One Chippenham

Improvers Art workshops
2025-02-11 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-02-25 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-03-04 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-03-11 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-03-18 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-03-25 12:30 - 14:30 (Europe/London) | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
‘A really friendly place to learn from experienced people’
Uniquely designed and delivered 6 x 6 week courses for beginners. Taught by local artist and designer Charlie who has over 25 years experience teaching art.
Tuesdays at 12.30 – 2.30pm
Term 1 – Still life (drawing) – Sept 17th – October 22nd
Term 2 – Objects in interiors (drawing, painting)- November 5th – December 10th
Term 3 – Portrait (painting)- January 7th – Feb 11th
Term 4 – Interiors (drawing)- Feb 26th – April 2nd
Term 5 – Landscape (painting) – April 23rd – June 4th
Term 6 – Still life revisited (collage, mixed media) – June 11th – July 16th
In both beginners and improvers, the sessions we will follow the classic method for learning to draw and paint. It is easy to learn to draw by copying the example of a tutor leading the group, but this tends to produce a ‘house style’ where everyone ends up drawing in the same way. Your drawing style is as unique to you as your handwriting (if school hasn’t obliterated it) – here you will learn to enhance your own drawing style, not replace it with ours.
Please note: all courses begin with drawing, and include a talk about relevant art movements and practitioners.
Price includes all materials and coffee and biscuits (donations taken to help with refreshments)
Thank you – we look forward to meeting you soon

Painting Smiles Together - Children's Draw & Paint Class in Chippenham
2025-02-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Sheldon Methodist Church, Audley Road, SN14 0DU
Unleash your child’s creativity with this exciting Kids Drawing and Painting Class! Join me every other Thursday evening from 6 to 7 PM during the school term. In each class, the kids choose the subject for the session, and together we’ll draw and paint, allowing each child to create their own unique piece of art.
What to Expect:
Guided Creativity: I will demonstrate how to draw and paint the chosen subject, guiding the kids step-by-step. However, I encourage them to ‘make it their own’ and explore their creativity, rather than just copying my example
Skill Development: Through repetition and practice, students will gain confidence and learn new skills in every session
Artwork to Take Home: Each child will create their own masterpiece to take home after every class
All Materials Provided: There’s no need to bring anything except clothes that can get a bit messy. I’ll supply all the art materials!
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Exhibition in August: As we approach the next summer holidays (2025), we will prepare for a proper art exhibition where the children can display their art work in a professional manner, to exhibit to the general public as well as friends and family.
Class Details:

Location: Sheldon Road Church, Audley Road, Chippenham
Cost: £30 per month
Schedule: Every other Thursday, 6 – 7 PM​
Approx age 7-11 years old.

Why Join Me?

Creative Fun: These classes are both fun and challenging, designed to inspire creativity and artistic expression.
Safe Environment: I am fully DBS-checked, so you can leave your kids with me for the hour with peace of mind.
Affordable Pricing: Only £30 per month. The first payment is taken on 1 September and then monthly on a rolling basis. Each payment covers all classes that fall within that month.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity for your child to develop their artistic skills in a fun, supportive environment. Spaces are limited, so sign up today and secure your spot
Term Dates up to end of July 2025:
30 January
13 February
27 Feb
13 March
27 March
24 April
8 May
22 May
5 June
19 June
3 July
17 July

