Workshops Exhibitions & Events
EXHIBITION : Stefanie Loizou
Stefanie Loizui Book Art. Well loved stories and vintage ephemera are reinvented by embellishing, manipulating and transforming original illustrations.
EVENT: Grand Christmas Raffle
Tickets on sale now!
Only £1 a strip available from the gallery and tea room.
EVENT: Community Cinema
This month we have a real treat for you. A wonderful production of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Danced action and spoken narration brings fresh dimension, whilst remaining true to the beauty of the author’s original narrative.
EXHIBITION: Secret Postcard Affordable Art Sale
A unique opportunity to buy original artworks in a variety of mediums by local and leading artists. A fundraising exhibition in aid of Haddenham Arts Centre.
EVENT: Preview Evening - Secret Postcard Art Sale
An early opportunity to preview and buy original artworks in a variety of mediums by local and leading artists. A fundraising exhibition in aid of Haddenham Arts Centre.
WORKSHOP: Beginners Watercolour Techniques (Workshop One of Two)
Learn Basic Watercolour Techniques with experienced tutor Ann Biggs. NB: Book together with the Second workshop Watercolour Texturing Techniques on 1 Februaury 25 to obtain a discount.
WORKSHOPS: Beginners Glass Lampwork
Make your own beautiful glass beads. Morning Session 2 places remaining. Aternoon session SOLD OUT. Learn the basic techniques of lampwork. Suitable for anyone aged over 16+
EVENT: Artists Pop Up Shop - Sue Smith
Local artist Sue Smith will be in the gallery for the whole weekend, demonstarting and selling her artwork prints and gifts.
EVENT: The Big Hardback Book Sale
HARDBACK BOOK SALE
A fundraiser in aid of Haddenham Arts Centre. All books will be for sale for ONLY £1. All donations of hardback books gratefully received prior to the day. Fiction and Non Fiction both welcome.
EVENT: Artists Pop Up Shop - Bridget Taylor
Local textile artist Bridget Taylor will be in the gallery for the whole weekend, demonstarting and selling her artworks and handmade gifts.
EVENT: Brunch with Father Christmas
A fun family Christmas event for a Sunday morning and a great opportunity to do some relaxed Christmas shopping in our lovely gallery and shop.
EVENT: Community Carol Singing
Join us for a jolly community sing-a-long, sip mulled wine and juices and munch on mince pies!
EVENT: Good Mood & Creative Space Cafe
A friendly mixed group of all ages who meet for a regular monthly get together to enjoy company, chats, coffee and optional creative fun. All are welcome and no booking is required.
EVENT: Book Club
Are you a bookworm?
Come along to our monthly meetings, meet fellow book lovers, share the joy of the written word and discover new authors.
WORKSHOP: Silk Painting with Louise From Blended Monkey
Relaxing silk painting session - create a beautiful scarf or wall hanging – no experience necessary
WORKSHOP: Gelli Plate Printmaking, 'Imagined Landscapes' with Karen Hendry
In this fun creative workshop you will learn the basics of creating simple colourful and textural monotypes (unique individual prints) using a gelli plate, brayer/roller and acrylic paints. Suitable for beginners and for those wanting to extend their skills and confidence.
WORKSHOPS: Beginners Glass Lampwork 1/2 Day Workshops
Make your own beautiful glass beads. Choose morning or afternoon session to learn with a group of just two on each session. Learn the basic techniques of lampwork. Suitable for anyone aged over 16+
EVENT: Artists Pop Up Shop - Andree Bowmer
Local glass artist and jeweller Andree Bowmer will be in the gallery for the day and selling her artworks and handmade jewellery.
Good Mood and Creative Space Cafe
A friendly mixed group of all ages who meet for a regular monthly get together to enjoy company, chats, coffee and optional creative fun. All are welcome and no booking is required.
Watercolour Landscape Painting Course
A five week course. Fridays 10am-12.30pm
Would you like to improve your wellbeing through art?
Have you always wanted to learn watercolours from scratch? Then, this is the course for you.
WORKSHOP: Weave a Willow Plant Support
Willow weaving is a great way to learn about traditional techniques and natural materials. This whole day workshop is led by Cambridgeshire sculptor and weaver Jane Frost.
WORKSHOP: Beginners Watercolour Texture Techniques. (Workshop Two of Two)
In this full day watercolour workshop you will develope your skills by learning texturing techniques. NB Available to book at a discount together with the first workshop on 7 December 2024.
EVENT: Book Club
Are you a bookworm?
Come along to our monthly meetings, meet fellow book lovers, share the joy of the written word and discover new authors.
