• 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!

  • Thick and Thin Acrylics – Winter Scene

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

    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.   Equipment and materials Acrylic paints - vibrant colours Heavy duty impasto gel MDF or hardboard (pre-primed with white gesso).  You can also use canvasses or canvass board.  (Size should be at least 50x50cm) Large bristle brushes (old decorator’s brushes will suffice) Palette knife Easel (table or free-standing) Palette - greaseproof paper over cardboard or ‘stay wet’ palette 2 […]

    £45

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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.