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10:00 am SOTA Seeds

SOTA Seeds

Age 4-6 yrs

A fabulous introduction to performing arts for little ones. Watch them flourish as they explore through dance, singing and drama.

Sunday 8th January to Sunday 25th March (excl 12th & 19th Feb)

SOTA Seeds portrait


£78 per 10 week term.

Also sessions are held on Tuesday’s, 3.30-4.15pm

 

Book online at www.sota.uk.com, call 0845 37 198 38 or email enrol@sota.uk.com

 

Instructor
SOTA

10:30 am SOTA Sunday Stage School

SOTA Sunday Stage school enables 6-18 year olds to develop skills in dance, singing and drama in a creative and stimulating environment.  Working in three age groups, pupils rotate between three workshops lead by professionally trained workshop leaders and performers. The emphasis is on fun through confidence building, skills development and expression.

SOTA School pic


Ages 6 to18 Years
Sundays 10.30am to 1.30pm
£245.00 per 10 week term

8th Jan – 25 March (exc. 12th & 19th Feb)


Book online at www.sota.uk.com, call 0845 37 198 38 or email enrol@sota.uk.com

 

Instructor
SOTA

10:00 am Max Kinghorne-Mills & Friends

Max Kinghorne-Mills illustrationThis quirky and rich exhibition showcases the illustrations and Candlemaker zine of Max Kinghorn-Mills. Max’s work is colourful and intricate, the 23-year old draws influences from comic-style artists like Robert Crumb and Pushead (famous for his 1980s metal t-shirts, Metallica etc). A collection of vibrant posters and t-shirt designs feature heavily amongst the exhibits along with an offering of smaller, more personal drawings. Alongside prints, Max’s great self-published ‘Candlemaker Zine’ is available – a collaborative 68 page full-colour arts/D.I.Y booklet (complete with CDR and badge). Candlemaker Issue 1.5 is also available as an exclusive for the show.

Max is also singer songwriter with Wildeflower. Wildeflower are a “psych-folk group marrying influences from traditional folk artists Nick Drake, Bert Jansch and Fleet Foxes with the more modern, swirling psychedelia of Caribou and Four Tet. An EP is due out soon on Stella Mortos (home of the excellent FOE & Entrepreneurs).

Location
Bars

2:15 pm Blossom Ballet Sapling

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 27 to 36 Months
£72.00 for the term.

Mondays 2.15-2.45pm

Wed & Thurs 10.40-11.10am

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

2:50 pm Blossom Ballet Buds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 3 Years to 4 Years
£84.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
The Basement

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

4:25 pm Hawthorne School of Dance

Hawthorne graphic
Classical Ballet
Delivered in a fun and imaginative manner with classes divided by age and ability – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Tap Dance
Delivered in energetic and interactive manner with classes divided by age and ability – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Optional examinations validated by the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing)

Street
Inspirational, energetic and funky classes delivered by dancing professionals working within the commercial industry – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Timetable

Mini Street (4-6 years)
£60
Saturday 12.30-1.15pm

Middle Street (7-10 years)
£60
Monday 6:15-7:00

Maxi Street (11+years)
£60
Monday 7:00-7:45

ISTD Primary Ballet and Tap (5 and 6 years)
£96
Monday 4:25 – 5:15
Saturday 11:35 – 12:25

ISTD Grade 1 Ballet and Tap (6+years)
£96
Monday 5:20 – 6:10

11 week term from 9th January (excl wk commencing 13 Feb)

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

8:00 pm Windsor Photographic Society

The Windsor Photographic Society is one of the largest photographic societies in the UK.

Members enjoy a friendly atmosphere with a varied and stimulating programme of practical help, creative sessions, speakers, competitions and social evenings.

While fully supporting traditional photography, we also enthusiastically embrace digital imaging, with our more experienced members very keen to share their skills in this, and many other, areas.

If you wish to join a club as a stimulus for personal excellence and satisfaction in photography, the Windsor Photographic Society is certain to meet your needs. Do come and try us out!

Contact: Steve Bishop on 07788 594975, info@Windsor-photographic-society.co.uk

www.Windsor-photographic-society.co.uk

Location
The Auditorium

8:00 pm Swing and Jive

Swingland

Learn the original swing dance from the 1930s, 40s and 50s (aka the Lindy hop or Jitterbug)!

Can be danced to everything from Big Band swing (Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Count Basie) through Rock’n'Roll, the lounge swing of Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack and modern artists like Michael Bublé!

See Martin and Ruth dance at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wstpHYwRuE (their First Dance!) and some high-energy choreography from Martin here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVbF0W3FOmA

Beginners 8pm-9pm
Learn the basic swing steps and some fun moves! No previous experience needed!  No partner needed!

Intermediates 9pm-10pm
Move your dancing on with more complex rhythms, moves and combinations including the Swing out, Lindy hop charleston and variations. No partner needed!

£30 per 5 week block (includes free entry to Friday Night Jive!)
£8 per session

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Joint sessions (8-10pm)

£45 per 5 week course (includes free entry to Friday Night Jive)
£12 per joint session

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DON’t MISS!

Friday Night Jive!

Friday 03 Feb & 06 Apr

Classic Swing, Jive and boogie all night long, with resident DJs and exhibitions.

8pm till midnight

£5

To book, please call the Box Office on [01753] 866 865, or click the link below.

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Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Swingland

10:00 am Max Kinghorne-Mills & Friends

Max Kinghorne-Mills illustrationThis quirky and rich exhibition showcases the illustrations and Candlemaker zine of Max Kinghorn-Mills. Max’s work is colourful and intricate, the 23-year old draws influences from comic-style artists like Robert Crumb and Pushead (famous for his 1980s metal t-shirts, Metallica etc). A collection of vibrant posters and t-shirt designs feature heavily amongst the exhibits along with an offering of smaller, more personal drawings. Alongside prints, Max’s great self-published ‘Candlemaker Zine’ is available – a collaborative 68 page full-colour arts/D.I.Y booklet (complete with CDR and badge). Candlemaker Issue 1.5 is also available as an exclusive for the show.

Max is also singer songwriter with Wildeflower. Wildeflower are a “psych-folk group marrying influences from traditional folk artists Nick Drake, Bert Jansch and Fleet Foxes with the more modern, swirling psychedelia of Caribou and Four Tet. An EP is due out soon on Stella Mortos (home of the excellent FOE & Entrepreneurs).

Location
Bars

3:30 pm SOTA Seeds

 SOTA Stage School

SOTA Seeds – Age 4-6 yrs

A fabulous introduction to performaing arts for little ones. Watch them flourish as they explore through dance, singing and drama.

 

SOTA School pic

Tuesday’s 3.30 – 4.15pm

10 Jan – 20 March 2024 (excluding 14th Feb)

£78 per 10 week term

Also on Sundays, 10 – 10.45am

8th Jan – 25th March (excl 12th & 19th Feb)

Book online at www.sota.uk.com, call 0845 37 198 38 or email enrol@sota.uk.com

Location
The Auditorium

Instructor
SOTA

4:15 pm 4Motion Youth Dance Theatre Classes

4Motion

Led by 4Motion’s Creative Workshop Team

Game on!

4Motion kick-start 2024 with a dancing bang! We welcome young creative individuals to join us this term to help explore the idea of  ‘gaming’ – from Angry birds to Tetris, Sudoku to Cleudo! 4Motion offer inclusive classes focusing on contemporary dance, dance fitness, choreography and performance skills.

Tuesday 10 January-20 March (exc. Tues 14 Feb)

 

4.20-5.10pm £60.00

Flames & Heat (8-10yrs & 11-12yrs)
5.10-6.20pm £65.00

Blaze (13yrs+)
6.20-7.30pm £65.00

Please contact 4Motion to find out more.

Location
Basement Studio

4:15 pm Modern Jazz Dance Class

Come and develop your Modern and Jazz dance techniques in this fun and fast moving dance class.

Ages 7-12 yrs

Term dates 10 January – 20 March 2024 (excl. 14th Feb)

£78 per term

5:00 pm Musical Theatre Class

Have a ball learning songs, dances and acting scenes from West End and Broadway musicals with our highly experienced acting, dance and singing coaches.

Tuesday’s 5-6.15pm

Ages 8-14 yrs

10 January – 20 March 2024 (excluding 14th Feb)

£120 per term

 

10:00 am Max Kinghorne-Mills & Friends

Max Kinghorne-Mills illustrationThis quirky and rich exhibition showcases the illustrations and Candlemaker zine of Max Kinghorn-Mills. Max’s work is colourful and intricate, the 23-year old draws influences from comic-style artists like Robert Crumb and Pushead (famous for his 1980s metal t-shirts, Metallica etc). A collection of vibrant posters and t-shirt designs feature heavily amongst the exhibits along with an offering of smaller, more personal drawings. Alongside prints, Max’s great self-published ‘Candlemaker Zine’ is available – a collaborative 68 page full-colour arts/D.I.Y booklet (complete with CDR and badge). Candlemaker Issue 1.5 is also available as an exclusive for the show.

