Workshops

ABSTRACT SEASCAPES For 18+ YRS

Thursday 11 September | 7-9pm

Cost £35 full, £30 concession | Tutor Claire Steele

A meditative approach to colour,form and mood, exploring simplicity and space through atmospheric seascapes in acrylic. In this workshop, you will discover intuitive techniques to capture the sea’s shifting light, while nurturing creativity, and enhancing your well-being.

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NEEDLE-FELTED BIRDS For 18+ YRS

Saturday 13 September | 10am-1pm

Cost £35 full, £30 concession | Tutor Carolyn Faith of Woolly Wild Folk

Learn to sculpt wool into delicate, characterful birds using needle felting techniques, inspired by autumn’s colours and textures, developing mindful creativity while crafting unique feathered friends to treasure or gift.

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SILK PAINTING For 18+ YRS

Saturday 20 September | 11am-1pm

Cost £35 full, £30 concession | Tutor Leona Devine

Create luminous designs on silk using flowing inks and resist methods. A gentle, expressive way to explore colour and line. Perfect for relaxation and nurturing creative confidence.

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MUMS MEET AND MAKE | DECORATE A BIRTHDAY PLATE

Tuesday 23 September at Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre

9.30am-11am | Cost £8 | Tutor Fiona Shannon

Design and paint a unique birthday plate, the centre piece to celebrate your little ones first year and all the years to come.

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BEGINNERS CERAMICS For 18+ YRS

Wednesday 24 September, 1, 8, 15 October | 7-9pm

Cost £85 full, £80 concession | Tutor Jane McCluskey

Perfect for those looking to get started in ceramics, discover the fundamentals of clay through hand-building and surface techniques. Learn shaping, coiling, and glazing skills to create your first unique pottery pieces.

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INTERMEDIATE CERAMICS For 18+ YRS

Thursday 25 September, 2, 9, 16 October | 7-9pm

Cost £90 full, £85 concession | Tutor Jane McCluskey

Build on your ceramic practice with refined forms and more advanced glazing. Ideal for those ready to deepen their skill and style. Experiment with new techniques to expand creativity and develop a distinctive artistic voice.

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SEA WAVE GLASS For 18+ YRS

Thursday 25 September | 7-9pm

Cost £55 full, £50 concession | Tutor Natasha Duddy

Craft your own fused glass artwork inspired by the movement and energy of the sea. Learn to layer and shape glass in subtle, dynamic forms. Capture the ocean’s beauty while building creative confidence and glass artistry skills.

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WATERCOLOUR FOR WELL-BEING For 18+ YRS

Saturday 4 October | 11am-1pm

Cost £35 full, £30 concession | Tutor Leona Devine

A mindful session focused on process over perfection, unwind with expressive watercolour painting in a calm, creative space. Learn techniques to capture delicate petals, leaves, and natural forms while deepening relaxation and creative confidence.

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BAT WALK FOR WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY For 18+YRS

Thursday 9 October | 7-9pm

Cost £20 full, £15 concession | Tutor Karen Healy

Join us on World Mental Health Day for a special Batwalk event exploring the connection between art, nature, and wellbeing. Beginning at Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre, the evening opens with refreshments, children’s craft activities, and a playful bat-themed quiz, followed by an engaging talk and introduction to bat detectors. We’ll then journey to Roe Valley Country Park for a twilight bat walk - an invitation to slow down, observe, and reconnect through the art of noticing; please wear weather-appropriate clothing.

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CREATE YOUR OWN CROSSBODY BAG For 18+YRS

Thursday 9 & 16 October | 7-9pm

Cost £40 full, £32 concession | Tutor Rachael Armstrong

Design and sew your own stylish, functional bag from start to finish. A rewarding introduction to creative textile work. Create a unique, on-trend accessory that’s as fashionable as it is practical.

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ETCHING & PRINTMAKING For 18+YRS

Saturday 11 October | 10am-1pm

Cost £35 full, £30 concession | Tutor Carolyn Faith

Turn everyday materials into beautiful etched prints. A sustainable and creative introduction to printmaking. Learn eco-friendly techniques that celebrate recycling, reduce waste, and give discarded materials a new artistic life.

