Art and craft classes and workshops in Essex.

  • Watercolours – Harvest Landscapes

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

    With David Pasfield.   Make a “warm” colour painting of a harvest landscape. Conquer the pitfalls and frustrations of working in watercolour. The course will follow a step by step landscape led by the tutor.   Equipment & Materials Water colour paints Water colour paper (NOT surface preferably) Watercolour brushes Easel – table or free standing plus board to fix paper to 2 Water pots, & palettes with large mixing wells Roll of kitchen paper Masking fluid Sketches or photos for inspiration

    £45
  • Craft Hub

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

    Helping unwanted craft materials get  passed on! 30p-50p for “how?” sheets £1 for a pack of materials.   Its green and it saves you money! More info : 01376 323280 or info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk   Free help to learn how to make things! Craft goodies at exceptionally low prices Packs of craft materials with patterns Suitable for all   PS We can re-home any crafty bits which you don’t want anymore!

  • Embroidered Curves (Raw Edge Applique)

    Braintree Community Centre 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, United Kingdom
    Sewing & Embroidery

    With Vendulka Battais. REQUIREMENTS: For 12” square cushion: 14” x 4 1⁄2” strips - 6 times For 12” x 24” cushion : 14” x 4 1⁄2” strips - 12 times For book cover (A5 book): 10 1⁄2” x 3 1⁄2” - 14 times Decide which project you’d like to do - small cushion, long cushion or book cover. You don’t have to cut your fabric to the given size, as we will have time to do it on the day. The size and amount of strips is just a guide. You can have each strip from a different fabric (going […]

    £50
  • Thick & Thin Acrylics – Autumn Colours in the Garden

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

    With David Pasfield.   Use an underpainting technique to apply a first impression painting followed by texture with heavy body acrylics in an “impasto” style. Free up your painting style - being bold and not worrying about details.   Equipment & Materials Acrylic paints in vibrant colours Impasto gel (heavy duty) MDF board pre primed with white gesso – or you can use canvas or canvas board if you prefer – at least 50 x 50 cms) Large bristle brushes (old decorators brushes will suffice) Palette knife Easel – table or free standing plus board to fix paper to Palettes […]

  • Craft Hub

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

    Helping unwanted craft materials get  passed on! 30p-50p for “how?” sheets £1 for a pack of materials.   Its green and it saves you money! More info : 01376 323280 or info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk   Free help to learn how to make things! Craft goodies at exceptionally low prices Packs of craft materials with patterns Suitable for all   PS We can re-home any crafty bits which you don’t want anymore!

  • Patchwork and Quilting Taster Workshop

    Braintree Community Centre 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, United Kingdom
    Sewing & Embroidery

    Explore patchwork and quilting in relaxed Saturday sessions. All you need to bring is your usual sewing kit. Monthly meetings start January 2023.

    £8
  • The Holly & the Ivy – Stumpwork (3D Embroidery)

    Braintree Community Centre 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, United Kingdom
    Sewing & Embroidery

    With Pam Jermy. Make a special piece of 3D embroidery on a traditional Christmas theme, but in Pam’s inimitable design style! You will work in a small class with a complete kit provided by Pam, so that you have absolutely every material you need. A few general items such as scissors, pencil and rubber are all that you will have to bring. There will be an additional kit cost (price TBC) - please book in advance.

    £50
  • Acrylics & Paper Collage – Still Life

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

    With David Pasfield.   Still life can be “loosened” up” by using collage and acrylic paint. Bring texture and vibrancy to your work- gaining experience throughout the day with the tutor led step by step process.  You will be amazed at how your work will want to do more of this exciting way to paint! Work from the tutors setup - normally flowers and fruits with ceramics.   Equipment & materials Acrylic paints in vibrant colours Paper – newspaper, magazines, old maps. Doilies, rice paper, tissue, sheet music, junk mail – any decorative papers. Stay wet Palette PVA glue + […]

    £45
  • Patchwork and Quilting Taster Workshop

    Braintree Community Centre 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, United Kingdom
    Sewing & Embroidery

    Explore patchwork and quilting in relaxed Saturday sessions. All you need to bring is your usual sewing kit. Monthly meetings start January 2023.

    £8
  • Craft Hub – February 2023

    Braintree Community Centre 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, United Kingdom
    Sewing & Embroidery

    Helping unwanted craft materials get passed on at very low cost! Its green and it saves you money! - Free help to learn how to make! - Craft goodies at exceptionally low prices : Wool, material, card making stuff, and more! - packs of craft materials with patterns - suitable for all More info : 01376 323280 or info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk PS: We will re-home any crafty bits which you don’t need or want anymore! Just give us a call!

 

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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.