Workshops

MUMS MEET AND MAKE | GLASS PAINTING WITH NATASHA DUDDY

Wednesday 9 April | 9.30-11am | Cost £8

Tutor: Natasha Duddy

Design and paint a gorgeous glass tealight holder

OSTARA’S EASTER TALE | WOOL FELTED HARE (18+YEARS) SOLD OUT

Saturday 12 April | 10am-1pm | 18+ Years

Cost £30 full, £25 concession | Tutor: Carolyn Faith

Inspired by the Easter folklore of Ostara and the hare, come capture the spirit of hares through wool felt in a relaxed and creative setting.

SPRING WREATH MAKING ( 18+ YEARS)

Wednesday 16 April | 7-9pm | 18+ Years

Cost £55 full, £50 concession | Tutor: Elaine Taylor

Create beautiful Spring wreaths crafted with spring blooms and foraged materials to decorate your home with the award-winning florist Elaine Taylor.

HAPAZOME | EASTER BLOOM PRINTMAKING (18+ YEARS)

Thursday 17 April | 7-9pm | 18 + Years

Cost £45 full, £40 concession | Tutor: Angela Turkington

Learn the ancient technique of Hapazome to create stunning nature inspired prints with vibrant spring flowers and leaves. Explore your creativity at this printing workshop where nature and art converge.

WATERCOLOUR FOR WELLBEING (18+ YEARS) LAST PLACE REMAINING

Thursday 17 April | 7-9pm | 18+ Years

Cost £30 full, £25 concession | Tutor: Leona Devine

Learn new skills and embrace calm at this workshop where gentle painting techniques promote relaxation and creativity.

LEGO WORKSHOP For 5-7yrs

Tuesday 19 August | 11am-1pm

Cost £20 | Tutor: Joel Simon

This fun Lego animation workshop introduces children to stop-motion filmmaking. Using iPads, they’ll create a complete animated film with sound effects, visual effects, and titles—unleashing their imagination and taking home their own finished movie!

ABSTRACT SCULPTURE WORKSHOP (7-11 YEARS)

Wednesday 23 April | 11am-1pm | 7-11 years

Cost £12 | Tutor: Linda Mulholland

Enjoy the world of process art where kids can mould, paint and stick a multitude of media into unique masterpieces. Let imagination run wild in creating fantastic shapes and forms

Please bring apron and wear clothes that you won’t mind getting a little messy.

TWIG TAPESTRY (7-11 YEARS)

Thursday 24 April | 11am-1pm | 7-11 Years

Cost £12 | Tutor: Lorna Shannon

Learn to weave on the branch of a tree! Using a forked twig you will add warp and weft to create a colourful decoration to hang on your wall.

WHIMSICAL CLAY WONDERS: KID’S EASTER CERAMICS (8+12 YEARS)

Thursday 24 April | 11am-1pm | 8 +12 Years

Cost £25 | Tutor: Jane McCluskey

Children will sculpt and paint delightful Easter decorations, exploring textures and colours.

Please bring apron and wear clothes that you won’t mind getting a little messy.

HANDBUILDING CERAMICS COURSE (18+ YEARS) SOLD OUT

Thursday 24 April, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May | 7-9pm | 18+ Years

Cost £80 full, £75 concession | Tutor: Jane McCluskey

Perfect for beginners, discover the art of hand-building pottery in this creative course. Learn to shape clay into beautiful, functional pieces with your own hands.

Please bring apron and wear clothes that you won’t mind getting a little messy. It is advisable to cut your nails short for this class.

PAINT LIKE PICASSO (5-9- YEARS)

Saturday 26 April | 11am-12.30pm | 5-8 Years

Cost £12 | Tutor: Linda Mulholland

Kids will explore bold colours and unique techniques, bringing their imaginative masterpieces to life. A vibrant space for young Picassos to express themselves freely and have fun through paint.

Please bring apron and wear clothes that you won’t mind getting a little messy.

FEASTING ON WEEDS FORAGING for 18+yrs

Friday 16 May | 10am-12.30pm

Cost £25 full, £20 concession | Tutor: Clare McQuillan

Join foraging guide Clare of Feasting on Weeds for a slow adventure through Downhill Forest to discover what edibles we can gather during spring. This event will finish with some seasonal edible treats inspired by the plants we find along the way.

