Adult Art Workshops

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)

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)

Saturday 28 February 2026, 10.15am-3.30pm

Discover the Art of Kintsugi—Where Broken Becomes Beautiful Not everything broken is lost—sometimes, it can become even more beautiful. Join us for a one-of-a-kind workshop that celebrates the ancient Japanese art of Kintsugi, where cracks are filled with gold, turning once-broken ceramics into stunning masterpieces.

All resources are provided.

Cost £89 (includes £4 booking and facility fee)

Sunday 1 March 2026, 11am-3pm

In this day workshop, you will learn about the techniques and equipment that will help you become proficient in the art of contemporary gilding. It is suitable for those with little or no experience of gilding. This workshop is an enjoyable introduction to the technique of contemporary gilding using Dutch Gold leaf and acrylic size (adhesive).

All resources provided.

Cost £79 (includes £4 booking and facility fee)

Saturday 25 April 2026, 10.15am-3.45pm

Take your first steps with bobbin lacemaking, now officially classed as an Endangered Craft on the 2025 Heritage Crafts Red List. The workshop will open with a brief history of lace and lacemaking before you get started with the basic bobbin lace stitches, which you will then use to create either a flower brooch / corsage or bookmark using recycled and repurposed threads.

All resources are provided.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Saturday 27 June 2026, 10.15am-3.45pm

This hands on workshop will introduce you to the key skills and techniques required to make a beautiful botanic painting. From covering ideas development to building style and confidence with paint; each participant will have a plant of choice to study from to produce your own unique nature inspired artwork.

All resources are provided.

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