Workshops Exhibitions & Events
EXHIBITION: Gail Hoban - Taking a Walk with a Ballpoint Pen
Gail Hoban is a visual artist specialising in original ballpoint pen drawings and print depicting trees, lichen, mosses and native UK wild plants.
EVENT: Community Cinema Matinee - The Roses
The Roses is a 2025 satirical black comedy. The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman as a successful couple whose seemingly picture-perfect marriage begins falling apart.
EVENT: Slow Stitching Group
Want to take a break from life's hectic pace and learn something new? Or would love to be part of a community art project? Then come along and join us!
WORKSHOP: Gelli Plate Printmaking, Introduction & 'Imagined Landscapes'
FULLY BOOKED
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.
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: Painting Watercolour Landscapes
A fun and informative workshop. Starting from the basics you will complete a full landscape painting in Watercolour.
EVENT: Good Mood and Creative Space Cafe
A friendly and supportive 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: Crochet Granny Square Chickens
Discover a fun and creative twist on the classic crochet granny square!
WORKSHOP: Silk Painting with Louise from Blended Monkey
A relaxing, therapeutic day designing and painting your own unique silk scarf or wall hanging – no experience necessary.
WORKSHOP: Make an Inlaid Ring
In this workshop you will create gorgeous and unique inlaid rings. These can be purely decorative or a created as a memorial ring
EVENT: Artisan Market
A wonderful opportunity to support small local businesses by purchasing unique gifts and artisan foods and enjoy delicious homemade and stallholder food.
WORKSHOP: Young Artists' Two Day
Educational & Creative Full Day Workshop suitable for ages 9-13 (school years 5-8).
EVENT: Slow Stitching Group
Want to take a break from life's hectic pace and learn something new? Or would love to be part of a community art project? Then come along and join us!
WORKSHOP: Life Drawing
FULLY BOOKED
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.
EXHIBITION: Hilary Marshall Mixed Media & Christine Smith Glass
Glass artist Christine Smith and contempory mixed media artist Hilary Marshal join forces in a celebration of colour and texture across very different mediums.
WORKSHOP: Crochet Spring Bunting
In this workshop you will learn how to crochet a series of cheerful motifs to add a touch of seasonal charm to your home.
WORKSHOP: Spring Foil Embossing
Join artist Lizzie Ault for a spring garland-making workshop. A relaxed and creative afternoon exploring the beautiful craft of foil embossing.
WORKSHOP: Young Artists' Two Day
Educational & Creative Full Day Workshop suitable for ages 9-13 (school years 5-8).
WORKSHOP: Introduction to Slow Stitching
Come and learn the art of slow stitching and create a Spring inspired piece of textile art.
WORKSHOP: Young Artists' Two Day
Educational & Creative Full Day Workshop suitable for ages 9-13 (school years 5-8).
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.
EVENT: Community Cinema Matinee - The Choral
Starring Ralph Fiennes, and set in 1916, during World War I, in the fictional town of Ramsden, Yorkshire, the film follows the members of the local choral society which recruits a group of teenage boys and girls.
EVENT: Slow Stitching Group
Want to take a break from life's hectic pace and learn something new? Or would love to be part of a community art project? Then come along and join us!
WORKSHOP: Landscape Painting in Watercolour & Gouache
A fun and informative workshop where you will complete a full landscape painting in watercolour.
WORKSHOPS: Beginners Glass Lampwork 1/2 Day Workshops
FULLY 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+
WORKSHOP: Ceramic Coiling & Botanical Slab Vases with Louise from Blended Monkey
A relaxing, creative day learning the art of clay coiling in the morning and then creating two large botanical vases using the slab & sprig method in the afternoon – no experience necessary.
WORKSHOP: Create your own French Flower Bookart Bauble.
In this workshop you will learn the how to make a beautiful bauble using vintage flower illustrations. You will learn how to wire your chosen images, assemble them and embellish them using miniature insects and butterflies.
WORKSHOP: Crochet Basket
Learn how to create simple crochet baskets in this practical hands-on workshop. Perfect for anyone confident with basic stitches, you’ll explore techniques for shaping while crafting a useful home accessory.
WORKSHOP: Raku Fired Coil pots
Raku is an ancient and specialist form of ceramics and involves outside firing. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners and those who would like to experiment and expand their handmade ceramic skills.
EVENT: Slow Stitching Group
Want to take a break from life's hectic pace and learn something new? Or would love to be part of a community art project? Then come along and join us!
EVENT: Good Mood and Creative Space Cafe
A friendly and supportive 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: 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: Concertina Sketchbook with Karen Stamper: Garden Allotments - Mixed Media
A fun 2 day mixed media and collage workshop with artist Karen Stamper. Create in a concertina sketchbook on the theme of gardens, plants and allotments.
