Adult Art Workshops

The Ferens Art Gallery is delighted to introduce an exciting series of adult art and craft workshops.

They will take place in the relaxed and welcoming setting of the Create Gallery, a new dedicated workshop studio space situated in the heart of the gallery.

Whether you’re keen to explore new creative skills or revisit something you have enjoyed before with expert guidance, these new workshops offer a unique and enriching day out to remember in one of the city’s most beautiful buildings.

Printing materials

Collagraph Printmaking with Dawn Brooks

Saturday 22 November 2025, 10am-3.45pm

In this printing workshop you’ll create collagraph prints using the Tetra Pak printing technique. This technique offers a versatile introduction to both intaglio and collagraph processes, making it perfect for both beginners and more experienced printmakers. All resources are provided.

Cost £69 (includes £4 booking and facility fee

A pair of hands working with embroidery

Fabric Charms Embroidery and appliqué with Erin Ledsom

Saturday 6 December 2025, 10am-3.45pm

Work with Erin, an award-winning graduate of the Royal School of Needlework, to design and stitch your own small fabric charms using embroidery, appliqué, and embellishments. These mini textile pieces can be used as brooches, decorations, gifts or keepsakes. All resources are provided.

Cost £69 (includes £4 booking and facility fee)

A person making lace using traditional techniques

Lacemaking with Catherine Lillie

Saturday 25 April 2026, 10.15am-3.45pm

Take your first steps with bobbin lacemaking, now officially classed as an Endangered Craft.

All resources are provided This event takes place from 10:15am - 3:45pm. There will be a break for lunch.

Cost £69 (includes £4 booking fee)

A hand holding a print roller on letter prints

Letter Press Printmaking with Adrian Riley

Saturday 23 May 2026, 10.15am-3.45pm

Create your own art prints responding to artworks in the Ferens Gallery. Using decommissioned wooden letterpress blocks, you’ll be guided in traditional hand-printing techniques to create your own unique word-based art.

All resources are provided This event takes place from 10:15am - 3:45pm. There will be a break for lunch.

Cost £69 (includes £4 booking fee)

A hand using paint brushes

Illustration: Using Ink & Watercolour with Hollie Fuller

Saturday 13 June 2026, 10.15am-3.45pm

Step into whimsical worlds with an established professional illustrator. In this playful workshop you'll develop ink and watercolour techniques to explore scene, character and storytelling.

All resources are provided This event takes place from 10:15am - 3:45pm. There will be a break for lunch.

Cost £69 (includes £4 booking fee)