One-off Courses and Holiday Workshops
As one of the largest independent art centres in the UK, our mission statement is ‘arts for all’ – every year we help thousands of people to engage in creative activities.
Kick-start your creativity with our extensive programme of one-day classes and short courses designed and lead by expert tutors to give a deeper understanding of traditional and contemporary arts and crafts.
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CHILDRENS AND TEENS HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS
EASTER HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS
MON 30 MAR – WED 1 APR
Tuesday 31 Mar:
Pottery: Pangolins | 7-11 Yrs
Pottery: Panda Bears | 7-11 Yrs
Teens Zine Making | 12-17 Yrs
Wednesday 1 Apr:
Pottery: Cylinder Animals – Cats | 7-11 Yrs
Pottery: Castles | 7-11 Yrs
Woodland Collage | 8-12 Yrs
ADULT SHORT COURSES AND ONE-DAY CLASSES
These are self-contained workshops led by local artists for small group sizes. They offer an excellent chance for participants to gain insights into new arts and crafts having created an artwork or set of samples. Browse the full selection or use the buttons below to skip to a particular section.
INTRODUCTION TO CHINESE
With Jay Tang
SAT 28 MAR | 10AM – 12.30PM
Thinking about learning a new language? Why not try Chinese Mandarin! There’s no better time than the present to begin your journey into the Chinese language and learn more about the culture and landscapes of China.
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PAINTING WORKSHOPS
SELF-PORTRAITURE
With Joseph Schneider
SAT 28 MAR | 10AM – 12.30PM
Create a self-portrait drawing or painting that communicates your identity and tells your unique story.
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WARLI TRIBAL ART
With Shashirekha Prakash
MON 30 MAR | 10AM – 12.30PM
Warli is a tribal art practiced in the western part of India. In this workshop participants will learn about its history and create their own interpretations of this ancient art.
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PAINTING WITH INKS
With Anastasia Osborne
TUE 31 MAR | 1.30PM – 4PM
Dive into the world of ink and practice a range of techniques to create unique artworks. You’ll explore dfferent inks, papers and processes to produce a sheet of mini studies before developing these ideas into your own finished piece.
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PLAYFUL STILL LIFE IN ACRYLICS
With Colin Stokes
SAT 6 JUN | 10AM – 4PM
Experiment with bright colours and bold shapes with acrylic paints!
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CRAFTS WORKSHOPS
ONE-DAY POTTERY THROWING WORKSHOP
With Patrick Hayward
14 MAR, 18 Apr, 16 May, 11Jul | 10AM – 4PM
Come and take your potter’s wheel driving test in this fun and friendly one-day class with tutor Patrick Hayward.
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POTTERY HANDBUILDING FOR BEGINNERS
With Helen Neighbour
SAT 21 MAR | 10AM – 1PM
SAT 28 MAR | 10AM – 1PM
SAT 23 MAY | 10AM – 1PM
Learn how to handle clay and understand some of the tools and equipment that can open up an endless world of creativity and fun.
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POTTERY GLAZING MASTERCLASS
With Charlie Butters
SAT 21 MAR | 10AM – 1PM
A one morning event designed for beginners who want to discover the range of techniques that can be used to apply glazes to achieve certain effects.
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CREATE YOUR OWN COVER
With Alessia Tumbiolo
SAT 28 MAR | 10AM – 12.30PM
Learn basic vocabulary and tools related to bookbinding and make an A5 hard cover by the end of the session to cover a notebook.
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INTRODUCTION TO WOODCARVING
With Jeremy Turner
MON 30 MAR | 10AM – 4PM
Jeremy will introduce you to woodcarving with a taster project that will enable you to carve a relief, or a dish.
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TEXTILES AND PRINTING WORKSHOPS
SHIBORI FABRIC DYEING – TWO DAY COURSE
With Karina Thomas
SAT 7 & 14 MAR | 9.30AM – 12.30PM
Use the traditional Japanese dyeing technique to create unique patterns in fabrics.
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CREATING GRIDS USING LAID WORK
With Janet Edmonds
FRI 20 MAR | 10.30AM – 4PM
There is an infinite range of patterns that can be made in grid form. This course examines laid work, a method of stitching grids and adding further stitch to make patterns.
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DESIGN AND STITCH – INSPIRED BY ZANDRA RHODES
With Janet Edmonds
MON 30 MAR | 10AM – 3.30PM
Make simple linear marks on paper and explore methods of arranging them into patterns before interpreting the marks using creative hand stitch. Suitable for all levels.
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BEGINNERS INTRODUCTION TO CROCHET
With Jane Kendall
TUE 31 MAR | 10AM – 12.30PM
Learn the basics of crochet while making a cute little Easter chick! The course will cover early stitches to help participants to complete a small Easter project.
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