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November 15, 2019

Public Art Directory

The Public Art Directory is now back online! It catalogues many public artworks around the Braintree District, and was originally researched and created by Braintree District Arts back in 2010-11. It is now in the care of Braintree Community Centre, and can be found on our Facebook page, and at the Arts hub here on the website: https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/arts/

October 24, 2019

Open Art Gallery

The Braintree Open Art Gallery 2019 is now online! Find it on our Facebook page or on our Arts hub. You can see all of the artworks that were a part of the Braintree Open Art Exhibition 2019, which ran from 19th to 20th October. Congratulations to all of the artists, and thank you for taking part! The exhibition was hosted by Braintree Community Centre and sponsored by George Yard Shopping Centre, Braintree Against Retail and Business Crime Group, and Braintree Shopmobility. The Open Art Gallery for the 2017 Exhibition, as well as the Braintree Public Art Directory will also […]

October 22, 2019

Open 2019 Prize Winners

Congratulations to all of the prize winners at the 2019 Open. ???? Don’t be disheartened if you didn’t win a prize – as we all know, art is subjective, and another year with a different group of judges you could win – so please enter again next time! The online gallery showcasing all of the artworks will be here by the end of the week. ???? David Pasfield – Winner of the Braintree Community Centre Prize for "Atlantic W… Martin Potter – Winner of the George Yard Shopping Centre Prize for "Rusty"… Ian Carter – Winner of the Braintree Against […]

September 5, 2019

Open Art 2019 – Submissions

Submissions for the Open Art Exhibition 2019 are next month, from the 7th to 10th of October. We’re looking for 2D or 3D works in all kinds of media. ????✍️????✂️???? Full details and an entry form can be found here. Please share with any arty and crafty friends!

March 22, 2019

Zentangle® and Mandala Art classes coming soon!

The Zentangle method is an easy to learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns which are called ‘Tangles’. Mandalas can be used to help to look inwards and connect to our inner balance. There is no right or wrong way to create a Mandala so the art form appeals to all ages and abilities. Both Zentangle and Mandala art can assist with mindfulness, aid focus, and help you to be calm and relaxed. Find out more here: https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/zentangle-mand…/ We plan to run the classes in 4/6-week courses once we have enough students – if […]

June 26, 2018

Spider’s Web: Machine Embroidery

Another great day was had with Maggie; next time we’ll be doing some hand embroidery in the Butterfly workshop on the 14th July.

June 12, 2018

Confetti: Machine Embroidery

At the Confetti workshop we made these bright and beautiful pieces combining machine embroidery with a bit of imagination! Coming up next is “Spider’s Web” on 23rd June.

June 3, 2018

Leaves: Machine Embroidery

Yesterday marked the beginning of this year’s Braintree Summer School, with Maggie Harling’s Leaves: Machine Embroidery workshop. Here you can see some of the fantastic work created by the students!

September 5, 2017

Open Art Gallery now online!

All of the artworks that were part of the Braintree Open Art Exhibition are now featured in an online gallery, which can be found here: https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/art-in-braintree/open-art-gallery/ Be sure to have a look if you missed out on seeing the exhibition in person!