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. Please see our terms and conditions at the bottom of this page.
Find us at Craft4Crafters this year!
17th – 19 October
Craft4Crafters – Craft, Quilt & Textile Show
Bath & West Showground Shepton Mallet 17-19th October
Over 150 of the finest craft, hobby and textile suppliers
Learn a new skill with 100 daily workshops from needlecraft,
Batik, macramé, papercraft stamping, felting, weaving
Glass and wire work plus much more (check out website)
Plus Quilt and Textile exhibition including an amazing
embroidered White Walker of Game of Thrones,
The Beading Guild exhibition and workshops
And crochet and knitted garden display from Sue Ryder Trust.
£9 adult, £2 off if booked in advance, under 16s free
www.craft4crafters.co.uk
LETTER CARVING IN WOOD
19th October 10 am -4 pm
A day long course introducing you to the art of letter carving in wood. Led by Stephen Stokes of Bodden Cross Studio, a letter carving professional for the last seven years, you will learn about the tools and techniques involved in letter carving.
The course will begin with you carving your year of birth, or another date important to you, in Roman Numerals. You will then go on to explore the wonders of your 26 new friends, the letters of the alphabet.
By the end of the day you will have begun your own project, carving a sign in a typeface of your own choosing.
£65. Booking required.
ANODISED ALUMINIUM JEWELLERY
2nd November 10 am – 4 pm
Workshop led by Caroline Parrott.
Caroline creates colourful jewellery using her hand printed and coloured aluminium, from one off bespoke pieces for that special occasion, to limited collections of bangles and pendants unique to each dye batch.
And you can too! During this wonderful workshop Caroline will lead you through the techniques needed to produce your own Anodised Aluminium jewellery.
£65. Includes materials. 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.
FREE 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.
No booking required.
Book worms
Reading book discussion group, meeting every 6 weeks to discuss the latest book chosen by the group.
For the next meeting date please email hello@acearts.co.uk
Terms and conditions
PLEASE NOTE: Our workshop places fill up quickly, your booking will only be secured once we receive payment. Bookings can be made online through our website or in the gallery Tuesday – Saturday 10-5 or call 01458 273008 using a credit or debit card.
Payments are non refundable.
