Summer 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.
Children’s Workshops
CHILDREN’S POTTERY
AGE 7-11 YRS
Join tutor Emma Bowden and get creative with air-dry clay in the school holidays.
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CHILDREN’S POTTERY THROWING WORKSHOPS
AGE 9-12 YRS
Join tutor Emma Bowden and learn to use a pottery wheel or develop your skills in this beginner-friendly throwing session.
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CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY ART CLUB
AGE 5+ YRS (MUST BRING AN ADULT)
Come and get creative in our summer holiday art club!
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CHILDREN’S COLLAGE WORKSHOP
AGE 7-12 YRS
Join tutor Lindsey Grexhammer for a woodland creatures collage workshop.
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FREE STORY WRITING WORKSHOP
AGE 7-11 YRS
A story-writing workshop to introduce children to the world of creative writing with Hannah Kennedy.
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Teens Workshops
TEENS OIL PAINTING
AGE 13-17 YRS
Join tutor Lizzy Freemantle for an oil painting beginners’ workshop for teens for those wanting to learn more about working with oil paint.
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TEENS PAPER CRAFTS
AGE 12-17 YRS
Join tutor Ali Tumbiolo to learn the art of paper marbling and bookbinding techniques.
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FREE STORY WRITING WORKSHOP
AGE 12-17 YRS
Join Hannah Kennedy for a story-writing workshop for young people who have always wanted to put pen to paper and don’t know where to start.
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Adults Workshops
SUMMER LIFE DRAWING & PAINTING WORKSHOPS
TUE 23 JUL, 20 AUG & 3 SEP
Tutored life drawing and painting sessions suitable for beginners.
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MAKE A RAFFIA CLUTCH BAG
FRI 16 AUG
Join visiting artist Claire Richards and learn raffia craft techniques to create your own clutch bag.
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FREE AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL WRITING WORKSHOP
WED 28 AUG
A writing workshop focused on mining participant’s lives as a source of inspiration for creative writing.
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FREE STORY WRITING WORKSHOP
WED 28 AUG
A story-writing workshop for anyone who has wanted to put pen to paper and doesn’t know where to start.
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