Join us this Summer for fun and easy crafts!

Each 1 hour session is a new craft for you to try so you can create something new at each session.

Fri 1 Jun - Recycled Fantasy Castle
Led by Kayleigh Robinson
Create your own fantasy castle using recycled items you can find around your home such as plastic bottles! Inspired by our half term show The Not So Grimm Twins!

July and August sessions
Led by Jess Thompson and Aysha Khan

Tues 25 Jul - Collaborative Kite Sculpture
Led by Jess Thompson
Help create a collaborative kite sculpture which will be on view at our Kite Festival on Sunday 3 September and make a small version to take home.

Wed 26 Jul - Block Printed Patterns
Led by Aysha Khan
Block Printed patterns in nature - make your own blocks to print with.

Thur 27 Jul - Matisse inspired collage.
Led by Aysha Khan

Wed 2 Aug - Nature hanging mobile.
Led by Aysha Khan

Thur 3 Aug - Relief Printing
Led by Aysha Khan
Create your own series of handmade prints.

Tues 8 Aug - Collage Tin Plant Pots
Led by Jess Thompson
Decorate and plant a recycled tin plant pot using collage techniques.

Wed 9 Aug - 3 in a Row Game
Led by Aysha Khan
Make your own nature themed "3 in a row" game on wood.

Thur 10 Aug - Wax Resist Painting
Led by Aysha Khan

Tues 15 Aug - Nature Themed Mandalas
Led by Aysha Khan

Wed 16 Aug - Create a coi carp windsock.
Led by Jess Thompson

Thur 17 Aug - Airdry clay modelling.
Led by Aysha Khan
Airdry clay modelling (undersea castle or nature themed tealight) - battery operated light supplied

Wed 23 Aug - Marbling Techniques
Led by Aysha Khan

Thur 24 Aug - Fish are friends too.
Led by Aysha Khan
Decorate a fish shaped cushion with fabric scales and embellishments

Suitable for ages 5 - 11 years
All materials provided. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

•  25 Jul from £4
•  26 Jul from £4
• 11 more dates...

Led by Little Tanks Ltd

Each term we will be focusing on developing the participants confidence and well-being through a series of drama games and activities.

This term the Senior Youth Theatre group are focusing on developing drama skills. They’ll learn a deeper understanding of performance and managing their nerves as well as some more specialised techniques including comedy and physical theatre.

Suitable for ages 12 - 16 years

'Norden Farm is my favourite after school club, it always keeps me moving and relaxed. It is a great place to go for drama and within a short time, I have become far more confident and expressive' Timothy, age 7

'We have sent both of our children to Youth Theatre at Norden Farm and have seen dramatic improvements in there ability, confidence, social awareness and expressiveness generally and specifically. The environment is safe and developmental in a broad and exciting sense' Alex - parent

Wed 21 Sept - 30 Nov (exc 26 Oct)

Spring 2023:
Wed 11 Jan - 22 Mar (exc 15 Mar)
6pm - 7.30pm
£120 per 10 week term

•   7 Jun
•  14 Jun
• 3 more dates...

Led by Little Tanks Ltd

In each session children take part in a series of drama games and activities that develop their confidence as well as teaching them drama skills. These include focus, communication, developing a character and voice projection.

As the weeks go on the group will each have a part with some lines to learn in a small-scale show. They will rehearse as a team and share what they have learnt during the last session, more details to follow on this after half term.

Suitable for ages 7 - 11 years

'Norden Farm is my favourite after school club, it always keeps me moving and relaxed. It is a great place to go for drama and within a short time, I have become far more confident and expressive' Timothy, age 7

'We have sent both of our children to Youth Theatre at Norden Farm and have seen dramatic improvements in there ability, confidence, social awareness and expressiveness generally and specifically. The environment is safe and developmental in a broad and exciting sense' Alex - parent

Wed 21 Sept - 30 Nov (exc 26 Oct)

Spring 2023:
Wed 11 Jan - 22 Mar (exc 15 Mar)
4.55pm - 5.55pm
£85 per 10 week term

•   7 Jun
•  14 Jun
• 3 more dates...

Get involved at Kite Making Workshops this summer, then see your creation take to the sky!

The workshops are led by specialist kite makers Community Kite Project.

In these family friendly sessions our practitioners will guide you through the process of making the Patang Kite – the Indian Fighter Kite.

Make and decorate your kite to stand out in the sky at the Kite Festival which takes place in Boyn Grove Park on Sunday 4 September.

Kite Making Workshops

Saturday 6 August | 2pm – 3pm and 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Thursday 25 August | 2pm – 3pm and 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Workshops are suitable for all the family and tickets are £6 per person.

