Workshops Diary - 11/2025

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Saturday 1st Nov
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

Terracotta Seated Dog Sculpture Workshop

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

Tutor:  Helen McCormick
 
Celebrate your furry friend in clay at our pottery sculpture workshop, where you’ll create a terracotta sculpture of your own pet dog.
In this relaxed and creative session, you’ll be guided through the process of shaping and...
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

Winter Hare in Watercolours

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

Tutor:  John Piper
 
Join Artist John Piper for this day watercolour workshop painting a beautiful Winter hare resplendent in its white winter coat.  
Step by step tuition throughout and all materials and equipment provided.
This will be on an A3...
10:00am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Seniors (14-18 years)

START TIME TBC

A new term, new time and new teacher! We welcome new participants, regardless of experience! 

Young people join our Senior Youth Theatre company at around 14 years old, where they will explore experimental theatre, comedic acting, pantomime, new writing, classic theatre, community...
11:00am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Middlies (11-14 yrs)

START TIME TBC

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
  • 13 Sep - 13 Dec (No session on 26 Oct
    • ...
12:30pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

PYT Infants (5-7 years)

START TIME TBC

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
  • 13 Sep - 13 Dec (
    • ...
1:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Juniors (8-11 years)

START TIME TBC

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 aim to be inclusive,...
3:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Creative Dance (8-16 yrs)

START TIMES TBC

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 3rd Nov
6:30pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Wellbeing

Please note booking information

Crystal Sound Bath Meditation

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 Plough Arts Centre
Workshop

Ploughcappella with Rosa Rebecka

Find your voice with North Devon’s thriving Community Choir. 

£80 Full Price / £70 Supporters per Term (10 weeks)
£40 Full Price / £35 Supporters per Half Term (5 weeks)
Tuesday 4th Nov
6:30pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop

Plough Playwright Café

Suitable for all ages 14+.

Join our welcoming monthly meet-up for playwrights and aspiring writers. 
Each session offers fun and stimulating writing exercises, the chance to share your work in table reads, and constructive group feedback. 
Whether you're developing a new script or just starting...
Wednesday 5th Nov
6:30pm - 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 6th Nov
5:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Writing for Performance (8-18 yrs)

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

Festive Soap Making Workshop

Suitable for all ages 13+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Tutor:  Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery

Do you love natural skincare products, want to reduce plastic waste in your home or start a new hobby?

This introductory workshop teaches you how to make your own hair and body soap using the traditional cold processed method and all...
Friday 7th Nov
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 8th Nov
10:00am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Seniors (14-18 years)

START TIME TBC

A new term, new time and new teacher! We welcome new participants, regardless of experience! 

Young people join our Senior Youth Theatre company at around 14 years old, where they will explore experimental theatre, comedic acting, pantomime, new writing, classic theatre, community...
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

Beautiful Beads - Jewellery Workshop

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

Tutor: Lani Shepherd.

A half day workshop using gemstone, ceramic and glass beads to make colourful earrings, bracelets and necklaces. 

Tea & Coffee available throughout the day for a small donation.

If a workshop you'd like to do is fully booked ring Box

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

An Introduction to Art

Tutor: Penny Rowland Hill

A fun session designed to help you enjoy art and the creative process.

This day will help you take away the fear of being faced with a blank sheet of paper, through the explanation of Mark Making using different mediums and techniques.

...
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

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

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Middlies (11-14 yrs)

START TIME TBC

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
  • 13 Sep - 13 Dec (No session on 26 Oct
    • ...
12:30pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

PYT Infants (5-7 years)

START TIME TBC

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
  • 13 Sep - 13 Dec (
    • ...
1:00pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

Beautiful Beads - Jewellery Workshop

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

Tutor: Lani Shepherd.

A half day workshop using gemstone, ceramic and glass beads to make colourful earrings, bracelets and necklaces. 

Tea & Coffee available throughout the day for a small donation.

If a workshop you'd like to do is fully booked ring Box

...
1:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Juniors (8-11 years)

START TIME TBC

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 aim to be inclusive,...
3:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Creative Dance (8-16 yrs)

START TIMES TBC

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 9th Nov
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

Highland Cow in Watercolours

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

Tutor:  John Piper
 
Join North Devon Artist John Piper for a days watercolour painting producing the ever popular “Highland Cow”.  
Using this fantastic loose and vibrant technique we will create,  in easy to follow steps, a striking image of the...
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

Weave a Willow Stag or Deer Head

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

Tutor:  Lucy Turner

On this full day workshop, you will learn the basic techniques and skills to create a stunning Stag or Deer head. An eye-catching piece which can be hung on any wall.

There will be a selection of locally grown natural willow colours to choose from to

...
Monday 10th Nov
7:30pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop

Ploughcappella with Rosa Rebecka

Find your voice with North Devon’s thriving Community Choir. 

£80 Full Price / £70 Supporters per Term (10 weeks)
£40 Full Price / £35 Supporters per Half Term (5 weeks)
Wednesday 12th Nov
6:30pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Wellbeing

Wellbeing Wednesday

Relax with Reiki

With Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing.

