What's on at Carnegie House

Bridgend and District History Society arrange fascinating lectures and visits on topics of local interest.

A course for beginners, introducing vocabulary, basic language patterns and everyday phrases.

Come and join our fabulous Circus Academy and astound your friends and family as you learn to juggle, unicycle and walk the tight wire. As you become more adventurous, you’ll also have a chance to try aerial equipment and fire work. Workshops are run by Organised Kaos Youth Circus, are suitable for all ages and everyone is encouraged to have a go. These workshops work on a “Pay What You Can” basis. Part of our Take pART project funded by Arts Council of Wales. To register, please email carnegiesignup@gmail.com or call 01656 815 757

Every Wednesday 18.30-20.00 from 6 March

Easter holiday workshops 17 April 14.00-15.30 and 25 April 14.00-15.30

Half term workshops 29 April 10.00-11.30

Community Arts Exhibition celebration 5 July 18.00-20.00

Relax your body and mind with this gentle exercise.

A class for adults who haven’t quite grown up yet! Learn to act in a safe, non-judgemental environment. Using improvisation, acting games, scripts and play, build your confidence, develop communication skills and learn to express yourself. Suitable for all levels and ability.

£6 weekly on the door or book in advance for £30, saving £6

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/carnegie-house/carnegie-house-arts-centre/drama-class

Come and immerse yourself in the infectious beats of Brazilian carnival at our weekly Samba classes with tutor Sallie Maclennan. You’ll learn a variety of rhythms on a range of drums and have the chance to join in street parades and carnivals in Bridgend and beyond. Suitable for all abilities and anyone over 8, instruments provided. The workshops work on a “Pay What You Can” basis with all proceeds going back into the project. Part of our Take pART project, funded by Arts Council of Wales. To register, please email carnegiesignup@gmail.com or call us on 01656 815 757.

Every Thursday from 14 March 18.30-20.00

Easter holiday workshops 25 April 15.30-16.30

Community Arts Exhibition celebration 5 July 18.00-20.00

An exciting new art project where we aim to put Bridgend on the artistic map, discovering our town, getting involved with local and national projects, visiting galleries and connecting with other artists. Workshops are run by Claire Hiett, are open to all ages and work on a “Pay What You Can” basis. Part of our Take pART project funded by Arts Council of Wales. To register, please email carnegiesignup@gmail.com or call 01656 815 757.
23 March 10.00-15.00 – Birds, Bugs and Blooms
6 April 10.00-15.00 Urban Sketching and Printmaking

Easter holiday workshops 15 April-18 April and 23 April-25 April 10.00-13.304 May 12.00-13.30 Roots Festival
11 May 10.00-15.00 (Theme TBC)
28 May 10.00-11.30 (Theme TBC)
15 June 10.00-17.00 (Bridgend Wartime)
22 June 11.00-12.30 (Response to Bridgend College Exhibition)
29 June 10.00-13.00 (Curating an Exhibition)

The unique sound of Afternoon in Paris is delivered with a heartfelt and irresistible joie de vivre.

Watercolour Workshop with Welsh Artist Bryan Shambler. For Beginners and All Abilities.

Learn how to weave an obelisk plant support for climbing plants.

Learn how to make your very own willow moon gazing hare with lots of character and charm.

join Vintage Hair and Makeup Artist Kelsey James for an evening of hands – on demonstrations to discover your perfect vintage summer look.

A brilliant workshop with designer maker Corrie Lewis-Bishop that introduces you to making a lovely versatile dress called the Grace Dress.

Wartime Bridgend will transport the whole family back to WWII