BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Braintree Community Centre - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Braintree Community Centre REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220307T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220307T213000 DTSTAMP:20260430T211010 CREATED:20220111T174356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220206T145639Z UID:5824-1646681400-1646688600@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Practical Sewing Skills: Children's Capsule Wardrobe DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nWith Karen Odinga.\nDates TBC but will be Monday evenings – please register your interest below. \n  \nMaking a series of children’s clothes\, one item at a time\, with various options and learning the techniques that make clothes that fit your kids well. Age 1- 6. \nRequirements: Sewing machine and accessories Whilst this class is aimed at beginners\, you must be able to sew a little and be able to thread your machine. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”See all “Practical Sewing Skills“ projects here” style=”custom” custom_background=”#28cdff” custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_align=”right” i_type=”openiconic” i_icon_openiconic=”vc-oi vc-oi-cursor” button_block=”true” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk%2Fevents%2Fcategory%2Fworkshops%2Fpractical-sewing-skills%2F”]\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister your interest:\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Your Telephone Number (required)\n\n \n Your Postal Address (optional)\n\n \n Which Practical Sewing Skills courses or workshops are you interested in attending? (required)\nUnlined 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)\n \n Additional comments (optional)\n \n \n\n \nThank 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.\n Δ\n \n\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/practical-sewing-skills-childrens-capsule-wardrobe/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Sewing-Workshops.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Odinga":MAILTO:kodinga23@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220312T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220312T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T211010 CREATED:20211211T115825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220206T162542Z UID:5778-1647079200-1647100800@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Acrylic and Paper Collage Seascapes DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nWith David Pasfield.\nSeascapes can be “loosened up” by using collage and acrylics.\nBring texture and vibrancy to your work on canvas or primed board.\nNo experience is required as a tutor-led step-by-step process will be used during the day.\nWork from the tutor’s ideas or bring your own photographs for inspiration. \nEquipment & Materials:\nAcrylic paints – vibrant colours.\nPapers\, newspaper\, magazines\, old maps\, prints\, doilies\, rice paper\, tissue paper\, sheet music\, junk mail adverts\, and any other decorative papers.\nCanvas or primed board at least 60 x 60 cm.\nLarge bristle brushes / old decorating brushes.\nEasel – free-standing (but a table easel will suffice).\nPalette – grease-proof paper on cardboard or stay-wet palette.\nPVA glue (washable) and pot.\nTwo water pots and roll of kitchen towel.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1629726733259{background-color: #efefef !important;}”][vc_column]\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister your interest:\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Your Telephone Number (required)\n\n \n Your Postal Address (optional)\n\n \n Additional comments (optional)\n \n \n\n \nThank you for registering your interest in one of our workshops. Our admin team will be in touch when we have more details to offer. 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.\n Δ\n \n\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/acrylic-and-paper-collage-seascapes/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Acrylic-and-Collage-Seascapes.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220316T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220316T213000 DTSTAMP:20260430T211010 CREATED:20211125T174904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T181333Z UID:5762-1647459000-1647466200@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Practical Sewing Skills: Tea Party Wrap Dress (5-week course) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nWith Karen Odinga.\nA five-week course\, meeting on Wednesday evenings: 16th and 23rd and 30th March\, 6th and 13th April.\n \nPlease note there will be an additional charge of £3 for the pattern\, to be paid to the tutor at the first session. \nNo wardrobe would be complete with a lovely dress which you can wear casually or style it up. \nThis wrap style has semi fitted bodice\, flared skirt and collar. The hem falls below mid knee and ¾ length sleeves (which can be altered as desired) \nSession dates (5) March 16\,23\,30 April 6\, 13 \nThis session is suitable for confident beginners who have already sewn a simple\, basic item (like a bag or other simple pattern) and are familiar with their sewing machine operations. \nPlease look at the size charts and determine your size. Please  let Karen know at least a week before the first session what pattern pack size you need. \nThere will be a nominal charge of £3.00 for the pattern. \nIf you have any queries about the garment\, fabric requirements\, sizing etc. e-mail Karen at kodinga23@gmail.com and help is always at hand! \n  \nAdditional Requirements: \n\nSewing machine with all attachments\, leads and manual\nThread to match fabric\n1 pack hooks & eyes\n1 meter of lightweight fusible interfacing\n\n  \nSuitable Fabrics: \nSoft Linen & linen blends\, Cotton & cotton blends\, medium weight viscose and viscose blends. Allow for extra fabric for one way designs. \n  \nSizes and Material Requirements. \n\n\n\nPattern Pack A to include sizes\n10\n12\n14\n\n\nBust (in)\n32.5\n34\n36\n\n\nWaist (in)\n25\n26.5\n28 \n  \n \n\n\nHip\n34.5\n36\n38\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFabric Requirements \n45 in wide\n3.25 meters\n3.25 meters\n3.25 meters\n\n\nFabric Requirements 60 in wide\n2.25 meters\n2.5 meters \n \n2.75 meters\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nPattern Pack B to include sizes\n16\n18\n20\n22\n\n\nBust (in)\n38\n40\n42\n44\n\n\nWaist (in)\n30\n32\n34\n37\n\n\nHip (in)\n40\n42\n44\n46\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFabric Requirements 45 in wide\n3.5 meters\n3.5 meters\n3.75 meters\n3.75 meters\n\n\nFabric Requirements 60 in wide\n2.75 meters\n2.75 meters\n2.75 meters\n2.75 \nmeters \n  \n  \n \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”See all “Practical Sewing Skills“ projects here” style=”custom” custom_background=”#28cdff” custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_align=”right” i_type=”openiconic” i_icon_openiconic=”vc-oi vc-oi-cursor” button_block=”true” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk%2Fevents%2Fcategory%2Fworkshops%2Fpractical-sewing-skills%2F”]\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister your interest:\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Your Telephone Number (required)\n\n \n Your Postal Address (optional)\n\n \n Which Practical Sewing Skills courses or workshops are you interested in attending? (required)\nUnlined 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)\n \n Additional comments (optional)\n \n \n\n \nThank 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.\n Δ\n \n\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/practical-sewing-skills-tea-party-wrap-dress-5-week-course/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Delighful-Tea-Dress.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Odinga":MAILTO:kodinga23@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220326T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220326T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T211010 CREATED:20211211T120101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211211T121746Z UID:5784-1648288800-1648310400@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:"Thick and Thin" Acrylic Spring Landscapes DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nWith David Pasfield.\nHeavy body acrylics can be used with a palette knife to create textures and expressive paintings.\nDavid will demonstrate his technique during this inspiring day; first using a brush and then palette knife.\nFree up your painting style – being bold and not worrying about detail. \nEquipment & Materials:\nAcrylic paints – preferably heavy-bodied (or you can use ordinary paints mixed with an impasto gel).\nImpasto gel – Winsor & Newton Galeria range has a heavy structure gel which is idea for creating strong surface texture.\nMDF 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.\nLarge bristle brushes – old decorator’s brush will suffice.\nPalette knife.\nEasel – free-standing.\nPalette – grease-proof paper on cardboard or stay-wet palette.\nTwo water pots and roll of kitchen towel.\nDo wear old clothes as this can be messy![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1629726733259{background-color: #efefef !important;}”][vc_column]\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister your interest:\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Your Telephone Number (required)\n\n \n Your Postal Address (optional)\n\n \n Additional comments (optional)\n \n \n\n \nThank you for registering your interest in one of our workshops. Our admin team will be in touch when we have more details to offer. 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.\n Δ\n \n\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/thick-and-thin-acrylic-spring-landscapes/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Thick-and-Thin-Acrylic-Spring-Landscapes.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220326T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220326T153000 DTSTAMP:20260430T211010 CREATED:20210901T150144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220206T150244Z UID:5501-1648290600-1648308600@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Green Sewing with Your Machine DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nWith Karen Odinga\nGreen Sewing with Your Machine – Mending\, Re-purposing & Upcycling Sale\, Charity & Vintage Finds or Your Own Pieces (Needing some TLC) \nLearn basic sewing and design techniques to give some TLC or upcycle your own well-loved pieces or vintage finds to extend its life or give a unique twist to a garment. Participants can bring along an item for advice and starting on its make-over with the skills learned in the session. Through demos and making your own reference samples\, you will learn: \n\nHow to make a dart to shape a garment. (Make a sample)\nAdding zips (demo).\nFabric inserts to create flounces/godets (Make a sample)\nDarning/embroidery stitches for holes.\nMaking a ruffle (Make a sample).\nAdding layers for length (demo)\nEssential supplies to have on hand for making design changes.\n\n  \nWhat to bring to the session: \n\nSewing machine with its accessories\, leads and manual. Please note that participants will be required to have a basic working knowledge of their particular model.\nDressmaking scissors\nDressmaking pins\nTape measure\nGeneral all-purpose thread (just bring what you have)\nGeneral sewing needles\nAny other interesting threads\, scraps of fabric\, lace\, ribbon\, trims etc. you may have in your stash. Don’t buy anything\, just bring what you have. I will have a bag of bits and pieces as well.\n\nIf you have any queries regarding anything in the session\, materials etc.\, feel free to e-mail at kodinga23@gmail.com \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1621443159635{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;background-color: #efefef !important;border-left-color: #000000 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #000000 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #000000 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #000000 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}”][vc_column]\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister your interest:\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Your Telephone Number (required)\n\n \n Your Postal Address (optional)\n\n \n Additional comments (optional)\n \n \n\n \nThank you for registering your interest in one of our workshops. Our admin team will be in touch when we have more details to offer. 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.\n Δ\n \n\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/5501/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Sewing-Workshops.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Odinga":MAILTO:kodinga23@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR