autumn programme: take part

Maltings Kids’ Craft Club

WORKSHOP

Mondays 13 September – 06 December 4pm–5.30pm · £120 A fun, weekly, club for 10–15-year-olds offering the chance to explore arts and crafts and to gain new skills.

Farnham Youth Dance Company Mondays from 13 September 5pm–6.30pm · £8 per session paying weekly, or £6 per session paying termly An open, inclusive and supportive class for young people aged 12-18 to develop core dance skills as well as creative exploration and choreography. The group performs annually at Stopgap’s Winter Platform and other local dance festivals.

Learn to Sew Together: First Steps

WORKSHOP

Sat 20 & 27 November 10.30am–1pm · £60 Want to help your child learn to sew but need a little guidance yourself? This course will give you both the confidence to create an applique cushion cover. For ages 7-11 accompanied by an adult.

Learn to Sew Together: Next Steps

WORKSHOP

Sat 20 & 27 November 2pm-4.30pm · £60 A follow-on class for those who have completed our First Steps course. Learn to sew your own messenger style bag on your sewing machine. For ages 7-11 accompanied by an adult.

Demeric School of Dance Christmas Workshop

WORKSHOP

Mon 22 December 10am-3pm · £30 Fun workshop covering different aspects of theatre and dance based around Christmas, including musical theatre, jazz, street dance, singing, Acro and Bollywood. For children aged 5+. Find out more demericdance.co.uk

TAKE PART Adults

Creative classes and workshops for those who want to learn a new skill, or simply have fun and meet new people.

Demeric School of Dance Term starts Mon 13 September for 10 weeks various times/prices (free trial class) Adult tap, contemporary and adult ballet classes. We have something to offer every age and all abilities with a serious interest in dance or just for fun and exercise. Find out more demericdance.co.uk

Singing for the Mind Mondays 1.30pm (refreshments), singing hour 2pm-3pm · £5 per session A lively musical hour especially for people living with dementia and their carers. A chance to share memories and a love of songs in a friendly and welcoming environment. Supported by Right at Home GF.

Writing for Wellness Mondays 04 Oct – 15 Nov 7pm-9pm · £36 for 6 sessions Join award-winning local novelist and therapist Joanna Barnard to explore how writing creatively can benefit your mental and emotional well-being. Suitable for adults of all ages and experience.

Farnham Men in Sheds Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am-1pm · free A chance for anyone who enjoys making and repairing in the outdoors to get involved with small community projects. Meeting twice weekly in the beautiful grounds of space2grow, next to Bishop’s Meadow.

Arts Society Farnham 3rd Tuesday of the month 10.30am–12pm · free for Art Society Members, guests £5 Entertaining illustrated lectures on a wide range of subjects from the arts. Held monthly on the third Tuesday at 10.30am. For further details visit theartssocietyfarnham.org.uk or email info@theartssocietyfarnham.org.uk

Nimble Fingers Tuesdays 10.30am-12.30pm · free A friendly, free knitting and crochet drop-in for beginners and experienced hands alike. Bring your own project or we’ll provide something; you’ll make new friends and find fresh, woolly inspiration.

Farnham Maltings Book Club 3rd Tuesday of the month (no meeting in August) 8pm · free Come and discuss a wide range of books and authors at our well-established and friendly book club. New members are always welcome. For more information contact Gerald Turner grtservices123@gmail.com

Farnham Wing Chun Self-Defence Tuesdays 8pm–9.30pm 2 weeks free, then £55 per month Learn how to defend yourself in all situations. Wing Chun will give confidence, awareness, discipline and more. It’s great for both male and females. Suitable for those aged 13+.

Shuffletunes Choir Wednesdays 10.30am-11.30am · £25 a month A local choir dedicated to the singers who want to sing songs they choose. The choir has performed on TV and radio, as well as at festivals, care homes, pubs, castles, supermarkets, weddings and more.

TAKE PART Farnham Afternoon Bridge Club Wednesdays (except first Wednesday of the month), starts 08 September · 1.45pm Whether you are an experienced player or a relative novice, if you are looking to enjoy a pleasant afternoon of Rubber Bridge, you will be very welcome at our club. Contact Club Chairman Trevor Lawson to enquire crtjlawson@hotmail.com

Over 55s Workshops with New Adventures Wednesdays 15 Sept, 13 Oct, 17 Nov 2pm-4pm · £8 per class Delve into the work of Matthew Bourne’s award-winning company, New Adventures and get your bodies moving in our fun and creative dance workshops. Subsidised places are available for those who may find the cost prohibitive, contact leah@new-adventures.net

Farnham Craft Café Thursdays 9.30am-11am · free Bring Your Own Craft (BYOC), meet new people and share skills whilst sitting in our lovely café. Supported by a facilitator and with materials to get you started on new ideas. In partnership with a sister-group at Hale Community Centre.

Ukulele Workshops 16 September – 21 Oct & 04 November – 09 December Beginners 10am-11.30am (£75 for 6 sessions); Improvers 11.30am-1pm (£12 pay on door) For beginners and improvers of any age. Learn in a friendly environment and have a lot of fun. You don’t need any prior musical knowledge to play. You will need your own ukulele.

Carers Coffee Break 1st Friday of the month 10am-12pm · free A casual meet up for carers and former carers, to have a cuppa and a chat, there may even be cake! Supported by Action for Carers, pop in for 15 minutes or for the full 2 hours.

Kadampa Meditation Sat 18 September 10.30am-1pm · £25 Special meditation course with Buddhist nun and International Teacher, Gen Nyingpo. Learn to really relax and let go by living in the stillness of the moment.

Craft workshops

Handstitched Leather Notebook Fri 03 September 10am-1.30pm · £50 Learn how to create your own A6 leather notebook. You can even add initials for that personal touch. For ages 18+.

Introduction to Indian Block Printing Thu 09 September & Thu 11 November 10am-12.30pm · £45 Learn the art of Indian block printing and print yourself a couple of tea towels or a cushion. For ages 16+.

sweater weather: Punch Needle for Beginners Fri 10 September 9.30am-12pm £45 Ideal for those interested in understanding the basics of punch needle. Learn how to use the tool and transfer your chosen design on to the fabric. Includes admission to the festival. For ages 16+.

sweater weather: Knit Your First Hat in the Round

ONLINE

Fri 10 September 9am-11am · £30 This workshop will cover ribbing and knitting using a circular needle and the Magic Loop, simple decreases and a fun way to modify colour through combining yarns. For ages 16+.

TAKE PART sweater weather: Crochet for Beginners

ONLINE

Fri 10 September 10am-12pm · £30 Learn how to create a washable cotton face pad. The workshop will cover double crochet stitches, a magic ring and how to crochet in the round. For ages 16+.

sweater weather: Yarn Dyeing Fri 10 September 2pm-4.30pm · £55 Want to create your own beautiful yarn? Join us to gain an understanding of how dyeing works and learn how to plan colours for knitting and crochet. Includes admission to the festival. For ages 16+.

sweater weather: Jumbo Arm Knitted Blanket Fri 10 September 2pm-4.30pm · £45 A fun workshop using your ‘arms as needles’ to create a jumbo blanket! Choose your favourite colour from the snuggly vegan-friendly yarn. Includes admission to the festival. For ages 12+.

sweater weather: Embroidering Your Knits

ONLINE

Fri 10 September 3pm-5pm · £30 This workshop will take you through the steps and techniques most commonly used when embroidering on knits, using an exclusive floral design custom-made for the session. For ages 16+.

sweater weather: Knitting for Beginners Sat 11 September 9.30am-12pm · £45 Learn the basics of knitting, from the complete beginner to those out of practice. We will cover all you need to know to get you started on your knitting journey. Includes admission to the festival. For ages 14+.

sweater weather: Macramé Wall Hanging Sat 11 September 9.30am-12pm · £50 This workshop is ideal for beginners who are interested in learning macramé. You will learn the four main knots, that will give you the knowledge to create patterns and make a variety of wall hanging designs. Includes admission to the festival. For ages 16+.

sweater weather: Circular Sock Knitting Sat 11 September 2pm-4.30pm · £45 Learn techniques for joining and working in the round, with some tips for circulars. Then embark on learning to knit socks in the round, by making a mini sock. Includes admission to the festival. For ages 16+.

sweater weather: Photographing Your Knits for Social Media ONLINE Sat 11 September 3pm-5pm · £30 Do you struggle with taking photos of your knits, and want to take better photos with your smartphone? Then this is the workshop for you! For ages 16+.