Max is also singer songwriter with Wildeflower. Wildeflower are a “psych-folk group marrying influences from traditional folk artists Nick Drake, Bert Jansch and Fleet Foxes with the more modern, swirling psychedelia of Caribou and Four Tet. An EP is due out soon on Stella Mortos (home of the excellent FOE & Entrepreneurs).

Location
Bars

10:00 am Blossom Ballet Seeds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 18 Months to 26 Months
£72.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

10:40 am Blossom Ballet Sapling

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 27 to 36 Months
£72.00 for the term.

Wed & Thurs 10.40-11.10am

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

5:45 pm 4MDT Youth Company

Lift Off 1

Led by Artistic Directors Elaine & Dean

Extra Ordinary

4MDT Youth Co. is an award winning youth dance theatre company for 16-23 year olds. 4MDT workshops are for dedicated young people who enjoy dance and theatre, have an interest in exploring advanced choreographic methods, and have a passion to create and perform original performances. 4MDT tour and perform every term, and assist in teaching our younger youth groups.

Wednesdays 11 Jan-21 March (exc. 15 Feb)

5.45-7.30pm

£80.00

To find out more please contact Elaine at 4Motion.

Location
The Auditorium

8:00 pm Cuban Salsa with Starlight Dance

Cuban Salsa with Starlight Dance

Salsa Image

Starlight Dance company continues to provide authentic Latin dance tuition and social evenings for adults, suitable for beginners and more advanced dancers, taking in Salsa, Merengue and Bachata. No partner required, easy to follow courses, fun and relaxed environment Tuition by Miguel Ramirez professional dancer and choreographer from the Dominican Republic.


Individual classes every Wednesday £7 with Advantage card, £7.50 without.

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6 Week Beginners Level 1 and Level 2 course 11th January, 22nd February, 11th April 8:00pm to 9:00pm. £35

book now

Followed by Social Dancing For All.
For more info, contact: Zoe Ramirez on 07929 168886
www.starlightdancecompany.com


10:00 am Max Kinghorne-Mills & Friends

Max Kinghorne-Mills illustrationThis quirky and rich exhibition showcases the illustrations and Candlemaker zine of Max Kinghorn-Mills. Max’s work is colourful and intricate, the 23-year old draws influences from comic-style artists like Robert Crumb and Pushead (famous for his 1980s metal t-shirts, Metallica etc). A collection of vibrant posters and t-shirt designs feature heavily amongst the exhibits along with an offering of smaller, more personal drawings. Alongside prints, Max’s great self-published ‘Candlemaker Zine’ is available – a collaborative 68 page full-colour arts/D.I.Y booklet (complete with CDR and badge). Candlemaker Issue 1.5 is also available as an exclusive for the show.

Max is also singer songwriter with Wildeflower. Wildeflower are a “psych-folk group marrying influences from traditional folk artists Nick Drake, Bert Jansch and Fleet Foxes with the more modern, swirling psychedelia of Caribou and Four Tet. An EP is due out soon on Stella Mortos (home of the excellent FOE & Entrepreneurs).

Location
Bars

10:00 am Blossom Ballet Seeds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 18 Months to 26 Months
£72.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

10:40 am Blossom Ballet Sapling

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 27 to 36 Months
£72.00 for the term.

Wed & Thurs 10.40-11.10am

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

11:20 am Blossom Ballet Buds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Buds Ages 3 -4 Years
£84.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 Buds (3-4yrs)

Mon 2.50-3.30pm

Wed & Thurs 11.20-12pm

Sat 10-10.40am

11 week term commencing from 9th January (excl week beginning 13th Feb)

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

10:00 am Max Kinghorne-Mills & Friends

Max Kinghorne-Mills illustrationThis quirky and rich exhibition showcases the illustrations and Candlemaker zine of Max Kinghorn-Mills. Max’s work is colourful and intricate, the 23-year old draws influences from comic-style artists like Robert Crumb and Pushead (famous for his 1980s metal t-shirts, Metallica etc). A collection of vibrant posters and t-shirt designs feature heavily amongst the exhibits along with an offering of smaller, more personal drawings. Alongside prints, Max’s great self-published ‘Candlemaker Zine’ is available – a collaborative 68 page full-colour arts/D.I.Y booklet (complete with CDR and badge). Candlemaker Issue 1.5 is also available as an exclusive for the show.

Max is also singer songwriter with Wildeflower. Wildeflower are a “psych-folk group marrying influences from traditional folk artists Nick Drake, Bert Jansch and Fleet Foxes with the more modern, swirling psychedelia of Caribou and Four Tet. An EP is due out soon on Stella Mortos (home of the excellent FOE & Entrepreneurs).

Location
Bars

6:00 pm Sing Out!

Sing Out flyerA hairbrush holding, loud and lively singing group for absolutely everyone, singing your way from ABBA to Queen to U2 and even having a go at song writing and 3 part harmonies!

The Sing Out group now numbers 30 singers and meets up at the Firestation every Friday evening at the end of a long week to relax, de-stress and Sing Out!

The group will be doing their second public performance on Friday 6th July

Every Friday
6-7pm
£5 per session

book now

Location
The Auditorium

Instructor
Dan Nicholls

8:00 pm Fiesta Latina - Latin Party Night

FIESTA LATINA!!!

Hosted by the Legendary MIGUEL RAMIREZ – Latin vibes with DJ GARCIA to keep you all dancing till late!!

Great vibe with great DJs

The most authentic latin night in Berkshire! Our parties include dance workshops by top guest tutors to include Salsa styling, Rumba, Bachata & Merengue.

Nights kick off with a Rumba dance workshop (Ballroom version) with Amy, Director of Berkshire Ballroom.  Followed by a show by our professional teachers, cocktails and DJs playing a great mix of Latin sounds!

7.30 Doors open & cocktails
8pm Workshop -Suitable for all with an emphasis on styling.
9pm Clubnight

Tickets £11 workshop – £5 clubnight only

For more information, contact Zoe: 07929 168 886

book now

Location
The Auditorium

10:00 am Max Kinghorne-Mills & Friends

Max Kinghorne-Mills illustrationThis quirky and rich exhibition showcases the illustrations and Candlemaker zine of Max Kinghorn-Mills. Max’s work is colourful and intricate, the 23-year old draws influences from comic-style artists like Robert Crumb and Pushead (famous for his 1980s metal t-shirts, Metallica etc). A collection of vibrant posters and t-shirt designs feature heavily amongst the exhibits along with an offering of smaller, more personal drawings. Alongside prints, Max’s great self-published ‘Candlemaker Zine’ is available – a collaborative 68 page full-colour arts/D.I.Y booklet (complete with CDR and badge). Candlemaker Issue 1.5 is also available as an exclusive for the show.

Max is also singer songwriter with Wildeflower. Wildeflower are a “psych-folk group marrying influences from traditional folk artists Nick Drake, Bert Jansch and Fleet Foxes with the more modern, swirling psychedelia of Caribou and Four Tet. An EP is due out soon on Stella Mortos (home of the excellent FOE & Entrepreneurs).

Location
Bars

10:00 am Blossom Ballet Buds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 3 Years to 4 Years
£84.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
The Basement

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

11:35 am Hawthorne School of Dance

Hawthorne graphic
Classical Ballet
Delivered in a fun and imaginative manner with classes divided by age and ability – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Tap Dance
Delivered in energetic and interactive manner with classes divided by age and ability – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Optional examinations validated by the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing)

Street
Inspirational, energetic and funky classes delivered by dancing professionals working within the commercial industry – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Timetable

Mini Street (4-6 years)
£60
Saturday 12.30-1:15

Middle Street (7-10 years)
£60
Monday 6:15-7:00

Maxi Street (11+years)
£60
Monday 7:00-7:45

ISTD Primary Ballet and Tap (5 and 6 years)
£96
Monday 4:25 – 5:15
Saturday 11:35 – 12.25

ISTD Grade 1 Ballet and Tap (6+years)
£96
Monday 5:20 – 6:10

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

10:00 am Max Kinghorne-Mills & Friends

Max Kinghorne-Mills illustrationThis quirky and rich exhibition showcases the illustrations and Candlemaker zine of Max Kinghorn-Mills. Max’s work is colourful and intricate, the 23-year old draws influences from comic-style artists like Robert Crumb and Pushead (famous for his 1980s metal t-shirts, Metallica etc). A collection of vibrant posters and t-shirt designs feature heavily amongst the exhibits along with an offering of smaller, more personal drawings. Alongside prints, Max’s great self-published ‘Candlemaker Zine’ is available – a collaborative 68 page full-colour arts/D.I.Y booklet (complete with CDR and badge). Candlemaker Issue 1.5 is also available as an exclusive for the show.

Max is also singer songwriter with Wildeflower. Wildeflower are a “psych-folk group marrying influences from traditional folk artists Nick Drake, Bert Jansch and Fleet Foxes with the more modern, swirling psychedelia of Caribou and Four Tet. An EP is due out soon on Stella Mortos (home of the excellent FOE & Entrepreneurs).

