Classes and activities
Over the summer, we have some wonderful, fun new events at Open Door including baking and art classes. You can find a schedule of classes here.
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Edwina's Summer Art Club
Tuesdays, from 20 July
2pm - 4pm (Ages 8-12)
Edwina Wilks also runs a variety of art classes for adults, children and teens, including watercolour painting, life drawing and portrait classes.
To find out more and book, text 07595310951, or email Edwina on weenawilks@hotmail.com
Tuesdays, from 20 July
2pm - 4pm (Ages 8-12)
Edwina Wilks also runs a variety of art classes for adults, children and teens, including watercolour painting, life drawing and portrait classes.
To find out more and book, text 07595310951, or email Edwina on weenawilks@hotmail.com
Discover Drawing
Mondays, 26 July
1:30pm - 3pm, £10 per session
Join Maud Eager for 3 weekly sessions in our bright and breezy studio, where you will have lots of fun discovering your talents and exploring the creative potential of drawing.
To book, sign up via the booking form or email info@opendoorberkhamsted.co.uk.
Mondays, 26 July
1:30pm - 3pm, £10 per session
Join Maud Eager for 3 weekly sessions in our bright and breezy studio, where you will have lots of fun discovering your talents and exploring the creative potential of drawing.
To book, sign up via the booking form or email info@opendoorberkhamsted.co.uk.
Nature Craft workshops
Friday 30 July, Wednesday 4 August and Monday 9 August
10:30am - midday (Ages 5-10)
Donations welcome
Run by Beth and Alice, our Duke of Edinburgh volunteers, these sessions will see you explore nature-themed art.
Please book your place at www.bookwhen.com/OpenDoor
Friday 30 July, Wednesday 4 August and Monday 9 August
10:30am - midday (Ages 5-10)
Donations welcome
Run by Beth and Alice, our Duke of Edinburgh volunteers, these sessions will see you explore nature-themed art.
Please book your place at www.bookwhen.com/OpenDoor
Baking with Rebecca
Saturday 31 July
10:30am - 12:30am (Ages 6-10)
1:30pm - 3:30pm (Ages 11-14)
Learn how to bake and decorate some delicious biscuits.
Please book your place at www.bookwhen.com/OpenDoor
Saturday 31 July
10:30am - 12:30am (Ages 6-10)
1:30pm - 3:30pm (Ages 11-14)
Learn how to bake and decorate some delicious biscuits.
Please book your place at www.bookwhen.com/OpenDoor
Russell's Lino Print workshop
Two week course
Tuesday 3 and 10 or Tuesday 17 and 24 August
10:30am - midday
Learn the process of Lino printing before developing your own ideas.
Please book your place at www.bookwhen.com/OpenDoor and for more information contact russellgarner@hotmail.com
Two week course
Tuesday 3 and 10 or Tuesday 17 and 24 August
10:30am - midday
Learn the process of Lino printing before developing your own ideas.
Please book your place at www.bookwhen.com/OpenDoor and for more information contact russellgarner@hotmail.com
Russell's Photography workshop
Three week course
Wednesdays, 4, 11, 18 August
10:30am - 3pm
Covering both digital and analogue and black and white photography, learn how to process your own film and make prints in a darkroom.
Please book your place at www.bookwhen.com/OpenDoor and for more information contact russellgarner@hotmail.com
Three week course
Wednesdays, 4, 11, 18 August
10:30am - 3pm
Covering both digital and analogue and black and white photography, learn how to process your own film and make prints in a darkroom.
Please book your place at www.bookwhen.com/OpenDoor and for more information contact russellgarner@hotmail.com
Zine making workshop with the It's OKAY Project
Thursday 5 August
10:30am - midday (Ages 6-12)
1pm - 2:30pm (Ages 12+)
A fun and interactive workshop delivered by the team from the mental health campaign It's Okay Project, where participants make their very own zine to take home. We provide lots of arty materials including our funky typewriters to make your zine really stand out from the crowd.
