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Workshop - Visual Arts
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Abstraction by Design

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple, due to essential building works at St Anne's.

Sat 31 Jan to Sat 11 Apr
 (2 sessions)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Penny Rowland Hill of Penygwyn Designs Have you ever wanted to create abstract paintings like Barnstaple Blue, as dispalyed in...
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Workshop - Visual Arts
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Seascape in Acrylics Workshop

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple, due to essential building works at St Anne's.

Sat 31 Jan to Sat 18 Jul
 (2 sessions)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: John Piper Join North Devon artist John Piper for a days workshop painting a dramatic seascape in Acrylics. Starting with a blank...
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Workshop - Visual Arts
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Drawing Birds in Coloured Pencils Workshop

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple, due to essential building works at St Anne's.

Sat 31 Jan to Sat 25 Jul
 (2 sessions)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: John Piper A day workshop working in coloured pencils to capture some of our characterful British birds. Join Artist John Piper who...
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Workshop - Visual Arts
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Bird Mosaic Workshop

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple, due to essential building works at St Anne's.

Sat 31 Jan to Sat 11 Apr
 (2 sessions)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Juliette Hayward Come along and enjoy an afternoon of mosaic. Make a beautiful fox from upcycled, broken crockery. (If you've just...
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Workshop - Wellbeing
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Gong Bath Meditation

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple , due to essential building works at St Anne's.

Sat 31 Jan to Fri 01 May
 (2 sessions)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall
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...
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Workshop - Visual Arts
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Safari in Soft Pastels Workshop

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple, due to essential building works at St Anne's.

Sat 31 Jan to Sat 25 Apr
 (2 sessions)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: John Piper This day workshop in soft pastel sticks with artist John Piper will give you the chance to create a beautiful portrait of...
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Workshop - Visual Arts
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Weave a Willow Swallow and Bullrushes Workshop

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple, due to essential building works at St Anne's.

Sat 31 Jan to Sun 26 Apr
 (2 sessions)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Lucy Turner On this full day workshop, you will learn the basic techniques and skills to create a swallow or swift shaped bird, and...
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Workshop - Wellbeing
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Crystal Sound Bath Meditation

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple , due to essential building works at St Anne's.

Sat 31 Jan to Wed 27 May
 (2 sessions)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall
This wonderful Crystal Sound Bath Meditation combines the soothing energy of Crystals with the healing tones of a Sound Bath to provide the...
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Workshop - Wellbeing
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Gong Bath Meditation

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple , due to essential building works at St Anne's.

Sat 31 Jan to Fri 05 Jun
 (2 sessions)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall
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...
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Workshop - Wellbeing
Today!

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Gong Bath Meditation

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple, due to essential building works at St Anne's.

Sat 31 Jan to Fri 03 Jul
 (2 sessions)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall
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...
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Workshop - Wellbeing
Today!

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Moon Circle

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple , due to essential building works at St Anne's.

Sat 31 Jan to Mon 01 Jun
 (2 sessions)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall
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...
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Workshop - Wellbeing
Today!

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Moon Circle

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple, due to essential building works at St Anne's.

Sat 31 Jan to Mon 06 Jul
 (2 sessions)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall
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...
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Workshop - Visual Arts
Today!

Seahorse Mosaic Workshop

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple, due to essential building works at St Anne's.

Sat 31 Jan to Sat 30 May
 (2 sessions)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Juliette Hayward Come along and enjoy an afternoon of mosaic. Make a beautiful seahorse from upcycled, broken crockery. (If you've...
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Workshop - Visual Arts
Today!

Sleeping Cats & Dogs Terracotta Sculpture Workshop

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple, due to essential building works at St Anne's.

Sat 31 Jan to Sat 04 Jul
 (2 sessions)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Helen McCormick Come join Helen for a fun pottery workshop where you can create your own adorable terracotta sleeping dog or cat...
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Live Music
Today!

Small Town Jones - Summer Gig at The Guildhall, Barnstaple

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple, due to essential building works at St Anne's.

Sat 31 Jan to Sat 18 Jul
 (2 performances)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall
Join Small Town Jones and band for an evening of beautiful melodic and mesmerising indie folk soul infused songs in The Guildhall,...
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Live Theatre
Today!

David Mynne presents

Widdershins

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple , due to essential building works at St Anne's.

Sat 31 Jan to Sat 02 May
 (2 performances)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall
WIDDERSHINS Three times round the circle And faerie-land begins Three times round the wrong way And call it widdershins Old Cornish Nursery...
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Workshop - Visual Arts
Today!

Wild Flower Meadow in Acrylics Workshop

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple, due to essential building works at St Anne's.

