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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
STRAWBLES CHRISTMAS DECORATION For 18+YRS
Saturday 6 December | 10am-1pm
Cost £30 full, £25 concession | Tutor Helen Walshaw
Create charming strawberry-shaped decorations for your Christmas tree using festive fabrics and simple hand-stitching.
FUSED GLASS ANGEL For 18+ YRS
Saturday 6 December | 1.30-3.30pm
Cost £45 full, £40 concession | Tutor Natasha Duddy
Design and create a beautiful, fused glass angel using vibrant glass pieces to keep forever or as a special gift.
