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  • Blackberries on a Slip

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

    These juicy blackberries are worked separately then applied to the background fabric. The leaves are worked in back stitch with stem stitch for the stems. - £20 for this half 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 - Materials will be available to buy from the tutor on the day for £3.75, see below for details Equipment & Materials All students should bring: - Pencil - Rubber - Notebook - Dressmakers pins - Embroidery […]

    £20

  • Oil Painting: Landscape

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

    In this class students will create a beautiful landscape in oils. A relaxed step by step approach will ensure the class is appropriate for all abilities, even those who have not previously used oil paints. - £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 Equipment & Materials It is a requirement that we will use water soluble oil paint (to avoid fumes and make cleaning up easy). Please bring: - Canvas […]

    £38

  • Altered Books

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

    Come and practise producing an altered book. How would you change a book? We will show you lots of ideas of how to transform a book into a work of art! Rather than just sending an old encyclopaedia to landfill, make it into something you want to keep. Doorstop, amusement, or an album of memories – it’s your choice! You will take one home and one to carry on altering! Come and share your ideas with us! - £38 for this full day workshop, payable in advance - Free refreshments provided, but bring or buy your own lunch - Please […]

    £38

  • Oil Painting: Seascape

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

    In this class students will create a beautiful seascape in oils. A relaxed step by step approach will ensure the class is appropriate for all abilities, even those who have not previously used oil paints. - £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 Equipment & Materials It is a requirement that we will use water soluble oil paint (to avoid fumes and make cleaning up easy). Please bring: - Canvas […]

    £38

  • Still Life in Mixed Media

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

    Use bold acrylic paints and wax/oil pastels to create vibrant and expressive works. No experience of these mediums is required, as a step-by-step process will be used throughout the day. Paint from a setup using flowers, foliage and accessories. Free up your work with this exciting and experimental style! - £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 […]

    £38

  • 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.

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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.