Pottery Throwing on the Wheel

Tue 14, Wed 15, Thu 16 September & Tue 02, Wed 03, Thu 04 October

10am–12pm & 7pm–9pm · £148 for 5 weeks This 5-week course is aimed at beginners and returning students. Learn how to create various forms, from simple bowls, colanders, cups, handles and pots.

Needle Felted Fishy Supper Fri 17 September 10.30am-2.30pm · £50 This delightfully quirky introduction to needle felting covers all the basic techniques to create a 3D ‘felted fishy friend’ sculpture. For ages 18+.

TAKE PART Make a Lidded Butter Dish Sat 18 September 10.15am-12.45pm · £45 Learn how to hand build a butter dish from smooth white Earthstone clay, decorate and add coloured slip. For ages 18+.

Make a Terrazzo Coaster Sat 18 September 6pm-8pm · £45 Learn how to mix Jesmonite to make your own colour palette. Pour into silicone coaster moulds and sand back your pieces to reveal all your colourful terrazzo chips. For ages 16+.

Sewcialise Wednesday from 22 September 7.30pm–9.30pm · £180 for 8 weeks This fun and friendly 8-week course is open to anyone wanting to take their sewing to the next level. Gain new skills and confidence whilst working on your own sewing projects.

Mosaic Large Art Shard Fri 24 & Sat 25 September 10am-4pm · £250 Design and make a beautiful piece of shimmering mosaic artwork for your garden. Explore colour and texture to create an original design. For ages 18+.

Autumn Wood Art Thu 30 September 10am-3pm · £90 Using the autumn season as your inspiration for this pyrography workshop, you will create wood art using local sanded and prepared planks. For ages 16+.

Craft Month Makers’ Workshop: Marketing Planning

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Fri 01 October 10am-12:30pm · £29 Create a simple 3 month marketing plan for your creative business with a clear financial goal and 3 marketing projects to boost your confidence and get you ready for Christmas and beyond. Delivered by The Design Trust. For ages 18+.

3D Felt Sculptures Fri 01 October 10am-4pm · £85 Experiment with a variety of felting techniques. Learn how the wonderful array of fibres can be used and manipulated to produce a 3D vessel. For ages 16+.

Make a Small Leather Purse Thu 07 October 10am-12pm · £40 Learn how to mark, cut and saddle stitch your very own leather purse. Choose from a range of leather colours and add initials for that personal touch. For ages 18+.

Craft Month Makers’ Workshop: How to get more Christmas Sales ONLINE Fri 08 October 10am-1pm · £29 A practical workshop delivered by The Design Trust, full of ideas that you can use in your creative business immediately. Learn what steps to take to help you increase online orders and drive traffic to your website. For ages 18+.

An Evening of Indian Block Printing Fri 08 October 6pm-8pm · £40 Experience the joy of hand printing your own fabric and paper using traditional Indian printing blocks. Explore and try a variety of printing techniques. For ages 12+.

TAKE PART Indian Block Printing: Two-Day Course Sat 09 – Sun 10 October 10am-4pm · £180 Print a collection of fabric and paper items, including a piece of fabric which you will turn into a lampshade. For ages 18+.

Indian Block Printing: Full-Day Course Sat 09 October 10am-4.30pm · £100 Learn the art of Indian block printing and practice a variety of techniques. Come and experience the joy of hand printing your own fabric and paper. For ages 18+.

Make a Wire Poppy Sat 09 10am-1pm & F ri 22 October 1pm-4pm · £36 Make your own bright poppy from coloured copper wire. You will learn how to bend, join and layer the wire to create this very special flower. For ages 16+.

Make a Silver Cuff Bangle and Earrings Sat 09 October 10am-4pm · £120 Design and make a beautiful silver bangle and matching pair of earrings. This is a great introduction to jewellery making and will teach you how to work creatively with precious metal. For ages 18+.

Lampshade Printing Workshop Sun 10 October 10am-3.30pm · £95 This workshop will teach you the techniques needed to block print onto fabric. After printing a length of fabric, you will learn how to roll it into a lampshade. For ages 18+.

Mandala Wood Art Thu 14 October 10am-3pm · £90 Learn how to use different techniques to draw or trace your mandala onto wood. Burn the design into the plywood using a pyrography pen and apply embellishment. For ages 16+.