Location
Bars

10:00 am SOTA Seeds

SOTA Seeds

Age 4-6 yrs

A fabulous introduction to performing arts for little ones. Watch them flourish as they explore through dance, singing and drama.

Sunday 8th January to Sunday 25th March (excl 12th & 19th Feb)

SOTA Seeds portrait


£78 per 10 week term.

Also sessions are held on Tuesday’s, 3.30-4.15pm

 

Book online at www.sota.uk.com, call 0845 37 198 38 or email enrol@sota.uk.com

 

Instructor
SOTA

10:30 am SOTA Sunday Stage School

SOTA Sunday Stage school enables 6-18 year olds to develop skills in dance, singing and drama in a creative and stimulating environment.  Working in three age groups, pupils rotate between three workshops lead by professionally trained workshop leaders and performers. The emphasis is on fun through confidence building, skills development and expression.

SOTA School pic


Ages 6 to18 Years
Sundays 10.30am to 1.30pm
£245.00 per 10 week term

8th Jan – 25 March (exc. 12th & 19th Feb)


Book online at www.sota.uk.com, call 0845 37 198 38 or email enrol@sota.uk.com

 

Instructor
SOTA

5:30 pm Life Drawing

Looking Down pastel nude by Patrick PalmerA fun and dynamic life drawing session is for all abilities, with a great atmosphere, music and stage lighting to enhance the definition and features of the subjects. You can be left to your own devises or alternately tutor, Patrick Palmer, is happy to give advice. Each week there is a nude model to study holding various timed poses of different lengths.

You will need to bring a range of drawing materials with you each week:

  • Willow Charcoal, (thin and thick)
  • A range of Graphite pencils (Hb,2b,4b), Putty rubber, Pencil sharpener
  • A2 pad of cheep drawing paper for short warm up poses
  • Any other more expensive papers for the longer poses
  • Masking tape
  • Any other materials you would like to practice with (pastels, inks, watercolour, etc)

Patrick is a professional artist with over 20 years of experience in life-drawing. He was classically-trained at Heatherley’s School of Art (Chelsea) and at The National College of Art and Design (Dublin). He was also given extensive personal tuition by Michael Clark a close friend of Francis Bacon and by Bobby Gill an honourary lecturer at The Royal Academy.

He now exhibits at galleries and art fairs across the UK. He is happy to share his experience and techniques with you at the classes. You can see his work here: www.patrickpalmer.co.uk

£80.00 for 10 week course or £10.00 per session.
Concessions & Advantage Card: £8.00 per session

book now

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Patrick Palmer

10:00 am Max Kinghorne-Mills & Friends

Max Kinghorne-Mills illustrationThis quirky and rich exhibition showcases the illustrations and Candlemaker zine of Max Kinghorn-Mills. Max’s work is colourful and intricate, the 23-year old draws influences from comic-style artists like Robert Crumb and Pushead (famous for his 1980s metal t-shirts, Metallica etc). A collection of vibrant posters and t-shirt designs feature heavily amongst the exhibits along with an offering of smaller, more personal drawings. Alongside prints, Max’s great self-published ‘Candlemaker Zine’ is available – a collaborative 68 page full-colour arts/D.I.Y booklet (complete with CDR and badge). Candlemaker Issue 1.5 is also available as an exclusive for the show.

Max is also singer songwriter with Wildeflower. Wildeflower are a “psych-folk group marrying influences from traditional folk artists Nick Drake, Bert Jansch and Fleet Foxes with the more modern, swirling psychedelia of Caribou and Four Tet. An EP is due out soon on Stella Mortos (home of the excellent FOE & Entrepreneurs).

Location
Bars

2:15 pm Blossom Ballet Sapling

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 27 to 36 Months
£72.00 for the term.

Mondays 2.15-2.45pm

Wed & Thurs 10.40-11.10am

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

2:50 pm Blossom Ballet Buds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 3 Years to 4 Years
£84.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
The Basement

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

4:25 pm Hawthorne School of Dance

Hawthorne graphic
Classical Ballet
Delivered in a fun and imaginative manner with classes divided by age and ability – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Tap Dance
Delivered in energetic and interactive manner with classes divided by age and ability – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Optional examinations validated by the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing)

Street
Inspirational, energetic and funky classes delivered by dancing professionals working within the commercial industry – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Timetable

Mini Street (4-6 years)
£60
Saturday 12.30-1.15pm

Middle Street (7-10 years)
£60
Monday 6:15-7:00

Maxi Street (11+years)
£60
Monday 7:00-7:45

ISTD Primary Ballet and Tap (5 and 6 years)
£96
Monday 4:25 – 5:15
Saturday 11:35 – 12:25

ISTD Grade 1 Ballet and Tap (6+years)
£96
Monday 5:20 – 6:10

11 week term from 9th January (excl wk commencing 13 Feb)

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

8:00 pm Windsor Photographic Society

The Windsor Photographic Society is one of the largest photographic societies in the UK.

Members enjoy a friendly atmosphere with a varied and stimulating programme of practical help, creative sessions, speakers, competitions and social evenings.

While fully supporting traditional photography, we also enthusiastically embrace digital imaging, with our more experienced members very keen to share their skills in this, and many other, areas.

If you wish to join a club as a stimulus for personal excellence and satisfaction in photography, the Windsor Photographic Society is certain to meet your needs. Do come and try us out!

Contact: Steve Bishop on 07788 594975, info@Windsor-photographic-society.co.uk

www.Windsor-photographic-society.co.uk

Location
The Auditorium

8:00 pm Swing and Jive

Swingland

Learn the original swing dance from the 1930s, 40s and 50s (aka the Lindy hop or Jitterbug)!

Can be danced to everything from Big Band swing (Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Count Basie) through Rock’n'Roll, the lounge swing of Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack and modern artists like Michael Bublé!

See Martin and Ruth dance at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wstpHYwRuE (their First Dance!) and some high-energy choreography from Martin here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVbF0W3FOmA

Beginners 8pm-9pm
Learn the basic swing steps and some fun moves! No previous experience needed!  No partner needed!

Intermediates 9pm-10pm
Move your dancing on with more complex rhythms, moves and combinations including the Swing out, Lindy hop charleston and variations. No partner needed!

£30 per 5 week block (includes free entry to Friday Night Jive!)
£8 per session

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Joint sessions (8-10pm)

£45 per 5 week course (includes free entry to Friday Night Jive)
£12 per joint session

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DON’t MISS!

Friday Night Jive!

Friday 03 Feb & 06 Apr

Classic Swing, Jive and boogie all night long, with resident DJs and exhibitions.

8pm till midnight

£5

To book, please call the Box Office on [01753] 866 865, or click the link below.

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Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Swingland

10:00 am Max Kinghorne-Mills & Friends

Max Kinghorne-Mills illustrationThis quirky and rich exhibition showcases the illustrations and Candlemaker zine of Max Kinghorn-Mills. Max’s work is colourful and intricate, the 23-year old draws influences from comic-style artists like Robert Crumb and Pushead (famous for his 1980s metal t-shirts, Metallica etc). A collection of vibrant posters and t-shirt designs feature heavily amongst the exhibits along with an offering of smaller, more personal drawings. Alongside prints, Max’s great self-published ‘Candlemaker Zine’ is available – a collaborative 68 page full-colour arts/D.I.Y booklet (complete with CDR and badge). Candlemaker Issue 1.5 is also available as an exclusive for the show.

Max is also singer songwriter with Wildeflower. Wildeflower are a “psych-folk group marrying influences from traditional folk artists Nick Drake, Bert Jansch and Fleet Foxes with the more modern, swirling psychedelia of Caribou and Four Tet. An EP is due out soon on Stella Mortos (home of the excellent FOE & Entrepreneurs).

Location
Bars

10:00 am Baby Botticellis

Baby Botticellis offers a unique opportunity for pre-school children to familiarise themselves with new materials and textures, explore creative play with parents and carers and have lots of fun!

We understand that not all parents/carers want to do messy and art play at home, which is why coming to an art class is so important. Children need a chance to be free creatively, and Baby Botticellis is the place to do that. We are not a toddler group, we are an art and creative messy play group, where we encourage autonomy in children, and the freedom to be creative.

Central to our philosophy is the importance for kids to make a mess, gain confidence from following their own initative and just be kids!

We’d like to welcome our new Baby Botticelli teacher, Becky;

“I have worked with children for over 16yrs, and I am a fully qualified Nursery Nurse. I also have a degree in surface design and 4 yrs at Art School. This has allowed me to learn new techniques and experiment.”

“Through my work with children I have always used art, messy and creative play. I help parents to understand that its not about whether the children have an end product, its about the process. During this process, be it hand painting, sticking, play dough or shaving foam, children have to use a variety of skills for strong muscle control, early literacy skills are developed and a good sense of self esteem, as children always receive praise for their work. Art and creative work covers all areas of the foundation stage curriculum, but it is so much more for the children than ticking a box.”

