Botanical Wool Painting - SOLD OUT
Saturday 4 February, 10am – 1pm
Cost £25 full, £23 concession
For ages 18+
Inspired by our photographic exhibition of Karl Blossfeldt's Art Forms in Nature we will explore 'painting' plant forms onto fabric with wool using felting needles. Create your own image or choose from a selection of stencils. All tools and materials will be provided including embroidery floss and beads to add embellishment and detail to your finished piece.
Use promo code Concession on Eventbrite to access the concession rate when purchasing tickets online. Concession rates apply to students, those aged 65 years and older and those who are unwaged. Please note that you may be asked to supply your student ID or ID at the door of the event when presenting your concession ticket.
Suitable for beginners aged 18+ or younger participants if accompanied by an adult.
This workshop has been inspired by the Hayward Gallery Touring, Art Forms in Nature Exhibition by Karl Blossfeldt, on show in our galleries.
Quill-lumination : A nature themed quilling workshop
Saturday 11 February, 11am–2pm
Cost £25 full, £23 concession
For ages 14+
To compliment the Karl Blossfeldt Exhibition, Art Forms in Nature, Emma Thorpe will lead a nature themed quilling workshop inspired by Blossfeldt’s nature images. Quilling dates back to the 15th and 16th centuries and is the coiling and pinching of paper strips into different shapes, which can then be used to decorate a variety of items. During this 3 hour workshop you will learn how to make simple shapes and curls with paper strips, creating a decorated initial set in a deep picture frame. Perfect to brighten up a room at home or give as a gift to someone special.
Use promo code Concession on Eventbrite to access the concession rate when purchasing tickets online. Concession rates apply to students, those aged 65 years and older and those who are unwaged. Please note that you may be asked to supply your student ID or ID at the door of the event when presenting your concession ticket.
This workshop has been inspired by the Hayward Gallery Touring, Art Forms in Nature Exhibition by Karl Blossfeldt, on show in our galleries.
Small Vase and Flowers workshop inspired by the work of Karl Blossfeldt
Saturday 11 February ,12.30pm -2.30pm
Cost £45 full, £40.50 concession
For ages 18+
A one-day workshop with Ceramic Artist Fiona Shannon who will guide you through designing and making your own small Vase and Flowers inspired the Hayward touring exhibition by Karl Blossfeldt by which will be on Exhibition at Roe Valley Arts Centre. Designed for beginners this class will be a fun creative environment to get crafty using a range of clay techniques. Vases will be fired to be collected at a later date.
Use promo code Student-Unwaged-65+Discount on Eventbrite to access the concession rate when purchasing tickets online. Concession rates apply to students, those aged 65 years and older and those who are unwaged. Please note that you may be asked to supply your student ID or ID at the door of the event when presenting your concession ticket.
This workshop has been inspired by the Hayward Gallery Touring, Art Forms in Nature Exhibition by Karl Blossfeldt, on show in our galleries.
Steinbeck Festival Creative Writing Workshop: The Journey
Saturday 11 February, 11am –1pm
Cost £10 full, £9 concession
For ages 18+
Join Anne McMaster for a morning of creative writing based on the Steinbeck Festival 2023 theme, the Journey. A journey is a person in itself; no two are alike' wrote John Steinbeck. Explore memories of personal travels and develop fictional journeys - all while using your own creative voice. Guided by quotes (and writing advice) from Steinbeck himself, you'll explore various journey-related prompts and will also have time to draft and discuss your ideas in this inspiring workshop!
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Creative Writing with Anne McMaster: First Season
Thursday 2 March - 23 March, 7 – 9pm
Cost £40 full, £36 concession
For ages 18+
*Please note the dates for this workshop have been changed from 23 February - 16th March, to 2nd March - 23rd March due to unforeseen circumstances.
There’s a real joy in welcoming a new season - especially when that season is spring! Generations ago, the French knew it as prime tans (first time, first season), so what better way to move towards this new season than with some fresh writing and new work. Join poet and playwright Anne McMaster for these four creative writing sessions at the Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre and watch your creative ideas blossom!
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Beaded Daisy Chain Bracelet
Saturday 11 March, 11am–2pm
Cost £22 full, concession £20
For ages 14+
Start learning bead weaving with Emma Thorpe of Atlantic Rose and create a cute daisy bracelet, a perfect accessory as we look towards Spring. Using colourful seedbeads, you will learn: the basics of off-loom bead weaving with a simple daisy chain stitch; strengthening your daisy chain and finishing it off; how to create a beaded toggle and loop to finish your bracelet. Participants need good fine motor skills
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Simple Sterling Silver Bracelet
Saturday 25 March, 10:30am–1:30pm
Cost £30 full, £28 concession
For ages 14+
Learn to make your very own simple chain bracelet with Emma Thorpe of Atlantic Rose. Using simple wire working techniques, Emma will expertly guide you through the process of turning simple sterling silver wire into a pretty bracelet for you to wear or give away as a gift.
Please note, this is a cold metal workshop. No heat is used during the process. Participants need good fine motor skills.
Use promo code Student-Unwaged-65+Discount on Eventbrite to access the concession rate when purchasing tickets online. Concession rates apply to students, those aged 65 years and older and those who are unwaged. Please note that you may be asked to supply your student ID or ID at the door of the event when presenting your concession ticket.
