Upcoming events.
Detailed below are some of the upcoming events that we will be hosting here at Parndon Mill.
~ WHAT’S ON ~
In addition to the forward planned program of exhibitions in The Gallery there are other, not entirely unrelated, events occurring at other times, both at Parndon Mill and associated venues.
WALK, TALK, DO, CARE.
Offering a safe and friendly place to improve your mental & physical health and wellbeing through nature, creativity and community.
Glass-On-Glass Mosaic Workshops
Learn all the techniques necessary to make stained glass window hangings and decorations using the Tiffany copper foiling method .
Portrait drawing and painting with Jon Farningham
A 6 week course in Portrait drawing and painting.
One Day Stained Glass Copper Foiling Taster day
Learn all the techniques necessary to make stained glass window hangings and decorations using the Tiffany copper foiling method .
Ronnie Le Drew’s Magical Bag of Puppet Friends - hosted by Razed Roof
A wonderful ‘meet the puppets’ session for 3 - 6 year olds with professional puppeteer Ronnie Le Drew, best known for his iconic role as ‘Zippy’ in the children’s TV programme: ‘Rainbow’.
"Getting Creative with Quockerwodgers... and making your own puppet !" - hosted by Razed Roof
Fun workshop for 3 - 8 year olds, designed for different levels of ability and skill. Sue Dacre will introduce the Quockerwodger (sometimes called a ‘Jumping Jack’), then everyone will be able to create their own puppet.
“Zippy and Me….and Much More” - hosted by Razed Roof
An intriguing evening talk for adults and interested young people from puppeteer Ronnie Le Drew, with anecdotes about his life in film and television… and his role as the iconic ‘Zippy’ from children’s TV programme ‘Rainbow’.
"Getting Creative with Quockerwodgers... and making your own puppet !" - hosted by Razed Roof
Fun workshop for children 9 years or over, designed for different levels of ability and skill. Sue Dacre will introduce the Quockerwodger (sometimes called a ‘Jumping Jack’), then everyone will be able to create their own puppet.
“Zippy and Me….and Much More” - hosted by Razed Roof
An intriguing talk and demonstration for children aged 9 years and over. Ronnie Le Drew talks about different types of puppets; speaks about his life working with puppets on film sets; and entertains with his role as the iconic ‘Zippy’ from children’s TV programme ‘Rainbow’.
"Puppets Alive!" A day's workshop for people with Learning Disabilities - hosted by Razed Roof
Day-long workshop for people with Learning Disabilities age 16+ with puppeteers Sue Dacre and Keith Frederick. Introduction and demonstation, an ideas session to devise a short piece for them to perform, followed by a making workshop.
YOGA AND WELLBEING RETREAT WITH MIRANDA JANE YOGA
Parndon Mill offers a safe and friendly place to improve your mental & physical health and wellbeing through nature, creativity and community.
OPEN STUDIOS WEEKEND
It has been great to see Open Studios grow in popularity over the years and to have the opportunity to introduce our creative community to so many people. Thank you all for coming and huge thanks to Tasty Turk and the Teapod for catering so well for everyone. We're delighted that we will be opening again from 11am - 5pm on 13th & 14th September 2025.
Play in Four Days Performing arts course
Spend your Easter holidays with Matipo Arts and create an original piece of theatre in only 4 days!
Zentangle Art Taster Session
Zentangle is easy to learn, and a relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images.
Christmas Themes Copper Foiling Taster day
Learn all the techniques necessary to make stained glass window hangings and decorations using the Tiffany copper foiling method .
Present Arts Preview Opening
Join us for the Preview Opening of this expertly curated collection of unique art and fine crafts from local makers, including some of Parndon Mill's resident working artists and guest exhibitors.
CHILL AT THE MILL
Parndon Mill invites you to a delightful waterside evening of jazz and art on Saturday 20 July.
The Gallery opens to visitors at 5.00pm, with entertainment beginning at 6.00pm.
The Unspoken Conversation -Free Craft Workshops
The Unspoken Conversation -Free Craft Workshops
Walk Talk Do Care at Parndon Mill.
Usher in Spring on the second Sunday of each month by joining us for a stroll, a friendly chat and a touch of creativity at Parndon Mill.