My name is Shelley Collins, and I’m delighted to introduce myself as the new Education Officer at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts I bring a wealth of experience working with children and young people, and I’d be more than happy to answer any questions or help you book your workshops. Please don’t hesitate to drop me a message!
The Farm Out programme for the 2025–2026 academic year offers a range of carefully selected workshops designed to inspire your students. They’ll have the chance to: Create large-scale 3D visual arts projects
Explore new techniques
Experiment with specialist equipment and instruments
Collaborate creatively in the classroom
All workshops are led by professional, highly experienced arts practitioners. Every practitioner is DBS-checked and skilled in working with school-aged children, ensuring a safe, supportive, and enriching experience. Alongside our core workshops, we run special projects throughout the year, including: Lantern Making for the Lantern Parade
The Quest Family Fest Schools Project Kite Making for the Summer Kite Festival
We hope this brochure offers something to excite both your students and your team If you spot a workshop you’d like to adapt to fit your teaching, just let us know we’ll work with our artists to tailor the perfect experience for your class. For any questions about the Farm Out programme or what Norden Farm can offer, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts
Norden Farm is an arts centre, run by the Norden Farm Centre Trust, a registered charity. We’re built on the site of an ancient farm on the outskirts of Maidenhead, near Altwood School. We are a thriving arts centre, averaging 150 events a term, and open 5 days a week
We are passionate about what we do and know that the arts have the power to change lives. We believe that everyone should have the chance to experience and participate in high quality, transformative and life enhancing arts events.
Through our education, participation and outreach programme, we provide a range of opportunities for the whole community. We deliver a regular programme of classes and activities for children, young people and adults, produce special projects and support artists and the local creative community to create and present work
What is our Farm Out Programme?
The Farm Out Programme, supported by the Norden Farm Centre Trust and the Spoore, Merry and Rixman Foundation, brings inspiring professional artists directly into schools through engaging workshops and performances.
As part of this exciting opportunity, Primary Schools within the Old Borough of Maidenhead receive up to £400 of funding to spend on workshops during the 2025/2026 academic year To take part, schools simply pay a one-off administration fee of £60 (including VAT).
This is a fantastic way to give your pupils access to high-quality arts experiences right in the classroom.
Not sure if your school is eligible? Just get in touch – we’d love to help!
For bookings, please note that final numbers and full payment (if required) must be confirmed at least two weeks in advance. After this point, cancellations and changes cannot be made
All prices are correct at the time of publishing but may be subject to change.
Meet our wonderful team of creative professionals! In the mix we have award winning poets, fine artists, professional dancers and renowned theatre makers. We pride ourselves on offering you and your students the opportunity to engage with, and learn from, artists and practitioners with not only a vast range of skills but a fun and creative approach to learning.
Our brochure is split into the following categories:
Visual and Digital Arts | VDA
Poetry and Spoken Word | PSW
Music | MU
Drama | DR
Dance | DA
Culture and Heritage | CH
Mindfulness | MI
Our team are happy to tailor workshops for you - so if you can’t find what you want, just ask!
You can learn more about each practitioner over the next few pages
How to Book:
Contact me at Shelley Collins@nordenfarm org or call 01628 682563 and let me know the following:
Your Chosen Workshop Suggested Dates Year Group and Number of Classes / Students
Charlotte Adcock Designs VDA
Charlotte Adcock is a Newbury based artist who brings creativity and colour into schools through her engaging children’s workshops. With a background in Fine Art from Lancaster University and over 20 years of experience, she specialises in lino printing and collaborative projects that spark imagination and storytelling. Charlotte’s workshops are hands-on, playful, and inspiring, giving children the chance to explore printmaking while working together to create vibrant, meaningful artwork. Her approach not only teaches practical skills but also nurtures confidence, teamwork, and a love for creative expression.
African Activities | PSW | MU | DA | CH
African Activities has been providing high quality, fun and thought-provoking workshops in schools and educational establishments across Britain since 2000. They offer the opportunity to engage with Black and African Culture by sharing superb creative artistic experiences that disrupt preconceptions, create community, drive excellence and break barriers
Nisha Anil | VDA | DR
Nisha has worked on stage, in film and as a presenter on elevision. She is trained in Mime/physical theatre and studied at Darlington College of the Arts.
