If you’re looking for something interesting to do, our March workshops are a great way to try something new without a long commitment. Come and join us on Saturday 7th March!
Choose from these March Workshops
Embroidery on postcards
During this morning workshop you will be shown how to use some hand embroidery techniques for hand sewing onto postcards and photographs. This is an easy and creative way to produce some little works of art and is great fun. All materials and equipment will be provided but if you have any old postcards or personal photographs you wish to use, then please bring them along.
Friends in High Places
Following the previous workshop, this one will take you on another illustrated journey to some of the world’s great mountain ranges. We will discover and explore the landscapes, history, arts and peoples of remote regions including the high Himalayas, the little-known Caucasus, the Atlas Mountains of Morocco and the mountains and jungles of Mexico. Follow the ancient Silk Road to the fabled city of Samarkand and visit dazzling markets in Guatemala! Meet some of our ‘Friends in High Places’ including Sherpa traders, Berber tribesmen and Tibetan nomads. Dramatic photography is combined with amusing tales from the road.
Super realism with coloured pencils
Discover the beauty of botanical art in this inspiring coloured pencil workshop. In the class we will create a stunning drawing of a peony flower in full bloom, working carefully from a photographic reference to capture it’s delicate form and rich details. Perfect for anyone who loves, colour, precision and the quiet focus of drawing. This class will help you to bring the natural world to life one petal at a time. A full materials list is available on the website and a photo reference is provided on the day.
Spring Creative Writing Workshop
You’re welcome to join us for a day of writing about people, places and spaces, art and everyday objects. We’ll help you find fresh approaches to give your words new life. This workshop is suitable for new and experienced writers.
Clowning, Physical Theatre & Improvisation
New to our March Workshops, explore the world of Clowns, Clowning and Physical Theatre through a series of games and structured play and improvisation techniques designed to unleash your inner ‘Fool’! We will look at the world of the Clown/Fool, asking who the Fool is and what it means to be a Fool, and how we can apply the philosophy of the Fool both to our performance skills and our approach to everyday life. These exercises are ideal whether you’re a budding actor, a professional performer looking to brush up your skills, or a complete novice seeking simply to work on your self-confidence. Regardless of your background, you’re guaranteed to spend the day laughing your socks off.
Irish Genealogy: A Beginner’s Guide
This workshop is aimed at people who have Irish ancestors! It is not an easy task due to records being destroyed in 1922 but there is a way to do it. Have you always been interested in finding out where your family has come from? Come along and find out what records have survived and how you can access them.
Macrame Workshop
Join in a fun day and learn how to macramé. You will be shown how to create different knots from basic to more intricate. We will look at various macramé patterns and how to follow and adapt them. You can then choose which project you wish to complete. The materials required for the day will be at least one macrame reel of cord in any colour, large beads and a metal/wooden ring to hang the project from. Materials can be purchased from the tutor on the day for £5 per pack.
The Photographer’s Eye
Join us for the Photographer’s Eye a transformative one-day workshop designed to sharpen your observational skills and enhance your ability to capture stunning images. Discover how to see the world through the lens of light and shadow, as you learn to identify unique perspectives and compositions. Unleash your creativity and transform ordinary scenes into extraordinary photographs.
Book now!
All the March Workshops start at 10am but finishing times vary and you can check out all the details and prices of the March Workshops on the website before contacting us to enrol. You can express your interest via the online form on our enrolment page or you can ring us on 01788 542467, or pop into the office between 9am and 3.30pm weekdays. We look forward to hearing from you!
