Coda Autumn Programme
WELCOME TO A NEW ERA AT CODA
Over the past 12 months, there have been significant changes at Coda Music and Arts Trust, the little local charity and music centre on the edge of New Milton and Highcliffe.
With almost one million pounds of investment, we have transformed our old farm site to create a range of beautiful facilities in which to learn and play.
From music lessons, courses and ensembles, to a whole new programme of art classes and workshops, Coda is becoming a unique local space for creativity, welcoming everyone in the community.
With such exciting times ahead, we want to provide more details about our new range of activities which start this week and remind you that we will be celebrating the opening of our new facilities with a Welcome Weekend, where you will be able to explore your creativity with a range of free, drop-in, taster workshops for all the family on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September.
The weekend will offer a taste of Coda’s new programme: from after school ceramic clubs and drawing groups, to exhibitions and artist’s studios, as well as information on music opportunities and our award-winning wellbeing services.
We would love to encourage all of you to visit us at our Welcome Weekend and to join us for our new creative arts activities (full details below).
EMBRACING THE SEASONS
Gentle creative movement
with Rakhee Jasani
Tuesdays 10 – 11.15am
Starting Tuesday 10th September 2024
£40 for a 5 week block: 10th September - 8th October
Discover the transformative power of Qigong (gentle movement related to Tai Chi) in our five-week journey through the seasons. Perfect for beginners, each session offers gentle movements, reflective writing, and guided meditations to harmonise mind, body, and spirit.
Join us to unlock your inner resilience, cultivate joy, and embrace the natural rhythms of life. No prior experience required – just an open heart, playful curiosity, and a willingness to explore.
VILLAGE HALL DRAW
with Tracy Dovey
For adults of all ages and ability
Tuesdays 7 – 9pm
Starting Tuesday 10th September 2024
Offer: £90 for a 7 week block 10th September - 22nd October (pay via online shop link below)
or £15 per session - pay in person on the day (PAYG)
We will be gathering in the barn for relaxed and intuitive creative drawing sessions for adults of all ages and abilities – most of whom haven’t drawn since childhood!
Each week there will be the opportunity to explore a variety of materials, ideas and artists in a playful way.
All materials will be provided.
WILD WEDNESDAYS
with Maddy Collymore
Creative workshops for families with pre-schoolers
Wednesdays 10.30am -12pm
Starting 11th September 2024
Offer: £60 for a 7 week block 11th September - 23rd October (pay via online shop link below)
or £10 per family - pay in person on the day (PAYG)
Step into the world of nature-inspired creativity with our weekly workshop, Wild Wednesdays. Led by multimedia artist, Maddy Collymore, these creative workshops are available to young families with toddlers and preschoolers.
Explore diverse artforms with natural tools to gain insight into the season’s biodiversity. Techniques will be imparted in weaving, large-scale drawing, and cyanotype (an ancient form of photography), where you can uncover new creative possibilities in this welcoming environment.
AFTER-SCHOOL MIXED-MEDIA SCULPTURE CLUB
with Emily Stracey
Creative workshops for ages 8-14
Thursdays 4.30 - 6.30pm
Starting Thursday 12th September
For 8-14 years
£60 for a 7 week course 12th September - 24th October (pay via online shop link below)
Emily has been making and selling ceramic, textile and illustration work for over 25 years. She hand builds in clay and illustrates humorous, colourful animal themed work. She has also run Art workshops over this time in a wide selection of materials.
The sculpture course in September will be an opportunity to come and explore making some fun Artwork; drawing and creating from a variety of materials.
To begin with we will be taking some inspiration from Loretta the cat’s travelling beach hut which will be holidaying through September at Coda. This will involve some beach themed fun projects using clay and other materials let’s extend the summer holiday vibe into September and early October!
For more information on Coda Music and Arts Trust, our work, creative arts programme and Welcome Weekend, visit www.coda.org.uk
or @codamusicandartstrust on all social media channels.