Suitable for ages 9

FUN FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

LITTLE ARTISTS AFTER SCHOOL CLUB Mondays 4.15pm – 5.15pm 20 Apr – 6 Jul

Prepare to get creating in this super fun and creative arty-hour. Led by Tanya Reid. Suitable for ages 7 – 11 £60 FOR 11 WEEK COURSE

CREATIVE EXPLORERS Fridays 9.15am – 10.15am 24 Apr – 10 Jul Play, explore and create with your little one as they discover colours, textures and a world of hands-on fun with Mandy Allport. Suitable for ages 5 and under £4 PER CHILD, PER SESSION. BOOK ALL 10 SESSIONS IN ONE TRANSACTION AND RECEIVE 10% OFF No session 8 May and w/c 25 May

POP UP SKETCHBOOK Sun 24 May 1pm – 3pm

Create your own concertina sketchbook/mixed media pop up artwork. Tear, cut, stick, dab, wash, paint, squiggle and draw using a variety of materials. Led by resident artist Samantha Emmons . Suitable for ages 8 – 14 £17 PER CHILD

EXPLORATIVE CRAFT DAY Sat 6 Jun Infants 10am – 12pm Suitable for ages 5 and under Juniors 1pm – 3pm Suitable for 6 – 10 years

Bring your child along for an ultimate craft session including colour, painting and collage making. Led by Mandy Allport. £10 PER CHILD

ARTÉ PARTY To celebrate your child's birthday, The Base is hosting arty parties run by our resident artist Richard Francis Bellin. Suitable for ages 5 – 12 £180 PER SESSION FOR 10 CHILDREN (£8 PER ADDITIONAL CHILD)

CHUNKY KNIT CUSHION WORKSHOP Tue 21 Apr 6pm – 8pm

Learn how to make your own chunky round knit cushion for your home with Sophie Hale. £45

MAKE A WILLOW ZARZO BASKET Sun 26 Apr 10am – 3pm

Led by Judith Needham, in this workshop you will be able to make your very own willow zarzo basket. £60

RING O' ROSES GLASS HANGING Tue 28 Apr 6pm – 9pm Join Justine Buckland for this introduction to copper foiling to learn how to cut, grind, foil and solder a glass Ring O' Roses. £55

MAKE A WIRE SWALLOW Wed 29 Apr 10am – 2pm

Capture the swift, graceful movement of a swallow using coloured copper wire with Flora Gare. £44

ART FOR CALM Sat 9 May 1pm – 4pm Using simple drawing, painting and collage techniques, Katherine Kingdon will work with you to explore the written word as a starting point for creativity. £45

11 Box Office 0845 5218 218* 11 + Please see website for details of materials required. LINOPRINTING Tue 12 May 1.30pm – 3.30pm Sun 14 Jun 10am – 12pm An introduction to the skills and techniques involved in linoprinting, led by Charlotte Adcock. £45 PER SESSION HEY CLAY! Sat 16 May 11am – 12pm & 3pm – 4pm Resident artists Cáit Gould and Alice McIlroy will help you throw a pot on the potters' wheel and make your own hand-built pot in this free taster session as part of the Get Creative festival. FREE PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED CLOTHES SWAP, DON'T SHOP Tue 19 May & 7 Jul 7.30pm – 9pm Swap till you drop! Have fun, find something you love and make a contribution to helping the planet by remedying fast fashion. Suitable for ages 14+. Under-18s must be accompanied by an adult. £5 INCLUDES GLASS OF WINE OR JUICE BORN AGAIN BOHEMIA JEWELLERY MAKING Thu 21 May 10am – 1pm Immerse yourself in the joys of jewellery making with a wide selection of high quality beads from pearls, crystals, glass and wood. Led by Mandy Allport. £50 MAKE A WIRE PUFFIN Thu 2 Jul 10am – 4pm Learn how to sculpt a wire puffin, one of the most characterful and popular birds. Led by Flora Gare. £60 RUSTIC BEACH HUT HANGING Sun 5 Jul 10.30am – 4.30pm Join Justine Buckland for this introduction to copper foiling to learn how to cut, grind, foil and solder a rustic beach hut hanging. £75 RAKU CLAY WORKSHOP Sat 11 Jul 10am – 4pm Suitable for beginners and more experienced potters alike: discover the elemental nature of 'raku-firing' with resident artist Cáit Gould. £95 GLASS FUSING: KILN CARVING AND METAL INCLUSIONS Sun 12 Jul 11am – 5pm Explore different design and fusing techniques to create lovely unique glass artworks of your own. Led by Shirley Eccles. £105 + £10 DISCOUNT WHEN BOOKED WITH INTRODUCTION TO GLASS FUSING: 3 PROJECTS WORKSHOP INTRODUCTION TO GLASS FUSING: 3 PROJECTS Sun 7 Jun 11am – 5pm Join Shirley Eccles for an introduction to the skills and techniques involved in glass fusing and slumping. £105 £10 DISCOUNT WHEN BOOKED WITH GLASS FUSING: KILN CARVING AND METAL INCLUSIONS WORKSHOP EXPERIMENTAL DRAWING DAY Tue 16 Jun 1pm – 4pm