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VIETNAMESE CULINARY SKILLS For 18+ YRS

Thursday 16 October | 7-9pm

Cost £45 full, £40 concession | Tutor Erin Bunting

Learn the art of balancing flavour, texture and colour in Vietnamese cooking. A sensory celebration of fresh, vibrant cuisine.

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SQUISHMALLOW SEWING SATURDAY For 8-11yrs

Saturday 18 October | 11am-1pm

Cost £20 | Tutor Rachael Armstrong

Stitch your own tote bag in the style of the cute, squishy plush toy.

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MUMS MEET AND MAKE | NURSERY WATERCOLOUR PRINT

Tuesday 21 October at Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre

9.30-11am | Cost £8 | Tutor Elaine Harkness

Create a beautiful watercolour piece that you can display in your little one’s bedroom and an artwork they’ll treasure for ever.

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JELLYCAT CERAMICS FOR 7-11 yrs

Saturday 25 October | 11am-1pm

Cost £25 | Tutor Leona Devine

A playful and colourful session for young artists to paint and personalise a ceramic figure inspired by the lovable Jellycats.

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HARRY POTTER WIZARDS & WITCHES FOR 6-11 YRS

Monday 27 October | 11am-12noon

Cost £25 | Tutor Mini Professors

Fun, interactive and full of wonder, discover magical science experiments inspired by the world of Hogwarts.

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MAGIC POTIONS BUBBLE ART FOR 6-11 YRS

Tuesday 28 October | 1-3pm

Cost £15 | Tutor Linda Mulholland

A perfect blend of creativity and make-believe, mix vibrant colours and mysterious ingredients to make your own potion-inspired art.

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SLIME LAB FOR 6-11 YRS

Wednesday 29 October | 11am-1pm

Cost £15 | Tutor Linda Mulholland

Get hands-on with gooey, stretchy fun in this science-meets-art slime-making workshop.

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CREEPY CRAWLIES & REPULSIVE REPTILES For 6-11 YRS

Thursday 30 October | 11am-12noon

Cost £15 | Tutor Tales of the Wild

A fascinating and interactive encounter with the wild, meet and learn about real life creatures from the animal kingdom.

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MULTIMEDIA PAINTING MASTERCLASS For 18+ YRS

Saturday 1 November |11am-1pm

Cost £40 full, £35 concession | Tutor Lorna Watkins

In tandem with her current exhibition Tend/er, artist Lorna Watkins facilitates this one-off masterclass for those interested in developing their painting and visual arts. Experiment with layers, marks and materials in a guided exploration of contemporary painting. A dynamic session for curious artists.

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MUMS MEET AND MAKE | SEW A KEEPSAKE BAG

Tuesday 18 November | 9.30-11am

Cost £8 | Tutor Rachael from Little Perch Design

Learn sewing machine basics and create a bespoke draw string keepsake bag to store your baby’s special treasures.

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MARBLED CHRISTMAS BAUBLES For 18+YRS

Thursday 20 November | 7-9pm

Cost £35 full, £30 concession | Tutor Claire Steele

Using flowing inks and decorative techniques, create your own set of marbled baubles, a festive craft to treasure or gift.

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HEIRLOOM GLASS WREATH For 18+ YRS

Saturday 22 November | 10am-3pm

Cost £75 full, £70 concession | Tutor Eleanor-Jane McCartney

Assemble a radiant glass wreath using colourful fused pieces, creating a beautiful, seasonal decoration for your home to be passed on from generation to generation

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FESTIVE SLOE GIN & TRUFFLES For 18+YRS

Thursday 27 November | 7-9pm

Cost £45 full, £40 concession | Tutor Erin Bunting

Make rich chocolate truffles and aromatic sloe gin in this indulgent festive session, a perfect mix of hands-on making and delicious tasting.

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CERAMIC NORDIC HOUSES For 18+YRS

Saturday 29 November | 10am- 2pm

Cost £45 full, £40 concession | Tutor Jane McCluskey

Sculpt and decorate charming ceramic houses inspired by Nordic winter traditions. A cosy, creative session for the festive season.

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MUMS MEET AND MAKE | MY FIRST CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS

Tuesday 2 December at Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre

9.30-11am | Cost £8 | Tutor Fiona Shannon

Join Fiona Shannon and craft your baby's first Christmas decoration, a personal keepsake to cherish forever. After the workshop, we invite you to stay for refreshments.

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