Exhibition: Spotlight On 4 - Modern and Contemporary Art from the Collection of Chippenham Museum
2025-02-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-24 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Open Monday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm, until 8 March.
This exhibition is the fourth in Chippenham Museum’s Spotlight series dedicated to its growing Modern and Contemporary Art Collection.
The project began in 2019 with the desire to celebrate the rich artistic history of this part of North Wiltshire. As a permanent collection, it acts as a source of inspiration, education and enjoyment for all.
At the heart of the Modern and Contemporary Art Collection are works that acknowledge the legacy of the Bath Academy of Art in Corsham, a pioneering residential art school that counted some of the biggest names in modern and contemporary art amongst its teachers and students.
North Wiltshire’s creativity proudly extends beyond the Academy, and the collection records and celebrates the many contemporary artists who continue to live and work in this area today.
The exhibition featured work by the following artists:
Kay Le Seelleur Ara, Kenneth Armitage, Guy Bigland, Alma Boyes, Susie Brooks, John Chilver, Dominic Clare, Andrew Cross, William Crozier, Anna Currey, Simone Dawood, Stephen Ellis, Alex Faulkner, Selina Fischer, Astrid Furnival, John Furnival, Katherine Gili, Patrick Haines, Keith Harrison, Verity James, Richard Kennedy, David King, Julia Manning, Michael Stubbs, Marianne Fox-Ockinga, Ione Parkin, Tim Parry-Williams, Michael Pennie, Jackie Pope, Terry Pope, Paul Rudall, James Scott, Robert Scott, William Scott, Jack Shirreff, Alice Sielle, Hugh Hamshaw Thomas, Julia Vezza, Helen Wilks, and Alistair Young.
Further details about the artworks can also be found in the accompanying catalogue available in the museum shop.

Half-Term Paint-Along Class
2025-02-18 09:30 - 11:00 | Sheldon Methodist Church, Audley Road, SN14 0DU
Join us for a fun and relaxed paint-along class this half term, where you’ll unleash your creativity and go home with a finished painting you’ll be proud of! This 1.5-hour session is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, with simple step-by-step guidance to help you bring your artwork to life.
Who’s It For?
• Designed for KS2 kids (aged 7-11 yr olds), but siblings are welcome too!
• Ideally suited for children to attend on their own due to limited space.
• However, if an adult would like to join in the fun, you’re welcome to participate for an additional £10 and ONE PARENT ONLY, and I’ll supply you with a canvas to paint alongside your child.
🖌️ When: Tuesday 18 Feb, 9-11am
🖌️ Where: Sheldon Road Church, Audley Rd, Chippenham
🖌️ Cost: £20 (all supplies included)
We’ll be painting a surprise animal—part of the fun is finding out what it’ll be on the day! Spaces are limited, so sign up quickly if you don’t want to miss out!

FREE February Half-Term Creative Workshops - Day 1 - Costume design and stage make up
2025-02-20 12:30 - 16:30 | Central Methodist Church, Monkton Hill, Chippenham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1EP, United Kingdom
FREE creative workshops for 11-18’s thanks to the National Lottery
Come along and work with:
South West based arts facilitator and costume designer Natalie Remington
AND/OR
Bristol based Anna Randall – Freelance Hair, Makeup & Prosthetic Artist
Meet at 12.30 for Pizza
Workshop 1 : 1pm – 2.30pm
(short break for biscuits)
Workshop 2: 3pm -4.30pm – (PLEASE NOTE – THIS MAKE UP SESSION IS FOR 14+ DUE TO THE SENSITIVE NATURE OF THE WOUNDS)
Please make your selection when booking in.

Spoken word and slam workshp
2025-02-21 12:30 - 16:30 | Central Methodist Church, Monkton Hill, Chippenham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1EP, United Kingdom
Come along and work with spoken word performer and award winning amazing Trowbridge based Saili Katabe!
Meet at 12.30pm for Pizza
Workshop 1 : 1pm – 2.30pm – workshop
(short break for biscuits)
Workshop 2: 3pm -4.30pm – Spoken word slam (you don’t have to perform)
Please make your selection when booking in.
Event Details: from 12:30PM to 4:30PM

