Workshops

Our workshops are all about giving you the chance to get hands-on, try something new, and discover your creative side. Led by experienced artists and makers, each session is designed to help you explore materials, experiment with techniques, and enjoy the process of making in a friendly and welcoming environment.

And if you’re looking for even more inspiration, don’t forget to visit our exhibitions in The Art Room and the Jephson Gallery (formerly East Lodge)

Upcoming Workshops

21MarchSaturday
Workshops

Introduction to Printmaking – Tetra Pak Printmaking

Time: Saturday, 21/03/202611:00 am - 1:00 pm / Spring Board Studios, LSA Art Room
Make your mark, use recycled Tetra Pak cartons and non-toxic water washable ink to create your own intaglio print. Learn how to incise your design into the plate and ink effectively.
21MarchSaturday
Workshops

Introduction to Printmaking – Tetra Pak Printmaking

Time: Saturday, 21/03/20262:30 pm - 4:30 pm / Spring Board Studios, LSA Art Room
Make your mark, use recycled Tetra Pak cartons and non-toxic water washable ink to create your own intaglio print. Learn how to incise your design into the plate and ink effectively.
23MarchMonday
Workshops

Floral Still Life (In Oils & Acrylics)

Time: Monday, 23/03/202610:00 am - 4:00 pm / Spring Board Studios, LSA Art Room
Date: 23 March 2026. Explore bold still life painting using seasonal flowers, coloured backgrounds, and expressive techniques to create dynamic compositions.
28MarchSaturday
Workshops

Creative Mixed Media Exploratory Session

Time: Saturday, 28/03/202610:00 am - 1:00 pm / Spring Board Studios, LSA Art Room
Dates: 28 March 10:00 - 13:00 An uplifting and exploratory 3-hour workshop introducing my signature collage technique using acrylic paint, Posca pens, and tissue paper.
06AprilMonday
Workshops

Needle Felting A Spring Scene

Time: Monday, 06/04/202610:30 am - 12:30 pm / LSA Art Room
Discover the relaxing art of needle felting with Jacqui in this beginner-friendly class. You’ll create a small felt panel using pre-dyed Merino wool, with all materials provided—perfect for both newcomers and those with some experience.
06AprilMonday
Workshops

‘Rags to Treasure’ – Painting on Pre loved Garments

Time: Monday, 06/04/20262:00 pm - 4:00 pm / Spring Board Studios, LSA Art Room
Transform a pre-loved shirt into a unique piece of art form in this hands-on workshop with artist Anna. You’ll learn how to prepare fabric for painting and create an expressive seascape using textured brushwork, gaining practical skills and confidence to upcycle your own garments.
07AprilTuesday
Workshops

Little Bird – A Hand Stitched Textile Picture

Time: Tuesday, 07/04/202610:15 am - 1:15 pm / LSA Art Room
Join Carla to create a charming stitched British native bird, choosing from four designs. Using a lively freehand stitching style, you’ll build layered textiles that capture the bird’s character and movement.
07AprilTuesday
Workshops

Let’s Make Bunting, Bags or Aprons from Preloved Denim or Duvets

Time: Tuesday, 07/04/20262:00 pm - 4:00 pm / Spring Board Studios, LSA Art Room
The workshop focuses on transforming preloved textiles into new, functional pieces. Using sewing machines and guided instruction, participants will create a simple bag, a small length of bunting, or an apron while learning practical sewing and upcycling techniques.
08AprilWednesday
Workshops

Summer Garden: Textiles With Deborah Collum

Time: Wednesday, 08/04/202610:00 am - 12:00 pm / Spring Board Studios, LSA Art Room
In this fun and relaxed workshop you will work with textile artist Deborah Collum to make your own unique frame-able textiles landscape. No previous experience is necessary and sewing machines will not be needed.
09AprilThursday
Workshops

Exploring British Breeds Wool with Spinning and Weaving

Time: Thursday, 09/04/202610:30 am - 12:30 pm / Spring Board Studios, LSA Art Room
In this lovely, relaxing taster Session you will learn how to work with a selection of British Breed wools. Working with textile artist, Penny, you will identify some different wools and other fibres. You will be taught how to make a ball of wool using a traditional drop spindle.
10AprilFriday
Workshops

