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Sculpture: Figures / Animals
Led by Maria Chernyak Belenky
Join us for this one day sculpture workshops designed for both beginners and experienced artists. Each session provides an in depth exploration of sculpting techniques, encouraging creative expression through form, texture, and composition.
In this hands-on workshop, you'll sculpt both animals and human figures from a solid block of clay. You'll explore various sculpting techniques while following the complete ceramic process, developing key skills such as shaping, joining, cutting, scooping, and applying textures to create unique surfaces. Experimenting with form and proportion will bring expression and dynamism to your work. You'll also learn how to prepare your pieces for firing.
You are encouraged to bring reference images for inspiration. Finished pieces will be fired and ready for collection in approximately four weeks.
This workshop is suitable for both beginners and advanced students.
All materials and firing are included in the price.
Thur 10 Jul
11am - 4pm
£75
Zumba (Thursdays)
Led by Annet Bowler
Zumba with Annet is a fun, easy to follow, dance based class. Get fit and exercise in disguise to uplifting Latin rhythms!
This 60 minute class feels more than a party that exercise class. It suits all levels of ability and beginners are very welcome.
Zumba is a total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility.
It can help make you feel happy, healthy, strong, amazing, unstoppable and confident!
Summer
Sat 1 May - 31 Jul
11,30am - 12.30pm
£7 per class | £30 for 5 sessions a term
Age guidance: 18+ years
Showstopper Tots
Led by Mairi Cowieson
Showstopper Tots Musical Theatre themed music and movement classes for ages 2 - 5yrs. Younger siblings are welcome. Under 6 months free.
Join us for our exciting Lion King themed term. I Just Can't Wait to be King! so, come and join other little lion cubs, as we get ready for our Morning Report and sing Hakuna Matata.
The classes take the children on an adventure, exploring the music and story of The Lion King. Learning a dance to help with their coordination, singing songs and playing drama games to help with their confidence. Each class ends with our mini theatre and story song, written especially for ShowstopperUk, by fabulous West End composers.
This story song is added to each week to enhance their engagement and concentration skills. It's also fun for the parents / carers who attend with their little ones.
Building confidence, musicality, coordination, concentration, all through the wonderful world of Musical Theatre.
Led by a professional West End performer and director.
Summer
Course 2:
Thur 5 Jun - 17 Jul (7 weeks)
2pm - 2.45pm
Whole course - £56 (7 weeks) (1 adult and 1 child)
Trial on 5 June - £9 (1 adult and 1 child) Siblings £5.40
£48 (1 adult and 1 child) if you would like to continue for the remaining 6 weeks please put remaining dates in the basket when re-booking and a discount will apply.
Drop-in sessions for the rest of the term £9 (1 adult and 1 child) I siblings £5.40.
Age guidance: 2 - 5 years
Chair Yoga
Led by Susan Betts
This gentle and accessible class is designed to help you move with ease, build strength and find a sense of calm - no floor work required. Using the support of a chair, we’ll explore a range of seated and standing yoga poses to improve balance, flexibility and circulation, all at a pace that suits you.
Whether you’re managing an injury, returning to movement or simply looking for a softer style of yoga, this class offers a welcoming and inclusive space for all bodies. Expect clear guidance, a friendly atmosphere and time to breathe, stretch and reconnect with yourself.
Come as you are - no experience needed. Chairs are provided so just wear something you can move in and bring anything else that helps you feel at ease.
Summer
Thur 12 Jun - Thur 24 Jul (6 weeks)
3.15pm - 4.15pm
£10 per class | £48 for 6 week course
Acoustic Guitar - Intermediate 2
Led by Jim Maving
For those who have been playing guitar for 2 years plus. For a player who can chord chart read, play first position, barre chords and who have started finger-picking styles.
These classes are split by skills level:
If you've never played guitar you need to book on the Absolute Beginners course!
Beginners - Recently completed the Absolute Beginner course but still some way to go. Yet to tackle bar chords and complicated rhythms.
Intermediate 1 - Well on the way and able to do bar chords.
Intermediate 2 - Almost Advanced but not quite yet.
Summer
Thur 22 May – 19 Jun (5 weeks)
Thur 3 Jul – 31 Jul (5 weeks)
7pm - 8pm
£50 per 5 week course
Please bring your own Guitar.
This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.
You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email.
Suitable for ages 18+ years.
- 19:00
The Alter Eagles
Returning to Norden Farm for their annual visit, bringing with them a brand new theatre show for 2025 that celebrates their 22nd year of touring.
Since their debut gig in 2003, the Alter Eagles have established themselves as one of the country's top tribute acts, headlining at theatres all over the country, playing a mix of old and new Eagles' songs.
Expect all the classics including Hotel California, Take It Easy, One Of These Nights, Take It To The Limit, Desperado, Lyin' Eyes and Life In The Fast Lane. Alongside Henley, Frey and Walsh solo numbers like Boys of Summer, The Heat is On and Rocky Mountain Way, along with some deep cuts and plenty of sweet country harmonies and rocking twin guitars.
The band members are Steve McCormack (vocals, guitars), Alan Tomkins (keyboards, guitars, vocals), Rob Beattie (bass, acoustic guitar, vocals), Mike Bradley (guitars, vocals) and Ed Chisholm (drums and percussion).
'World class' Lemonrock Gig Guide
'Pitch perfect harmonies' Brighton Evening Argus
'A joy to watch' East Anglian Daily Times
'One of the best tribute bands I can remember seeing' Windsor Observer
'The Alter Eagles brought more than a little American West Coast harmony to a warm English West Coast St Ives - they were perfect' St Ives Times and Echo
'Opening with the acapella harmonies from Silver Dagger and segueing in to Take It Easy, just as The Eagles did in some of their live shows back in the 1970s, The Alter Eagles pumped out hit after Eagles hit, along with their own brand of humour and excellent communication with their audience' Newbury Today
Courtyard Theatre
£24.50
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Kizomba
Led by Kizomba Moments
Connected to the ground beneath. Connected to each other. Connected to music. Moving together as one, gliding on the dance floor… it’s like magic!
Kizomba is a dance originating from Angola. It is generally translated as party. Culturally, it’s a way of life. It means recreation, it means community, it means family time…
Summer
Thur 26 Jun - 24 Jul (5 weeks)
8pm - 9pm
£10 per session | £40 per 5 week course
Don't forget to stay for the Kizomba Social from 9pm - 9.30pm: stay after the class for a dance and drink!
Acoustic Guitar - Advanced
Led by Jim Maving
Classes constructed for those who have been playing for 5 years or more. To move your playing to that next level. It’s for those who can chord chart read, play different rhythms, finger pick, know barre chords, all rudimentary chord voicings and have a basic understanding of theory.
These classes are split by skills level:
If you've never played guitar you need to book on the Absolute Beginners course!
Beginners - Recently completed the Absolute Beginner course but still some way to go. Yet to tackle bar chords and complicated rhythms.
Intermediate 1 - Well on the way and able to do bar chords.
Intermediate 2 - Almost Advanced but not quite yet.
Summer
Thur 22 May – 19 Jun (5 weeks)
Thur 3 Jul – 31 Jul (5 weeks)
8.15pm - 9.15pm
£50 per 5 week course
Please bring your own Guitar.
This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.
You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email.
Suitable for ages 18+ years.
- 20:15