Leaf Printing Laboratory for 7-11yrs
Thursday 29 October | 11am–1pm
Cost £15 | Tutor Linda Mulholland
Explore the colours, textures and patterns of autumn through botanical printmaking. Using real leaves, rollers and vibrant inks, create a collection of striking nature-inspired prints to take home and display.
Guardian Owl Ceramic Lanterns for 7-11yrs
Saturday 7 November | 11-1pm
Cost £20 | Tutor Fiona Shannon
Sculpt a beautiful ceramic owl lantern complete with feather textures and glowing cut-out details. Once fired, your handmade owl becomes a magical lantern illuminated with a battery tea light.
Artist Workshops for Schools | Drawing as Research
Wednesday 11 & Thursday 12 November
Morning or afternoon sessions available (90 mins) | Free | Tutor Mhairi Sutherland
Schools: please call 028 7776 0310 to enquire and reserve your preferred session.
Begin with a guided tour of the Echoes exhibition at Roe Valley Arts Centre before exploring drawing as a creative research tool. Through techniques including frottage, continuous line, observational drawing and rapid sketching, students will develop new ways of seeing and recording, taking home their own finished artwork at the end of the session.
Suitable for Secondary Schools. Bookable on a first come basis.
Artist Workshops for Schools | Mapping Minerals: From Sediments to Sculpture Through Ecosomatics
Wednesday 11-Fri 13 November
Morning or afternoon sessions available (2 hrs) | Free | Tutor: Gail Mahon | Schools: please call 028 7776 0310 to enquire and reserve your preferred session.
Explore the Echoes exhibition at Roe Valley Arts Centre through movement, clay and mineral pigments in this immersive workshop with artist Gail Mahon. Students will investigate the connections between geology, place and creative practice using embodied research, sensory exploration and hands-on making, contributing to a collective archive inspired by the exhibition.
Suitable for Secondary Schools (Key Stage 5), Further & Higher Education. Bookable on a first come basis.
The Moon Keeper’s Workshop for 7-11yrs
Saturday 28 November | 11am–1pm
Cost £15 | Tutor Linda Mulholland
Inspired by moonlight and star-filled skies, create shimmering moons, constellation art, lanterns and magical keepsakes using metallic finishes and beautiful mixed media techniques.
Fused Glass Christmas Decorations for 7-11yrs
Saturday 19 December | 11am–1pm
Cost £20 | Tutor Natasha Duddy
Guided by glass artist Natasha Duddy, children will design and create festive hanging decorations to brighten the Christmas tree or give as a handmade gift.
Northern Skies Studio | A Winter Art Adventure for 7-11yrs
Monday 21 December | 11am–1pm
Cost £15 | Tutor Linda Mulholland
Take inspiration from snowy landscapes, glowing skies and frosty winter evenings to create an atmospheric artwork using pastels, paint and mixed media.