Rats, Birds, Dogs & Other Little Creatures

Time: Friday, 10/04/202610:30 am - 1:30 pm / Spring Board Studios, LSA Art Room
This is an introduction to three dimensional soft sculpture. Participants will learn how to form a wire armature (frame), flesh out the sculpture using different wires and recycled newspaper.
11AprilSaturday
Workshops

Macrame Rope Jewellery

Time: Saturday, 11/04/202610:00 am - 1:00 pm / Spring Board Studios, LSA Art Room
Learn how to make your own statement necklaces and bracelets, with me, in my macrame rope jewellery workshop. Using simple, easy-to-master macrame knots, you will learn to make DIY necklaces, bracelets & earrings. I will teach you 5 different knots and you will master and feel confident to venture into the tactile world of rhythm & mindfulness.
19AprilSunday
Workshops

Create a Pinch Ceramic Olive Bowl

Time: Sunday, 19/04/20261:30 pm - 3:30 pm / Spring Board Studios, LSA Art Room
Date: 19 April 13:30 - 15:30. Take some time out and enjoy a 2 hour pottery workshop designed for adults who want to unwind and create a personal olive bowl or dip serving dish.
24AprilFriday
Workshops

Still Life Painting (in Oils or Acrylics)

Time: Friday, 24/04/202610:00 am - 4:00 pm / Spring Board Studios, LSA Art Room
Date: 24 April 2026. Explore creative still life setups using colour, light, and reflective elements to develop striking compositions. Learn techniques in colour mixing, brushwork, and shadow painting to bring your canvas to life.
25AprilSaturday
Workshops

Introduction to Printmaking – Tetra Pak Printmaking

Time: Saturday, 25/04/202611:00 am - 1:00 pm / Spring Board Studios, LSA Art Room
Make your mark, use recycled Tetra Pak cartons and non-toxic water washable ink to create your own intaglio print. Learn how to incise your design into the plate and ink effectively.
22MayFriday
Workshops

Hand Printed Lampshade Making

Time: Friday, 22/05/202610:00 am - 4:00 pm / Spring Board Studios, LSA Art Room
This hands-on workshop introduces participants to hand printing fabric to create a unique lampshade. Guided step-by-step, attendees will design and print their own fabric before constructing a lampshade to take home.

Upcoming Workshops

21MarchSaturday
Workshops

Introduction to Printmaking – Tetra Pak Printmaking

Time: Saturday, 21/03/202611:00 am - 1:00 pm / Spring Board Studios, LSA Art Room
Make your mark, use recycled Tetra Pak cartons and non-toxic water washable ink to create your own intaglio print. Learn how to incise your design into the plate and ink effectively.
21MarchSaturday
Workshops

Introduction to Printmaking – Tetra Pak Printmaking

Time: Saturday, 21/03/20262:30 pm - 4:30 pm / Spring Board Studios, LSA Art Room
Make your mark, use recycled Tetra Pak cartons and non-toxic water washable ink to create your own intaglio print. Learn how to incise your design into the plate and ink effectively.
23MarchMonday
Workshops

Floral Still Life (In Oils & Acrylics)

Time: Monday, 23/03/202610:00 am - 4:00 pm / Spring Board Studios, LSA Art Room
Date: 23 March 2026. Explore bold still life painting using seasonal flowers, coloured backgrounds, and expressive techniques to create dynamic compositions.
28MarchSaturday
Workshops

Creative Mixed Media Exploratory Session

Time: Saturday, 28/03/202610:00 am - 1:00 pm / Spring Board Studios, LSA Art Room
Dates: 28 March 10:00 - 13:00 An uplifting and exploratory 3-hour workshop introducing my signature collage technique using acrylic paint, Posca pens, and tissue paper.
06AprilMonday
Workshops

Needle Felting A Spring Scene

Time: Monday, 06/04/202610:30 am - 12:30 pm / LSA Art Room
Discover the relaxing art of needle felting with Jacqui in this beginner-friendly class. You’ll create a small felt panel using pre-dyed Merino wool, with all materials provided—perfect for both newcomers and those with some experience.
06AprilMonday
Workshops