Whether you are curious about the healing benefits of Reiki, what it is and if it is for you or have already experienced the joy of  Reiki, come and enjoy a group Reiki session. Explore how energy healing works and what this

...
Thursday 13th Nov
5:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Writing for Performance (8-18 yrs)

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 characters...
Saturday 15th Nov
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Storytelling

SUITCASE A one-day Festival of Stories

An exciting one day festival of oral tradition storytelling, bringing the best of local and national talent to North Devon.


Workshops and performances for the beginner, the expert, the old and the young and everyone in between, including a heart-stopping headline performance by...
10:00am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Seniors (14-18 years)

START TIME TBC

A new term, new time and new teacher! We welcome new participants, regardless of experience! 

Young people join our Senior Youth Theatre company at around 14 years old, where they will explore experimental theatre, comedic acting, pantomime, new writing, classic theatre, community...
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Storytelling

SUITCASE A one-day Festival of Stories

Unpacking Your Suitcase

Beginner/Intermediate

A two hour workshop suitable for adults who are curious about storytelling and those with some experience who want to learn more.

Katy Cawkwell, a highly experienced storyteller and workshop leader based in Devon, will help participants unpack the skills a storyteller needs to

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

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Middlies (11-14 yrs)

START TIME TBC

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
  • 13 Sep - 13 Dec (No session on 26 Oct
    • ...
12:30pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

PYT Infants (5-7 years)

START TIME TBC

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
  • 13 Sep - 13 Dec (
    • ...
1:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Juniors (8-11 years)

START TIME TBC

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 aim to be inclusive,...
2:30pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Storytelling

SUITCASE A one-day Festival of Stories

Repacking Your Suitcase

Experienced

We are extremely lucky to welcome renowned storyteller Daniel Morden to lead this two hour workshop aimed at experienced storytellers. 

The workshop will explore the art of performance storytelling, honing and developing skills. Please bring a story you are familiar with and you

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

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Creative Dance (8-16 yrs)

START TIMES TBC

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 17th Nov
7:30pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop

Ploughcappella with Rosa Rebecka

Find your voice with North Devon’s thriving Community Choir. 

£80 Full Price / £70 Supporters per Term (10 weeks)
£40 Full Price / £35 Supporters per Half Term (5 weeks)
Thursday 20th Nov
5:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Writing for Performance (8-18 yrs)

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 characters...
Saturday 22nd Nov
10:00am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Seniors (14-18 years)

START TIME TBC

A new term, new time and new teacher! We welcome new participants, regardless of experience! 

Young people join our Senior Youth Theatre company at around 14 years old, where they will explore experimental theatre, comedic acting, pantomime, new writing, classic theatre, community...
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

'Smiling Basket' Willow Weaving Workshop

Tutor:   Jane Welsh
 
On this one day course we will be learning the traditional skills of basketry whilst making this curved sided basket with raised finger holes.
This basket is suitable for harvesting in the garden or piling high with clementines at...
11:00am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Middlies (11-14 yrs)

START TIME TBC

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
  • 13 Sep - 13 Dec (No session on 26 Oct
    • ...
12:30pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

PYT Infants (5-7 years)

START TIME TBC

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
  • 13 Sep - 13 Dec (
    • ...
1:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Juniors (8-11 years)

START TIME TBC

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 aim to be inclusive,...
3:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Creative Dance (8-16 yrs)

START TIMES TBC

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 24th Nov
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 Plough Arts Centre
Workshop

Ploughcappella with Rosa Rebecka

Find your voice with North Devon’s thriving Community Choir. 

£80 Full Price / £70 Supporters per Term (10 weeks)
£40 Full Price / £35 Supporters per Half Term (5 weeks)
Wednesday 26th Nov
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Wellbeing

Wellbeing Wednesday

Cake & Craft. Christmas Crackers

With Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing.

Create personalised crackers for the Christmas table. We’ll be crafting traditional style crackers with handcrafted gifts rather than any disposable plastic novelties.

 

Our monthly craft and chat sessions offer a...
6:30pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop

Wellbeing Wednesday

Reiki Nidra

With Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing.

You will begin the session with gentle breathwork to connect with the body and ground you into the sacred container of space we share before scanning your body to identify areas of tension and being guided to softly release and fully...
Thursday 27th Nov
5:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Writing for Performance (8-18 yrs)

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 characters...
Saturday 29th Nov
10:00am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Seniors (14-18 years)

START TIME TBC

A new term, new time and new teacher! We welcome new participants, regardless of experience! 

Young people join our Senior Youth Theatre company at around 14 years old, where they will explore experimental theatre, comedic acting, pantomime, new writing, classic theatre, community...
10:30am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

Bags of Fun! Wet Felting Workshop

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

Tutor: Penny Rowland Hill of Pengwyn Designs
 
Using wet felting techniques, you will learn the principles of how to create a 3D form in felt, and be able to create a small bag or pouch of your own.

Wet-felting involves the creation of a fabric using

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

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Middlies (11-14 yrs)

START TIME TBC

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
  • 13 Sep - 13 Dec (No session on 26 Oct
    • ...
12:30pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

PYT Infants (5-7 years)

START TIME TBC

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
  • 13 Sep - 13 Dec (
    • ...
1:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Juniors (8-11 years)

START TIME TBC

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 aim to be inclusive,...
3:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Creative Dance (8-16 yrs)

START TIMES TBC

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...

November 2025

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