Bollywood Brass Academy | MU | CH
Bollywood Brass Academy is the education arm of ywood Brass Band. They run workshops in schools and e-scale projects with partners such as Music Education s, venues and festivals.
Berkshire Printmakers | VDA
CultureMix Arts | VDA | MU | CH
CultureMix Arts is a steel pan music and carnival arts specialist providing workshops, tasters, demonstrations, talks and performances featuring the steel pan, how it is made, the history and origins and how it relates to British music culture. RASPO - Reading All Steel Percussion Orchestra is the cornerstone of CultureMix Art’s work enabling people of all ages and abilities to experience playing music in an accessible orchestra with a focus on young people who would not normally access music lessons.
Desree | DR | PSW
Desree is a dynamic children's workshop facilitator with a background in drama studies and a passion for empowering individuals through creative expression She has extensive experience working with diverse groups in schools, corporate settings, and theatres across the UK, delivering workshops that build confidence, enhance literacy, and inspire a love for the arts.
Desree has developed wellbeing programs and has led creative writing and drama workshops in schools across the country
Helen D Evans | VDA
Helen is a local artist. She has a degree in Three Dimensional Design (Wood, Metal, Ceramics and Glass) and has worked with a wide variety of people of all abilities during her career She has exhibited both locally and nationally. Helen primarily works in clay and regularly runs short Pottery workshops at Norden Farm.
@Jho | VDA
Johana Plazas (@Jho) is a Colombian visual artist and muralist based in Slough. Her practice blends mural painting, and community art to create vibrant, natureinspired works that celebrate creativity and collaboration. She has led participatory mural projects with residents and volunteers, and has run drop-in workshops with teen refugees as well as school sessions at places like Groove Academy @Jho also delivers engaging painting and graffiti workshops that inspire children and teenagers to explore colour, storytelling and teamwork through art
Shannel Joseph | VDA | CH
Shannel Joseph, is the founder of Animation Expressions. She has 10 years experience in running workshops for children and has an Animation BA Animation is a great way to combine creative skills with digital learning. It is also a good way of expressing thoughts and ideas in an audio-visual format, ‘taking ART & ICT to infinity and beyond’.
Kala Chethena Kathakali Company
VDA | DR | DA | CH
Kalamandalam Vijayakumar and Kalamandalam Barbara Vijayakumar are the only Kathakali specialists in the country They met whilst studying Kathakali at the Kerala Kalamandalam in Kerala, India in 1975 and decided to bring Kathakali to the UK in 1987. Since then, they have developed workshops in educational settings suitable for KS2 and above. They strive to work with schools to design activities that increase awareness, enjoyment and understanding of Asian theatre and culture as a celebration of cultural diversity
Little Tanks | DR
The Little Tanks ethos is ‘building confidence through drama’. They aim to develop a child’s confidence by using drama skills and nurturing them to feel more comfortable when performing as well as in everyday life.
Mandinka Roots have been teaching children and adults about West African culture, both in the UK and abroad, since 2005 Oumar Alex Sagna is originally from Senegal where he worked as an artiste for many years. Since coming to the UK in 2005, Oumar Alex has passed on his love of West African culture in a fun and exciting way.
Mandinka Roots | VDA | MU | DA | CH
Simon Mole | PSW
James Parsons | VDA
James Parsons is a bestselling, internationally published cartoonist and the only full-time comic art teacher in the UK. Since 2005 he has delivered thousands of high energy comic art workshops in hundreds of schools around the country, as well as at museums, galleries, libraries and festivals. A dynamic, totally unique, and unforgettable creative experience is guaranteed every time!
Marta Mathea Radwan | MU
Dr Marta Mathea Radwan is a conductor, vocalist, composer, arranger, music director, and workshop leader Marta has a wide education both as a conductor and a singer and holds a doctor of music. She has led over a dozen choirs, of up to 100 singers, and also led big band and orchestra. She is also a dedicated educator with experience in teaching music from primary school to university. Her main passion is jazz and vocal improvisation. She led Circle Songs and Vocal Improvisation workshops around Europe and worldwide (online)
Readipop | VDA
Readipop is a music charity based in Reading offer a variety of engaging, creative workshops run by their experienced music leaders. Readipop enable children to learn new instruments, rhythms and how to work as a group.
