Art Archives - Braintree Community Centre

September 25, 2022

Braintree Open Online Art Exhibition 2022

The Braintree Open Online Art Exhibition is now live! View a diverse mix of works from Braintree and around the world. Website: https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/arts/braintree-open-online-art-gallery-2022/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=BraintreeCommunityCentre&set=a.3256428944625203

May 18, 2022

Classes and Workshops from May 2022

March 21, 2022

2022 Workshops – Coming Soon

Keep an eye on the Workshops & Events page for these workshops coming later in 2022! Fish! Working with fresh fish through a wide variety of techniques including mono printing, pen and ink and acrylic painting on canvas An Introduction to Oil Painting How to use oil paint, exploring colour-blending and using different techniques such as ‘Fat over Lean’ to create a successful oil painting on canvas. This class is suitable for all abilities from the complete beginner to more experienced. Guidance is given and, as always, all materials are provided. Basic Printmaking Explore basic printmaking techniques, from […]

October 29, 2021

Braintree Open Online Art Exhibition 2021 (Part 2)

The Braintree Open Online Art Exhibition is now live! We hope you will enjoy this diverse mix of works – some created locally and some much further afield! View the gallery on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=BraintreeCommunityCentre&set=a.3014442408823859 Or on the website at the link below: Braintree Open Online Art Gallery 2021 (Part 2)

June 14, 2021

New Classes Starting Soon!

Our classes have started back, but are on a staggered start with some not returning until September. Do register your interest because classes are beginning to fill and first registered will be offered early chances to join in. Further classes are going to be added as they develop, so do keep an eye on the classes page! We’re pleased to announce that we will have several new classes available as the Centre fully opens again over the next few weeks, including a new sewing group, watercolour painting, pilates, yoga, and Italian. The full list of what’s on offer can […]

February 14, 2021

Braintree Open Online Art Exhibition 2021

Happy Valentine’s Day! Welcome to our second online exhibition, coming to you virtually while we remain in lockdown. Thank you to all the artists who have taken part, familiar and new, for helping us put on a show twice as big as our first virtual exhibition last year. Over 100 artworks from Braintree and beyond! View the exhibition here on the website, or on Facebook.

December 17, 2020

Open Online Art Exhibition 2021 Submissions

The Braintree Open Online Art Exhibition is returning in 2021! Artists working in any media are welcomed and entries are completely FREE! Find out more and submit your work here: https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/arts/open-art-online-2021-submissions/ Check out the 2020 Online Open here: https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/arts/braintree-open-online-art-gallery-2020/

November 8, 2020

Virtual Craft Market

Announcing our first Virtual Craft Market! Please join the group and invite your friends: https://facebook.com/groups/virtualmarketbraintreecommunitycentre 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. If you’d be interested in selling at the market, all the information you need and an online application form can be found here: https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/virtual-market/virtual-market-seller-application/

November 8, 2020

Braintree Rethink “Creative Minds” Exhibition

The Braintree Rethink Self-Help Art Group meet every Tuesday and provide help and support to all those with mental illness. “Creative Minds” is an exhibition celebrating their 12th Birthday – over those 12 years they have helped over 200 people! View the exhibition here on the website, or on Facebook.