Workshops Diary - 05/2025

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Thursday 1st May
5:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Summer Term 2025

Writing for Performance (8-18 years)

This exciting new term of creative writing workshops will be will give young people tools and skill development across a variety of creative and performative writing, such as poetry, songwriting, writing for film, developing narrative, writing comedy, improvisation to script, writing

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Friday 2nd May
7:00pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Wellbeing

Gong Bath Meditation

Please note booking information

Please contact Karen to book your space at this event as spaces are limited.

Karen would like to invite you to a Gong Bath Meditation at ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple, a beautiful building dating back to the early 14th century with amazing acoustics, perfect for a gong bath...
Saturday 3rd May
10:00am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Summer Term 2025

Seniors (14-18 years)

A new term, new time and new teacher! We are excited to be revamping our Senior Youth Theatre company this year, led by experienced actor and director, Sara Pruce. We welcome new participants, regardless of experience! 

Young people join our Senior Youth Theatre company

...
10:30am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

Wet-felting Introductory workshop

Nearly full

Tutor: Penny Rowland Hill

Come and create your very own piece of fabric, using an assortment of brightly coloured wool fibres, and learn the fun technique of wet-felting to produce a picture of your own design.

Wet-felting involves the creation of a fabric using the

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11:00am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Summer Term 2025

Middlies (11-14 years)

This popular group is excited for its second year of contemporary drama and theatre for young people aged 11-14 ish years! Places go quickly, booking is essential! 

FREE Taster session available to new students.

  • 11-14 years
  • 24 April - 19 July (No session on 31
    • ...
12:30pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Summer Term 2025

Infants (5-7 years)

Fun and friendly weekly workshops and exciting performance opportunities - Plough Youth Theatre is the place to be! Learn new skills, make friends and take to the stage!

FREE Taster session available to new students.

  • Young performers 5 - 7 years
  • 26
...
1:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Summer Term 2025

Juniors (8-11 years)

Fun and friendly weekly workshops and exciting performance opportunities - Plough Youth Theatre is the place to be!
Develop your performance skills, make friends, be part of a vibrant community of young people and take to the stage!

These sessions are with

...
3:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Summer Term 2025

Creative Dance (8-16 years)

These popular classes give young people the opportunity to express themselves, tell stories and learn performance skills through a variety of dance styles and genres. Relaxed and fun, with exciting performance opportunities.

The participants will also be able to choreograph and devise...
Tuesday 6th May
10:30am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Drama

Prism Drama - Workshop

An exciting weekly drama and performance workshop for adults with additional and supportive needs. Limited numbers.

For further information call 07527544694 / email katherine@theploughartscentre.org.uk
1:15pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Dance

Motion Dance - Workshop

An enjoyable weekly dance and movement workshop for adults with additional and supportive needs. Limited numbers.

1.15pm-2.15pm

For further information call 07715605506 / email katherine@theploughartscentre.org.uk
Wednesday 7th May
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Wellbeing

Wellbeing Wednesday

Moving Meditation

With Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing.

Moving meditation is a relaxing session combining gentle movement, breath work and guided meditation followed by a friendly gathering over tea and cake.

Movement helps us prepare for meditation by bringing our focus into our...
Thursday 8th May
5:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Summer Term 2025

Writing for Performance (8-18 years)

This exciting new term of creative writing workshops will be will give young people tools and skill development across a variety of creative and performative writing, such as poetry, songwriting, writing for film, developing narrative, writing comedy, improvisation to script, writing

...
7:00pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop

An in-depth look into the Viking Runes and how to read them

Tutor:  Julie Buckingham

"As the runes fall upon the cloth, the Rune Master begins his prediction and prophecy.  He gazes at the spectacle before him, and moves into the realm of the spiritual.  He speaks with knowledge and insight."

You have already begun the journey of learning...
Saturday 10th May
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

Stone Carving in Abstract 2 day Workshop

Suitable for ages 14+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Nearly full

Tutor:  John Piper

Join North Devon Artist and Sculptor John Piper for a 2 day hand stone carving workshop (Sat 10th & Sun 11th May, 10am-4pm).  

