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22 upcoming education & learning events — including workshops, talks & lectures in Bedford, Biddenham, Oakley and Sharnbrook, from 10 venues and organisers' own listings, checked daily.

22 upcoming events

Upcoming Education & Learning events by date

Thu 5 Nov

Fri 6 Nov

Fri

6

Nov

Jo Jingles Bedfordshire (TTO)

Jo Jingles Bedfordshire with Jo and Jenny are music and movement classes for children 3 months – 4 years. We explore different themes each week and aim to have a lot of fun while learning and exploring through movement, music and sensory.

09:30Biddenham Pavillion

Fri

6

Nov

needle felting workshop

Participants will craft felted mice in cups, with all materials provided for the 15 available places .

14:00Basement @ Bunyan£15

  • Workshops
  • By Bedford Hospital Charity & Friends
  • Registration required

Fri

6

Nov

Beginners and Intermediate Life Drawing

Sold out

Develop your drawing skills and confidence in this five-week taught life drawing course, working directly from a professional life model.

14:00The Rothsay Education Centre

  • By Lisa Bamford

Mon 9 Nov

Mon

9

Nov

Keeping Lace Alive: a workshop

Bobbin lacemaking is a traditional Bedford craft going back to the 1530's. The tradition is continued by a group of lacemakers locally who have the aim of Keeping the Craft Alive.

10:00The Rothsay Education Centre

  • Workshops
  • By Aragon Lacemakers

Wed 11 Nov

Wed

11

Nov

The Magic of Cyanotype Printing: a 5-week course

Sold out

Join Nikki and discover the magic of cyanotype printing, a fascinating process that uses UV light to create striking blue-toned images.

14:00The Rothsay Education Centre

  • By Nikki Brealey

Thu 12 Nov

Fri 13 Nov

Fri

13

Nov

Vona Vella + The Class + The Deities

Vona Vella have never been a band to rush things. Since their 2022 debut ‘Go Outside Forever’, the group has grown quietly and confidently into a fully-formed five-piece.

19:30Bedford Esquires

Mon 16 Nov

Mon

16

Nov

Willow Orb Workshop

Join tutor Bob for a relaxed and creative workshop exploring the beauty, versatility and practicality of willow craft.

09:30The Rothsay Education Centre

  • Workshops
  • By Bob Collins

Thu 19 Nov

Fri 20 Nov

Fri

20

Nov

Free Member Session: Eat Well, Live Well

Good food is vital for energy, health, and wellbeing. New tutor, Lucy, will join us to talk about a new course scheduled for the Spring.

12:30The Rothsay Education Centre

Sat 21 Nov

Sat

21

Nov

The Greatest Showman themed workshop

A day of singing, acting, dancing & spectacular fun!

10:00Sharnbrook Mill Theatre£10 Members. £40 Non-Members.

  • Workshops
  • Registration required

Mon 23 Nov

Mon

23

Nov

Traditional Stained Glass Workshop

Learn the heritage craft of leaded stained glass, as seen in churches and stately homes throughout the UK.

10:30The Rothsay Education Centre

  • Workshops
  • By Will Burrows

Thu 26 Nov

Mon 30 Nov

Mon

30

Nov

Christmas Stained Glass Decoration / Tree Hanging Workshop

Learn the art of copper foil stained glass, also known as Tiffany glass, and create a beautiful festive decoration to take home and enjoy. Get into the Christmas spirit as you design and make your own stained glass tree decoration.

09:30The Rothsay Education Centre

  • Workshops
  • By Will Burrows

Wed 2 Dec

Wed

2

Dec

Wreath Making Workshop

Come along and create your very own beautiful handmade wreath!

19:00The Bedford Arms

  • Workshops
  • Registration required

Sat 9 Jan

Sat 13 Feb

Sat

13

Feb

Rhyme and Reason Study Day

Join us for a day exploring the themes of Rhyme & Reason with the exhibition’s curators.

11:00The Higgins Bedford£20 – tea / coffee on arrival

  • Registration required

Sun 21 Feb

Wed 24 Nov

Wed

24

Nov

Chris McCausland: Waffle

Chris McCausland, purveyor of the finest in comedy waffle, is heading back out on the road with a brand-new stand-up show. He’s got loads of funny stuff to talk about and he needs people to say it to. Chris loves being on tour.

19:30Bedford Corn Exchange