Workshops & Events
Come and learn new skills and join in with our various activities in our continually evolving series of workshops, talks and other events. These lively events relate to our exhibition programme and are a great way to gain further insights into the artists and their work or learn new skills in a warm and friendly environment.
Early booking is recommended.
MOKUHANGA PRINTING
25th February 10 am – 4 pm
Workshop led by Pennie Elfick.
£65 pp
Fully booked please join our mailing list for further workshop dates.
LETTER CARVING IN WOOD
16th March 10 am – 4 pm
Workshop led by Stephen Stokes.
£65. Materials included, Booking required.
ANODISED ALUMINIUM JEWELLERY
23rd March 10 am – 4 pm
Workshop led by Caroline Parrott.
£65. Includes materials. Booking required.
LINO CUT
1st April 10 am – 4 pm
From design to print with Ann Fagan and Liz Biesty
£55 pp
INTRODUCTION TO BOOK BINDING
2nd April 10 am – 4 pm
Workshop led by Pauline Pearce, suitable for beginners.
£50. Booking required.
THE LAYERED LANDSCAPE
6th April 10 am – 4 pm
Workshop led by Helen Roskell
A collage textile piece using layers of contrasting fabric to create a landscape of the student’s choice. The contours of the land will be highlighted with hand embroidery, using simple stitch techniques to create texture and shading.
£50 pp
PATTERNED PAPER & FOLDED BOOKS
27th April, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Workshop led by Corrine Welch.
£50. Booking required.
ABSTRACT DRAWING
29th April, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Workshop led by Pennie Elfick.
£50. Booking required.
MADE IN SOMERSET
4th May
Artisan shopping event.
Free. No booking required.
DRAWING LINES
18th May, 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Workshop led by Kay Lewis-Bell. To compliment the current exhibition, Kay will take you on a journey in charcoal.
£35. Booking required.
COLOUR MIXING
17th June 10-4
Workshop led by Pennie Elfick.
£65 pp
LINO CUT
24 June 10 am – 4 pm
From design to print with Ann Fagan and Liz Biesty
£55 pp
CREATIVE SKETCHBOOK
31 August and 2 September 10 am – 4 pm
A two day workshop with Sandra Meech.
£100 pp. Early booking advised.
FURTHER STEPS IN BOOKBINDING
3rd September
Workshop led by Pauline Pearce.
£50. Booking required.
CREATURES OF THE MIST
12th October 10 am – 4 pm
Workshop led by Helen Roskell
Silhouettes of British Wildlife (a deer, hare, fox, badger or bird) , will be visible through the mist,
in a wooded glade. The full effect will be achieved by using fine voile placed over the silhouette, while the foreground will show detailed vegetation, using fabric printing and surface stitch.
£50 pp
LETTER CARVING IN WOOD
19th October
Workshop led by Stephen Stokes.
£65. Booking required.
We have regular events
MAKE SPACE
First Wednesday of each month, 11:00pm – 4:00pm
Come and join our informal friendly art and craft group. Bring your latest project to work on. Stay for an hour or the whole day. Donations welcome.
No booking required.
DROP IN LIFE DRAWING
Every Wednesday morning 10:00am – 12:00pm
Tea & Coffee included.
Sessions take place in the Pinney Room (small room) in the Parish Rooms, Market Place, Somerton.
£10. No booking required.
COFFEE, CAKE & CONVERSATION
First Friday of each month, 10:30am – 12:30pm
Come and join us for fresh coffee and delicious cake. Donations welcome.