Sat 31 Jan to Sat 02 May
 (2 sessions)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: John Piper North Devon artist John Piper will guide you step by step in this acrylic painting workshop to create a beautiful vibrant...
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Exhibition
Today!

Freedom of Spirit: A collection of paintings and drawings by children of Palestine

Wed 28 Jan to Sat 31 Jan
 (4 dates)
The Plough Arts Centre
Freedom of Spirit: A collection of paintings and drawings by children of Palestine. The Plough warmly welcomes the expressive work of 2...
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Workshop - Visual Arts
Today!

Introduction to Watercolours 3 week course

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

Sat 31 Jan, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Tutor: John Piper This three week course (Saturdays 31st Jan 7th & 14th Feb, 10am-4pm) will take you through the basics of watercolour...
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Workshop - Youth Theatre
Today!

Spring Term 2026

PYT Middlies (11-14 yrs)

Sat 17 Jan to Sat 28 Mar
 (10 term dates)
Other venue - see description
The Plough Arts Centre
This popular group is excited for its second year of contemporary drama and theatre for young people aged 11-14 ish years! Places go...
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Workshop - Youth Theatre
Today!

Spring Term 2026

PYT Seniors (14-18 yrs)

Sat 17 Jan to Sat 28 Mar
 (10 term dates)
Other venue - see description
The Plough Arts Centre
Young people join our Senior Youth Theatre company at around 14 years old, where they will explore experimental theatre, comedic acting,...
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Poetry/Spoken Word
Today!

North Devon Poetry Stanza

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Sat 31 Jan, 11:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
The North Devon Poetry Stanza is formed in the main of members of the national Poetry Society, of which it is a local chapter. It is a...
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Workshop - Youth Theatre
Today!

Spring Term 2026

PYT Next Stage (13-16 yrs)

Sat 17 Jan to Sat 28 Mar
 (10 term dates)
Other venue - see description
The Plough Arts Centre
This popular group is excited for its second year of contemporary drama and theatre for young people aged 11-14 ish years! Places go...
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Workshop - Youth Theatre
Today!

Spring Term 2026

PYT Infant Play Explorers (4-7 yrs)

Sat 17 Jan to Sat 28 Mar
 (10 term dates)
Other venue - see description
The Plough Arts Centre
Fun and friendly weekly workshops and exciting performance opportunities - Plough Youth Theatre is the place to be! Learn new skills, make...
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Workshop - Youth Theatre
Today!

Spring Term 2026

PYT Juniors (8-11 yrs)

Sat 17 Jan to Sat 28 Mar
 (10 term dates)
Other venue - see description
The Plough Arts Centre
Fun and friendly weekly workshops and exciting performance opportunities - Plough Youth Theatre is the place to be! Develop your...
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Workshop - Youth Theatre
Today!

Spring Term 2026

PYT Creative Dance (8-18 yrs)

Sat 17 Jan to Sat 28 Mar
 (10 term dates)
Other venue - see description
The Plough Arts Centre
These popular classes give young people the opportunity to express themselves, tell stories and learn performance skills through a variety...
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Film
Today!

NT Live: Hamlet

Currently on stage at the National Theatre!

Fri 23 Jan to Sat 31 Jan
 (2 screenings)
The Plough Arts Centre
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Trapped...
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Workshop - Wellbeing

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Moon Circle

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

Mon 02 Feb, 6:45pm
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...
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Workshop

Ploughcappella with Rosa Rebecka

Spring Term - Jan-Mar 2026

Mon 12 Jan to Mon 23 Mar
 (10 sessions)
Torrington Town Hall
The Plough Arts Centre
Whether you're an experienced singer or you're just finding your voice, all are welcome with North Devon’s thriving Community Choir! £80...
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Exhibition

The Plough Gallery presents

RACHEL SHUTE : Artsiecoast

Wed 04 Feb to Sat 14 Mar
 (24 dates)
The Plough Arts Centre
ARTSIECOAST An Exhibition by Devon-based artist Rachel Shute Rachel Shute’s coastal inspired artwork evokes the essence of a calm nostalgia...
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Workshop

Sip N Snip - A collaging session for creatives to connect!