WORKSHOP: Green Woodworking Experience with Simon from Blended Monkey
A fun, creative day learning how to take a log of green wood and create something fab with it – without the aid of power tools. Enjoy learning how to use the axe and axe block, shave horse and draw knife and the pole lathe – no experience necessary.
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: 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!
EVENT: Slow Stitching Group
Want to take a break from life's hectic pace and learn something new? Or would love to be part of a community art project? Then come along and join us!
WORKSHOPS: Beginners Glass Lampwork 1/2 Day Workshops
FULLY 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+
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: Watercolour & Pen Landscapes
A fun and informative workshop. Starting from the basics you will complete a full landscape painting in Watercolour and Pen.
WORKSHOP: Gelli Plate Printmaking, 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.
EVENT: Slow Stitching Group
Want to take a break from life's hectic pace and learn something new? Or would love to be part of a community art project? Then come along and join us!
EVENT: Good Mood and Creative Space Cafe
A friendly and supportive 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
Clay workshop with Hilary Kemp. Learn the basics of pottery including using the wheel, coiling and slab building. Places limited to just 8. Suitable for beginners and the more experienced potter. Early booking advised for this popular course
EVENT: Artisan Market
An wonderful opportunity to support small local businesses by purchasing unique gifts and artisan foods and enjoy delicious homemade and stallholder food.
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.
EXHIBITION: Fran Godwood - Pen, Print & Watercolour
Fran is inspired by local gardens and old buildings, but also enjoy sketching chickens and geese. She creates in both pen and linoprint, with the addition of watercolour.
WORKSHOP: Silk Painting with Louise from Blended Monkey
A relaxing, therapeutic day designing and painting your own unique silk scarf or wall hanging – no experience necessary.
WORKSHOP: Indian Block Printing on Fabric
If you love creating and if you love fabric then this is a great workshop to get started printing on textiles with Indian wood blocks .
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: 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!
EVENT: Slow Stitching Group
Want to take a break from life's hectic pace and learn something new? Or would love to be part of a community art project? Then come along and join us!
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: The Humble Granny Square & Granny Stitch
Learn the classic art of Granny Squares, create your own squares and join them together.
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: The Humble Granny Square 2: Creating Clothing
Learn how to join your Granny Squares, to turn them into wearable creations.
EVENT: Good Mood and Creative Space Cafe
A friendly and supportive 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: Spoon Carving Experience with Simon from Blended Monkey
A relaxing & immersive day learning how to carve a large serving spoon or spatula (or both) while seated on your own safe “spoon mule” – designed so you are always comfortably cutting away from your body. No experience necessary.
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: Linocut & Mixed Media Botanical Printing
FULLY BOOKED
In this workshop you will learn how to combine watercolour effects with hand-pressed linocut blocks.
WORKSHOP: Gelli Plate Printmaking - Introduction & ‘Botanical Patchwork’
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.
EVENT: Good Mood and Creative Space Cafe
A friendly and supportive 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.
EXHIBITION: Sandra Howett
Sandra loves to create artwork of her home city of Ely and the areas that surround it. Places visited on days out or holidays also feature this local themed exhibition.
WORKSHOP: Ceramic Tile Making & Glazing with Louise from Blended Monkey
A relaxing day designing, creating & also glazing/colouring your own unique trivet/large tile and 4 coasters/mini tiles – no experience necessary.
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!
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.
EVENT: Good Mood and Creative Space Cafe
A friendly and supportive 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: 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.
EXHIBITION: Jeni Cairns Metal Sculptures & Ditty Doctor Woven Tapestries
Welded and torch cut recycled metal sculptures by Jeni Cairns and soft woven natural landscapes by textile artist and weaver Ditty Dokter.
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: 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: 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!
EVENT: Good Mood and Creative Space Cafe
A friendly and supportive 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: Gelli Plate Printmaking - Introduction & ‘Botanical Patchwork’
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: Crochet - Hexagon Cardigan
Learn to crochet a beautiful hegagon cardigan in this hands on workshop. Designed for those with some crochet experience.
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: Ceramic Coiling & Botanical Slab Vases with Louise from Blended Monkey
A relaxing, creative day learning the art of clay coiling in the morning and then creating two large botanical vases using the slab & sprig method in the afternoon – no experience necessary.
WORKSHOP: Linocut & Mixed Media Botanical Printing
In this workshop you will learn how to combine watercolour effects with hand-pressed linocut blocks.
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.
EVENT: Good Mood and Creative Space Cafe
A friendly and supportive 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: 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.
EXHIBITION: Ann Bellamy
Ann returns to the gallery space at Haddenham Arts Centre with another popular collection of her wonderfully quirky characters.
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
A relaxing, therapeutic day designing and painting your own unique silk scarf or wall hanging – no experience necessary.
