Glass Fusing: Festive Wreath and Decorations
Enjoy creating your own unique glass wreath or festive decorations and gifts in this seasonal workshop with Shirley Eccles. This is an opportunity to experiment with glass fusing techniques. There are many possibilities and whether you are new to glass or have experience of fusing there will be lots to inspire you, with beautiful results.
A variety of glass cutting and fusing techniques will be taught and you will have a choice of objects to make. Previous students have made glass table wreaths, t-light holders, colourful hanging ornaments and Christmas scene coasters. You will be introduced to different glass materials; frits, stringers, confetti and how they are used, as well as the end results when fused and melted. Some projects will need two firing processes.
Skills/Techniques Covered
• glass cutting and fusing techniques
• design techniques
• slumping techniques and suitable moulds
• bending glass stringers over a flame
This course is suitable for all levels of ability, including beginners.
Please bring with you:
• a sketchbook/notebook and pen
• a dust mask, if you have one
• an apron is useful
• wear closed-toe shoes
• images, designs or old Christmas cards for ideas
Related upcoming events
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08/08/2022 - 31/08/2022 All dayHoliday Craft Fun
The school summer holidays are here and there is a lot happening in our libraries
Rhymetimes at Newbury Library are continuing on Tuesdays at 11am but most of the regular activities for children take a break over the summer. However, throughout the school holidays they have lots of special activities for you to enjoy, all of which are free.
Holiday Craft Fun
- Burghfield Common Library – Thursdays 10.30-12.00
- Hungerford Library – Tuesdays 10.30-12.00
- Lambourn Library – Saturdays 10.30-11.30
- Mortimer Library – Tuesdays 3.00-4.00
- Pangbourne Library – Fridays 11.00-12.00
- Thatcham Library – Fridays 10.30-11.30
- Theale Library – Wednesdays 3.30-4.45
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08/08/2022 10:00 - 08/08/2022 16:00Chalk Fest 2022
City Arts 2022 flagship community event returns to Newbury Market place on Monday 8 August 2022 – join them from 10am to 4pm to chalk in the Market Square in Newbury
On the square you will be allocated an area per household to create roughly a 1 metre square picture in a safe environment – social distancing measures may be in place.
It is free to chalk but they ask you for a donation towards the chalk if you want to enter our 2022 competition.
To pay the donation entry fee you can add it to their donations bucket on the day or pay by card at the event (£1 per competition participant).They’ll ask you to photograph the chalk artwork when you’ve finished and e-mail them the pictures of the chalk artwork, letting them know the age of the participant (when filling you details on payment).
The prizes will be City Arts Gift Vouchers for children (to 12 years old), teen (13 to 17 years old) and adult (18 +) categories.
Date: Chalkfest 2022 is on 8 August 2022 – pay your competition entry either cash or card on the day up to 4pm
Deadline: Pay your fee at the event and send us your images by 7pm on 8 August 2022 to info@cityartsnewbury.co.uk with the name of the entrant you told us when making payment and the entry number they’ll give you.Competition results will be published on their Facebook page on week commencing 22 August 2022. The images will be judged by their chairman and artist Diana Pattenden. The judge decision is final.
Tickets
It is free to chalk but we ask you for a donation towards the chalk if you want to enter our 2022 competition.
To pay the donation entry fee you can add it to our donations bucket on the day or pay by card at the event (£1 per competition participant). -
08/08/2022 - 19/08/2022 All dayThatcham Summer Activities
Thatcham Youth are extremely proud to be able to offer a total of eight FREE activities during the Summer School Holidays. Follow each of the below links to find full details on each of the events and to book on.
Free Young People’s Roller Disco – Booking Required
Free Family Fun Day – Booking Required
Free Craft Morning – Booking Required
Free Children’s Magic Show – Booking Required
Free Sports Morning – No need to book – simply turn up
Free Reptile Handling – Booking required
Free African Drumming Lesson’s – Booking Required
Our thanks go to The National Lottery Community Fund for funding these events
Moorside Youth & Community Centre
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08/08/2022 15:00 - 31/08/2022 17:00Victoria Park Bandstand Performances 2022
BANDSTAND PERFORMANCES | 12TH JUNE – 25TH SEPTEMBER | 3PM – 5PM | VICTORIA PARK, NEWBURY | FREE
Newbury Town Council will be hosting live bands in the famous bandstand in Victoria Park on weekends on a (nearly!) weekly basis throughout June to September. Each event is free to all to attend and takes place from 3pm – 5pm.
Make a day of it with some retail therapy at the local independent and national shops in Newbury, and take advantage of the many attractions, cafes, restaurants, and pubs on offer before settling down to some live music in the park!
For a breakdown of what to expect month-by-month, please see below:
JUNE
Saturday 5th 3pm—5pm Beenham Wind Orchestra
Saturday 18th 3pm—5pm Blewbury Brass Band
Sunday 19th 3pm—5pm Brunel Brass Academy
Sunday 26th 3pm—5pm Cove BrassJULY
Saturday 9th 3pm—5pm Wantage Youth Band
Sunday 10th 3pm—5pm Royal Wootton Bassett Brass
Sunday 17th 3pm—5pm Abbey Brass
Saturday 23rd 3pm—5pm Ramsbury Silver Band
Sunday 24th 3pm—5pm Watership Brass
Sunday 31st 3pm—5pm Hungerford Town BandAUGUST
Sunday 7th 3pm—5pm East Woodhay Band
Sunday 14th 3pm—5pm South Berks Concert Band
Sunday 21st 3pm—5pm Phoenix BrassSEPTEMBER
Sunday 4th 3pm—5pm Cold Ash Brass
Sunday 11th 3pm—5pm Cholsey Silver Band
Sunday 18th 3pm—5pm Wroughton Silver Band
Sunday 25th 3pm—5pm Pangbourne Band -
08/08/2022 14:00 - 08/08/2022 16:00West Berkshire Libraries Lego Club
West Berkshire Libraries  summer holiday  LEGO Clubs are running in the following libraries:Other dates available.
Summer holiday LEGO Clubs are running in the following libraries:
- Pangbourne Library – Tuesdays 2.00-4.00
- Thatcham Library – Tuesdays 10.30-12.00
- Theale Library – Mondays 2.00-4.00
Please check with the library concerned for dates and further information.
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