Workshops
Free drop-in sessions for artists, creatives and makers to come together in our ‘Make Space’ to make alongside each other.
CREATE & CONNECT
Wednesdays 10.30-12.30
Bring what you are currently working on Drawing, sketchbook, textiles, knitting, sewing, painting etc.
DRAWING FOR ALL
Thursdays 10.30-12.30
Come and spend the morning drawing in our wonderful gallery space. Use the current exhibition as inspiration or draw the view through the windows or each other.
Free drop-in session, a selection of art materials will be available or bring your own.
SEW CREATIVE
Fridays 10.30-12.30
Free drop-in stitching sessions – there are a selection of needles and threads but please bring your own fabrics.
Please note these sessions do not take place during our exhibition change over dates, if you are unsure please call to check when sessions are running 01458 273008.
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FREE Woolly Workshops
Taster sessions linking to the SAW Spinning a Yarn ‘Take Part’ programme
Wool is not only natural, renewable, biodegradable, and sustainable, but it is also an adaptable craft material.
Artists Lydia Needle and Nina Gronw-Lewis have created 4 worksheets that will help you learn about Somerset’s rare and endangered species as well as different wool crafts including: needlefelt, wet felt, punch needle and applique with stitch.
Templates, ‘how to’ Films, Nature Resources Sheet and Materials Resources Sheet can be found here on the SPINNING A YARN website.