Classes and Workshops

Music Lessons

One to one tuition for piano, keyboards, Violin, cello, woodwind and all styles of guitar including bass. Exams offered through The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and Rock School with 100% pass rate to date. Or just play for fun. Beginners through to experienced players are welcome from age to 6 to infinity. Free Violin loan for beginners up to 3/4 size. Exciting classes held through out the summer.
Rainbow Music, Studio 12
For more information please call; Terry 01268 441099 or visit www.rainbowmusic.org.uk

Fantasy Art Classes

Non-curriculum after school art classes are now running between Monday and Thursday for 10-15 year olds who would like get creative, develop their own style and have fun!
Art of the Imagination, Studio 52
For more information please call; Graham 07956 102998 or email gcollinsart@ntlworld.com

Art Classes

Improve your artistic skills in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
The classes we run are specially tutored to cater for all levels and abilities, using our simple pop art process even the absolute beginner can produce stunning paintings. We teach all styles of painting that will help you to develop your drawing and painting skills.
As well as our usual classes we also offer, Life Classes, Watercolour Classes, Bob Ross classes and specific art classes for young adults (10 to 15 year olds).
We hold pop art workshops within the studio for school visits, our tutors also go into schools to hold pop art workshops.
Dean Smith Art, Studio 41
For more information please call: 01268 522973 or 07730 611994.
Full listing of class times at www.deansmithart.com

Candle making and wax art.

Encaustic art lessons, candle making and candle decorating for all ages and levels.
Burnouts Candles Studio 15
For more information please call 01268 270176 or email burnouts42@hotmail.com

Fabric art workshops

Workshops are suitable for beginners or those wishing to extend their skills. They include techniques such as embroidery; Hardanger, French knots, chain stitch, couching, canvas work, crochet, stump work and cross stitch, with mixed media techniques including bead and button making, using Angelina fibres, Tyvek© and Lutradur©. Metal embossing, transfer printing and dyeing are also included, as well as many other techniques. For information call Craft Arena, Studio 48.
For more information please call: 01268 523780.
Full listing of class times at www.craftarena.co.uk

Glass art workshops

Learn glass cutting, terrarium making, leading, fusing, copper foiling and mosaicing from experts. Classes at weekends and evenings. Students take home pieces made. Age over 14.
Glass from the Past, Studios 22 & 28.
For more information please call: 07792 475085 or visit www.glassfromthepast.co.uk

Paper Craft Workshops

Card making and scrapbooking lessons are available throughout the week and most weekends. They cater for all levels from the beginner to the more advanced, in a fun and friendly environment.
Pinnacle Crafts Studios 31, 32 & 37.
For information please call: 01268 285585 or visit www.pinnaclecrafts.co.uk

Paper Craft Workshops

Bringing you the best and latest from the scrapbooking and cardmaking industry. Come and join in and be inspired.
Sugar and Spice, Studio 40.
For information please call: 01268 530933 or visit www.sugarandspicecrafts.co.uk

Patchwork and quilting classes for all ages and levels.

Patchwork classes are held Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays during the day and Thursday evenings. Children’s classes on Saturday. Lacemaking classes Wednesday afternoons and others TBA.
Tylers Patch, Studio 29.
For more information please call: 01268 530071 or email tylers-patch@live.co.uk

Pottery painting and potter’s wheel.

Hazle’s offers a very wide selection of fired ceramic ware for painting - all ages welcome….!
It's a very relaxing and absorbing activity for anyone. Great talent or skill is not required. They have stencils, sponges and carbon paper for creative and less-creative alike and members of Hazle's team of skilled painters are on hand. You can have as much or little guidance as you need.
When you have finished painting we glaze the work and fire it in our kilns ready for you to collect approx. one week later.
Have a go session on the potter’s wheel 1st Saturday of every month and selected dates during holidays.
Potters Wheel & Hand-building courses for Adults on selected dates
Hazle’s Pottery Barn, Studios 33-35
For more information please call: 01268 270892 or visit www.hazle.com