Roly Richardson | VDA
Coral Rumble | PSW
Coral is a multi award winning poet and author, who has had 5 poetry collections published alongside other books. Her poems can be found in 200 anthologies, and have been featured on BBC TV and radio. Her first prose novel, Jakub's Otter (2024), won the Spark! Book Awards this year (2025)
Amanda Schenk | VDA
Sound Art | MU | VDA
Boris Allenou is a Paris-born, UK based sound artist, musician and creative technologist. With over a decade of international collaborations, he explores the limitless possibilities of Sound Art and Sound Ecology through interactive installations, performances, workshops, talks, and radio creations, inviting audiences to re-imagine their relationship with sound
Srishti Dance Creations | MU | DA | CH
Srishti are an independent classical Indian dance and music organisation. Nina Rajarani of Srishti has vast experience of delivering classical Indian dance workshops in Bharatanatyam and Kathak dance forms, as well as Karnatik music, which are suitable for students of primary and secondary schools
Street Dance Energy | DA
Tons of Sound | MU
Tons of Sounds believe music has the capability to empower the youth of today. They not only give students an insight into the music industry, but they allow each student to feel what it’s like behind the decks and lets them be in control of the music/environment by giving them a real understanding into what it takes to be a successful DJ
Alok Verma | MU
Alok Verma is a London-based music producer, performer, and live looping artist A master tabla player and versatile percussionist, who has performed globally with renowned artists. Drawing on deep classical training and a passion for blending traditions, Alok creates innovative fusions of Indian rhythms with global sounds.
Introduction to Lino Printing
Recycled Masks
Led by African Activities
KS1 | KS2
Half Day: £595 | Whole Day: £695 Plus materials at £1 per student
Turn milk bottles into fantastic masks! Students will explore the importance of masks to the Dogon, Fon, Ashanti and Gonga. The practitioners will explain how masks are often used to commune with ancestors during festivals and explain these traditions. This workshop encourages children to be creative in making their own masks and not to copy existing designs.
WHAT DID OTHER SCHOOLS THINK?
Brilliant art session our pupils were able to enjoy. Students received an opportunity to learn a new type of art work and express their creativity outside of their usual classroom environment’
Manor Green School
Paper Puppetry- Intro to Puppetry
WHAT DID OTHER SCHOOLS THINK?
‘The children felt really creative and enjoyed working together’ Maidenhead Primary School
Sustainability Workshop
Silkscreen Printing
Led by Berkshire Printmakers
KS2 I SEN
Whole Day (For up to 60 students. Please note, larger groups may need to be split into smaller groups) £600
Get to grips with the Heritage Craft of Silkscreen printing with husband and wife team Berkshire Printmakers. They offer screen-printing workshops designed for schools curriculum enrichment. Sessions can be tailored to themes like Year 6 leavers, upcycling, fashion, heritage craft and entrepreneurship.
T-Shirt Printing
Carnival Head Dresses
Ancient Coil Pots
Led
by Helen D Evans
KS2 / SEN
Half Day £175 I Whole Day £275 (plus materials use of tools and firing)
We’ll explore pinch and coil pot making inspired by cultures such as Egypt, Greece, Rome, West Africa, or China. Depending on the workshop length, students can design patterns with coloured slip. Finished pots will be fired, returned to the school, and can be glazed to make them waterproof.
WHAT DID OTHER SCHOOLS THINK?
‘It is such a fabulous experience for children to make items out of clay. This is in a socioeconomic area where things are challenging, so to have an opportunity like this is amazing. The class loved every minute of it - so did I’
Larchfield Primary and Nursery School
Grotesques & Gargoyles
Led by @Jho
Upper 3| KS3
Art Battle
Full Day workshops £350 (£450 inc of spray cans)
A dynamic, team-based activity where students collaborate and compete in a friendly creative challenge.
Spray & Play: Graffiti Painting Basics
Stories in Colour: Acrylic Painting
WHAT DID OTHER SCHOOLS THINK?
‘The workshop linked so well with the other curriculum learning, it tied everything together. It was great because the children were able to see their DT models come to life with a stop motion animation experience’
Boyne Hill CE Infant and Nursey School
Stop Motion Animation
WHAT DID OTHER SCHOOLS THINK?
‘This workshop helped to fulfil computing curriculum with excellent resources and expert Thank you, we loved creating our own animations and using exciting technology!’
