• Seascapes in Acrylic and Mixed Media

    Braintree Community Centre 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, United Kingdom

    Seascapes lend themselves to this kind of medium – lots of atmospheric skies and sea/beach reflections, producing a free and colourful painting. The course will be a step-by-step process throughout the day, using acrylics and wax/oil pastels. Give this exciting way of painting a try! - £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 - Some materials will be available to buy from the tutor on the day, see below for […]

    £38
  • Landscapes in Acrylic and Paper Collage

    Braintree Community Centre 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, United Kingdom

    A fun day using paper collage with acrylic paint to create textured and vibrant landscapes. David will demonstrate how he works on canvas. Come prepared to push the boundaries working in this style and challenge yourself. Just have a go! - £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 Equipment & Materials You will need to bring: - Large box canvas […]

    £38
  • Zentangle

    Braintree Community Centre 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, 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 […]

    £19
  • Open Art Exhibition 2019

    Braintree Community Centre 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, 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!

    Free
  • Annual General Meeting & Users Meeting

    Braintree Community Centre 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, 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.

  • Board Games Café

    Braintree Community Centre 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, 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.

    £4
  • Water and Reflections in the Landscape

    Braintree Community Centre 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, 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 […]

    £38
  • Virtual Craft Market

    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!

    Free
  • Annual General Meeting 2019/20

    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.

  • Braintree Open Online Art Exhibition 2021

    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.

    Free

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Information for Students

Limited parking to the side and rear of the centre.  Wheelchair access is available at the front of the Centre.
 

Payment

Class fees are payable on the day at reception on arrival.  Workshop fees must be paid 2 weeks before, either in person or by phone unless otherwise stated.