“I am a practising artist, and I am soon to be adding a new section to my own website about being creative with your child. This will run alongside these sessions, but with ideas you may want to try at home to support your child’s cretive development”.

www.beckyyoungartist.com

£4; extra siblings £2.50

Location
Basement Studio

3:30 pm SOTA Seeds

 SOTA Stage School

SOTA Seeds – Age 4-6 yrs

A fabulous introduction to performaing arts for little ones. Watch them flourish as they explore through dance, singing and drama.

 

SOTA School pic

Tuesday’s 3.30 – 4.15pm

10 Jan – 20 March 2024 (excluding 14th Feb)

£78 per 10 week term

Also on Sundays, 10 – 10.45am

8th Jan – 25th March (excl 12th & 19th Feb)

Book online at www.sota.uk.com, call 0845 37 198 38 or email enrol@sota.uk.com

Location
The Auditorium

Instructor
SOTA

4:15 pm Modern Jazz Dance Class

Come and develop your Modern and Jazz dance techniques in this fun and fast moving dance class.

Ages 7-12 yrs

Term dates 10 January – 20 March 2024 (excl. 14th Feb)

£78 per term

4:15 pm 4Motion Youth Dance Theatre Classes

4Motion

Led by 4Motion’s Creative Workshop Team

Game on!

4Motion kick-start 2024 with a dancing bang! We welcome young creative individuals to join us this term to help explore the idea of  ‘gaming’ – from Angry birds to Tetris, Sudoku to Cleudo! 4Motion offer inclusive classes focusing on contemporary dance, dance fitness, choreography and performance skills.

Tuesday 10 January-20 March (exc. Tues 14 Feb)

 

4.20-5.10pm £60.00

Flames & Heat (8-10yrs & 11-12yrs)
5.10-6.20pm £65.00

Blaze (13yrs+)
6.20-7.30pm £65.00

Please contact 4Motion to find out more.

Location
Basement Studio

5:00 pm Musical Theatre Class

Have a ball learning songs, dances and acting scenes from West End and Broadway musicals with our highly experienced acting, dance and singing coaches.

Tuesday’s 5-6.15pm

Ages 8-14 yrs

10 January – 20 March 2024 (excluding 14th Feb)

£120 per term

 

10:00 am Max Kinghorne-Mills & Friends

Max Kinghorne-Mills illustrationThis quirky and rich exhibition showcases the illustrations and Candlemaker zine of Max Kinghorn-Mills. Max’s work is colourful and intricate, the 23-year old draws influences from comic-style artists like Robert Crumb and Pushead (famous for his 1980s metal t-shirts, Metallica etc). A collection of vibrant posters and t-shirt designs feature heavily amongst the exhibits along with an offering of smaller, more personal drawings. Alongside prints, Max’s great self-published ‘Candlemaker Zine’ is available – a collaborative 68 page full-colour arts/D.I.Y booklet (complete with CDR and badge). Candlemaker Issue 1.5 is also available as an exclusive for the show.

Max is also singer songwriter with Wildeflower. Wildeflower are a “psych-folk group marrying influences from traditional folk artists Nick Drake, Bert Jansch and Fleet Foxes with the more modern, swirling psychedelia of Caribou and Four Tet. An EP is due out soon on Stella Mortos (home of the excellent FOE & Entrepreneurs).

Location
Bars

10:00 am Blossom Ballet Seeds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 18 Months to 26 Months
£72.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

10:40 am Blossom Ballet Sapling

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 27 to 36 Months
£72.00 for the term.

Wed & Thurs 10.40-11.10am

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

5:45 pm 4MDT Youth Company

Lift Off 1

Led by Artistic Directors Elaine & Dean

Extra Ordinary

4MDT Youth Co. is an award winning youth dance theatre company for 16-23 year olds. 4MDT workshops are for dedicated young people who enjoy dance and theatre, have an interest in exploring advanced choreographic methods, and have a passion to create and perform original performances. 4MDT tour and perform every term, and assist in teaching our younger youth groups.

Wednesdays 11 Jan-21 March (exc. 15 Feb)

5.45-7.30pm

£80.00

To find out more please contact Elaine at 4Motion.

Location
The Auditorium

7:30 pm Hitchin's Lab

Hitchin's Lab ImageCalling all performers

It is with great pleasure that I am able to announce the return of my artistic laboratory in the basement bar of the delightful Firestation Centre for Arts and Culture, situated in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.

I would like to invite those saddled with an artistic bent, or with an otherwise inquiring inclination to be involved.

During the course of the evening we will straddle artistic endeavours and cultural equations, from music to poetry and dance, with new and limitless genres passing through our hands.

All are welcome to experiment in my Lab, please introduce yourself to my assistant prior to the night via the email address

hitchin@firestationartscentre.com

Free admission

Location
Basement Studio

8:00 pm Cuban Salsa with Starlight Dance

Cuban Salsa with Starlight Dance

Salsa Image

Starlight Dance company continues to provide authentic Latin dance tuition and social evenings for adults, suitable for beginners and more advanced dancers, taking in Salsa, Merengue and Bachata. No partner required, easy to follow courses, fun and relaxed environment Tuition by Miguel Ramirez professional dancer and choreographer from the Dominican Republic.


Individual classes every Wednesday £7 with Advantage card, £7.50 without.

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6 Week Beginners Level 1 and Level 2 course 11th January, 22nd February, 11th April 8:00pm to 9:00pm. £35

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Followed by Social Dancing For All.
For more info, contact: Zoe Ramirez on 07929 168886
www.starlightdancecompany.com


8:00 pm Action Drama

Drama class for adults exploring theatre through games, performance and discussion. Each week the class will focus on relaxation techniques, vocal exercises and improvisation. The course will explore the creative process leading to performance, looking at the ideas of practitioners such as Peter Brook, Laban and Stanislavsky.

This is a social forum where you can build your confidence, learn about theatre and meet like-minded people. This relaxed class will approach drama in new and interesting ways.

  • Performance skills

drawing on the works of innovative pioneering practitioners of theatre in order to tap into our individual creativity

  • Confidence building

Performing and interacting with others can be a great confidence boost that feeds into our outside lives

  • Vocal exercises and relaxation techniques

At the beginning of each class we will focus on breathing and vocal warm-ups to develop the voice in readiness for performance

  • Play-reading

We will cover a selection of both modern and classic plays culminating in a performance that will be open to the public.

 

£80 for the term.
£8 per session.

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Instructor
Davina Richards

10:00 am Max Kinghorne-Mills & Friends

Max Kinghorne-Mills illustrationThis quirky and rich exhibition showcases the illustrations and Candlemaker zine of Max Kinghorn-Mills. Max’s work is colourful and intricate, the 23-year old draws influences from comic-style artists like Robert Crumb and Pushead (famous for his 1980s metal t-shirts, Metallica etc). A collection of vibrant posters and t-shirt designs feature heavily amongst the exhibits along with an offering of smaller, more personal drawings. Alongside prints, Max’s great self-published ‘Candlemaker Zine’ is available – a collaborative 68 page full-colour arts/D.I.Y booklet (complete with CDR and badge). Candlemaker Issue 1.5 is also available as an exclusive for the show.

Max is also singer songwriter with Wildeflower. Wildeflower are a “psych-folk group marrying influences from traditional folk artists Nick Drake, Bert Jansch and Fleet Foxes with the more modern, swirling psychedelia of Caribou and Four Tet. An EP is due out soon on Stella Mortos (home of the excellent FOE & Entrepreneurs).

Location
Bars

10:00 am Blossom Ballet Seeds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 18 Months to 26 Months
£72.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

10:40 am Blossom Ballet Sapling

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 27 to 36 Months
£72.00 for the term.

Wed & Thurs 10.40-11.10am

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

11:20 am Blossom Ballet Buds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Buds Ages 3 -4 Years
£84.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 Buds (3-4yrs)

Mon 2.50-3.30pm

Wed & Thurs 11.20-12pm

Sat 10-10.40am

11 week term commencing from 9th January (excl week beginning 13th Feb)

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

10:00 am Max Kinghorne-Mills & Friends

Max Kinghorne-Mills illustrationThis quirky and rich exhibition showcases the illustrations and Candlemaker zine of Max Kinghorn-Mills. Max’s work is colourful and intricate, the 23-year old draws influences from comic-style artists like Robert Crumb and Pushead (famous for his 1980s metal t-shirts, Metallica etc). A collection of vibrant posters and t-shirt designs feature heavily amongst the exhibits along with an offering of smaller, more personal drawings. Alongside prints, Max’s great self-published ‘Candlemaker Zine’ is available – a collaborative 68 page full-colour arts/D.I.Y booklet (complete with CDR and badge). Candlemaker Issue 1.5 is also available as an exclusive for the show.