Riverside Primary School
Digital Animation
Led by Shannel Joseph
KS2 | KS3 | KS4
Half Day £300 | Whole Day £450
Using tablets to create their designs, all children play a special role in the making process to bring the animation to life. The animations will be presented to the school and uploaded to Norden Farm’s social media.
All equipment is provided, only require a standard sized classroom and creative class.
Adinkra Cloth Printing
‘The workshop was great and the children have been inspired. James was very engaging and encouraged all the children. They were inspired to use their imaginations and all of them achieved something of which they were very proud’
Cookham Dean CE Primary School
The World of Comics!
Magical World of Manga
Magic School
WHAT DID OTHER SCHOOLS THINK?
‘Our boys and girls in Year 1 thoroughly enjoyed their Magic workshop this morning. The children were amazed by the tricks. There was evening disappearing paint’ Boyne Hill CE infant and Nursery School
Our Town Map
WHAT DID OTHER SCHOOLS THINK?
‘[Our Town Map] enhanced our project on Journeys and helped us to make links to the children’s community and home. Excellent collaboration and all children engaged and confident to join in. A fantastic opportunity for our children - thank you’
Flip the Flap Characters
Led by Amanda Schenk KS2
Half Day £180 | Whole Day £280 (plus materials)
Inspired by the Surrealist drawing game Exquisite Corpse. Participants will design crazy characters that can be integrated together. These artworks could be used to inspire creative writing.
Furze Platt Infant School
Chihuly Inspired Mobile Sculpture
WHAT DID OTHER SCHOOLS THINK?
‘As usual, the children had an amazing time with Amanda. She is so calm and patient as well as inspiring the children's creativity. They were fascinated to watch videos of the Dale Chihuly creating his glass sculpture's and then to be part of a collaboration to make their own display’
Wessex Primary School
Block Printing
Wild Flowers
Book Art
POETRY AND SPOKEN WORD WORKSHOPS
African Storytelling
Everyday Magic: A Poetry Adventure
WHAT DID OTHER SCHOOLS THINK?
Alwyn Infant School
POETRY AND SPOKEN WORD WORKSHOPS
POETRY AND SPOKEN WORD WORKSHOPS
Poetry Spells
WHAT DID OTHER SCHOOLS THINK?
Cookham Dean CE Primary School
Oh Odes!: Intro to Spoken Word Poetry
POETRY AND SPOKEN WORD WORKSHOPS
Haiku of Hope: Tiny and Mighty Poetry
WHAT
DID OTHER SCHOOLS THINK?
All Saints Primary School
POETRY AND SPOKEN WORD WORKSHOPS
Juggling with Words
MUSIC WORKSHOPS
Bhangra
& Bollywood Beats
Steel Band Music
Led by CultureMix Arts
KS2 I SEN
Half Day £600 I Whole Day £950
Create a steel pan band in your class! Taster workshops are an ideal way to introduce steel pan music to your students through a series of hands on music workshops with tutors and a full set of instruments provided. Programmed to suit your school timetable each workshop covers the history and origins of the steel pan instrument, basic playing techniques and learning a simple song to play together.
Full day covers the whole school day with up to six workshops.
WHAT DID OTHER SCHOOLS THINK?
‘I loved seeing how the facilitators built up the music and taught the different parts so effectively - it really sounded great! The workshop leaders had high aspirations for the children and it was incredible to see and hear how much they achieved in an hour. It gave the children an opportunity to take part in a new activity, from a different culture’ Cookham Rise Primary School
MUSIC WORKSHOPS
Singing Improvisation: Unleash Your Musical Creativity
Led by Marta Marthea Radwan
KS1 | KS2 | KS3 | KS4 | SEN Half Day £275 I Whole Day £500
Singing Improvisation is a great way to express yourself and explore music creativity. Through funny exercises children learn how to make their own music and own songs. It helps build confidence in creating and performing. Lots of fun and laughter whilst building key skills in music.
WHAT DID OTHER SCHOOLS THINK?
‘This was amazing the students loved the session. They enjoyed it being interactive, having a team approach so each person got a turn. They paced it right and engaged all students and staff’ Manor Green School
Circle Songs: Make Music on the Spot
Led by Marta Marthea Radwan
KS1 | KS2 | KS3 | KS4 | SEN
Half Day £275 I Whole Day £500
Circle Song is a form of creating music on the spot. No sheet music or rehearsal required. Just a pure fun of singing and making music together regardless of age or musical experience. Led by the leader musical circle is a great ‘team building’ experience.
