Writing, drama, music and song

Adult class creative classes

Creative Writing 

With Meg Harper

Saturdays 24 April, 15 May, 5 June and 26 June
3.30 – 5.30pm
£24 for 4 sessions
A chance for writers at all levels to improve their creative writing, to share with others and be inspired to do more!

Flamenco Guitar

With Matthew Sullivan

Wednesdays starting
28 April / 11 weeks
6.45pm-8.15pm
£51.15/£25.55 concessions
This course is aimed at guitarists who want to improve their technique or learn a new style. Looking at the fundamental techniques used in flamenco and understanding the rhythms used in flamenco. Students will need to bring along a flamenco or classical guitar and capo. Each student will be given a chance to sit in a dance class at some point during the course to help them understand how the music fits with the dance.

Sabar Drumming 

With Rosie Colvin

Wednesdays starting
28 April / 11 weeks
Beginners 8.30-9.30pm Improvers 9.30-10.30pm
£34.65/£17.30 concessions
A rare opportunity to learn this unique and exciting style of drumming from Senegal taught by Rosie Colvin who has ten
years’ Sabar experience and has just returned from four months intensive training in Senegal!

Sabar Drumming 4 week Summer course

With Rosie Colvin

21 & 28 July and 18 & 25 August

£15.50 Beginners/ 7-8.15pm

£25.20 Improvers/ 8.30pm-10.30pm

Suitable for people who have studied Sabar Drumming regularly.

Singing Classes!

With Patrissia Cuberos

Wednesdays starting 28 April

11 weeks

Singing for the Terrified
6-7pm
£34.65/£17.30 Concessions 

An introductory singing course for adults who have never sung before or haven’t practiced in a long time.

Songthreads I
7-8pm
£34.65/£17.30 Concessions

Easy songs, pop and world music for students who have attended ‘Singing for the Terrified’

Songthreads II
8.15 – 9.45pm
£51.15/ £25.55 Concessions

An exploration of all vocal styles in different cultures through time, including early and classical music.
For those who already have some singing experience.

Adult Drama

With Cherwell Theatre Company

Tuesdays starting 27 April/11 weeks

7-9pm £69.30/£34.65 concessions

Explore a range of performance skills including acting, vocal techniques, movement and stage craft. You will be working with professional practitioners and will have the opportunity to be involved with Cherwell Theatre Company productions. Free and discounted tickets to selected shows at the Mill.

Summer School Classes!

Creative Writing- Oxfordshire Originals

With Meg Harper

Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 August and Friday 24 September

10.30-4.00pm/ £54 for three days

This course will be led by established writer Meg Harper whose novels "Fur" and "Piper" both take flight from ancient legends.

Jazz Guitar Workshop

With Matt Sullivan 

Saturday 24 July

10.30am-4.00pm

£26

Suitable for adult and 14+

Suitable for all types of guitarists, this workshop is an ideal introduction to jazz guitar. A basic knowledge of guitar is desirable.