Max is also singer songwriter with Wildeflower. Wildeflower are a “psych-folk group marrying influences from traditional folk artists Nick Drake, Bert Jansch and Fleet Foxes with the more modern, swirling psychedelia of Caribou and Four Tet. An EP is due out soon on Stella Mortos (home of the excellent FOE & Entrepreneurs).

Location
Bars

6:00 pm Sing Out!

Sing Out flyerA hairbrush holding, loud and lively singing group for absolutely everyone, singing your way from ABBA to Queen to U2 and even having a go at song writing and 3 part harmonies!

The Sing Out group now numbers 30 singers and meets up at the Firestation every Friday evening at the end of a long week to relax, de-stress and Sing Out!

The group will be doing their second public performance on Friday 6th July

Every Friday
6-7pm
£5 per session

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Location
The Auditorium

Instructor
Dan Nicholls

10:00 am Max Kinghorne-Mills & Friends

Max Kinghorne-Mills illustrationThis quirky and rich exhibition showcases the illustrations and Candlemaker zine of Max Kinghorn-Mills. Max’s work is colourful and intricate, the 23-year old draws influences from comic-style artists like Robert Crumb and Pushead (famous for his 1980s metal t-shirts, Metallica etc). A collection of vibrant posters and t-shirt designs feature heavily amongst the exhibits along with an offering of smaller, more personal drawings. Alongside prints, Max’s great self-published ‘Candlemaker Zine’ is available – a collaborative 68 page full-colour arts/D.I.Y booklet (complete with CDR and badge). Candlemaker Issue 1.5 is also available as an exclusive for the show.

Max is also singer songwriter with Wildeflower. Wildeflower are a “psych-folk group marrying influences from traditional folk artists Nick Drake, Bert Jansch and Fleet Foxes with the more modern, swirling psychedelia of Caribou and Four Tet. An EP is due out soon on Stella Mortos (home of the excellent FOE & Entrepreneurs).

Location
Bars

10:00 am Blossom Ballet Buds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 3 Years to 4 Years
£84.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
The Basement

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

11:35 am Hawthorne School of Dance

Hawthorne graphic
Classical Ballet
Delivered in a fun and imaginative manner with classes divided by age and ability – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Tap Dance
Delivered in energetic and interactive manner with classes divided by age and ability – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Optional examinations validated by the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing)

Street
Inspirational, energetic and funky classes delivered by dancing professionals working within the commercial industry – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Timetable

Mini Street (4-6 years)
£60
Saturday 12.30-1:15

Middle Street (7-10 years)
£60
Monday 6:15-7:00

Maxi Street (11+years)
£60
Monday 7:00-7:45

ISTD Primary Ballet and Tap (5 and 6 years)
£96
Monday 4:25 – 5:15
Saturday 11:35 – 12.25

ISTD Grade 1 Ballet and Tap (6+years)
£96
Monday 5:20 – 6:10

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

10:00 am Max Kinghorne-Mills & Friends

Max Kinghorne-Mills illustrationThis quirky and rich exhibition showcases the illustrations and Candlemaker zine of Max Kinghorn-Mills. Max’s work is colourful and intricate, the 23-year old draws influences from comic-style artists like Robert Crumb and Pushead (famous for his 1980s metal t-shirts, Metallica etc). A collection of vibrant posters and t-shirt designs feature heavily amongst the exhibits along with an offering of smaller, more personal drawings. Alongside prints, Max’s great self-published ‘Candlemaker Zine’ is available – a collaborative 68 page full-colour arts/D.I.Y booklet (complete with CDR and badge). Candlemaker Issue 1.5 is also available as an exclusive for the show.

Max is also singer songwriter with Wildeflower. Wildeflower are a “psych-folk group marrying influences from traditional folk artists Nick Drake, Bert Jansch and Fleet Foxes with the more modern, swirling psychedelia of Caribou and Four Tet. An EP is due out soon on Stella Mortos (home of the excellent FOE & Entrepreneurs).

Location
Bars

10:00 am SOTA Seeds

SOTA Seeds

Age 4-6 yrs

A fabulous introduction to performing arts for little ones. Watch them flourish as they explore through dance, singing and drama.

Sunday 8th January to Sunday 25th March (excl 12th & 19th Feb)

SOTA Seeds portrait


£78 per 10 week term.

Also sessions are held on Tuesday’s, 3.30-4.15pm

 

Book online at www.sota.uk.com, call 0845 37 198 38 or email enrol@sota.uk.com

 

Instructor
SOTA

10:30 am SOTA Sunday Stage School

SOTA Sunday Stage school enables 6-18 year olds to develop skills in dance, singing and drama in a creative and stimulating environment.  Working in three age groups, pupils rotate between three workshops lead by professionally trained workshop leaders and performers. The emphasis is on fun through confidence building, skills development and expression.

SOTA School pic


Ages 6 to18 Years
Sundays 10.30am to 1.30pm
£245.00 per 10 week term

8th Jan – 25 March (exc. 12th & 19th Feb)


Book online at www.sota.uk.com, call 0845 37 198 38 or email enrol@sota.uk.com

 

Instructor
SOTA

5:30 pm Life Drawing

Looking Down pastel nude by Patrick PalmerA fun and dynamic life drawing session is for all abilities, with a great atmosphere, music and stage lighting to enhance the definition and features of the subjects. You can be left to your own devises or alternately tutor, Patrick Palmer, is happy to give advice. Each week there is a nude model to study holding various timed poses of different lengths.

You will need to bring a range of drawing materials with you each week:

  • Willow Charcoal, (thin and thick)
  • A range of Graphite pencils (Hb,2b,4b), Putty rubber, Pencil sharpener
  • A2 pad of cheep drawing paper for short warm up poses
  • Any other more expensive papers for the longer poses
  • Masking tape
  • Any other materials you would like to practice with (pastels, inks, watercolour, etc)

Patrick is a professional artist with over 20 years of experience in life-drawing. He was classically-trained at Heatherley’s School of Art (Chelsea) and at The National College of Art and Design (Dublin). He was also given extensive personal tuition by Michael Clark a close friend of Francis Bacon and by Bobby Gill an honourary lecturer at The Royal Academy.

He now exhibits at galleries and art fairs across the UK. He is happy to share his experience and techniques with you at the classes. You can see his work here: www.patrickpalmer.co.uk

£80.00 for 10 week course or £10.00 per session.
Concessions & Advantage Card: £8.00 per session

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Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Patrick Palmer

10:00 am Max Kinghorne-Mills & Friends

Max Kinghorne-Mills illustrationThis quirky and rich exhibition showcases the illustrations and Candlemaker zine of Max Kinghorn-Mills. Max’s work is colourful and intricate, the 23-year old draws influences from comic-style artists like Robert Crumb and Pushead (famous for his 1980s metal t-shirts, Metallica etc). A collection of vibrant posters and t-shirt designs feature heavily amongst the exhibits along with an offering of smaller, more personal drawings. Alongside prints, Max’s great self-published ‘Candlemaker Zine’ is available – a collaborative 68 page full-colour arts/D.I.Y booklet (complete with CDR and badge). Candlemaker Issue 1.5 is also available as an exclusive for the show.

Max is also singer songwriter with Wildeflower. Wildeflower are a “psych-folk group marrying influences from traditional folk artists Nick Drake, Bert Jansch and Fleet Foxes with the more modern, swirling psychedelia of Caribou and Four Tet. An EP is due out soon on Stella Mortos (home of the excellent FOE & Entrepreneurs).

Location
Bars

2:15 pm Blossom Ballet Sapling

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 27 to 36 Months
£72.00 for the term.

Mondays 2.15-2.45pm

Wed & Thurs 10.40-11.10am

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

2:50 pm Blossom Ballet Buds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 3 Years to 4 Years
£84.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
The Basement

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

4:25 pm Hawthorne School of Dance

Hawthorne graphic
Classical Ballet
Delivered in a fun and imaginative manner with classes divided by age and ability – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Tap Dance
Delivered in energetic and interactive manner with classes divided by age and ability – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Optional examinations validated by the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing)

Street
Inspirational, energetic and funky classes delivered by dancing professionals working within the commercial industry – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Timetable

Mini Street (4-6 years)
£60
Saturday 12.30-1.15pm

Middle Street (7-10 years)
£60
Monday 6:15-7:00

Maxi Street (11+years)
£60
Monday 7:00-7:45

ISTD Primary Ballet and Tap (5 and 6 years)
£96
Monday 4:25 – 5:15
Saturday 11:35 – 12:25

ISTD Grade 1 Ballet and Tap (6+years)
£96
Monday 5:20 – 6:10

11 week term from 9th January (excl wk commencing 13 Feb)

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

8:00 pm Windsor Photographic Society

The Windsor Photographic Society is one of the largest photographic societies in the UK.

Members enjoy a friendly atmosphere with a varied and stimulating programme of practical help, creative sessions, speakers, competitions and social evenings.

While fully supporting traditional photography, we also enthusiastically embrace digital imaging, with our more experienced members very keen to share their skills in this, and many other, areas.