Please book your place at www.bookwhen.com/OpenDoor
Thursday 5 August
10:30am - midday (Ages 6-12)
1pm - 2:30pm (Ages 12+)
A fun and interactive workshop delivered by the team from the mental health campaign It's Okay Project, where participants make their very own zine to take home. We provide lots of arty materials including our funky typewriters to make your zine really stand out from the crowd.
Please book your place at www.bookwhen.com/OpenDoor
The Fine Art Room workshops with Mario
Sketchbook workshop
Saturdays, 7 and 14 August
10am - 5pm (Ages 14+)
Discover the benefits of keeping a sketchbook as part of your art practice, working with drawing, painting, collage and mixed-media techniques to record, develop and reflect on your ideas and imagery.
Click here to book
Sketchbook workshop
Saturdays, 7 and 14 August
10am - 5pm (Ages 14+)
Discover the benefits of keeping a sketchbook as part of your art practice, working with drawing, painting, collage and mixed-media techniques to record, develop and reflect on your ideas and imagery.
Click here to book
Code Club workshop
Wednesday 18 August
10:30am - 11:30am (Ages 9-13)
Learn how to make computer games, animations and websites with Gina Berankyte.
Please book your place at www.bookwhen.com/OpenDoor
Wednesday 18 August
10:30am - 11:30am (Ages 9-13)
Learn how to make computer games, animations and websites with Gina Berankyte.
Please book your place at www.bookwhen.com/OpenDoor
Baby and toddler signing fun with Sign With Anna
Thursday 19 August and Tuesday 24 August
9:30am
Bring your little ones for one or two fun sessions singing and signing - on 19th it'll be all about farm animals, and on 24th all things transport!
Book sessions at www.signwithanna.co.uk/book or get in touch at anna@signwithanna.co.uk
Thursday 19 August and Tuesday 24 August
9:30am
Bring your little ones for one or two fun sessions singing and signing - on 19th it'll be all about farm animals, and on 24th all things transport!
Book sessions at www.signwithanna.co.uk/book or get in touch at anna@signwithanna.co.uk
Be a Roman for the day!
Dacorum Heritage Trust workshop
Wednesday 25 August
10:30am - 3:30pm
Children will learn about life in Roman times - exploring Roman artefacts, trying out Roman costumes, imaging life as a Roman soldier and making their own shield and mosaic and possibly baking some Roman bread!
Booking coming soon, email info@opendoorberkhamsted.co.uk for more details
Dacorum Heritage Trust workshop
Wednesday 25 August
10:30am - 3:30pm
Children will learn about life in Roman times - exploring Roman artefacts, trying out Roman costumes, imaging life as a Roman soldier and making their own shield and mosaic and possibly baking some Roman bread!
Booking coming soon, email info@opendoorberkhamsted.co.uk for more details
Connections men's yoga
Mondays, 8pm - 9pm
£10 a session or £90 for 10
Yoga is a wonderful physical and mental discipline that can help your overall wellbeing. We're working with a highly experienced yoga teacher, Sarah Robinson from Essential Beauty, who's been running a men’s yoga class for a number of years. The classes will be running on Zoom, moving to face to face when we're allowed.
If you'd like to find out more or book a place, please contact Iain Manson at iain.manson@opendoorberkhamsted.co.uk Or find out more on our Connections men's yoga page.
Mondays, 8pm - 9pm
£10 a session or £90 for 10
Yoga is a wonderful physical and mental discipline that can help your overall wellbeing. We're working with a highly experienced yoga teacher, Sarah Robinson from Essential Beauty, who's been running a men’s yoga class for a number of years. The classes will be running on Zoom, moving to face to face when we're allowed.
If you'd like to find out more or book a place, please contact Iain Manson at iain.manson@opendoorberkhamsted.co.uk Or find out more on our Connections men's yoga page.
Connections men's Zoom meet-ups
These are a safe and supportive environment where you'll join other men to discuss and deal with a range of issues – trusting each other and being open to sharing.
After a short break over the summer, Connections will return as face-to-face sessions in September
Go to the Meet-ups page for more information.
These are a safe and supportive environment where you'll join other men to discuss and deal with a range of issues – trusting each other and being open to sharing.
After a short break over the summer, Connections will return as face-to-face sessions in September
Go to the Meet-ups page for more information.