MUSIC WORKSHOPS
Ukulele
African Drumming
Led by Readipop
KS1 I KS2 I SEN
Half Day £250 I Whole Day £475
Learn and create traditional and new African rhythms using Djembe drums as a class. Your group will quickly be playing together, with the chance to perform a drum solo.
WHAT DID OTHER SCHOOLS THINK?
‘It worked really well and engaged all the children for over 40 minutes - no mean feat with 4 year olds! It left the children buzzing with excitement and was something totally different to what we are normally able to offer them for music’
Burchett’s Green Primary School
MUSIC WORKSHOPS
Samba Drumming
Led by Readipop
KS2 I SEN
Half Day £250 I Whole Day £475
Use the drums to make exciting samba sounds and rhythms that come straight from Brazil! In this session, you’ll learn how to work together to form a drumming group and show off your new skills when you perform together. Ideal for Year 5 and 6.
XOX Music Tech
Led by Readipop
KS1 I SEN
Led by Readipop
KS2 I SEN
Half Day £250 I Whole Day £475
Learn to make and programme your own beats, rhythms and recognisable tunes using Readipop’s historically significant synthesisers and drum machines. Lots of strange and interesting sounds can be explored. A fun workshop for all abilities.
Junk Percussion
Half Day £250 I Whole Day £475
Make music using objects that you would usually find around the house or classroom. Create a song from unusual instruments and learn that music can be found anywhere. Ideal for Years 1 - 3.
MUSIC WORKSHOPS
Karnatik Music
Sound & Sketch
Led by Boris Allenou of Sound Art
KS1 | KS2 | KS3 | KS4 | SEN
Half Day
£200 I Whole Day £350
A fun and experimental art session combining music and drawing. Pupils respond to a variety of sounds and rhythms through sketching, exploring movement, emotion, and creative expression across different drawing techniques.
MUSIC WORKSHOPS
Electronic Coding
Led by Boris Allenou of Sound Art
KS2 | KS3
Half Day £200 I Whole Day £350
Pupils explore the basics of electronic music by coding their own beats and melodies. Working in pairs on a computer (ideally one per pupil), they experiment with sounds, rhythms, and effects to create original tracks while developing creativity, logic, and teamwork.
Find it / Play
Led by Boris Allenou of Sound Art
KS1 I KS2 | KS3 | SEN
Half Day £200 I Whole Day £350
A creative sound-making workshop turning everyday objects into instruments. Pupils explore, modify and experiment with found and recycled items, then collaborate to craft a short group performance. A joyful introduction to music-making through play, imagination and discovery.
WHAT DID OTHER SCHOOLS THINK?
‘The workshops gave children an incredible view across a variety of arts and creative topics, it inspired them to have a go and try again, and gave them a wider experience than we would be able to on our own. The children left the majority of workshops beaming from ear to ear, and were so excited to share everything they have learned!’
A Maidenhead Primary School
MUSIC WORKSHOPS
DJ Workshop
Led by Tons of Sound
KS2 I KS3
2 hours £200 I Additional hours £100 per hour
Additional DJ stations £50 (Plus travel expenses)
Sessions are tailored to all skill levels from beginners right through to advanced students who are interested in trying something new or want to pursue DJing as a full time career. The session covers everything from switching, mixing and even trying some cool effects.
Tabla & Beyond: Exploring Indian Rhythm
Led by Alok Verma
KS1 I KS2 | KS3 | SEN
Half Day £350 I Whole Day £700
An engaging, hands-on classroom workshop introducing students to the rich world of Indian classical rhythm. Participants gain in-depth knowledge of the instruments, their structure and origins, while experiencing the melodic Raha and rhythmic Tala traditions. Using the harmonium and tabla for live demonstrations, Alok leads interactive sessions where students sing, learn beats and explore rhythm in groups or as a full class - making the workshop both educational and fun.
DRAMA WORKSHOPS
Explore Galore and Go!