LANDSCAPE GLASS for 18+yrs

Saturday 17 May | 11am-1.30pm

Cost £45 full, £40 concession | Tutor: Natasha Duddy

Design and create your own fused glass framed artwork inspired by local landscapes. Learn glass-cutting techniques, explore natural tones and textures, and layer colours to add depth, creating a stunning landscape or seascape masterpiece.

MUMS MEET AND MAKE | WATERCOLOUR PICTURES

Tuesday 20 May | 9.30-11am | Cost: £8

Join artist Elaine Harkness and turn a favourite family photograph into a beautiful watercolour picture.

Please send photo to information@rvacc.com before workshop.

Browse Mums Meet & Make Workshops

MUMS MEET AND MAKE | NURSERY WALL HANGING DECORATIONS

Wednesday 4 June | 9.30-11am | Cost £8

Join us for a hands-on session with artist Fiona Shannon, where you can craft a unique and personalized ceramic wall hanging decoration for your baby's nursery.

PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS for ages 16+yrs

Saturday 7 June | 10am-1pm

Cost £25 full, £20 concession | Tutor: James Hughes

Join esteemed photographer James Hughes for an inspiring masterclass, where he’ll share photography techniques from his current "Postcards" exhibition, focusing on engaging not just the eyes and brain, but also the heart.

MIRÓ MOBILES for ages 8-11yrs

Saturday 7 June | 11am-1pm

Cost £12 | Tutor: Linda Mulholland

Experience our Joan Miró-inspired kid’s mobile workshop! Create colourful, abstract mobiles using playful shapes and primary colours. Encourage creativity and imaginative play while making fun, unique art pieces that brighten any space.

MIRÓ ABSTRACT GLASS PANEL for ages 18+yrs

Saturday 14 June | 11am-1.30pm

Cost £45 full, £40 concession | Tutor: Natasha Duddy

Immerse yourself in creativity at our abstract glass panel workshop, inspired by Joan Miró’s vibrant exhibition. Discover techniques, explore colours, and craft your unique masterpiece, blending Miró’s playful spirit with your artistic expression. All levels welcome!

SUMMER SOLSTICE GIN & TRUFFLES for 18+yrs

Thursday 19 June | 7-9pm

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

Join "The Edible Flower," a culinary luminary featured in Vogue and The Irish Times and explore botanical folklore, infuse gin with natural ingredients such as hawthorn, elderflower, roses and herbs, and craft delicious chocolate truffles—blending tradition, storytelling, and flavour. You’ll leave with your own jar of naturally infused gin and bag of delicious truffles.

STACKING RINGS SILVERSMITHING for 18+yrs

Saturday 21 June | 10am-4pm

Cost £70 full, £65 concession | Tutor: Diane Lyness

In this class you will be taught how to craft your own silver stacking rings, using traditional techniques like piercing, soldering, shaping, and texturing, personalising with semi-precious stones. No experience needed; just bring an apron.

FERMENTING FOR BEGINNERS for 18+yrs

Thursday 26 June | 7-9pm

Cost £35 full, £25 concession | Tutor: Erin Bunting

Discover the art of fermentation in this hands-on workshop. Learn to make sauerkraut, kimchi, and pickled vegetables while exploring salt ratios, storage techniques, and health benefits. Take home your own delicious, homemade ferments to enjoy.

Suitable for vegetarians, vegans and people following a gluten free diet. For other dietary requirements let us know by phone and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

LINOCUT PRINTING for 18+yrs

Saturday 28 June | 10am-3pm

Cost £35 full, £30 concession | Tutor: Ivan Frew

Explore the fundamentals of linoprinting in this workshop. Participants will learn cutting techniques, ink application, and printing methods to produce unique and professional-quality prints, encouraging both skill development and artistic expression.

THE CREATIVE WAY for 18+yrs

Friday 4 July | 10am-1pm

Cost £35 full, £30 concession | Tutor: Ursula McHugh

Unlock your hidden talents in writing, art, music, or business with this transformative workshop. Gain clarity on your passions, discover new opportunities, and leave feeling inspired, motivated, and ready to pursue what truly brings you joy. Participants are invited to attend a free screening of ‘Splash’ following this workshop.