If you wish to join a club as a stimulus for personal excellence and satisfaction in photography, the Windsor Photographic Society is certain to meet your needs. Do come and try us out!

Contact: Steve Bishop on 07788 594975, info@Windsor-photographic-society.co.uk

www.Windsor-photographic-society.co.uk

Location
The Auditorium

8:00 pm Swing and Jive

Swingland

Learn the original swing dance from the 1930s, 40s and 50s (aka the Lindy hop or Jitterbug)!

Can be danced to everything from Big Band swing (Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Count Basie) through Rock’n'Roll, the lounge swing of Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack and modern artists like Michael Bublé!

See Martin and Ruth dance at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wstpHYwRuE (their First Dance!) and some high-energy choreography from Martin here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVbF0W3FOmA

Beginners 8pm-9pm
Learn the basic swing steps and some fun moves! No previous experience needed!  No partner needed!

Intermediates 9pm-10pm
Move your dancing on with more complex rhythms, moves and combinations including the Swing out, Lindy hop charleston and variations. No partner needed!

£30 per 5 week block (includes free entry to Friday Night Jive!)
£8 per session

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Joint sessions (8-10pm)

£45 per 5 week course (includes free entry to Friday Night Jive)
£12 per joint session

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DON’t MISS!

Friday Night Jive!

Friday 03 Feb & 06 Apr

Classic Swing, Jive and boogie all night long, with resident DJs and exhibitions.

8pm till midnight

£5

To book, please call the Box Office on [01753] 866 865, or click the link below.

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Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Swingland

10:00 am Max Kinghorne-Mills & Friends

Max Kinghorne-Mills illustrationThis quirky and rich exhibition showcases the illustrations and Candlemaker zine of Max Kinghorn-Mills. Max’s work is colourful and intricate, the 23-year old draws influences from comic-style artists like Robert Crumb and Pushead (famous for his 1980s metal t-shirts, Metallica etc). A collection of vibrant posters and t-shirt designs feature heavily amongst the exhibits along with an offering of smaller, more personal drawings. Alongside prints, Max’s great self-published ‘Candlemaker Zine’ is available – a collaborative 68 page full-colour arts/D.I.Y booklet (complete with CDR and badge). Candlemaker Issue 1.5 is also available as an exclusive for the show.

Max is also singer songwriter with Wildeflower. Wildeflower are a “psych-folk group marrying influences from traditional folk artists Nick Drake, Bert Jansch and Fleet Foxes with the more modern, swirling psychedelia of Caribou and Four Tet. An EP is due out soon on Stella Mortos (home of the excellent FOE & Entrepreneurs).

Location
Bars

10:00 am Baby Botticellis

Baby Botticellis offers a unique opportunity for pre-school children to familiarise themselves with new materials and textures, explore creative play with parents and carers and have lots of fun!

We understand that not all parents/carers want to do messy and art play at home, which is why coming to an art class is so important. Children need a chance to be free creatively, and Baby Botticellis is the place to do that. We are not a toddler group, we are an art and creative messy play group, where we encourage autonomy in children, and the freedom to be creative.

Central to our philosophy is the importance for kids to make a mess, gain confidence from following their own initative and just be kids!

We’d like to welcome our new Baby Botticelli teacher, Becky;

“I have worked with children for over 16yrs, and I am a fully qualified Nursery Nurse. I also have a degree in surface design and 4 yrs at Art School. This has allowed me to learn new techniques and experiment.”

“Through my work with children I have always used art, messy and creative play. I help parents to understand that its not about whether the children have an end product, its about the process. During this process, be it hand painting, sticking, play dough or shaving foam, children have to use a variety of skills for strong muscle control, early literacy skills are developed and a good sense of self esteem, as children always receive praise for their work. Art and creative work covers all areas of the foundation stage curriculum, but it is so much more for the children than ticking a box.”

“I am a practising artist, and I am soon to be adding a new section to my own website about being creative with your child. This will run alongside these sessions, but with ideas you may want to try at home to support your child’s cretive development”.

www.beckyyoungartist.com

£4; extra siblings £2.50

Location
Basement Studio

3:30 pm SOTA Seeds

 SOTA Stage School

SOTA Seeds – Age 4-6 yrs

A fabulous introduction to performaing arts for little ones. Watch them flourish as they explore through dance, singing and drama.

 

SOTA School pic

Tuesday’s 3.30 – 4.15pm

10 Jan – 20 March 2024 (excluding 14th Feb)

£78 per 10 week term

Also on Sundays, 10 – 10.45am

8th Jan – 25th March (excl 12th & 19th Feb)

Book online at www.sota.uk.com, call 0845 37 198 38 or email enrol@sota.uk.com

Location
The Auditorium

Instructor
SOTA

4:15 pm 4Motion Youth Dance Theatre Classes

4Motion

Led by 4Motion’s Creative Workshop Team

Game on!

4Motion kick-start 2024 with a dancing bang! We welcome young creative individuals to join us this term to help explore the idea of  ‘gaming’ – from Angry birds to Tetris, Sudoku to Cleudo! 4Motion offer inclusive classes focusing on contemporary dance, dance fitness, choreography and performance skills.

Tuesday 10 January-20 March (exc. Tues 14 Feb)

 

4.20-5.10pm £60.00

Flames & Heat (8-10yrs & 11-12yrs)
5.10-6.20pm £65.00

Blaze (13yrs+)
6.20-7.30pm £65.00

Please contact 4Motion to find out more.

Location
Basement Studio

4:15 pm Modern Jazz Dance Class

Come and develop your Modern and Jazz dance techniques in this fun and fast moving dance class.

Ages 7-12 yrs

Term dates 10 January – 20 March 2024 (excl. 14th Feb)

£78 per term

5:00 pm Musical Theatre Class

Have a ball learning songs, dances and acting scenes from West End and Broadway musicals with our highly experienced acting, dance and singing coaches.

Tuesday’s 5-6.15pm

Ages 8-14 yrs

10 January – 20 March 2024 (excluding 14th Feb)

£120 per term

 

10:00 am Max Kinghorne-Mills & Friends

Max Kinghorne-Mills illustrationThis quirky and rich exhibition showcases the illustrations and Candlemaker zine of Max Kinghorn-Mills. Max’s work is colourful and intricate, the 23-year old draws influences from comic-style artists like Robert Crumb and Pushead (famous for his 1980s metal t-shirts, Metallica etc). A collection of vibrant posters and t-shirt designs feature heavily amongst the exhibits along with an offering of smaller, more personal drawings. Alongside prints, Max’s great self-published ‘Candlemaker Zine’ is available – a collaborative 68 page full-colour arts/D.I.Y booklet (complete with CDR and badge). Candlemaker Issue 1.5 is also available as an exclusive for the show.

Max is also singer songwriter with Wildeflower. Wildeflower are a “psych-folk group marrying influences from traditional folk artists Nick Drake, Bert Jansch and Fleet Foxes with the more modern, swirling psychedelia of Caribou and Four Tet. An EP is due out soon on Stella Mortos (home of the excellent FOE & Entrepreneurs).

Location
Bars

10:00 am Blossom Ballet Seeds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 18 Months to 26 Months
£72.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

10:40 am Blossom Ballet Sapling

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 27 to 36 Months
£72.00 for the term.

Wed & Thurs 10.40-11.10am

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

5:45 pm 4MDT Youth Company

Lift Off 1

Led by Artistic Directors Elaine & Dean

Extra Ordinary

4MDT Youth Co. is an award winning youth dance theatre company for 16-23 year olds. 4MDT workshops are for dedicated young people who enjoy dance and theatre, have an interest in exploring advanced choreographic methods, and have a passion to create and perform original performances. 4MDT tour and perform every term, and assist in teaching our younger youth groups.

Wednesdays 11 Jan-21 March (exc. 15 Feb)

5.45-7.30pm

£80.00

To find out more please contact Elaine at 4Motion.

Location
The Auditorium

8:00 pm Cuban Salsa with Starlight Dance

Cuban Salsa with Starlight Dance

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Starlight Dance company continues to provide authentic Latin dance tuition and social evenings for adults, suitable for beginners and more advanced dancers, taking in Salsa, Merengue and Bachata. No partner required, easy to follow courses, fun and relaxed environment Tuition by Miguel Ramirez professional dancer and choreographer from the Dominican Republic.


Individual classes every Wednesday £7 with Advantage card, £7.50 without.

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6 Week Beginners Level 1 and Level 2 course 11th January, 22nd February, 11th April 8:00pm to 9:00pm. £35

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Followed by Social Dancing For All.
For more info, contact: Zoe Ramirez on 07929 168886
www.starlightdancecompany.com


8:00 pm Action Drama

Drama class for adults exploring theatre through games, performance and discussion. Each week the class will focus on relaxation techniques, vocal exercises and improvisation. The course will explore the creative process leading to performance, looking at the ideas of practitioners such as Peter Brook, Laban and Stanislavsky.

This is a social forum where you can build your confidence, learn about theatre and meet like-minded people. This relaxed class will approach drama in new and interesting ways.

