Coda Music & Arts Trust

A chance for young makers to get messy, explore materials, and build confidence🌀✂️

Our weekly after-school Sculpture Club offers a relaxed space for 7-13 year olds to gather and create, working on fun, collaborative projects under the guidance of artist Emily Stracey 🐱

Emily has 25+ years of experience as an artist and facilitator. She loves helping kids to discover their creative voices, with an approach full of colour, character, and humour!

Thursdays, 4.30pm - 6pm | For ages 7 - 13
£70 for 7 week term | 10th Sept - 22nd Oct

Find out more & book here: www.coda.org.uk/shop/p/sculpture-club-autumn2026

Moments from the Coda Ukulele band’s performance at the Dementia Allotments in New Milton last week! 🌱

Meeting weekly on Wednesday evenings at Coda, the ukulele band, has evolved into an accomplished group who engage with and entertain audiences of all ages.

“Another amazing performance and brilliant interaction with our visitors. We received lots of positive feedback and I saw lots of happy faces which is what it’s all about!”

The Dementia Allotment project offers a relaxed space for members and their carers to enjoy nature activities in the garden. Open on Tuesdays, 11am–1pm, during Summer months

“You’ve got so much energy Stuart! And your band are so enthusiastic and friendly. We are very lucky to have you and Coda just down the road!” 🌟

Find out more about the Ukulele Band here: www.coda.org.uk/cge-content/coda-ukulele-band

COMING SOON: The Project Space 📣📒

This September, we're launching our brand new supported studio sessions for 14–18 year olds.

These weekly evenings offer a space for young people to be creative alongside peers, with support from local artists and access to high-quality materials and equipment 🎨

No pressure. No set briefs. Just time, space, and support to create.

Thursdays, 6.30–8.30pm | £7 per session*
Starting 10 September 2026

*Subsidised places are available. Please get in touch via email if cost would be a barrier to taking part - [email protected]

Find out more & book via link in bio, or here: coda.org.uk/shop/p/the-project-space

Join Creative Caminito CIC for 3 Days of Tango at Coda Music & Arts Trust 🎷

19th-21st August, 10am-6pm
Course fee: £150

Explore the dynamic and fascinating world of Argentine tango music! In this 3 day course, you’ll go on a journey through history and emotion, with stories of tango woven in throughout 💃

You will learn some new instrumental techniques, including percussion, multiple types of slides and glissandos, and dynamics full of passion and expression.

Best for those who have several years of instrumental playing under their belt, and those who can read music!

Find out more and book via our coda.org.uk/whats-on

Sensory Seasons for Families: A Creative Exploration of Summer ☀️

Join artists Emma Kerr and Heidi Steller for Sensory Seasons - a workshop series designed for families to explore the seasons creatively together.

Fri 14th August (1hr - 2hr sessions, various time slots available)
Tickets: £10 / £15 per family

Explore Summer through your senses in our "creative laboratory", creating collaborative artworks together, with no pressure on the final outcome!

Leading with play and curiosity, you'll be invited to move between drawing, pattern and mark-making, sculpture and more.

You may wish to make something to take home with you, or you can simply enjoy the act of creative exploration in a gentle, welcoming space 😌

Find out what Summer looks like for you and your little ones…

⏳ Limited spaces left!
Book now via the link in our bio, or here: coda.org.uk/shop

What does play mean to you? 🌀💭

We'd love to see your answers through art and creativity!

Your response might explore imagination, movement, memories, games, colour, nature, materials, or experimentation... It might be messy, thoughtful, joyful, quiet, collaborative, or something completely unexpected 🌟

For our Young Artists Open Call, we're inviting young people aged 4–18 across Dorset and the New Forest to create artwork inspired by the theme of Play.

We love seeing creative ideas, and resourceful making, and unexpected uses of materials. You don't need fancy art supplies or a polished final piece!

Swipe to see a some moments of play here at Coda, then see where your own creativity takes you.

Submit artwork by 1 October 🗓️

�Find out more and submit your artwork via the link in our bio, or here: www.coda.org.uk/open-call-young-artists

Hampshire Open Studios with Coda Studio Artists 📣🖼️

Open 11am-4pm, 22 - 31 August | Free to visit

HOS is an annual art trail in which visitors can meet artists in their studios and galleries to discover, explore and shop local artwork.

Our amazing Coda artists will be welcoming visitors into the gallery where their work will be exhibited, and offering a range of taster workshops in ceramics, jeweling, printmaking and more!

Visit our What’s On page to explore taster workshops and events - just search ‘Hampshire Open Studios’ 💫

You can also find us in the HOS digital brochure, venue 45: online.fliphtml5.com/stzxu/HOS-2026-digital-brochure1/ =1

Learn more about our Resident Studio Artists at Coda here: www.coda.org.uk/resident-artists

Join experienced piano tutor, Vivienne Kirk, for a beginners piano course for adults this Autumn 🎹

Develop the skills and techniques needed to play beginners piano, and gain a solid foundation in music theory and sight reading!

Sessions take place here in the peaceful setting of our former Victorian farm site, with open for pre-session coffees 🍃☕️

10 week course (excluding half term)
Wednesdays, 2.30pm-3.30pm
Full course fee: £125

"... I sometimes find it difficult to grasp things straight away, but Vivienne is patient and always takes time to explain. Her qualities shone through when she guided me through Grade 1 Theory - I passed, gaining a distinction.” (Lawrie)

Sign up via email: [email protected]
Don't wait too long... just 3 spaces remaining!

Join us this August for a vibrant exhibition by Coda’s Resident Artists, showcasing ceramics, textiles, jewellery, printmaking, paintings and more 🌞

✨You’re invited to take a look behind the scenes in the artists’ studios, browse and buy artwork, and take part in taster sessions & workshops (details coming soon!).

Part of Lesley Self

🎨 22nd - 31st August, 11 - 4pm
🎟️ Free Entry!
📍 Chewton Farm Road, Walkford, Christchurch, BH23 5QL
🅿️ Free parking & fully accessible

Featuring work by:
Just SO Ceramics
Kate Smith Prints
Rachel Kingsbury
gabrielacohen
Form and Findings Studio
Sew Mrs Bee