Wed 04 Feb, 12:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Sip N Snip! Join a relaxed and friendly collaging session, where you can meet other creatives living and working locally. Collaging...
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Workshop - Wellbeing

Wellbeing Wednesday

Wellbeing Wednesday: Sacred Drum Circle with Zara Tricconet

Wed 04 Feb to Wed 04 Mar
 (2 sessions)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
A safe space, a link to support, community and spiritual guidance through the use of meditation incorporating sound and drum journeying...
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Workshop - Youth Theatre

Spring Term 2026

PYT Creative Writing

Thu 22 Jan to Thu 26 Mar
 (9 term dates)
The Plough Arts Centre
This exciting new term of creative writing workshops will give young people tools and skill development across a variety of creative and...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Spring Soap Making Workshop

Suitable for adults and older children 13+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Thu 05 Feb, 7:00pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Tutor: Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery Do you love natural skincare products, want to reduce plastic waste in your home or start a new...
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Poetry/Spoken Word

Plough Storytelling Circle

First Thursday of every month at ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Thu 05 Feb to Thu 03 Dec
 (11 performances)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall
Castle Centre, Barnstaple
Since people began to talk they have gathered around fires and listened to stories, and although we cannot provide the fire, we can give...
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12A
Film

Avatar: Fire & Ash

Fri 06 Feb
 (2 screenings)
The Plough Arts Centre
Legendary filmmaker James Cameron transports audiences back to the breathtaking world of Pandora with AVATAR: FIRE & ASH, an immersive...
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Workshop - Wellbeing

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Gong Bath Meditation

Fri 06 Feb, 7:00pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
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...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Plant Support Willow Weaving Workshop

Sat 07 Feb
 (2 sessions)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Sold out
Tutor: Jane Welsh A half day workshop to make a sweet pea/plant support out of willow. These add really attractive structure to any garden...
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Workshop

Plough Writers

from January 2026

Sat 10 Jan to Sat 04 Apr
 (4 sessions)
Other venue - see description
The Gallery at The Plough Arts Centre
Tutor Lizzie Bauer will host these workshops, perfect for those who wish to develop their creative writing skills. The Plough Writers are...
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Workshop

Wassail with Rosa Rebecka

Sat 07 Feb, 1:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Explore apple-tree wassails with Rosa Rebecka. Learn wassail songs old and new to sing at sunset on Torrington Commons. Beginners welcome...
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Comedy

Live Nation presents

The Comedy Store

Sat 07 Feb to Sat 28 Nov
 (5 performances)
The Plough Arts Centre
The Plough Arts Centre is one of only nine UK venues to be chosen by The Comedy Store, London. With nearly 40 years’ experience in the...
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Workshop - Wellbeing

Galentine's Pilates

Tue 10 Feb, 6:45pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Bring yourself or a loved one and come along to my heart-filled Pilates evening. Together we will enjoy movement, meditation and some...
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Workshop - Wellbeing

Wellbeing Wednesday

Beginners Meditation

Wed 11 Feb to Wed 01 Jul
 (6 sessions)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Castle Centre, Barnstaple
With Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing. Meditation is a relaxing session combining gentle movement, breath work and guided...
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Workshop - Wellbeing

Wellbeing Wednesday

Singing Circle with Zara Tricconet

Wed 11 Feb to Wed 18 Mar
 (2 sessions)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
All are welcome to join Zara Triconnet at an open monthly gathering of folk who wish to practice making music with their voice together...
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Other

National Women’s Register

NWR (National Women’s Register) is a registered charity operating throughout Great Britain connecting women through discussions and activities.

Thu 12 Feb to Thu 02 Jul
 (5 sessions)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Castle Centre, Barnstaple
National Women’s Register is an organisation for all women. NWR is a social organisation and our style is informal and relaxed. Local group...
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Poetry/Spoken Word

PYT Presents:

Ten by Ten Festival of Young Writers

Thu 12 Feb, 7:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
This February, PYT invites audiences to experience a night of original new writing, created entirely by young people. With explorations of...
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PYT Creative Writing
Haunted History Tour

Barnstaple Bygone Brothel Tour

Age advisory 16+

Thu 12 Feb to Thu 03 Dec
 (3 dates)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
A walking tour with Susan Pengelly of 'Haunted History Tours of Devon', sharing true stories of Barnstaple's bygone Brothels in all their...
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Music

Shh Let’s Dance - Silent Disco for Adults with Additional Needs

Fri 13 Feb, 10:30am
The Plough Arts Centre
Join us for Shh… Let’s Dance! a silent disco designed especially for adults with disabilities. With three different music channels to...
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Film

Marty Supreme

Fri 13 Feb to Sat 21 Feb
 (2 screenings)
The Plough Arts Centre
Enjoy Timothee Chalamet's Golden Globe winning performance in Marty Supreme. A bold new film from director Josh Safdie, starring Marty...
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Music

Galentines Silent Disco

Fri 13 Feb, 7:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Celebrate friendship, family, and fabulous vibes with a night out that’s all about fun, laughter, and dancing! Whether you’re coming with...
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