EVENT: Good Mood and Creative Space Cafe
A friendly and supportive 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: Gelli Plate Printmaking Introduction & 'Festive Leaves & Wreaths
Learn the basics of printing simple monotypes (individual unique prints) using a gelli or gelatin plate and acrylic paints. Plentiful prints to create a paper wreath and your own Christmas Cards.Suitable for complete beginners.
EVENT: Artisan Market
An wonderful opportunity to support small local businesses by purchasing unique gifts and artisan foods and enjoy delicious homemade and stallholder food.
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.
Good Mood and Creative Space Cafe
A friendly and supportive 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: Creative Darning
Join Tutor Stephanie Norwood for a relaxed afternoon of mindful mending. Design and create your own colourful darned patch.
WORKSHOPS: Beginners Glass Lampwork 1/2 Day Workshops
FULLY 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+
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!
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: Drawing Nature with Ballpoint Pen
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of drawing with tutor and artist Gail Hoban. An introduction to ballpoint pen to draw shapes and textures in trees, wild plants and landscapes.
WORKSHOP: Indian Block Printing on Fabric
FULLY BOOKED
If you love creating and if you love fabric then this is a great workshop to get started printing on textiles with Indian wood blocks .
EVENT: Meet the Artist - Gail Hoban
To coincide with the opening of the exhibition, Gail will be drawing in the exhibition space. While she draws she will talk about her ballpoint pen techniques, love of local natural habitats, and changing access to land and nature.
WORKSHOP: Life Drawing
FULLY BOOKED
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.
EVENT: Slow Stitching Group
Want to take a break from life's hectic pace and learn something new? Or would love to be part of a community art project? Then come along and join us!
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 8. Suitable for beginners and the more experienced potter. Early booking advised for this popular course
WORKSHOP: Make a Silver Ring-Lost Wax Casting
Create your own sterling silver ring! Learn about the lost wax casting process, then design and make a wax ring ready for casting. Not suitable for children.
ART COURSE: Paint, Print, COLLAGE
A NEW creative art course held over FIVE consequetive FRIDAY MORNINGS. Suitable for beginners. A great introduction to collage. Create your own painted and hand printed papers and develope your own unique artworks.
Good Mood and Creative Space Cafe
A friendly and supportive 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: Painting Watercolour Landscapes
A fun and informative workshop. Starting from the basics you will complete a full landscape painting in Watercolour.
WORKSHOP: Crochet - Hand Warmers
Create a cosy pair of crocheted hand warmers while learning techniques such as ribbin. This workshop is perfect for anyone with basic crochet skills and all mat.erials and tools are provided- just come and enjoy making a practical and stylish accessory.
WORKSHOP: Ceramic Tile Making & Glazing with Louise from Blended Monkey
A relaxing day designing, creating & also glazing/colouring your own unique trivet/large tile and 4 coasters/mini tiles – no experience necessary.
EVENT: Slow Stitching Group
Want to take a break from life's hectic pace and learn something new? Or would love to be part of a community art project? Then come along and join us!
WORKSHOP: Young Artists' Two day
Educational & Creative Full Two Day Workshop suitable for ages 9-13 (school years 5-8).
WORKSHOPS: Beginners Glass Lampwork 1/2 Day Workshops
FULLY 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+
Introduction to Lino Printing with Judith Handley
FULLY BOOKED
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!
Introduction to Lino Printing with Judith Handley
FULLY BOOKED
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!
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: Crochet - Simple Amigurami
Learn the essential skills for creating adorable amigurami creatures in this fun, hands on workshop. You’ll be introduced to techniques such as crocheting in the round, shaping and simple assembly.
EVENT: Slow Stitching Group
Want to take a break from life's hectic pace and learn something new? Or would love to be part of a community art project? Then come along and join us!
EVENT: Community Cinema Matinee
2025 Scottish biographical drama film directed, written, and produced by Kirk Jones. It is based on the true life story of John Davidson, a Scottish man with severe Tourette's syndrome
WORKSHOP: Make a Silver Ring-Lost Wax Casting
Create your own sterling silver ring! Learn about the lost wax casting process, then design and make a wax ring ready for casting. Not suitable for children.
Good Mood and Creative Space Cafe
A friendly and supportive 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: Crochet a Hooded Scarf
Learn to crochet a hooded scarf…just in time for winter! Suitable for those with basic crochet skills or who have already taken Amy’s, ‘Absolute Beginners Crochet Workshop’
WORKSHOP:Gelli Plate Printing - Introduction & ‘The Art of Pattern & Texture’
In this creative workshop you will learn the basics of printing simple monotypes (individual unique prints) using a gelli plate, brayer/roller and acrylic paints. It is an ideal opportunity for beginners to learn this wonderful printing method, but is also suitable for those who want to extend their skills and confidence.
EVENT: Slow Stitching Group
Want to take a break from life's hectic pace and learn something new? Or would love to be part of a community art project? Then come along and join us!