Art and craft classes and workshops in Essex.
Want to learn how to Crochet? Then come to our Beginners Taster Session. Crochet hooks and wool will be provided or you may bring your own if you prefer. Fee: £12.00 (EHA Members £10.00) Alternate weekly classes start 7-9pm on Monday, 4th September 2023 @ £8.00 per session Wool available to buy from our Craft Hub at bargain prices
Find out more »With Ms Cherry Bombe. Come and discover your inner DIVA with Ms Cherry Bombe’s Burlesque Taster Session. Lindsey Barrell, aka Ms Cherry Bombe, has been part of the Burlesque world for the past 12 years. Whether it be running her Burlesque troupes, solo performing or running workshops, she has wowed audiences with her quirky Northern humour and her desire to make participation and performing inclusive to all. This workshop is designed to give you a fun insight into Burlesque, it’s classic moves and music, all with a modern twist. Participants should wear something fabulous and comfy (but that you are…
Find out more »Come and join us for a TEA DANCE Friday, 1st September 2023, 2pm – 4pm Entrance £3.00 per person (which includes tea and biscuits) Popular Sequence and Ballroom Dancing to CD’s
Find out more »With Pam Jermy. A class for beginners of Embroidery running on Fridays 10am to 12pm throughout the Autumn term (a total of 11 sessions). There will also be an element suitable for more experienced embroiderers, as an extension of the design being used by those less experienced. Dates: September 8th, 15th, (not 22nd), 29th October 6th, 13th, (not 20th), 27th November 3rd, 10th, 17th, (not 24th) December 1st, 8th £15 per session (EHA Members £10). If you also attend Ribbon Embroidery, pay £25 total (EHA members £19).
Find out more »With Pam Jermy. Ribbon embroidery is a technique that involves stitching ribbons onto fabric using hand-sewing needles. It’s an art form that can be used to add embellishments to clothing and accessories, but it’s also commonly used to create decorative items such as table runners and wall hangings. Please note: the above picture shows a sample of Ribbon Embroidery, not necessarily the patterns we will use. Ribbon Embroidery will follow directly after our Beginners Embroidery sessions, for 8 Fridays in the Autumn term from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Dates: September 8th, 15th, (not 22nd), 29th October 6th, 13th, (not 20th), 27th…
Find out more »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!
Find out more »With Lyndsey Dixon-Barrell. Following on from our recent extremely successful British Sign Language Workshop, we will be holding an evening Workshop commencing on Thursday, 28th September 2023 for eight weeks. This Workshop is likely to prove extremely popular so please do not delay if this is of interest to you and register your name below or email us at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk. Welcome and thank you for joining this course. My name is Lindsey Barrell and I am a Wellbeing and Sensory Consultant based in Essex. I am very much looking forward to meeting you and working with you whilst we explore…
Find out more »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. Saturday 30th September 2023, 9.30am-4pm (Please aim to arrive at around 9am to set up your equipment) Class fee: £45 if paid by 1st August 2023 Materials: No additional materials cost Equipment & Materials - Acrylic paints – vibrant colours - Heavy duty impasto gel - MDF or hardboard (pre-primed with white gesso). You can also use canvasses…
Find out more »With David Pasfield. Paint with confidence in this challenging medium. Learn watercolour techniques bringing fresh colours and light to your landscape. Work from your own photos or sketches, or from the Tutor’s ideas. Saturday 28th October 2023, 9.30am - 4pm (Please aim to arrive at around 9am to set up your equipment) Class fee: £45 payable in advance. (Subject to price review on 1st Sept. 2023.) Materials: No additional materials cost Equipment & Materials - Watercolour paints – vibrant colours - Watercolour paper (not surface) at least 45x30cm) - Watercolour brushes – the larger the better - Easel (table or…
Find out more »Helping unwanted craft materials get passed on! ⦁ Free help to learn how to make things! ⦁ Craft goodies at exceptionally low prices ⦁ packs of craft materials with patterns ⦁ suitable for all It’s green and it saves you money! TEA/COFFEE/BISCUITS/CAKE (£1 donation) More info : 01376 323280 or info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk PS…We can re-home any crafty bits which need re-homing!
Find out more »All users and visitors are welcome to join us. AGENDA Present and apologies Minutes of 2022 AGM Chairs Report Secretarys Report Treasurers Report Election of Committee Members If you are planning on attending please let the office know so that we can cater accordingly. If you would like to join the Committee, please contact Agnes Bishop, Chair, through the office. If you wish to raise any matter with the Committee, please contact Agnes Bishop at least 48 hours in advance – no items will be taken from the floor.
Find out more »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. Saturday 25th November 2023, 9.30am-4pm (Please aim to arrive at around 9am to set up your equipment) Class fee: £45 (Subject to price review on 1st September 2023.) Materials: No additional materials cost Equipment & Materials - Acrylic paints – vibrant colours - Heavy duty Impasto Gel - MDF or hardboard (pre-primed with white gesso). You can also use…
Find out more »With Lyndsey Dixon-Barrell. 8-week course: Tuesday 10.00am-11.15am, 16th January 2024 - 5th March 2024. 50% deposit required of £40, then £5 per week (total £80). This Workshop is likely to prove extremely popular so please do not delay if this is of interest to you and register your name below or email us at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk. Welcome and thank you for joining this course. My name is Lindsey Barrell and I am a Wellbeing and Sensory Consultant based in Essex. I am very much looking forward to meeting you and working with you whilst we explore the fascinating topic of BSL…
Find out more »Helping unwanted craft materials get passed on! ⦁ Free help to learn how to make things! ⦁ Craft goodies at exceptionally low prices ⦁ packs of craft materials with patterns ⦁ suitable for all It’s green and it saves you money! TEA/COFFEE/BISCUITS/CAKE (£1 donation) More info : 01376 323280 or info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk PS…We can re-home any crafty bits which need re-homing!
Find out more »With David Pasfield. Saturday 24th February 2024, 9.30am-4pm (please arrive 9am to set up your equipment) Class Fee £45 but may be subject to a price rise in 2024. £10 deposit required by 18 December to secure the price at £45. 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. • Free refreshments provided, but bring or buy your own lunch • Please check the class details for the equipment…
Find out more »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!
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.
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.