Your Community in Braintree
As a Centre, we aim to improve the condition and quality of life of those living in the district through the provision of facilities at the Centre for education, recreation and leisure time activities.
Weekly Classes
We offer weekly classes in a range of subjects from arts and crafts to languages, all with experienced tutors in a friendly atmosphere.
Sign up for a class here!
Room & Hall Hire
We have a variety of rooms available for hire, so whether you need to hold a group meeting for 70 people or a children’s birthday party, just the once or every week all year, we can help.
Craft Hub
Helping unwanted craft materials get passed on at very low cost!
It’s green, it’s fun and it saves you money!
Braintree Open Art
The Braintree Open Art Galleries are all available to browse here on the website. View a diverse mix of works from Braintree and around the world.
Upcoming Workshops
View the full programme here.
Pen & Ink Taster Session
Dive into the World of Pen & Ink with our two-hour Pen & Ink Taster Session, specially designed for absolute beginners! Discover the magic of this versatile medium as you're guided you through the essentials. You'll explore different types of pens, master fundamental drawing techniques, and gain the confidence to start your own creative journey. Get ready to put ink to paper and watch your ideas come to life! Please bring your own materials of sketching pencil and eraser, suitable smooth reasonable quality paper, artists drawing pens, or dip pens or fountain pens (whichever you prefer)
Find out more »Graphite Pencil Portraits & Anatomy Workshop
Ready to dive into the fascinating world of portraiture? Join our four-hour graphite pencil art workshop where you'll unlock the secrets to capturing compelling portraits. We'll focus on understanding essential anatomical structures that bring your portraits and drawings of people to life, guiding you through techniques to achieve forms and expressions. All skill levels are welcome – come explore your artistic potential! You will need the following resources: Good quality Bristol paper or sketchpad, a graphite pencil drawing set comprising of graphite pencils, eraser, putty eraser, smudge sticks /tortillons, pencil sharpener or craft knife to sharpen your pencils. "
Find out more »Loom Weaving & Letter Decorating – For ages 8-11
Summer Crafting Fun Thursdays 1-3pm For ages 8-11 Drop your children off for some fun activities! Children must be between 8 and 11 years. They can bring their own drinks along. £7 per session to be booked and paid in advance. Spaces are limited to 12 a session.
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If you are feeling sad or down, there is always help available and someone to talk to!
Here are some contact numbers, just in case.
MIND has a helpline: 0300 123 3393 Mon to Friday 9am to 6pm
SAMARITANS: call 116 123, 24/7
CRISIS run a 24/7 textline: text SHOUT to 85258 if you don’t feel you can talk but want to communicate.