Craft Month Makers’ Workshop: Social Media for Creatives ONLINE Fri 15 October 10am-1pm · £29 Receive practical advice and tips on how to use social media to your advantage and learn how it can help to increase traffic to your website. For ages 18+. Delivered by The Design Trust.

Introduction to Stained Glass Tue 19 October 10.30am-4.30pm · £125 Learn how to design, cut and construct your own contemporary stained-glass panel using traditional methods that have hardly changed over 500 years. For ages 18+.

Needle Felt Your Own Barn Owl Thu 21 October 10am-2.30pm · £45 This popular introduction to needle felting will cover all the basics required to create your very own 3D ‘felted friend’ sculpture. For ages 18+.

Craft Month Makers’ Workshop: Selling Higher End Crafts, Design & Commissions Fri 22 October 10am-12pm · £29 ONLINE This session will include how to identify and approach higher end clients and galleries professionally, as well as how to present and promote your commissions to the right people. For ages 18+. Delivered by The Design Trust.

TAKE PART Make Your Own Terrazzo Trinket Tray Fri 22 October 5pm-9pm · £70 Learn how to mix Jesmonite to make your own colour palette, then pour into silicone trinket tray moulds. Pieces will then be sanded back to reveal all your colourful terrazzo chips. For ages 16+.

Weave Your Own Chicken Sat 23 October 10am–4pm · £75 Spend a fun day learning the art of willow sculpture and take home a life-sized chicken to enhance your garden or perhaps give as a unique gift. For ages 14+.

Jumbo Arm Knit Blanket Sat 23 October & Fri 10 December 10.30am–1pm · £68 incl. wool & all materials Learn the simple art of arm knitting and take home an amazing blanket made from vegan-friendly yarn. For ages 10+.

Make Your Own Macramé Dog Lead Sat 23 October 1.30pm-3.30pm · £34 Perfect for beginners, as the design is created with a simple repetition of square knots. Choose from a range of colours and hardware to best suit your four-legged friend. For ages 10+.

Make a Willow Basket: Two-Day Course Fri 29 & Sat 30 October 10am-4pm · £130 Create a stake-and-strand basket with a circular English base. Choose to make a wastepaper basket, shopper, fruit bowl or small log basket. For ages 14+.

Make a Silver Ring in a Day Sat 30 October 10am-4pm · £120 Design and make a beautiful silver ring. This is the perfect introduction to jewellery making and will teach you how to work creatively with precious metal. For ages 18+.

Experimental Felt Surface Textures Fri 05 November 10am-4pm · £85 Learn about the variety of surface techniques that can be used within wet felt making to produce texture. From felt manipulation, incorporated resists and fabrics, stitch to shibori. For ages 16+.

Porcelain Christmas Decorations Various dates in November & December 7.30pm-9pm · £26 Enjoy a relaxing and creative session where you’ll make your own porcelain Christmas decorations. Roll out, pattern and add colour to your chosen shapes. For ages 16+.

Needle Felt a Palm-Sized Hedgehog Thu 11 November 10am-4.30pm · £75 Using special barbed needles, repeatedly poked into wool fibre, a solid form emerges. The additions of tiny hand sculpted clay feet and soft fabric ‘spines’ transform your 3D creation. For ages 18+.

Make a Willow Star Thu 11 November & Thu 16 December 7pm-10pm Sat 27 November 2pm-5pm & Thu 09 December 10am-1pm · £45 Make a large willow star covered in random weaving and decorate it with fairy lights. Perfect to use as a festive decoration or keep it on display all year round. For ages 14+.

TAKE PART Chunky Knit Wreath Making Sat 18 November & Sat 11 December 10am-11.30am & 2pm-3.30pm · £50 Make a gorgeous eco-friendly chunky knitted wreath using giant British Shetland yarn – perfect for complete beginners! Wow your friends and family with a unique Christmas wreath. For ages 12+.

Handstitched Leather Trinket Tray Fri 19 November 10am-12pm · £45 Choose from a range of leather, felt and thread colours to make your own felt lined trinket tray. This would make a perfect hand-crafted Christmas gift. For ages 16+.

Make a Silver Pendant Fri 19 November 10am-4pm · £120 Design and make a beautiful silver pendant, either for yourself or as a gift for someone special. Learn piercing, texturing, drilling, soldering and polishing. For ages 18+.