WORKSHOP: Clay. Wheel throwing, slab & coil with Hilary Kemp
Clay workshop with Hilary Kemp. Learn the basics of pottery including using the wheel, coiling and slab building. Places limited to just 7. Suitable for beginners and the more experienced potter. Early booking advised for this popular course
WORKSHOPS: Beginners Glass Lampwork 1/2 Day Workshops
Make your own beautiful glass beads. Choose morning or afternoon session to learn with a group of just two on each session. Learn the basic techniques of lampwork. Suitable for anyone aged over 16+
Good Mood and Creative Space Cafe
A friendly mixed group of all ages who meet for a regular monthly get together to enjoy company, chats, coffee and optional creative fun. All are welcome and no booking is required.
EVENT: Book Club
Are you a bookworm?
Come along to our monthly meetings, meet fellow book lovers, share the joy of the written word and discover new authors.
WORKSHOPS: Beginners Glass Lampwork SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT Make your own beautiful glass beads. Choose morning or afternoon session to learn with a group of just two on each session. Learn the basic techniques of lampwork. Suitable for anyone aged over 16+
Good Mood and Creative Space Cafe
A friendly mixed group of all ages who meet for a regular monthly get together to enjoy company, chats, coffee and optional creative fun. All are welcome and no booking is required.
WORKSHOP: Clay. Wheel throwing, slab & coil with Hilary Kemp (Copy)
Clay workshop with Hilary Kemp. Learn the basics of pottery including using the wheel, coiling and slab building. Places limited to just 7. Suitable for beginners and the more experienced potter. Early booking advised for this popular course
WORKSHOP: Creative with Clay - Coiling & Botanical Vases with Louise from Blended Monkey.
A relaxing day creating a coiled vessel in the morning and then two large botanical/your own design vases in the afternoon – no experience necessary
WORKSHOPS: Beginners Glass Lampwork 1/2 Day Workshops
Make your own beautiful glass beads. Choose morning or afternoon session to learn with a group of just two on each session. Learn the basic techniques of lampwork. Suitable for anyone aged over 16+
Good Mood and Creative Space Cafe
A friendly mixed group of all ages who meet for a regular monthly get together to enjoy company, chats, coffee and optional creative fun. All are welcome and no booking is required.
Workshop: Glazing Ceramics
A special additional workshop for those who have taken one of our previous clay workshops. Learn about the art and techniques of glazing and decoarte your pots and other ceramic creations.
WORKSHOP: Relaxing Spoon Carving with Simon from Blended Monkey
A safer way to carve spoons – relaxing & immersive session where you’ll learn how to carve a large serving spoon and/or spatula while seated on your own safe “spoon mule” – no experience necessary
WORKSHOP: Ceramic Tile Making & Glazing with Louise from Blended Monkey
A relaxing day designing, creating & also glazing your own unique trivet/large tile and 4 coasters/mini tiles – no experience necessary
WORKSHOP: Make A Festive Wreath
Learn wreath making techniques whilst creating your own beautiful and abundant Christmas decoration . Half day workshop AM.
WORKSHOP: Willow - Small Sculptures and Decorations
You will learn techniques to make decorative woven willow items for celebrations.
EVENT: Good Mood & Creative Space Cafe
A friendly mixed group of all ages who meet for a regular monthly get together to enjoy company, chats, coffee and optional creative fun. All are welcome and no booking is required.
WORKSHOPS: Beginners Glass Lampwork SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT Make your own beautiful glass beads. Choose morning or afternoon session to learn with a group of just two on each session. Learn the basic techniques of lampwork. Suitable for anyone aged over 16+
WORKSHOP: Ceramic Christmas Decorations with Gold Foil Decoration
Run over two Saturday sessions. Create a selection of unique ceramic christmas decorations decorated with gold. Hang on your tree or for gorgeous gifts for family & friends.
WORKSHOP: Gelli Plate Printmaking & Collage - 'Festive Wreaths & Robins’
Learn the basics of printing simple monotypes (individual unique prints) using a gelli or gelatin plate and acrylic paints. Then create a festive artwork and /or decorations. Suitable for complete beginners.
WORKSHOP: Weave a Willow Frame Basket
This whole day workshop is led by Cambridgeshire sculptor and weaver Jane Frost, who will provide you with skills to make unique frame baskets, for foraging or display for your home or as gifts.
WORKSHOP: Introduction to Lino Printing with Judith Handley
A relaxed, friendly, supportive, experimental and fun experience where you will learn a new (or revive a previous) skill and take home something you feel proud enough to frame!
Community Cinema : That they May Face the Rising Sun
Based on internationally acclaimed Irish author John McGahern's award winning novel of the same name, That They May Face the Rising Sun is a vivid evocation of nature, humanity and life itself, set in a 1980's rural community in Ireland.
Plus short film from East Anglian Film Archive FOREVER YOUNG. Exxtraordinary local news and documentary clips recorded across East Anglia from 1970s-80s. Pre-film lunch on offer : Winter Ploughman's.
