Partner Activities
QPAC works alongside several partner artists and organisations to offer a wide variety of activities alongside our own programme. See below for details.
SDSD
SDSD is one of Aylesbury’s longest running, biggest and most successful dance schools.
Offering exciting performance opportunities, over 50 classes to choose from (including ballet, tap, modern, and musical theatre), and 100% pass rate in exams, it is the place to dance in Aylesbury.
Taught by Highly qualified and inspirational teachers, in SDSD’s purpose built studio at QPAC, children receive the best possible training to ensure they reach their full potential to an extremely high standard.
Discover more about SDSD by visiting their website.
SING YOUR PAIN AWAY
Group singing for well-being, health and fun!
Are you in need of some ‘Me-Time’? What better way to make some time for your own wellbeing in 2024 than with some happy, relaxed singing! Singing is good for us!
Group singing has been proven to lift mood, reduce stress & anxiety, reduce pain, increase immunity and improve respiratory function, but most of all, IT’S FUN!
Our singing group is super friendly, completely inclusive, and there is absolutely no pressure or judgement. It is open to everyone regardless of singing ability. We welcome people with long-term health conditions, those going through an emotionally tough time, carers who need some respite and anyone who feels in need of some relaxed singing and laughter.
We sing uplifting and happy songs from the shows, songs from the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s, spirituals, funny songs, the odd new song and more! It’s a great way to meet other local people and enjoy some relaxed singing, laughter and fun. There are no performances, no pressure, just lots of happy singing for wellbeing, health and fun.
Our new Sing Your Pain Away course starts on Friday 12 January 11.30am – 12.30pm.
£6.80 per session, pay as you go. Limited number of free places available to those who need them, please contact us for more info.
For more information, please email Jane Gatfield on jane@singyourpainaway.co.uk
Book onto group sessions here
This project received funding from the Thriving Communities Fund, a grants scheme for community projects run by Fairhive. If you would like more information about the grants available with Fairhive, please call the Grants Officer, on 01296 732600.
With thanks also to Aylesbury Community Board for grants towards this project.
KNITTING CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS WITH AMANDA HUTCHERSON
Knitting classes for beginners, relax and have fun while you learn to knit.
Amanda’s super successful beginner/improver knitter classes provide a fantastic opportunity for you to learn to knit or to polish up your basic knitting skills. It is suitable for all those who want to learn to knit or can already knit a little. All techniques required for accomplished knitting will be taught on an individual basis.
All materials and tools will be provided and are included in the price for the class.
For more information and to book your place visit the website here
MONDAY LIFE DRAWING GROUP
Mondays during term time, 10am-2pm
Work from a life model to create paintings and drawings. All welcome.
Please bring your own materials to the class – most materials can be bought from the Queens Park Arts Centre shop at reception.
For more information and to book your place, email a.glynnejones@outlook.com.
WOODCARVING WITH JEREMY TURNER
Mondays during term time:
Session 1: 10.30am-12.30pm
Session 2: 1.00pm-3.30pm
“I have been making and carving things in wood since the 1970s and have been hosting the Monday Woodcarvers at QPAC since 2015. With the assistance of several former Monday Woodcarvers I recently completed the Three Post Seat, which is now installed on the bank of the Grand Union Canal in Milton Keynes, as part of the Gyosei Art Trail.”
“As your tutor I aim to bring out your creativity by inspiring confidence with carving techniques and skill with carving gouge and mallet. I welcome people with no previous experience of working with wood as well as those who want to improve their skills; and also artists and sculptors who wish to extend their practice into a new material. You can work at your own speed on your own personal projects.”
“While I supply the tools and wood for your first session, you may of course bring your own tools and wood.”
To book a session, please contact jeremy.turner155@btinternet.com
SPORT IN MIND – YOGA FOR MENTAL WELLBEING
Fun, casual drop-in yoga sessions for people experiencing mental health problems. All abilities welcome!
Tuesdays during term time
11am – 12pm – Yoga – Free to attend
12.15pm – 1.15pm – Yoga – Free to attend
To attend – all you have to do is register with Sport In Mind. Link to website below.
For more information, visit Sport in Mind’s website.
SPORT IN MIND – TAI CHI FOR MENTAL WELLBEING
Wednesdays during term time
10.30am – 11.30am – Tai Chi – Free to attend
11.30am – 12.30pm – Tai Chi – Free to attend
A fun, casual, drop-in Tai Chi class for people experiencing mental health problems.
No experience or special equipment needed, just bring yourself. Everyone welcome! To attend – all you have to do is register with Sport In Mind. Link to website below.
For more information, visit Sport in Mind’s website.
JIGSAW THEATRE COMPANY
Tuesdays during term time
1pm-3.30pm
Jigsaw is a theatre company founded by disabled people for disabled people.
Actors can dance, mime, write, direct and tell jokes as well as act with the company. Other opportunities include creating costumes, scenery, music, lights and sound.
Jigsaw also runs acting, dance and voice workshops for its actors and others, as well as workshop leader training.
Jigsaw offers disabled people the chance to work with others, discover and learn more about what they can do and what they might like to do more of.
Email info@jigsawtheatre.org.uk or Tel: 07866037708 for more details.
BSL BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE LEVEL 1 COURSE
Tuesdays during term time
7pm-9pm – £10 per session
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn British Sign Language with Marie Biswell from Hand Talking.
Marie is an experienced interpreter, who has appeared at local events such as Parklife Weekend, and projects including our very own pantomime!
For more information, email Marie via handtalkingbsl@gmail.com
SPACE COLOURING GROUP
Wednesdays during term time
2pm-3.30pm – Free to attend
These times can be difficult and even traumatic, but organizations like Space Aylesbury can offer you support. They support people who are going through relationship difficulties, depression, bereavement, unemployment, mental health problems, loneliness, or any combination of these issues.
This weekly drop-in colouring group is open to anyone who wants to enjoy a peaceful and sociable afternoon doing something creative.
For more information, visit Space’s website.
MUSICAL THEATRE CHOIR
Wednesdays during term time
7.30pm-9pm – £5.50 per session
Musical Theatre Choir – Aylesbury (MTC) is an exciting new choir rehearsing on a weekly basis. Founded in September 2015 by musical director Ashley Turner, MTC focusses on singing pieces from a wide range of musical theatre. MTC has an open to all policy, welcoming members from all backgrounds and ages, 16 and above. You do not need to audition.
At MTC – Aylesbury you can expect to explore a wide variety of musical theatre songs, learning the correct singing technique to support and release your full potential. Ashley founded the choir to share his passion and expertise of musical theatre, exploring old and new, well and less known songs in a relaxed environment, to celebrate a fantastic, interesting and intriguing art form.
To book, contact musicaltheatrechoir@gmail.com
BUCKS ADULT LEARNING – WOODWORK FOR BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS
10-week course (from 15 Jan 2024): 7pm-9pm
This course is for those with a general interest in woodwork and who have a project in mind. It is suitable for all levels of ability and will be taught on an individual basis.
The tutor will provide small group demonstrations and individual support to ensure that learners can work at their own level and at their own pace.
For more information – and to book your place – visit the Bucks Adult Learning website.