  • Performance skills

drawing on the works of innovative pioneering practitioners of theatre in order to tap into our individual creativity

  • Confidence building

Performing and interacting with others can be a great confidence boost that feeds into our outside lives

  • Vocal exercises and relaxation techniques

At the beginning of each class we will focus on breathing and vocal warm-ups to develop the voice in readiness for performance

  • Play-reading

We will cover a selection of both modern and classic plays culminating in a performance that will be open to the public.

 

£80 for the term.
£8 per session.

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Instructor
Davina Richards

10:00 am Max Kinghorne-Mills & Friends

Max Kinghorne-Mills illustrationThis quirky and rich exhibition showcases the illustrations and Candlemaker zine of Max Kinghorn-Mills. Max’s work is colourful and intricate, the 23-year old draws influences from comic-style artists like Robert Crumb and Pushead (famous for his 1980s metal t-shirts, Metallica etc). A collection of vibrant posters and t-shirt designs feature heavily amongst the exhibits along with an offering of smaller, more personal drawings. Alongside prints, Max’s great self-published ‘Candlemaker Zine’ is available – a collaborative 68 page full-colour arts/D.I.Y booklet (complete with CDR and badge). Candlemaker Issue 1.5 is also available as an exclusive for the show.

Max is also singer songwriter with Wildeflower. Wildeflower are a “psych-folk group marrying influences from traditional folk artists Nick Drake, Bert Jansch and Fleet Foxes with the more modern, swirling psychedelia of Caribou and Four Tet. An EP is due out soon on Stella Mortos (home of the excellent FOE & Entrepreneurs).

Location
Bars

10:00 am Blossom Ballet Seeds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 18 Months to 26 Months
£72.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

10:40 am Blossom Ballet Sapling

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 27 to 36 Months
£72.00 for the term.

Wed & Thurs 10.40-11.10am

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

11:20 am Blossom Ballet Buds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Buds Ages 3 -4 Years
£84.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 Buds (3-4yrs)

Mon 2.50-3.30pm

Wed & Thurs 11.20-12pm

Sat 10-10.40am

11 week term commencing from 9th January (excl week beginning 13th Feb)

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

10:00 am Max Kinghorne-Mills & Friends

Max Kinghorne-Mills illustrationThis quirky and rich exhibition showcases the illustrations and Candlemaker zine of Max Kinghorn-Mills. Max’s work is colourful and intricate, the 23-year old draws influences from comic-style artists like Robert Crumb and Pushead (famous for his 1980s metal t-shirts, Metallica etc). A collection of vibrant posters and t-shirt designs feature heavily amongst the exhibits along with an offering of smaller, more personal drawings. Alongside prints, Max’s great self-published ‘Candlemaker Zine’ is available – a collaborative 68 page full-colour arts/D.I.Y booklet (complete with CDR and badge). Candlemaker Issue 1.5 is also available as an exclusive for the show.

Max is also singer songwriter with Wildeflower. Wildeflower are a “psych-folk group marrying influences from traditional folk artists Nick Drake, Bert Jansch and Fleet Foxes with the more modern, swirling psychedelia of Caribou and Four Tet. An EP is due out soon on Stella Mortos (home of the excellent FOE & Entrepreneurs).

Location
Bars

6:00 pm Sing Out!

Sing Out flyerA hairbrush holding, loud and lively singing group for absolutely everyone, singing your way from ABBA to Queen to U2 and even having a go at song writing and 3 part harmonies!

The Sing Out group now numbers 30 singers and meets up at the Firestation every Friday evening at the end of a long week to relax, de-stress and Sing Out!

The group will be doing their second public performance on Friday 6th July

Every Friday
6-7pm
£5 per session

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Location
The Auditorium

Instructor
Dan Nicholls

10:00 am Blossom Ballet Buds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 3 Years to 4 Years
£84.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
The Basement

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

10:00 am Max Kinghorne-Mills & Friends

Max Kinghorne-Mills illustrationThis quirky and rich exhibition showcases the illustrations and Candlemaker zine of Max Kinghorn-Mills. Max’s work is colourful and intricate, the 23-year old draws influences from comic-style artists like Robert Crumb and Pushead (famous for his 1980s metal t-shirts, Metallica etc). A collection of vibrant posters and t-shirt designs feature heavily amongst the exhibits along with an offering of smaller, more personal drawings. Alongside prints, Max’s great self-published ‘Candlemaker Zine’ is available – a collaborative 68 page full-colour arts/D.I.Y booklet (complete with CDR and badge). Candlemaker Issue 1.5 is also available as an exclusive for the show.

Max is also singer songwriter with Wildeflower. Wildeflower are a “psych-folk group marrying influences from traditional folk artists Nick Drake, Bert Jansch and Fleet Foxes with the more modern, swirling psychedelia of Caribou and Four Tet. An EP is due out soon on Stella Mortos (home of the excellent FOE & Entrepreneurs).

Location
Bars

11:35 am Hawthorne School of Dance

Hawthorne graphic
Classical Ballet
Delivered in a fun and imaginative manner with classes divided by age and ability – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Tap Dance
Delivered in energetic and interactive manner with classes divided by age and ability – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Optional examinations validated by the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing)

Street
Inspirational, energetic and funky classes delivered by dancing professionals working within the commercial industry – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Timetable

Mini Street (4-6 years)
£60
Saturday 12.30-1:15

Middle Street (7-10 years)
£60
Monday 6:15-7:00

Maxi Street (11+years)
£60
Monday 7:00-7:45

ISTD Primary Ballet and Tap (5 and 6 years)
£96
Monday 4:25 – 5:15
Saturday 11:35 – 12.25

ISTD Grade 1 Ballet and Tap (6+years)
£96
Monday 5:20 – 6:10

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

10:00 am Max Kinghorne-Mills & Friends

Max Kinghorne-Mills illustrationThis quirky and rich exhibition showcases the illustrations and Candlemaker zine of Max Kinghorn-Mills. Max’s work is colourful and intricate, the 23-year old draws influences from comic-style artists like Robert Crumb and Pushead (famous for his 1980s metal t-shirts, Metallica etc). A collection of vibrant posters and t-shirt designs feature heavily amongst the exhibits along with an offering of smaller, more personal drawings. Alongside prints, Max’s great self-published ‘Candlemaker Zine’ is available – a collaborative 68 page full-colour arts/D.I.Y booklet (complete with CDR and badge). Candlemaker Issue 1.5 is also available as an exclusive for the show.

Max is also singer songwriter with Wildeflower. Wildeflower are a “psych-folk group marrying influences from traditional folk artists Nick Drake, Bert Jansch and Fleet Foxes with the more modern, swirling psychedelia of Caribou and Four Tet. An EP is due out soon on Stella Mortos (home of the excellent FOE & Entrepreneurs).

Location
Bars

10:00 am SOTA Seeds

SOTA Seeds

Age 4-6 yrs

A fabulous introduction to performing arts for little ones. Watch them flourish as they explore through dance, singing and drama.

Sunday 8th January to Sunday 25th March (excl 12th & 19th Feb)

SOTA Seeds portrait


£78 per 10 week term.

Also sessions are held on Tuesday’s, 3.30-4.15pm

 

Book online at www.sota.uk.com, call 0845 37 198 38 or email enrol@sota.uk.com

 

Instructor
SOTA

10:30 am SOTA Sunday Stage School

SOTA Sunday Stage school enables 6-18 year olds to develop skills in dance, singing and drama in a creative and stimulating environment.  Working in three age groups, pupils rotate between three workshops lead by professionally trained workshop leaders and performers. The emphasis is on fun through confidence building, skills development and expression.

SOTA School pic


Ages 6 to18 Years
Sundays 10.30am to 1.30pm
£245.00 per 10 week term

8th Jan – 25 March (exc. 12th & 19th Feb)


Book online at www.sota.uk.com, call 0845 37 198 38 or email enrol@sota.uk.com

 

Instructor
SOTA

5:30 pm Life Drawing

Looking Down pastel nude by Patrick PalmerA fun and dynamic life drawing session is for all abilities, with a great atmosphere, music and stage lighting to enhance the definition and features of the subjects. You can be left to your own devises or alternately tutor, Patrick Palmer, is happy to give advice. Each week there is a nude model to study holding various timed poses of different lengths.

You will need to bring a range of drawing materials with you each week:

  • Willow Charcoal, (thin and thick)
  • A range of Graphite pencils (Hb,2b,4b), Putty rubber, Pencil sharpener
  • A2 pad of cheep drawing paper for short warm up poses
  • Any other more expensive papers for the longer poses
  • Masking tape
  • Any other materials you would like to practice with (pastels, inks, watercolour, etc)

Patrick is a professional artist with over 20 years of experience in life-drawing. He was classically-trained at Heatherley’s School of Art (Chelsea) and at The National College of Art and Design (Dublin). He was also given extensive personal tuition by Michael Clark a close friend of Francis Bacon and by Bobby Gill an honourary lecturer at The Royal Academy.