Wed 17 Jun 10am – 1pm Under the expertise of Sally Haynes, participants will explore all their senses, and a variety of media and methods. £20 PER SESSION + WEAVE YOUR OWN WILLOW CHICKEN Thu 25 Jun 10am – 4pm Spend a fun day learning the art of willow sculpture with Judith Needham and take home a life-sized chicken to enhance your garden. £70 JELLI (MONO) PRINT WORKSHOP Wed 1 Jul & Sat 4 Jul 10am – 4pm Join Sally Haynes to explore using jelli blocks, water-based inks and acrylics to produce prints onto various papers using stencils, images and found materials. £160 FOR 2 SESSIONS + Please note that we reserve the right to cancel any course or workshop if the minimum numbers are not met. If we are not able to run a workshop you will be informed three working days ahead of the course or workshop start date.

START WITH ART: BEGINNERS Mondays 10am – 12pm 20 Apr – 6 Jul

WATERCOLOURS AND PASTELS Tuesdays 10am – 12pm 21 Apr – 30 Jun

OILS

Thursdays 10am – 12pm 23 Apr – 18 Jun

Perfect for beginners, you will explore different art styles in a relaxed environment. £80 FOR 11 WEEK COURSE

START WITH ART: INTERMEDIATE Mondays 1pm – 3pm 20 Apr – 6 Jul

Following on from Start with Art: Beginners, this intermediate class will explore art styles and techniques in greater detail. £80 FOR 11 WEEK COURSE

CLAY CLASS: OPEN LEVEL Mondays 6pm – 8pm 20 Apr – 18 May & 1 – 29 Jun A general painting course with an emphasis on watercolour and pastel. Led by Tessa Kirby. £100 FOR 10 WEEK COURSE

LIFE DRAWING Wednesdays 6pm – 8pm 22 Apr – 20 May & 3 Jun – 1 Jul

A great course for improving creative observation, in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Led by Richard Francis Bellin. £75 FOR 5 WEEK COURSE £135 FOR 10 WEEK COURSE Always wanted to try painting in oils but it looks too difficult/expensive/ messy? Come and try it with Debrah Martin and find out how relaxing, rewarding (and clean) it really is… £115 FOR 7 WEEK COURSE

TOUCH TO SEE Fridays 10.30am – 11.45am 15 May, 12 Jun, 10 Jul

A sociable discussion group for adults with visual impairments, who meet monthly for a chat and a cup of tea alongside interactive talks and workshops led by a range of local artists and visiting art professionals. FREE

Join resident artist and Pottery Throw Down 's Cáit Gould to explore the possibilities clay offers in a friendly, relaxed environment. £145 FOR 5 WEEK COURSE £270 FOR 10 WEEK COURSE

No session w/c 25 May

+ Please see website for details of materials required. Please note that we reserve the right to cancel any course or workshop if the minimum numbers are not met. If we are not able to run a workshop you will be informed three working days ahead of the course or workshop start date.

HOW TO FIND US The Base Communications Road Greenham Business Park Greenham RG19 6HN There is free parking available at The Base. RESIDENT ARTISTS Don't forget to visit the Resident Artists' Studios upstairs to see examples of their work and what they are currently creating. Richard Francis Bellin Justine Buckland Samantha Emmons Cáit Gould Alice McIlroy Jane Skingley Mary Sutton Luke Webb

HOW TO BOOK Tickets for activities at The Base should be booked in advance via the Corn Exchange Box Office or at www.thebasegreenham.co.uk. Box Office opening hours: Mon 10am – 5pm Tue – Sat 10am – 7pm Sun 11am – 5pm Sunday and Bank Holiday hours may sometimes vary. 0845 5218 218 Calls cost 2p per minute plus your telephone company’s access charge. Please see page 43 for details of concessions, booking fees and access. If you have pre-booked there is no need to bring a ticket with you. Advance tickets must be booked by 10pm on the day before your visit. Tickets can be purchased on the door from Honesty Café at The Base.

MEET THE ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE Fri 15 May & Thu 16 Jul 6pm - 8.30pm FREE (No booking required)

These two evenings offer the opportunity to meet our resident artists. Come and explore the artists' studios, meet the makers and enjoy browsing the fantastic skill and artistic talent here at The Base.

Image: Holly Bobbins

Image: Alex Harvey-Brown Image: Holly Bobbins