‘Rags to Treasure’ – Painting on Pre loved Garments

Time: Monday, 06/04/20262:00 pm - 4:00 pm / Spring Board Studios, LSA Art Room
Transform a pre-loved shirt into a unique piece of art form in this hands-on workshop with artist Anna. You’ll learn how to prepare fabric for painting and create an expressive seascape using textured brushwork, gaining practical skills and confidence to upcycle your own garments.
07AprilTuesday
Workshops

Little Bird – A Hand Stitched Textile Picture

Time: Tuesday, 07/04/202610:15 am - 1:15 pm / LSA Art Room
Join Carla to create a charming stitched British native bird, choosing from four designs. Using a lively freehand stitching style, you’ll build layered textiles that capture the bird’s character and movement.
07AprilTuesday
Workshops

Let’s Make Bunting, Bags or Aprons from Preloved Denim or Duvets

Time: Tuesday, 07/04/20262:00 pm - 4:00 pm / Spring Board Studios, LSA Art Room
The workshop focuses on transforming preloved textiles into new, functional pieces. Using sewing machines and guided instruction, participants will create a simple bag, a small length of bunting, or an apron while learning practical sewing and upcycling techniques.
08AprilWednesday
Workshops

Summer Garden: Textiles With Deborah Collum

Time: Wednesday, 08/04/202610:00 am - 12:00 pm / Spring Board Studios, LSA Art Room
In this fun and relaxed workshop you will work with textile artist Deborah Collum to make your own unique frame-able textiles landscape. No previous experience is necessary and sewing machines will not be needed.
09AprilThursday
Workshops

Exploring British Breeds Wool with Spinning and Weaving

Time: Thursday, 09/04/202610:30 am - 12:30 pm / Spring Board Studios, LSA Art Room
In this lovely, relaxing taster Session you will learn how to work with a selection of British Breed wools. Working with textile artist, Penny, you will identify some different wools and other fibres. You will be taught how to make a ball of wool using a traditional drop spindle.
10AprilFriday
Workshops

Rats, Birds, Dogs & Other Little Creatures

Time: Friday, 10/04/202610:30 am - 1:30 pm / Spring Board Studios, LSA Art Room
This is an introduction to three dimensional soft sculpture. Participants will learn how to form a wire armature (frame), flesh out the sculpture using different wires and recycled newspaper.
11AprilSaturday
Workshops

Macrame Rope Jewellery

Time: Saturday, 11/04/202610:00 am - 1:00 pm / Spring Board Studios, LSA Art Room
Learn how to make your own statement necklaces and bracelets, with me, in my macrame rope jewellery workshop. Using simple, easy-to-master macrame knots, you will learn to make DIY necklaces, bracelets & earrings. I will teach you 5 different knots and you will master and feel confident to venture into the tactile world of rhythm & mindfulness.
19AprilSunday
Workshops

Create a Pinch Ceramic Olive Bowl

Time: Sunday, 19/04/20261:30 pm - 3:30 pm / Spring Board Studios, LSA Art Room
Date: 19 April 13:30 - 15:30. Take some time out and enjoy a 2 hour pottery workshop designed for adults who want to unwind and create a personal olive bowl or dip serving dish.
24AprilFriday
Workshops

Still Life Painting (in Oils or Acrylics)

Time: Friday, 24/04/202610:00 am - 4:00 pm / Spring Board Studios, LSA Art Room
Date: 24 April 2026. Explore creative still life setups using colour, light, and reflective elements to develop striking compositions. Learn techniques in colour mixing, brushwork, and shadow painting to bring your canvas to life.
25AprilSaturday
Workshops

Introduction to Printmaking – Tetra Pak Printmaking

Time: Saturday, 25/04/202611:00 am - 1:00 pm / Spring Board Studios, LSA Art Room
Make your mark, use recycled Tetra Pak cartons and non-toxic water washable ink to create your own intaglio print. Learn how to incise your design into the plate and ink effectively.
22MayFriday
Workshops

Hand Printed Lampshade Making

Time: Friday, 22/05/202610:00 am - 4:00 pm / Spring Board Studios, LSA Art Room
This hands-on workshop introduces participants to hand printing fabric to create a unique lampshade. Guided step-by-step, attendees will design and print their own fabric before constructing a lampshade to take home.
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