topics you’d like discussed at the Users Meeting, please inform us beforehand so they can be added to the Agenda.

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Open Art Exhibition 2019
2019-10-19 10:00 - 2019-10-20 16:00 | Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AE, United Kingdom
This weekend come along to the Community Centre to see an exhibition of works by local artists.
Open Saturday 10am – 5pm and Sunday 11am to 4pm. Free entry!

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Zentangle
2019-10-05 10:00 - 12:30 | Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AE, United Kingdom
The Zentangle method is an easy to learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns which are called ‘Tangles’.
Zentangle can help with focus, encourage dexterity, assist with mindfulness and more!
– £19 for this half-day workshop, payable in advance
– Free refreshments provided
– There is an additional materials cost of £5, payable to the tutor on the day

What is Zentangle®?
The creators of Zentangle, Rick & Maria, say “The Zentangle method is an easy to learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns which are called ‘Tangles’ “. When attending a class with a Certified Zentangle Teacher, called a CZT, you will be shown how to create ‘Tangles’ using very basic shapes which everybody can draw onto Tiles, which are small pieces of paper. By focusing on one stroke of the pen at a time you will slow down and focus on drawing the ‘Tangles’. During this class each student will be shown the process from start to finish and will take home their own Tiles to display.
A little bit about your tutor, Hannah Geddes
I have been a CZT since 2014 and since then have taught a lot of people all over Europe with different backgrounds, ways of life, health conditions etc and am overjoyed when I see the reaction of people learning Zentangle. I’ve seen the benefits for children with ADHD, adults suffering from stress management, groups in schools, retirement villages, social workers for the council, all of which have gained a benefit of slowing down using ‘One stroke at a time’.
I have written several books and magazine articles and have worked on the live TV craft show Hochanda, which I really enjoyed.
What are the benefits of Zentangle?
– Zentangle can help with focus,
– Be calming and meditative,
– Can encourage dexterity,
– Assists with mindfulness,
– Aids creativity and imagination.
Equipment & Materials
All the required equipment and materials will be provided by the tutor for a cost of £5, payable on the day.

This will include paper, pens and other tools for you to take away with you so you can continue with what you’ve learnt! You can book and pay securely through PayPal by using the “Add to Cart” button. A PayPal account is not required – just select “Pay by Debit or Credit Card” when prompted to log in.

Alternatively, call 01373 323280 or email info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk. We are able to take payment by card over the phone.
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