Creative Mondays
10:30am - midday (every Monday in the cafe)
Bring along a creative project you are working on, from knitting, needlework, craft or design and share ideas and company at Open Door.
Drop in session - booking not required
10:30am - midday (every Monday in the cafe)
Bring along a creative project you are working on, from knitting, needlework, craft or design and share ideas and company at Open Door.
Drop in session - booking not required
Paracise with Susie Alderson
Mondays, 2pm - 2:45pm
Fridays, 10:30am - 11:15am
First class FREE, then £5 a session
Join Susie for her 45-minute Paracise (low impact exercise to music) sessions by Zoom. See flyer for more details.
For more information, please contact Susie susie.alderson@outlook.com on or 07762 138356 - or visit www.paracise.com
Mondays, 2pm - 2:45pm
Fridays, 10:30am - 11:15am
First class FREE, then £5 a session
Join Susie for her 45-minute Paracise (low impact exercise to music) sessions by Zoom. See flyer for more details.
For more information, please contact Susie susie.alderson@outlook.com on or 07762 138356 - or visit www.paracise.com
Pilates with Michelle Selinger - Via Zoom
Pilates is a system of exercise and is full body programme with a mind/ body emphasis. Focus is placed on controlled movements performed in a fluid and balanced way to improve strength, mobility, flexibility, and coordination when practiced regularly. All levels welcome.
Mat Pilates
Mondays, 9am - 9:45am
Tuesdays 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Thursdays, 6pm - 6:45pm
Fridays, 9:30am - 10:15am
On Tuesdays and Fridays we often use a Pilates band (get a nice long one) and a Pilates soft ball (approximately the size of a football).
Barre Pilates
Wednesdays, days, 9am - 10am
It's £24 a month for as many classes as you like, and Michelle is making a donation to Open Door from the proceeds. Michelle will record at least two classes a week – so if you are unable to do a class live, you can catch up via YouTube.
To book, please drop Michelle an email at michelleselinger@outlook.com or call her on 07826 858533.
Pilates is a system of exercise and is full body programme with a mind/ body emphasis. Focus is placed on controlled movements performed in a fluid and balanced way to improve strength, mobility, flexibility, and coordination when practiced regularly. All levels welcome.
Mat Pilates
Mondays, 9am - 9:45am
Tuesdays 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Thursdays, 6pm - 6:45pm
Fridays, 9:30am - 10:15am
On Tuesdays and Fridays we often use a Pilates band (get a nice long one) and a Pilates soft ball (approximately the size of a football).
Barre Pilates
Wednesdays, days, 9am - 10am
It's £24 a month for as many classes as you like, and Michelle is making a donation to Open Door from the proceeds. Michelle will record at least two classes a week – so if you are unable to do a class live, you can catch up via YouTube.
To book, please drop Michelle an email at michelleselinger@outlook.com or call her on 07826 858533.
The Open Door Book group
Last Wednesday of the month at 2pm
Last Thursday of the month at 7:30pm
We have two reading groups, who meet on Zoom for lively discussions! Here’s what’s coming up.
28/29 July - Kingfishers Catch Fire by Rumer Godden (Against everyone's advice, Sophie is determined to make a home for her two young children in 1940s Kashmir. What could go wrong?)
25/26 August - The Salt Path by Raynor Winn (A walk along the south Devon costal path in the summer months sounds idyllic but Ray and Moth are homeless and life on the road has become their only option.)
29/30 September - The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller (An award-winning novel of the lives, loves and deaths of the Trojan Wars.)
Email Jane Ellen at fredcharliej@gmail.com for further details on how to join the group (it's free to everyone) and to register your place. Jane can also provide details about the books and information on using Zoom.
Last Wednesday of the month at 2pm
Last Thursday of the month at 7:30pm
We have two reading groups, who meet on Zoom for lively discussions! Here’s what’s coming up.
28/29 July - Kingfishers Catch Fire by Rumer Godden (Against everyone's advice, Sophie is determined to make a home for her two young children in 1940s Kashmir. What could go wrong?)