WORKSHOP: Life Drawing
An opportunity to sketch and paint from a nude model. Explore anatomy and the human form under the guidance of an experienced and expert tutor.
Workshop : Sue Welfare Pop Up Cards
This short introductory workshop will give you a chance to explore simple mechanisms to create your own exquisite miniature pop-up worlds to make into cards or books or standalone collectables.
EVENT: Good Mood & Creative Space Cafe
A friendly mixed group of all ages who meet for a regular monthly get together to enjoy company, chats, coffee and optional creative fun. All are welcome and no booking is required.
EVENT: Festive Extravaganza Handmade Art Fair
Always highly popular! Save the date. A great oppportunmity to buy unique festive gifts or just to meet and purchase from a visiting selection of talented local artists and makers.
WORKSHOPS: Beginners Glass Lampwork SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT Make your own beautiful glass beads. Choose morning or afternoon session to learn with a group of just two on each session. Learn the basic techniques of lampwork. Suitable for anyone aged over 16+
WORKSHOP: Weave a Willow Basket
Learn techniques to make a traditional round basket. This workshop is suitable for beginners as well as returning students who want to upgrade their skills
Community Cinema : The Trouble with Jessica
Join us for a relaxed matinee screening at our Community Cinema.The Trouble with Jessica (15) is a British Comedy starring Olivia Williams and Rufus Sewell. PLUS short film from East Anglian Film Archives - Curious Youth featuring home movies and news footage from 1930s - 80s
Pre-film lunch on offer at £7 per head. Jacket Potato, cheese beans or tuna.
WORKSHOP: Introduction to Lino Printing with Judith Handley
A relaxed, friendly, supportive, experimental and fun experience where you will learn a new (or revive a previous) skill and take home something you feel proud enough to frame!
WORKSHOP: Needle felted Seascape, Lighthouse & Beach Huts
Learn and develop your needle-felting skills & create seascape inspired scenes. Join artist Annie Brown for a wonderful relaxing day learning the art of needle-felting.
Stitched Landscapes With Debs Munford
Stitch and embellish a beautiful textile landscape, using a choice of different hand dyed fabrics .
WORKSHOP: Make a Silver Wishbone Ring
Join Donna Mussino from Avana Jewellery and create a sterling silver whimsical wishbone ring. A great beginners jewellery making workshop.
Exhibition : Ailsa Lyn - 'Finding Inspiration in the Natural World'
Seasonal landscapes in watercolour and watercolor combined with collage by talented Suffolk artist Ailsa Lyn.
WORKSHOP: Life Drawing
An opportunity to sketch and paint from a nude model. Explore anatomy and the human form under the guidance of an experienced and expert tutor.
WORKSHOP: Introduction to Lino Printing with Judith Handley
A relaxed, friendly, supportive, experimental and fun experience where you will learn a new (or revive a previous) skill and take home something you feel proud enough to frame!
WORKSHOPS: Beginners Glass Lampwork 1/2 Day Workshops
FULLLY BOOKED
Make your own beautiful glass beads. Choose morning or afternoon session to learn with a group of just two on each session. Learn the basic techniques of lampwork. Suitable for anyone aged over 16+
EVENT: Good Mood & Creative Space Cafe
A friendly mixed group of all ages who meet for a regular monthly get together to enjoy company, chats, coffee and optional creative fun. All are welcome and no booking is required.
Volunteer Workday
Volunteer workday - 10am - 3pm (help as long as you can). Free ploughman's lunch for all helpers! Come and help us with a range of jobs from gardening to cleaning, maintenance, sorting jobs to do. To find out more call Anne on 07808 628222.
WORKSHOP: Gelli Plate Printmaking & Collage - Introduction & 'Focus on Flowers'
Learn the basics of printing simple monotypes (individual unique prints) using a gelli or gelatin plate and acrylic paints. Suitable for complete beginners and those who want to extend their skills and confidence.
WORKSHOP SERIES: Landscape Watercolour Painting for Beginners
A fun and informative 5 week course run over consecutive Friday evenings. Starting from the basics, you will build your skills each week, giving you the opportunity to develop a landscape study of your own choice. Suitable for all abilities and ages 16+
WORKSHOP: Clay. Wheel throwing, slab & coil with Hilary Kemp
FULLY BOOKED
Clay workshop with Hilary Kemp. Learn the basics of pottery including using the wheel, coiling and slab building. Places limited to just 7. Suitable for beginners and the more experienced potter. Early booking advised for this popular course
WORKSHOP: Weave a Willow Platter or Tray
You will learn techniques to make a traditional tray or platter. Willow weaving is a great way to learn about traditional techniques and natural materials.