Make a Lasagne Serving Dish Sat 20 November 10.15am-12.45pm · £45 Come and make your very own oven and dishwasher proof lasagne serving dish, expertly taught by our resident ceramicist Penny Eccles. For ages 18+.

Terrazzo Christmas Decorations Sat 20 November 6pm-9pm · £45 Learn how to mix Jesmonite to make your own colour palette. These will then be poured into Christmas themed silicone moulds and the pieces will then be sanded back to reveal all your colourful terrazzo chips. For ages 16+.

Make a Wire Robin Sat 20 November & Fri 10 December 10am-3pm · £55 Learn how to make a wire frame outline, sculpt, join and layer coloured copper wire to create your beautiful 3D bird. For ages 18+.

Willow Table-Top Reindeer Sat 20 November & Sat 11 December & Fri 17 December 10am-4pm · £75 Using a whole range of basketry techniques, you will create your very own willow reindeer. Add some twiggy antlers and decorate with fairy lights if you wish. For ages 14+.

Indian Block Printed Table Linen Fri 26 November 10am-12.30pm · £50 Let’s get creative with table linen! Create your own designs and print a table runner or set of napkins. For ages 16+.

Fused Glass Christmas Decorations Sat 27 November 10.30am–1.30pm & 2.30pm–5.30pm · £55 per session Learn to cut glass and experiment with glass fir and stringers to create your own Christmas decorations. Your pieces will be taken away to be fired and will be available for collection from the Maltings. For ages 16+.

Jumbo Arm Knitted Rainbow Throw Sat 27 November 10.30am-12.45pm · £78 Make a unique rainbow throw using extremely chunky vegan-friendly yarn. Learn the simple art of arm knitting to create the throw, yes that’s correct – no knitting needles! For ages 10+.

TAKE PART Make a Willow Angel Sat 27 November 10am-1pm & Tue 07 December 7pm-10pm · £45 Make a willow angel about 40cm tall using beautiful white willow and a range of weaving skills. You will learn lots and take home a truly unique decoration. For ages 14+.

Make a Pom Pom Wreath Sat 27 November 2pm-5pm · £44 Learn how to make multiple pom poms to attach decoratively to a copper ring. You will also be shown how to create a simple macramé knot to hang the wreath from. For ages 10+.

Gingerbread Village Cake Thu 02 December 10am-12.30pm · £40 Come and enjoy icing and decorating a ginger cake, with decorated royal icing biscuits and a buttercream topping. Cake, biscuits, and all materials supplied. For ages 16+.

Wire Christmas Garland Fri 03 December 10am-3pm · £55 Be inspired by winter foliage and learn how to shape coloured copper wire and coloured beads into holly, ivy and mistletoe leaves to create your own hanging garland or Christmas candle decoration. For ages 18+.

Indian Block Printed Christmas Stocking Fri 10 December 10am-12pm · £35 Nothing beats a personalised Christmas stocking. This workshop allows you to be truly creative and make an Indian block printed design for someone special. For ages 16+.

Needle Felt Your Own Robin Fri 10 December 10am-2.30pm · £45 This popular introduction will cover all the basics required to create a 3D felted robin. Learn how to use special barbed needles, by repeated poking, to shape wool fibre into a solid form. For ages 18+.

Crochet Storage Basket Fri 10 December 1.30pm-4.30pm · £65 This crochet storage basket is a quick and easy project using a chunky 15mm hook and 9mm recycled cotton braid. There are 6 beautiful colour combinations to choose from. For ages 16+.

Design Your Own Wooden Christmas Decorations Sat 11 December half-day 10am–12.30pm or 1.30pm-4pm £45; full day 10am-4pm £90 Create eco-friendly Christmas decorations, including stars, angels and trees. You can also try your hand at making wooden spoons, boxes and napkin holders. For ages 13+.

Pearl Stringing and Knotting Sat 11 December 10am–4pm · £120 Learn stringing, hand-knotting and fitting a clasp to create a professional finish. Make a new pearl necklace or bracelet and bring your own pearls for advice on re-stringing. For ages 18+.

Rustic Wooden Christmas Gifts and Decorations Thu 16 Dec half-day 10am-12.30pm or 1.30pm-4pm £45, full day 10am-4pm £90 Get creative and learn how to carve, burn and paint your own wooden Christmas decorations, including angels, trees and robins. For ages 13+.