He now exhibits at galleries and art fairs across the UK. He is happy to share his experience and techniques with you at the classes. You can see his work here: www.patrickpalmer.co.uk

£80.00 for 10 week course or £10.00 per session.
Concessions & Advantage Card: £8.00 per session

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Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Patrick Palmer

10:00 am Max Kinghorne-Mills & Friends

Max Kinghorne-Mills illustrationThis quirky and rich exhibition showcases the illustrations and Candlemaker zine of Max Kinghorn-Mills. Max’s work is colourful and intricate, the 23-year old draws influences from comic-style artists like Robert Crumb and Pushead (famous for his 1980s metal t-shirts, Metallica etc). A collection of vibrant posters and t-shirt designs feature heavily amongst the exhibits along with an offering of smaller, more personal drawings. Alongside prints, Max’s great self-published ‘Candlemaker Zine’ is available – a collaborative 68 page full-colour arts/D.I.Y booklet (complete with CDR and badge). Candlemaker Issue 1.5 is also available as an exclusive for the show.

Max is also singer songwriter with Wildeflower. Wildeflower are a “psych-folk group marrying influences from traditional folk artists Nick Drake, Bert Jansch and Fleet Foxes with the more modern, swirling psychedelia of Caribou and Four Tet. An EP is due out soon on Stella Mortos (home of the excellent FOE & Entrepreneurs).

Location
Bars

2:15 pm Blossom Ballet Sapling

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 27 to 36 Months
£72.00 for the term.

Mondays 2.15-2.45pm

Wed & Thurs 10.40-11.10am

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

2:50 pm Blossom Ballet Buds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 3 Years to 4 Years
£84.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
The Basement

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

4:25 pm Hawthorne School of Dance

Hawthorne graphic
Classical Ballet
Delivered in a fun and imaginative manner with classes divided by age and ability – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Tap Dance
Delivered in energetic and interactive manner with classes divided by age and ability – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Optional examinations validated by the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing)

Street
Inspirational, energetic and funky classes delivered by dancing professionals working within the commercial industry – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Timetable

Mini Street (4-6 years)
£60
Saturday 12.30-1.15pm

Middle Street (7-10 years)
£60
Monday 6:15-7:00

Maxi Street (11+years)
£60
Monday 7:00-7:45

ISTD Primary Ballet and Tap (5 and 6 years)
£96
Monday 4:25 – 5:15
Saturday 11:35 – 12:25

ISTD Grade 1 Ballet and Tap (6+years)
£96
Monday 5:20 – 6:10

11 week term from 9th January (excl wk commencing 13 Feb)

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

8:00 pm Swing and Jive

Swingland

Learn the original swing dance from the 1930s, 40s and 50s (aka the Lindy hop or Jitterbug)!

Can be danced to everything from Big Band swing (Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Count Basie) through Rock’n'Roll, the lounge swing of Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack and modern artists like Michael Bublé!

See Martin and Ruth dance at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wstpHYwRuE (their First Dance!) and some high-energy choreography from Martin here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVbF0W3FOmA

Beginners 8pm-9pm
Learn the basic swing steps and some fun moves! No previous experience needed!  No partner needed!

Intermediates 9pm-10pm
Move your dancing on with more complex rhythms, moves and combinations including the Swing out, Lindy hop charleston and variations. No partner needed!

£30 per 5 week block (includes free entry to Friday Night Jive!)
£8 per session

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Joint sessions (8-10pm)

£45 per 5 week course (includes free entry to Friday Night Jive)
£12 per joint session

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DON’t MISS!

Friday Night Jive!

Friday 03 Feb & 06 Apr

Classic Swing, Jive and boogie all night long, with resident DJs and exhibitions.

8pm till midnight

£5

To book, please call the Box Office on [01753] 866 865, or click the link below.

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Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Swingland

8:00 pm Windsor Photographic Society

The Windsor Photographic Society is one of the largest photographic societies in the UK.

Members enjoy a friendly atmosphere with a varied and stimulating programme of practical help, creative sessions, speakers, competitions and social evenings.

While fully supporting traditional photography, we also enthusiastically embrace digital imaging, with our more experienced members very keen to share their skills in this, and many other, areas.

If you wish to join a club as a stimulus for personal excellence and satisfaction in photography, the Windsor Photographic Society is certain to meet your needs. Do come and try us out!

Contact: Steve Bishop on 07788 594975, info@Windsor-photographic-society.co.uk

www.Windsor-photographic-society.co.uk

Location
The Auditorium

10:00 am Max Kinghorne-Mills & Friends

Max Kinghorne-Mills illustrationThis quirky and rich exhibition showcases the illustrations and Candlemaker zine of Max Kinghorn-Mills. Max’s work is colourful and intricate, the 23-year old draws influences from comic-style artists like Robert Crumb and Pushead (famous for his 1980s metal t-shirts, Metallica etc). A collection of vibrant posters and t-shirt designs feature heavily amongst the exhibits along with an offering of smaller, more personal drawings. Alongside prints, Max’s great self-published ‘Candlemaker Zine’ is available – a collaborative 68 page full-colour arts/D.I.Y booklet (complete with CDR and badge). Candlemaker Issue 1.5 is also available as an exclusive for the show.

Max is also singer songwriter with Wildeflower. Wildeflower are a “psych-folk group marrying influences from traditional folk artists Nick Drake, Bert Jansch and Fleet Foxes with the more modern, swirling psychedelia of Caribou and Four Tet. An EP is due out soon on Stella Mortos (home of the excellent FOE & Entrepreneurs).

Location
Bars

10:00 am Baby Botticellis

Baby Botticellis offers a unique opportunity for pre-school children to familiarise themselves with new materials and textures, explore creative play with parents and carers and have lots of fun!

We understand that not all parents/carers want to do messy and art play at home, which is why coming to an art class is so important. Children need a chance to be free creatively, and Baby Botticellis is the place to do that. We are not a toddler group, we are an art and creative messy play group, where we encourage autonomy in children, and the freedom to be creative.

Central to our philosophy is the importance for kids to make a mess, gain confidence from following their own initative and just be kids!

We’d like to welcome our new Baby Botticelli teacher, Becky;

“I have worked with children for over 16yrs, and I am a fully qualified Nursery Nurse. I also have a degree in surface design and 4 yrs at Art School. This has allowed me to learn new techniques and experiment.”

“Through my work with children I have always used art, messy and creative play. I help parents to understand that its not about whether the children have an end product, its about the process. During this process, be it hand painting, sticking, play dough or shaving foam, children have to use a variety of skills for strong muscle control, early literacy skills are developed and a good sense of self esteem, as children always receive praise for their work. Art and creative work covers all areas of the foundation stage curriculum, but it is so much more for the children than ticking a box.”

“I am a practising artist, and I am soon to be adding a new section to my own website about being creative with your child. This will run alongside these sessions, but with ideas you may want to try at home to support your child’s cretive development”.

www.beckyyoungartist.com

£4; extra siblings £2.50

Location
Basement Studio

3:30 pm SOTA Seeds

 SOTA Stage School

SOTA Seeds – Age 4-6 yrs

A fabulous introduction to performaing arts for little ones. Watch them flourish as they explore through dance, singing and drama.

 

SOTA School pic

Tuesday’s 3.30 – 4.15pm

10 Jan – 20 March 2024 (excluding 14th Feb)

£78 per 10 week term

Also on Sundays, 10 – 10.45am

8th Jan – 25th March (excl 12th & 19th Feb)

Book online at www.sota.uk.com, call 0845 37 198 38 or email enrol@sota.uk.com

Location
The Auditorium

Instructor
SOTA

4:15 pm 4Motion Youth Dance Theatre Classes

4Motion

Led by 4Motion’s Creative Workshop Team

Game on!

4Motion kick-start 2024 with a dancing bang! We welcome young creative individuals to join us this term to help explore the idea of  ‘gaming’ – from Angry birds to Tetris, Sudoku to Cleudo! 4Motion offer inclusive classes focusing on contemporary dance, dance fitness, choreography and performance skills.

Tuesday 10 January-20 March (exc. Tues 14 Feb)

 

4.20-5.10pm £60.00

Flames & Heat (8-10yrs & 11-12yrs)
5.10-6.20pm £65.00

Blaze (13yrs+)
6.20-7.30pm £65.00

Please contact 4Motion to find out more.

Location
Basement Studio

4:15 pm Modern Jazz Dance Class

Come and develop your Modern and Jazz dance techniques in this fun and fast moving dance class.

Ages 7-12 yrs

Term dates 10 January – 20 March 2024 (excl. 14th Feb)

£78 per term

5:00 pm Musical Theatre Class

Have a ball learning songs, dances and acting scenes from West End and Broadway musicals with our highly experienced acting, dance and singing coaches.

Tuesday’s 5-6.15pm

Ages 8-14 yrs

10 January – 20 March 2024 (excluding 14th Feb)

£120 per term

 

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