Drama improvisation 18+
2025-03-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-31 19:00 - 21:00 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
‘The most fun I have all week – I haven’t laughed so much in ages’
Alternate Monday’s at the Cause Arts Centre 7-9pm
Improvisation Workshops delivered by Laura.
If you’re interested but not sure what it is – just come and watch a session and have a cup of tea!
Come and join a lovely bunch of local budding thespians, who like to mess about, play games, take part in drama exercises and generally have fun while learning how to think on the spot, make up scenes and not be restricted by the script.
You’ll explore scenes, develop strong characters then improvise the content with some idea of the outcomes – Mike Leigh style. Some of our short form games are like ‘Who’s line is it anyway’ if you’re old enough to remember that!
If you have always wanted to try some drama, but are not sure that you want to commit, just pop in and do the bits that you want to, or just come and watch a session. We’d love you to join us – and can guarantee that you’ll meet some brilliant and supportive people along the way.

Basic introduction, get to know each other, ground rules for improv and how to let your brain avoid filtering (too much)
Introduction to creating characters to use in scenes – emphasis on the physical. Levels of performance style – 1-10
Further character development – using the voice to compliment the physical. Tone, pitch, accent. Introducing costume for characters.
How to respond to offers and add value to a scene. Can we develop a plot using the people that we have found?
What do we need to do to become more believable? What clues can other actors give each other when in an improvised scene?
Feedback – audience to watch. Teens invited to join us.

£65 for 5 week blocks
Block 1 – Monday January 6th and 20th, Feb 3rd, March 3rd and 17th
Block 2 – Monday April 7th, May 19th, June 2nd and 16th July 7th.
(Thursday evening Improv Slams also running at the Old Road Tavern 7.30 – 9pm £10 – drop in on second Thursday of the month if you can’t commit to blocks and want to do short form only. January 9th, Feb 13th, March 13th, April 10th, May 8th, June 12th. No booking needed)

The Arts Society Kington Langley
2025-03-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Kington Langley Village Hall, Church Street, Kington Langley , Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 5NJ, United Kingdom
Come and join us for monthly lectures on the arts given by expert lecturers. Our new season start in October and we meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 11:00.
The next lecture is ‘Women Artists in Britain 1520-1920’ by Dr Amy Lim which will take place at Kington Langley Village Hall on 1 October at 11:00.
£8 for a single lecture or £40 annual. For further details of our programme for the coming year please visit our website at https://taskl.org.uk

Creative Chats
2025-03-08 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-15 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-22 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Chippenham Library
5 weeks – 10 creative industry professionals
Come along and ask questions to our brilliant creative professionals.
We’ve found lots of brilliant people working in film, tv, theatre and music and art for our 11-19’s in Chippenham – to help you make some decisions about your route in to the creative industries.
No pressure or being talked at – just an informal chance to ask questions and find out how they got where they are and if they have any advice for you.
Bring a cup of tea/coffee and come and meet them.
See you soon!

Paul Oakley Art Demonstration
2025-03-09 14:30 - 16:30 | Rotary Hall, 18B Station Hill, Chippenham, SN15 1EG, United Kingdom
Paul, a local artist from Pewsey Studios will be painting a local landscape in acrylic whilst explaining techniques, talking about the materials used and sharing tips.

Exhibition: Language of the Physical - Katherine Gili Sculpture
2025-03-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
This exhibition, running from 15 March through to 10 May, brings together a range of sculptures by Katherine Gili, spanning four decades from 1980 to 2022.

Drink and Draw @31
2025-03-28 19:00 - 23:00 | 31.Co.work, 31.Co.work, Chippenham, SN15 3HP
Calling all artists, illustrators and doodlers of Chippenham!
A social evening packed full of creativity. Come along and get involved with a few drawing games, communal doodle, work on your sketchbook and collaborate with other artists. All art supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own.
A friendly safe space to meet other creatives and dedicate a couple of hours to having fun and getting creative.
No pressure, No judgement, all levels and abilities welcome. Come and be inspired. Bring your favourite drink, meet other local artists and start a new creative community with us.
Monthly meet up. Last weekend of every month.
For ages 18+ BYO drinks.