Stories and Theatre Top
DRAMA WORKSHOPS
Lights, Camera, Actions! Intro to TV and Film-making
DRAMA WORKSHOPS
From Page to Stage
Exploring Themes: Develop, Discover and Devise
DRAMA WORKSHOPS
Once Upon a Stage: Creating Fairytales
through Drama
Led by Little Tanks
KS1 | KS2
Half Day £200 | Whole Day £400 (plus materials)
This enchanting workshop invites participants to dive into the magical world of fairytales through the dynamic and collaborative medium of drama. Participants will explore classic fairytales and create their own stories, bringing them to life through improvisation, role-play, and creative storytelling techniques. The workshop encourages imagination, teamwork, and a deeper understanding of narrative structures.
DANCE WORKSHOPS
Kathakali
Solo Performance & Workshop
Led by Kalamandalam Vijayakumar and Kalamandalam Barbara Vijayakumar KS2 | SEN
10.30am - 11.30am Workshop and 1.30pm - 3pm solo performance and talk £550
One drama based workshop session in the morning followed by a one and a half hour talk, demonstration and solo performance in the hall. Engage more children through a Kathakali solo performance and an introduction talk illustrated with images. A chance for children to see the skills studied in the workshop performed by an expert. The story illustrates the courage required to ‘Say No’.
African Dance
DANCE WORKSHOPS
WHAT DID OTHER SCHOOLS THINK?
‘Students fully engaged and enjoyed the session. They enjoyed the telling of the story through dance. Students found the music relaxing and expressions very interesting. They were all intrigued by the dance form’
This dance workshop is an introduction to Kathak, a classical Indian dance form that originates from North India. Its roots lie in the art of storytelling, gradually evolving into an intricate style of its own
.Influenced by the ancient Hindu temples and Mughal court traditions, Kathak is now one of the most popular Indian dances in the world. Its vast repertoire and fluid style aid in forming a great base for any dance form, A beautiful confluence of footwork, pirouettes, graceful poses and expressive narration form a typical kathak performance.
Suitable for all ages, pupils will learn basic hand gestures, foot movements, body and spatial awareness, vocabulary and movement used in Kathak.
WHAT DID OTHER SCHOOLS THINK?
Lowbrook Primary School (Referencing an Activity Week)
DANCE WORKSHOPS
Street Dance
Anansi the Spider: Stop Motion Animation
Led by Shannel Joseph
KS1 | KS2 | KS3
Half Day £250 | Whole Day £550
Celebrate Black History Month by bringing a traditional West African folk tale to life through stop motion animation. In this creative workshop, participants will retell and animate the story of Anansi, the clever and mischievous spider trickster, using imagination and expressive techniques.
This session blends cultural heritage with creative storytelling, offering a fun and educational way to honour and share the enduring legacy of African folklore.
Diwali: The Festival of Lights
Led by Srishti
KS1 I KS2
1 hour £175 I Whole Day (5 hours) £750 (plus travel expenses)
Srishti will bring to life Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights. This will be delivered in the form of an interactive workshop led by an experienced dancer / teacher who will engage students through storytelling, incorporating graceful hand gestures, feet movements and facial expressions, often used in Indian dance.
Holi: The Festival of Colours
Led by Srishti KS1 I KS2
1 hour £175 I Whole Day (5 hours) £750 (plus travel expenses)
This will be an interactive workshop based on the theme of the vibrant and colourful festival of Holi celebrated in India. The workshop leader will use props to capture students' imagination and will offer them an opportunity to experience the vast culture of India and promote understanding of diversity and cohesion.
WHAT DID OTHER SCHOOLS THINK?
‘We learned about Diwali in a much more creative way than we'd have been able to teach it in the classroom. We really enjoyed watching the ladies dance and hear the stories of Diwali. They made the stories come alive with their clever facial expressions and actions’ Maidenhead Primary School
Creative Mindfulness
Creative Mindfulness
Led by Stella Chenery-Litton
KS1 I KS2
1 hour £60 (plus materials)
Through creative activities, art, sound, stories, meditations, visualisations and discussion, children will learn to recognise, understand and express feelings, thoughts and emotions. Children will learn to relax and calm their minds and bodies, cultivating kindness and compassion towards themselves and others.
Wellbeing Animation
Led by Animation Expressions
KS3 | KS4 | SEN
Half Day £350 | Whole Day £550
6 Week Course - 1 Hour Each Week | £720
This workshop can be booked as a stand alone session or as a 6 week course. Wellbeing Animation would be best suited to a smaller group of select students.
