Sketchbook Saturday
Intergenerational, relaxed, supportive and experimental group.
Fortnightly. Drop-in for one session or return again and again.
Optional prompts for subject, theme, process and materials to explore suggested by group.
Exchange of ideas, influences, feedback, suggestions and encouragement.
Loose leaf pages supplied or best to bring your own book.
Materials supplied but bringing some is super helpful.
Suitable for students completing coursework sketchbooks or anyone who’d like to share an enjoyment of making and doing together for a moment.
PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
Kokodama Workshop
23rd March ‘25 2-4.30 pm
Kokodama simply translates into moss ball. It is an ancient gardening practice carried out in the 17th century Japan. Bonsai was very popular, but slow to mature and so this method of creating a quick similar feature was born. It is believed to capture the ancient art and philosophy of Wabi Sabi, which centres around finding beauty and acceptance in the imperfections in nature. Traditionally these moss balls would be displayed in groups in hanging gardens to create a sense of calm and tranquility .
During this workshop we will be exploring the art of Wabi Sabi. Creating your very own piece of Kokadama.
This workshop is being held by @fields-flowers. Lola is an experienced florist, with with huge love for creating art and design pieces from plants and flowers. Assisted by Lucy Beacham, Studio Unfold.
All plants and materials will be provided along with some light refreshments.
Tapestry Weaving Introduction and Experimental
4th February ‘25 6-8 pm
A workshop for beginners and those wanting to experiment with more weaving on a frame. Using a small frame, pre-prepared with a warp and ready to weave, participants can learn more about the relationship between warp and weft (vertical and horizontal threads).
Refreshments and all materials provided to design and weave. There will be some examples to look at to help you get started…
Facilitated by Darren Calder @artintextilez
Darren is an accomplished and experimental artist and creative space holder. Detail pictured from 2003 tapestry auctioned in London for Art Peace to raise funds for school building in Somalia.
If you are interested to learn more - please contact for future dates…
Wild Wonky Weaving with Holly Austin
‘When we walk into nature we are in context. It is all around us and within us’
- Ian Siddons Hedginworth
8th December ‘24 1-3.30 pm
In this workshop, we will journey with nature to come back into context with the season of Winter through making, creating, ritual and folklore; in community with each other and the more than human web of life. Reclaiming space to connect at a pace that feels good for you; to ground into our roots, to gather, to wonder, to pause, to bumble, to be messy and to be curious; as the imperfectly perfect human beings we are. Using creative exploration as a source of REAL self - care.
We will experiment with what it means to create wild and wonky perfectly imperfect wreaths using foraged materials, with plenty of support and guidance along the way from Holly and Lucy.
All materials are provided, plus a seasonal foraging guide booklet (upon purchase of ticket) to begin your winter and wreath making connections with nature.
The Art of Giving…& Taking
Kemptown Late Night Christmas Shopping Event
5th & 6th December ‘24 5-8 pm
Open studio with the invitation to make a gift with a healthy spoonful of mindfulness and taking a second to time out / tune in during the hectic season.
Makers / facilitators offering free, accessible creative activities suitable for drop-in.
Quick and simple makes to take away.
Think warming punch, gentle music and good vibes.
