Anglo Saxon for Rainbow, Renboga is a celebration of colour and our ancient connection with nature. The Renboga Art Centre is a place to be, whatever the weather, where both your sunniest and stormiest parts are welcome.

‘Ren’ rhymes with ten, and ‘boga’ rhymes with toga: Tentoga, Renboga.

Quality art materials make quality stains. Please wear something that you don’t mind getting messy. The yurt is lovely and warm and we’ve got a beautiful outside space which we use often so please wrap up warm with plenty of layers ready to adapt to both indoor and outdoor spaces. There is a short walk from the carpark to the yurt with meadow underfoot so supportive footwear is advisable.

Renboga is set inside a yurt on a wildflower meadow with an outdoor composting toilet, so be prepared for things to be unavoidably muddy and bumpy! There are a variety of chairs in different shapes and sizes to choose from and sofas, bean bags and hammocks for comfort breaks. Sessions are run on a very relaxed schedule so there is always time to move around. We also offer home visits and are more than happy to meet you where you are (both in terms of geography and mobility). If you or your child have any other access requirements we really want to hear from you and will do all we can to make Renboga a welcoming and comfortable place for you.

Renboga is all about choice, flexibility and self expression. At Renboga we welcome creative chaos and unusual characters! The experience is different for each person, and changes and develops depending on the interests and inspirations of the artist. Processes can be demonstrated with visual and audible instructions, or materials can be enjoyed without any instructions at all! Sessions have a very relaxed pace with lots of opportunity to move, take breaks, try something new or ask for help. Artists are encouraged to work on their own projects from their choice of a range of self-selected materials so each ambition can be planned to fit the abilities of the artist and no two projects are ever comparable. Many sessions also welcome a wide range of ages. You can choose from 1:1 sessions (on site or at your home) or from a variety of small group sessions. Please get in touch to let us know more about you and how we can make the Renboga experience work for you!

All art materials are provided and there will be a very exciting, high quality selection to choose from. However you are very welcome to bring any favourite tools or materials from home if you want to use them. We will provide hot and cold drinks and homemade snacks or you're welcome to bring your own refreshments if you’d prefer. It is a good idea to bring some spare clothes to change into after the session in case you get very painty or muddy. We’re always thrilled to see examples of your work so feel free to bring them with you or email photographs ahead of time.

Schedules at Renboga are very relaxed, so if you need to routinely arrive late for a session it's okay with us. If you’re running late unexpectedly just drop us a text so that we know you’re safe and have an estimate of when to expect you.

Individual Sessions:

Refunds are available if cancelled more than 2 weeks in advance.

For shorter notice cancelations we may be able to move you onto another session if another slot is available. Please get in touch at rosie@renboga.org to arrange.

Courses:

Refunds are available if the course is cancelled more than 2 weeks before the first session begins.

For shorter notice cancellations - or if you will miss some individual sessions - we may be able to transfer you onto another course/session if other slots are available. Please get in touch at rosie@renboga.org to arrange.

The Renboga Art Centre is located at Lopemede Farm, Long Crendon Road, Thame, OX9 3SH.

There is walking access from both Thame (20 minutes) and Long Crendon (18 minutes) along the B4011 (though not for unaccompanied children!)

The site is within a 30 minute drive of all major towns in South Buckinghamshire and East Oxfordshire (and beyond!), check out this map for details:

And the same for 15 minutes:

If arriving from the direction of Thame, we are the first left after passing the service station and golf centre. From Long Crendon, we are the second right after passing the roundabout.

We have a large area for parking up to 10 cars on site, so there will always be room for the group sizes we have selected. The car park will be signposted once you reach the farm buildings.