Using only hand tools and age old stone carving techniques John will guide you with demonstrations of techniques and use of tools...
10:00am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Summer Term 2025

Seniors (14-18 years)

A new term, new time and new teacher! We are excited to be revamping our Senior Youth Theatre company this year, led by experienced actor and director, Sara Pruce. We welcome new participants, regardless of experience! 

Young people join our Senior Youth Theatre company

...
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop

Weave a Willow Chicken or Duck Workshop

Sold out

Tutor:  Lucy Turner

On this full day workshop, you will learn the basic techniques and skills to create a magnificent willow chicken or duck. No home or garden is complete without one.

There will be a selection of locally grown natural willow colours to choose from to create your...
10:30am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop

Plough Writers

Tutor Lizzie Bauer will host these workshops, perfect for those who wish to develop their creative writing skills.

The Plough Writers are into our 2nd year of pen-play! Always keen to welcome newcomers, our monthly-meet-ups draw on literary sources first, before unleashing our

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11:00am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Summer Term 2025

Middlies (11-14 years)

This popular group is excited for its second year of contemporary drama and theatre for young people aged 11-14 ish years! Places go quickly, booking is essential! 

FREE Taster session available to new students.

  • 11-14 years
  • 24 April - 19 July (No session on 31
    • ...
11:30am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop

Plough Writers Talk with Belinda Bauer and Shelley Cox

Join us on Sat 10 May for a visit from celebrated crime author Belinda Bauer & Shelley Cox in conversation

10:30 - 11:30am Plough Writers workshop

OPEN TO ALL: 11:30am Special Guests Belinda Bauer & Shelley Cox

 

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12:30pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Summer Term 2025

Infants (5-7 years)

Fun and friendly weekly workshops and exciting performance opportunities - Plough Youth Theatre is the place to be! Learn new skills, make friends and take to the stage!

FREE Taster session available to new students.

  • Young performers 5 - 7 years
  • 26
...
1:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Summer Term 2025

Juniors (8-11 years)

Fun and friendly weekly workshops and exciting performance opportunities - Plough Youth Theatre is the place to be!
Develop your performance skills, make friends, be part of a vibrant community of young people and take to the stage!

These sessions are with

...
3:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Summer Term 2025

Creative Dance (8-16 years)

These popular classes give young people the opportunity to express themselves, tell stories and learn performance skills through a variety of dance styles and genres. Relaxed and fun, with exciting performance opportunities.

The participants will also be able to choreograph and devise...
Monday 12th May
6:45pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Wellbeing

Please note booking information

Moon Circle

A monthly space to connect, reflect and empower your true self at ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

With Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing.

A women's circle offers us a place to step out of the pressures of daily life and into a place of connection, reflection and wisdom in the tradition of our ancient ancestors, enabling us to reconnect with the power of the wild feminine...
7:30pm - The Gallery at The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop

Ploughcappella with Rosa Rebecka

Find your voice with North Devon's thriving Community Choir under the skilled leadership of Rosa Rebecka.

10 sessions per term. No session 5 May (Bank Holiday) 26 May (Half Term)

Come and join North Devon’s warm hearted community choir.

£80 Full Price / £70 Supporters per...
Tuesday 13th May
10:30am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Drama

Prism Drama - Workshop

An exciting weekly drama and performance workshop for adults with additional and supportive needs. Limited numbers.

For further information call 07527544694 / email katherine@theploughartscentre.org.uk
1:15pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Dance

Motion Dance - Workshop

An enjoyable weekly dance and movement workshop for adults with additional and supportive needs. Limited numbers.

1.15pm-2.15pm

For further information call 07715605506 / email katherine@theploughartscentre.org.uk
Wednesday 14th May
6:30pm - The Gallery at The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop

Life Drawing Gym

Summer Term 2025

A regular Life Drawing session that runs on alternate Wednesdays, 6.30 - 8.30pm in The Gallery.

Run by artists, for artists! 

Come and flex your drawing skills at our welcoming and friendly Life Drawing session in the company of other local artists.

