Local clubs, workshops and classes
Details of Workshops and classes around the Winchester District
Baby Squids
We teach you and your children to be water confident – something we believe starts with having fun! We welcome all children from 0 – 5 years, and love helping them develop, from the special first Splash, to their first Kick and the all-important first Swim
Swimming classes are held in a hydrotherapy pool, which is kept at about 34 degrees C – perfect for newborn babies.
Venue: Royal Hampshire County Hospital, SO22 5DG.
When: Classes are held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays,Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Venue: Osborne School, Athelstan Road, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 7GA
When: Classes are held on Mondays, Wednesdays,Thursdays and Fridays.
Contact email: team@babysquids.co.uk
Knit and Knatter for both new and experienced knitters - no need to book just come along and enjoy the group!
When: Tuesday 10am - 12 noon
Where:The Arc, Winchester, Jewry Street, Winchester. SO23 8SB.
Cost: Free event.
Line Dance Classes
Wednesday evenings friendly, FUN beginners line dance class. No pressure, two left feet not a problem! Come and enjoy a good time making friends as you dance. All welcome.
Beginner Line Dance Class
When: Wednesdays 7pm, Fridays 7.30 pm
Intermediate/Advanced Class
When: Fridays 7.30pm
Where: Waltham Chase Village Hall, Winchester Road, Waltham Chase
Cost: £5 per class
Contact: carolannstorey@aol.com or 01329 832 024
Meditation Classes
These offer practical instructions and guided meditations to help solve your daily problems.Drop in classes in WInchester.
When: Wednesdays 6.30pm-7.30pm
Where: Winchester Quaker Meeting House, 16 Colebrook Street, WInchester. SO23 9LH
Cost: £10 per class
Contact: 02380 482696 meditateinsouthampton.org.uk
Playmakers Youth Theatre: Musical Theatre. These specialised musical theatre sessions are designed to enable participants to develop their skills, knowledge and passion in all elements of the creation of musical theatre productions.
When and Where: School years 4-7: Wednesdays 5.30pm – 7pm; Performance Studio at Paul Chamberlain Building, University of Winchester School Years 8-11: Wednesdays 7.15pm – 8.45pm; Performance Studio at Paul Chamberlain Building, University of Winchester
Cost:£75 per term
Contact:boxoffice@playtothecrowd.co.uk/ 01962 840 440
Playmakers Youth Theatre:Drama & Theatre. These specialised drama and theatre sessions are designed to enable participants to develop their skills, knowledge and passion in all elements of traditional and contemporary theatre making.
When and Where: School years 4-7: Thursdays 5.30pm – 7pm;West Side Lecture Theatre at Winchester School of Art
School years 8-11: Mondays 5.30pm – 7pm; West Side Lecture Theatre at Winchester School of Art
Cost:£75 per term
Contact:boxoffice@playtothecrowd.co.uk/ 01962 840 440
Playmakers Youth Theatre: Young Company (Ages 16–25) Playmakers Young Company is dedicated to offering local theatre makers aged 16-25 a safe, stimulating and supportive environment in which to explore their own practice and to work collaboratively with others.
When: Mondays 7pm – 8.45pm
Where:West Side Lecture Theatre at Winchester School of Art
Cost:£75 per term
Contact:boxoffice@playtothecrowd.co.uk/ 01962 840 440
Saira's Kitchen: Cookery Workshops. These offer a fun and informal introduction to Pakistani/ Indian cuisine and introduce you to the techniques and use of spices. Just bring yourself with a smile and everything else is provided. They have proved to be really successful for book clubs, cycling groups, team building and hen parties.
When: Fridays: 10.30am - 12 noon (Term time courses)
Where: Theatre Royal Winchester, Jewry Street, Winchester. SO23 8SB
Cost:Cost £85 per person
Contact:sairas_kitchen@yahoo.co.uk www.sairaskitchen.com
Scrabble Club. For those who love word play come along to a self-led drop in scrabble session. When: Mondays 10am - 12 noon
Where:The Arc, Jewry Street, Winchester. SO23 8SB
Cost:Free
The Nutshell: DYNT Acting Academy
The Discarded Nut Theatre Company musical theatre classes are divided by Academic Years. They are dedicated to supporting young people at the early stages of their development as both performers and individuals whilst simultaneously challenging and changing people’s perceptions of what young people can do. Academic years R-3, Years 4-8 and Year 9+.
Venue: The Nutshell, Kings Walk, Winchester, SO23 8AF
Cost: £120- 160 per term. Two intakes a year: monthly standing order and means-tested bursary options available).September (for either the full academic year (Sept-July) or for the Christmas production only) and January (January-July membership).
Contact email: hello@thenutshellwinchester.com
The Nutshell: DYNT Musical Theatre
The Discarded Nut Theatre Company musical theatre classes are divided by Academic Years. They are dedicated to supporting young people at the early stages of their development as both performers and individuals whilst simultaneously challenging and changing people’s perceptions of what young people can do. Academic years R-3, Years 4-8 and Year 9+.
Venue: The Nutshell, Kings Walk, Winchester, SO23 8AF
Cost: £120- 160 per term. Two intakes a year: monthly standing order and means-tested bursary options available).September (for either the full academic year (Sept-July) or for the Christmas production only) and January (January-July membership).
Contact email: hello@thenutshellwinchester.com
Ukes for all: Ukulele Beginners' Course. Go from absolute beginner to playing your favourite songs in a matter of weeks.
When: Fridays: 10.30am - 12 noon (Term time courses)
Where: Theatre Royal Winchester, Jewry Street, Winchester. SO23 8SB
Cost:£140 (11 week course)
Contact:boxoffice@playtothecrowd.co.uk/ 01962 840 4400
Ukes for all: Ukulele Improvers. Ukes for All host a series of intermediate ukulele classes at Theatre Royal Winchester's Cafe Bar
When: Fridays: 12noon -1.30pm (Term time sessions)
Where: Theatre Royal Winchester, Jewry Street, Winchester. SO23 8SB
Cost:£12 / session
Contact:boxoffice@playtothecrowd.co.uk/ 01962 840 440
Winchester Art Club
The object of the Club is to encourage the practice of Fine Arts in Winchester, particularly among those who paint as a hobby.
No qualifications are needed to join and our members range from complete beginners to experienced artists, and a number of semi-professional and professional artists.
The Club does not have its own premises nor does it teach art, but it provides a full programme of activities each year including: appraisals of member's work by professional artists; painting courses with professional tutors; painting together in groups; and lectures and demonstrations by artists and art historians.
Contact: Winchester Art Club (winart.org.uk)
WinCeilidh
WinQeillidh is dancing for everyone. You don't need a partner. You will have fun. They teach you everything you need to know.
Venue: Winnall Community Centre, Winchester. SO23 0NY.
When: Starts Wed 1 Feb weekly 7.30-9pm.
Price: £5 for each session/ £40 for series
Contact email: winqeilidh@gmail.com
Steady and Strong Dance class
Steady and Strong Dance classes will help you achieve strength, balance, flexibility and mobility gains all whilst enjoying and experiencing music and dance, with others. We are putting strength and balance at the heart of dance. These classes do not require any previous experience of dance.
Venue: Holy Trinity Church Hall, Upper Brook Street, Winchester, SO23 8DG
When: Every Weds from 1:00 - 2:00pm, starting 1 Nov 23
Price: £7 per class
Contact: cathyseago@yahoo.com/Cathy Seago (dance instructor) 07813 965 905