BEACH YOGA & CACAO RITUAL for 18+yrs

Saturday 5 July | 11am-12.30pm

Cost £20 full, £15 concession | Tutor: Luna Yoga / Zara McIntyre

Enjoy a rejuvenating beach yoga session, where sun, sand, and serenity meet. Wind down with a soothing cacao ritual, nourishing both body and spirit. Embrace wellness, community, and relaxation in this blissful coastal experience!

POOKA PARTY ILLUSTRATION for ages 7-11yrs

Saturday 2 August | 11.30am-12.30pm

Cost £15 | Tutor: Shona Shirley McDonald

Join us for a magical children's illustration workshop as part of our Pooka Party exhibition! Set your creativity free, explore enchanting characters, and bring stories to life with fun activities. Perfect for young artists eager to express their imagination!

WIZARD OF OZ SCIENCE for ages 6-11yrs

Tuesday 5 August | 11am-1pm

Cost £15 | Tutor: Adam from Mini Professors

Join us for a magical ‘Wizard of Oz’ inspired science workshop. Explore fascinating experiments such as creating colourful tornadoes and dazzling potions, all while learning the science behind the wonder of Oz!

MAGICAL MARBLING for ages 6-11yrs

Wednesday 6 August | 11am-1pm

Cost £12 | Tutor: Linda Mulholland

Explore the art of marbling in this interactive workshop, where kids will create unique patterns on paper. Designed for all skill levels, children will master techniques and create cards and a framed picture.

JELLYCAT CERAMICS for ages 8-11yrs

Friday 8 August | 11am-1pm

Cost £25 | Tutor: Jane McCluskey

Get ready for a delightful Jellycat ceramics workshop. Kids will explore creativity, sculpt adorable ceramic Jellycat characters, explore their artistic side and enjoy a fun day filled with laughter, creativity and new friendships!

HARRY POTTER SCIENCE for ages 6-11yrs

Tuesday 12 August | 11am-1pm

Cost £15 | Tutor: Adam from Mini Professors

Engage in a hands-on Harry Potter themed science workshop and reveal the magic of the wizarding world. Perfect for aspiring scientists and fans alike.

FUSED GLASS BUNTING for ages 8-12yrs

Friday 15 August | 11am-1pm

Cost £25 | Tutor: Natasha Duddy

Create your own fused glass bunting in this hands-on workshop. Design unique flags inspired by your drawings or initials, explore layering techniques, and experiment with colours and textures to craft beautiful, ready-to-hang decorations for your home.

LEGO WORKSHOP For 8-12yrs

Tuesday 19 August | 1.30-3.30pm

Cost £20 | Tutor: Joel Simon

This fun Lego animation workshop introduces children to stop-motion filmmaking. Using iPads, they’ll create a complete animated film with sound effects, visual effects, and titles—unleashing their imagination and taking home their own finished movie!

MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE for ages 8-11yrs

Wednesday 20 August | 11am-1pm

Cost £12 | Tutor: Linda Mulholland

Get ready for a creative mixed media collage card workshop for kids! Use vibrant materials, textures, and colours to craft unique cards and bookmarks. Perfect for sparking imagination and creating unforgettable art ready for the new school year

Creative Kids Activity Pack

Get Creative at home and let your imagination loose with our Creative Kids Activity Pack! The pack has been created by different local artists with fun art activities they think you'll enjoy. You can use your activity pack alone or with your family for hours of creative fun. Simply download and print off the pack to get started.

Inside the pack you will find lots of different creative activities including:

• Scratch Art
• Funny Eyes Craft
• Dance and Movement Activity
• Peg Pals Craft
• The Emperors New Clothes Colouring-in
• Create your own Spring Flowers Craft
• Make your own Shadow Puppets

Thank you to our wonderful artists who created the fab art ideas for the pack including, Natasha Duddy, Karen Torley and Tonya Sheina Batts!

Share your creativity with us and send in pictures of anything you make to esther.alleyne@casuewaycoastandglens.gov.uk and we'll share them on our social media pages!