All

...
Thursday 15th May
5:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Summer Term 2025

Writing for Performance (8-18 years)

This exciting new term of creative writing workshops will be will give young people tools and skill development across a variety of creative and performative writing, such as poetry, songwriting, writing for film, developing narrative, writing comedy, improvisation to script, writing

...
Saturday 17th May
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

Drawing and Painting Boats in Watercolour

Suitable for all ages 14+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Tutor:  John Piper

This workshop will guide you through the drawing and painting of boats concentrating on perspective and introducing you to techniques to help with achieving those difficult curves and shapes associated with the hull of a boat.

The workshop will concentrate on...
10:00am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Summer Term 2025

Seniors (14-18 years)

A new term, new time and new teacher! We are excited to be revamping our Senior Youth Theatre company this year, led by experienced actor and director, Sara Pruce. We welcome new participants, regardless of experience! 

Young people join our Senior Youth Theatre company

...
11:00am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Summer Term 2025

Middlies (11-14 years)

This popular group is excited for its second year of contemporary drama and theatre for young people aged 11-14 ish years! Places go quickly, booking is essential! 

FREE Taster session available to new students.

  • 11-14 years
  • 24 April - 19 July (No session on 31
    • ...
12:30pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Summer Term 2025

Infants (5-7 years)

Fun and friendly weekly workshops and exciting performance opportunities - Plough Youth Theatre is the place to be! Learn new skills, make friends and take to the stage!

FREE Taster session available to new students.

  • Young performers 5 - 7 years
  • 26
...
1:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Summer Term 2025

Juniors (8-11 years)

Fun and friendly weekly workshops and exciting performance opportunities - Plough Youth Theatre is the place to be!
Develop your performance skills, make friends, be part of a vibrant community of young people and take to the stage!

These sessions are with

...
3:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Summer Term 2025

Creative Dance (8-16 years)

These popular classes give young people the opportunity to express themselves, tell stories and learn performance skills through a variety of dance styles and genres. Relaxed and fun, with exciting performance opportunities.

The participants will also be able to choreograph and devise...
Monday 19th May
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

Seascape in Acrylics Workshop

Tutor:  John Piper

Join North Devon artist John Piper for a days workshop painting a dramatic seascape in Acrylics. Starting with a blank canvas John will guide you step by step on your way to creating a seascape scene with crashing waves and rocks.

Everything provided

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6:30pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Wellbeing

Crystal Sound Bath Meditation

Please note booking information

This wonderful Crystal Sound Bath Meditation combines the soothing energy of Crystals with the healing tones of a Sound Bath to provide the perfect opportunity for you to relax and recharge.

We ask that you arrive at 6:20pm so you are settled for a 6:30pm start, the session ends at 7:...
7:30pm - The Gallery at The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop

Ploughcappella with Rosa Rebecka

Find your voice with North Devon's thriving Community Choir under the skilled leadership of Rosa Rebecka.

10 sessions per term. No session 5 May (Bank Holiday) 26 May (Half Term)

Come and join North Devon’s warm hearted community choir.

£80 Full Price / £70 Supporters per...
Tuesday 20th May
10:30am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Drama

Prism Drama - Workshop

An exciting weekly drama and performance workshop for adults with additional and supportive needs. Limited numbers.

For further information call 07527544694 / email katherine@theploughartscentre.org.uk
1:15pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Dance

Motion Dance - Workshop

An enjoyable weekly dance and movement workshop for adults with additional and supportive needs. Limited numbers.

1.15pm-2.15pm

For further information call 07715605506 / email katherine@theploughartscentre.org.uk
Wednesday 21st May
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Wellbeing

Wellbeing Wednesday

Gentle breath & yoga

During this Yoga Class the focus will be on centering back into ourselves and being supported by conscious breathing and gentle movement.

Life challenges us on many levels and so we will use this class to relax and calm the mind. To feel nourished and supported by becoming aware

...
Thursday 22nd May
5:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Summer Term 2025

Writing for Performance (8-18 years)

This exciting new term of creative writing workshops will be will give young people tools and skill development across a variety of creative and performative writing, such as poetry, songwriting, writing for film, developing narrative, writing comedy, improvisation to script, writing

...
Saturday 24th May
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

Gluggle Jug Pottery Workshop

All ages welcome (14 yrs & under must be accompanied by an adult).

Tutor:  Helen McCormick

Come and join Helen for a fun day learning how to make your own beautiful Gluggle Jug using hand-building techniques… As seen on The Great Pottery Throw Down.

This workshop is designed for those who have some basic knowledge/experience of using clay.  If...
10:00am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Summer Term 2025

Seniors (14-18 years)

A new term, new time and new teacher! We are excited to be revamping our Senior Youth Theatre company this year, led by experienced actor and director, Sara Pruce. We welcome new participants, regardless of experience! 

Young people join our Senior Youth Theatre company

...
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

Butterfly Mosaic Workshop

Suitable for adults and older children 14+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Tutor: Juliette Hayward

Come along and enjoy a morning of mosaic.

Make a beautiful butterfly from upcycled, broken crockery. (If you've just broken your favourite plate, bring it along with you!). 

No previous experience required. 

All materials and tools provided...
11:00am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Summer Term 2025

Middlies (11-14 years)

This popular group is excited for its second year of contemporary drama and theatre for young people aged 11-14 ish years! Places go quickly, booking is essential! 

FREE Taster session available to new students.

  • 11-14 years
  • 24 April - 19 July (No session on 31
    • ...
12:30pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Summer Term 2025

Infants (5-7 years)

Fun and friendly weekly workshops and exciting performance opportunities - Plough Youth Theatre is the place to be! Learn new skills, make friends and take to the stage!

FREE Taster session available to new students.

  • Young performers 5 - 7 years
  • 26
...
1:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Summer Term 2025

Juniors (8-11 years)

Fun and friendly weekly workshops and exciting performance opportunities - Plough Youth Theatre is the place to be!
Develop your performance skills, make friends, be part of a vibrant community of young people and take to the stage!

These sessions are with

...
3:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Summer Term 2025

Creative Dance (8-16 years)

These popular classes give young people the opportunity to express themselves, tell stories and learn performance skills through a variety of dance styles and genres. Relaxed and fun, with exciting performance opportunities.

The participants will also be able to choreograph and devise...
Sunday 25th May
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

Bird House Pottery Workshop

All ages welcome (14 yrs & under must be accompanied by an adult).

Tutor:  Helen McCormick

This workshop is designed to be a relaxed, friendly space where you can meet new people and have the opportunity to create, learn and have fun.

In the morning, you will learn how to design and make your own bird house using traditional slab

...
Wednesday 28th May
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Wellbeing

Wellbeing Wednesday

Cake & Craft - Botanical Bath Salts

With Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing.

Create a jar of scented bath salts or foot soak with the added benefits of herbs and botanicals. Choose from a range of essential oils and dried botanicals to create your personalised blend to help relax, restore or invigorate you as...
6:30pm - The Gallery at The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop

Life Drawing Gym

Summer Term 2025

A regular Life Drawing session that runs on alternate Wednesdays, 6.30 - 8.30pm in The Gallery.

Run by artists, for artists! 

Come and flex your drawing skills at our welcoming and friendly Life Drawing session in the company of other local artists.

All

...
Thursday 29th May
11:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Play in a Day: Wizard of Oz (8-16 Yr Olds)

Keeping with this year's Plough Youth Theatre theme, "Enchanted Lands", we are off to see the wizard, as we delve into the well-known tales of OZ in this magical play in a day!

We'll explore the delightful characters of Dorothy and her friends, and of course the beloved Glinda

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Saturday 31st May
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

Fruit Basket Willow Weaving Workshop

Suitable for all ages 14+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Tutor:  Jane Welsh

On this workshop you will make a broad, shallow basket suitable for displaying fruit. The Basket will have a tradition Irish portcullis base, walled sides and a rod or plaited boarder

There will be a selection of natural willow colours to choose from to create...
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

Dragonflies and winged insects in watercolours

Suitable for all ages 14+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Tutor:  John Piper

Using a popular contemporary watercolour style North Devon Artist John Piper will take you through the steps to produce a loose and vibrant representation of these fascinating insects.

Suitable all levels. 

All equipment provided.

10am-4pm....

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