Workshops and Events
Free weekly creative sessions — open to everyone, no need to book.
✨ Create & Connect
Wednesdays, 10:30–12:30
Bring along whatever you’re working on—whether it’s a sketchbook, drawing, crafting, or something else—and enjoy a friendly, supportive space to share ideas and connect with others.
✏️ Drawing for All
Thursdays, 10:30–12:30
Spend a morning drawing in our inspiring gallery setting. Take inspiration from the current exhibition, capture the view from the windows, or sketch each other in a relaxed atmosphere.
🧵 Sew Creative
Fridays, 10:30–12:30
Drop in for stitching sessions with fellow makers. We provide a selection of needles and threads—just bring your own fabrics and let your creativity flow.
Needlefelt Reindeer Workshop
with Lydia Needle
Saturday 22nd November 10:30 am – 4 pm
Needle Felting Workshop with Lydia
Ever wanted to try your hand at needle felting? Whether you’re a complete beginner or already have some experience, this workshop is the perfect way to learn, create, and have fun!
With over 20 years of teaching experience—and 7 years running her own needle felt kit design company—Lydia believes absolutely anyone can learn to needle felt. And she’s here to prove it!
In this friendly, creative session you’ll enjoy:
Chat and laughter with fellow learners
Sharing ideas (and embracing mistakes—they’re part of the magic!)
Step-by-step guidance from Lydia herself
What’s included?
Your workshop fee includes a blackdogandgingercat reindeer kit, designed by Lydia and now owned by Karen Wilson. Each eco-friendly kit comes with everything you need:
Two needle felting tools
Natural British wool + extra coloured wool
Needle & thread
Beads for eyes
Sponge
Full illustrated instructions
Eco-friendly packaging
By the end of the class, you’ll take home your very own hand-felted reindeer—plus the skills and confidence to keep creating!
Come for the craft, stay for the joy of making.
Limited space so please book online or in the gallery.
Please choose shipping option G) Workshops – no shipping fee
Please note: when purchasing a place on this workshop, the email confirmation serves as a ticket; we will have your name for the workshop so there is no need to print it out.
SOLD OUT
Homespun is run by ACE Arts Angels, a group of wonderful volunteers. If you would like a table or to donate items to sell, please contact Sherry at sherry.briggs@me.com
Martin Cody — Book Signing
On My Way To Broken Ground
13 December 11 am
On My Way To Broken Ground is a new book of photographs and texts presenting a selection of Martin’s sculptures and drawings made between 2014 and 2024, during his years in Wells, Somerset.
Martin states: Designed by the late Chris Binding, the book distils the spirit of my studio notebooks into a refined and beautifully produced object. Each copy includes an original A5 drawing taken from those notebooks, making every copy unique.
At the event, I’ll give a short talk about the making of the book and the experience of self-publishing, followed by questions and conversation.
I’m a sculptor based in Bristol and a member of the Royal Society of Sculptors.
Journalling our Landscape – The Winter Journal Workshop
Friday 30th January – 12 to 2.30 pm
Saturday 31st January – SOLD OUT
The Winter journal workshop
We will be considering ways of responding to the natural world.
Explore ‘Light on Dark’ techniques – using white and coloured paint-pens, pencils and pastels, to create soft-lit marks on rich, inky backgrounds. And play with accents of collage.
You’ll be taught how to turn your responses into a pocket-sized concertina journal.
This workshop is about connecting with the land around us, slowing down, and noticing the small things.
It’s an opportunity to explore visual recording processes, play with ideas, and/or loosen up your sketchbook approach.
It’s suitable for absolute beginners through to established artists.
Please choose shipping option G) Workshops free shipping
Please note: when purchasing a place on this workshop, the email confirmation serves as a ticket; we will have your name for the workshop so there is no need to print it out.
WORKSHOP TERMS AND CONDITIONS
A Cancellation must be made 7 days before the workshop date for a full refund, after that time you will be offered the opportunity to transfer to another workshop of the same value. Your booking means you agree to these terms and conditions.
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