Students will have the opportunity to work as a team, learn new skills and turn their stories into an inspiration through animation. This workshop can be part of a PSHE, ART or ICT lesson.
These workshops are a great benefit to students who may be suffering from loneliness, anxiety, low self esteem, SEN or those who may simply want to experience something new. The students will create stories based on true experiences and think of ways to overcome negative inner thoughts and turn them into positive ones. The animation technique is called rotoscope which is a simple yet effective form of animation for any ability. The participants will create a story around the topic ‘thoughts inside of me’, enabling them to explore their emotions and express their thoughts creatively.
Annual Project The Carnival of the Animals Maidenhead Community Lantern Parade
School Lantern Making Workshops
Led by Same Sky
KS2 | SEN
Nov and Dec 2025 | In your school
A contribution towards the cost of a full day workshop in your school (final prices TBC)
(For schools in the Old Borough of Maidenhead: Your Farm Out Funding cannot to be used for booking this workshops)
With the help of professional visual artists Same Sky, students learn how to weave willow to create large centrepieces and individual lanterns which are inspired by our animal neighbours.
Norden Farm’s annual community lantern parade will take place on Saturday 6 December 2025.
Assembling at around 4 15pm outside Maidenhead Town Hall, the Parade departs at 5pm, Celebratory Concert from 5.45pm – 6.15pm (all times to be confirmed).
Annual Project Quest Family Arts Festival
Schools Visual Arts Project
KS2 | SEN
Spring Term 2026 | In your school
A contribution towards the cost of a full day workshop in your school (final prices TBC).
(For schools in the Old Borough of Maidenhead: Your Farm Out Funding cannot be used for booking this workshop)
Working with professional practitioners to create work as part of Norden Farm’s annual Quest Family Arts Festival which runs throughout the Easter holiday. Last year’s project was a book installation along with animations to create a sensory exhibition. The work created is displayed at Norden Farm during the festival
Final workshop content will be announced by December 2025. A limited number of workshops are available to book for this project, so to register your interest please get in touch: education@nordenfarm.org
Photos from the Quest Gallery Exhibition 2025
Annual Project Kite Festival - Kite Making Workshops
School Kite Making Workshops
KS2 | SEN
Summer Term 2026 | In your school
A contribution towards the cost of a full day workshop in your school (final prices TBC)
(For schools in the Old Borough of Maidenhead: Your Farm Out Funding can be used for booking this workshop)
Working with professional visual artists from Community Kite Project learn to design and create a kite ready for our annual Kite Festival in September 2025.
A limited number of school workshops are available to book for this project, so to register your interest please get in touch: education@nordenfarm.org
Why not hire the Courtyard Theatre or Studio for your school’s summer production? For enquiries and bookings, please contact the Venue Hire Team.
Tel / 01628 682555
Email / venuehire@nordenfarm.org
Term 1
Thur 25 Sept 2025 | National Comic Book Day
Thur 2 Oct 2025 | National Poetry Day
Oct 2025 | Black History Month
Term 2
Mon 20 Oct 2025 | Diwali
Nov 2025 | Lantern Parade Schools Project I Norden Farm Event
Tues 11 Nov 2025 | Remembrance Day
Sat 6 Dec 2025 | Lantern Parade I Norden Farm Event
Tues 25 Nov - Sat 13 Dec | The Comet
Tues 16 Dec - Fri 19 Dec | Robin Hood
Tues 16 Dec - Wed 24 Dec | A Winter’s Tail
Term 3
Tues 27 Jan 2026 | Holocaust Memorial Day
Mon 9 - Sun 15 2026 | Children’s Mental Health Week
Term 4
Mar 2026 | Women’s History Month
Wed 4 Mar 2026 | Holi Festival
Thur 5 Mar 2026 | World Book Day
Sun 8 Mar 2026 | International Women’s Day
Sat 21 Mar 2026 | World Poetry Day
Sat 21 Mar 2026 | World Puppetry Day
Apr 2026 | Quest Family Festival School Project | Norden Farm Event
Term 5
Wed 15 April | World Art Day
Wed 22 Apr 2026 | Earth Day
Thur 23 Apr 2026 | Shakespeare Day
Term 6
Fri 5 Jun 2026 | World Environment Day
Sun 21 Jun 2026 | World Day of Music / Make Music Day
Summer 2026 | Summer at The Farm I Norden Farm Event