25/26 August - The Salt Path by Raynor Winn (A walk along the south Devon costal path in the summer months sounds idyllic but Ray and Moth are homeless and life on the road has become their only option.)
29/30 September - The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller (An award-winning novel of the lives, loves and deaths of the Trojan Wars.)
Email Jane Ellen at fredcharliej@gmail.com for further details on how to join the group (it's free to everyone) and to register your place. Jane can also provide details about the books and information on using Zoom.
Wobble with Susie Alderson
Thursdays from 10am
Via Zoom
These gentle and social exercise sessions are aimed at those who would like to maintain or improve their quality of life, but can't stand for the duration of a traditional exercise class. See the Wobble flyer for more details.
If you're interested in taking part, get in touch with Susie at susie.alderson@outlook.com or on 07762 138356, or visit wobbleclasses.com
Thursdays from 10am
Via Zoom
These gentle and social exercise sessions are aimed at those who would like to maintain or improve their quality of life, but can't stand for the duration of a traditional exercise class. See the Wobble flyer for more details.
If you're interested in taking part, get in touch with Susie at susie.alderson@outlook.com or on 07762 138356, or visit wobbleclasses.com
Yoga with Hilary Warrell
Via Zoom
Chair yoga
Thursdays 10am - 11:30am
First class FREE, then donations up to £8, depending on your financial circumstances
Hilary is running chair yoga classes via Zoom, with the opportunity to stay for a social virtual cuppa and chat afterwards. Join her for an hour of functional and fun mindful movement and breathwork, designed to improve joint mobility, strength, balance, coordination, confidence and mood. It’s suitable for all ages and designed to be very inclusive. See flyer for more information.
Regular yoga
Wednesdays, 9am - 10:15am
Thursdays, 7pm - 8:15pm
First class FREE, then £8 a session
Join Hilary via Zoom at her regular yoga classes.
To book, please contact Hilary on 07963 252577 or hgwarrell@hotmail.co.uk
Via Zoom
Chair yoga
Thursdays 10am - 11:30am
First class FREE, then donations up to £8, depending on your financial circumstances
Hilary is running chair yoga classes via Zoom, with the opportunity to stay for a social virtual cuppa and chat afterwards. Join her for an hour of functional and fun mindful movement and breathwork, designed to improve joint mobility, strength, balance, coordination, confidence and mood. It’s suitable for all ages and designed to be very inclusive. See flyer for more information.
Regular yoga
Wednesdays, 9am - 10:15am
Thursdays, 7pm - 8:15pm
First class FREE, then £8 a session
Join Hilary via Zoom at her regular yoga classes.
To book, please contact Hilary on 07963 252577 or hgwarrell@hotmail.co.uk
Yoga with Raccine
Wednesdays, 6pm - 6:15pm (Fully Booked)
Wednesdays, 7:30pm - 8:45pm
Fridays, 10:15am - 11:15am
First class FREE, then £10 a session
Raccine’s teaching style works for both beginners and experienced students, with an emphasis on breathing technique, stretching and mobilisation of the body, together with traditional and modern yoga poses. Classes start and finish with time for relaxation.
Email Raccine at raccineyoga@gmail.com to book a place
Raccine has also made some yoga videos you can follow at home at a time that suits you. Enjoy!
Gentle Yoga
Stress Relief
Twist and release
Energy Balance
Upper body and relaxation
Wednesdays, 6pm - 6:15pm (Fully Booked)
Wednesdays, 7:30pm - 8:45pm
Fridays, 10:15am - 11:15am
First class FREE, then £10 a session
Raccine’s teaching style works for both beginners and experienced students, with an emphasis on breathing technique, stretching and mobilisation of the body, together with traditional and modern yoga poses. Classes start and finish with time for relaxation.
Email Raccine at raccineyoga@gmail.com to book a place
Raccine has also made some yoga videos you can follow at home at a time that suits you. Enjoy!
Gentle Yoga
Stress Relief
Twist and release
Energy Balance
Upper body and relaxation
Online Support
If you’d like to join one of our online classes but you don’t feel confident using Zoom, we can offer tips and technical help if you contact us on itsupport@opendoorberkhamsted.co.uk