Pre booking for Kite Workshops is highly recommended.

If you have tickets for a workshop you are guaranteed to make a kite at the session. During each session we may have a small number of tickets available on the door but to avoid disappointment please pre book.

Please note this is a Drop-In Workshop:
You can make a kite in around 20 – 30 minutes with a bit of adult support! So you can turn up at any time during the session. But do make sure you leave enough time to get here, get park and get into the session!

These workshops have been kindly subsidised by funding from The Cyril Taylor Charitable Foundation and Berkshire Community Foundation.

Due to staff shortages our kitchen will be closed until Tuesday 6 September. The bar will remain open as normal. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.

•   5 Aug from £6
•   5 Aug from £6
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Led by Art Adventure

Join Lucy Wright for an Art Adventure this summer!

Combining art, movement and play to provide a stimulating and creative week of fun. With a sensational exhibition at the end of the week!

For ages 8 - 14 years

Tues 8 - Fri 11 Aug | 11am - 4pm

£160 | £145 Advantage Card holders

There will be film screenings every day after the course has finished:
Tues - Thur 4.15pm – 5.30pm (approx)
Titles are still to be confirmed – keep an eye on the website for details!

Food:
Participants can order lunch daily from our Café Bar by filling out the Lunchtime Choice Form at the registration desk.

The Lunchtime Menu is £7.50 and includes a choice of:
• Healthy Veggie Platter
• Penne Pomodoro
• Cheese & Ham or Cheese & Tomato Pizza with Salad
• Fish Fingers with chips
• Chicken Nuggets with chips
Plus a soft drink and a tub of ice cream

Alternatively there a Picnic Bag is £5 and includes:
• A Tuna, Ham or Cheese roll
• Fruit juice, biscuit, veggie sticks and a packet of Pom Bear crisps

•   8 Aug from £160
•   9 Aug FREE
• 2 more dates...

Singing is a great way to relieve stress and promote well-being.

Meet new people and take some time for you in this new acappella choir for mums, dads, grandparents, carers and their babies!

It is a baby friendly class, created especially so you can bring the baby you care for. Grown ups are in a semi circle (with room for your buggy next to you) and babies can sit, crawl or play on the blanket in front of you.

These uplifting classes are led by conductor/composer (and mum) Marta Radwan. There's no auditions, no singing experience is needed and you don't need to have a 'good voice' - just an openness to have a go! You'll be sure to know the songs and there will even be some which include your little one.

There's also:
* Free on-site parking
* Café (open all day)
* Baby changing facilities

Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Carers all welcome with their babies under 18 months

Fridays
Friday 12 May - Friday 9 June and Friday 16 June - Friday 21 July (exc 30 Jun)
12.30pm - 1.30pm
£10 per session | £40 for 5 week course

•   9 Jun from £10
•  16 Jun from £10
• 4 more dates...

Led by And Circus.

A week of incredible circus skills and performing. Learn to walk on stilts, ride a unicycle, walk the tightrope and perform on a trapeze!

Suitable for ages 7 - 15 years.

Tues 25 - Fri 28 Jul | 10am - 4pm

£220 | £200 Advantage Card holders
EARLYBIRD DEAL: Book before 30 June and save! £190 if booked by Friday 30 June

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There will be film screenings every day after the course has finished:
Tues - Thur 4.15pm – 5.30pm (approx)
Titles are still to be confirmed – keep an eye on the website for details!

Food:
Participants can order lunch daily from our Café Bar by filling out the Lunchtime Choice Form at the registration desk.

The Lunchtime Menu is £7.50 and includes a choice of:
• Healthy Veggie Platter
• Penne Pomodoro
• Cheese & Ham or Cheese & Tomato Pizza with Salad
• Fish Fingers with chips
• Chicken Nuggets with chips
Plus a soft drink and a tub of ice cream

Alternatively there a Picnic Bag is £5 and includes:
• A Tuna, Ham or Cheese roll
• Fruit juice, biscuit, veggie sticks and a packet of Pom Bear crisps

•  25 Jul from £220
•  26 Jul
• 2 more dates...

An energetic and creative music and movement class for babies and children under 5.

This fun and funky session uses lights, puppets, parachute, instruments and music to get your little ones moving!

Suitable for ages 18 months - 5 years.

Summer
Fri 2 Jun - Fri 23 Jun and Fri 30 Jun - Fri 21 Jul
11am - 11.45am

£7.50 | Siblings (18 months +) £4.50 | £26 for 4 sessions a term

If you would like to book the offer price for 4 sessions, please enter a ticket for each date you would like to attend into your basket and the offer will apply automatically.

•   9 Jun from £450
•  16 Jun from £450
• 5 more dates...