4:30-6pm
Delve deep into the elegant world of Mohiniattam — the classical dance style from Kerala, known for its fluid movement, subtle expression, and lyrical storytelling. Led by Upahaar Dance Company, this workshop is designed for experienced dancers of any background who are curious to explore the technique, gestures, and expressive vocabulary of Mohiniattam. You’ll be introduced to core movement principles, explore short choreographic sequences, and gain insight into the dance’s connection to narrative and emotion. Suitable for dancers of any background intermediate level and up.
Event type: Workshop
Simone Tani | Creative’Pool Workshop
6-8pm
This workshop explores the playful, instinctive side of performance through the use of half-masks.
Participants will be guided to let go of the pressure to “create” and instead discover movement, posture, and voice through spontaneous response.
This approach is rooted in the practice of Trance Mask, developed by improvisation pioneer Keith Johnstone at London’s Royal Court Theatre. Over the years, it has evolved into a powerful tool for actors and improvisers alike.
Simone Tani is a co-founder of award-winning theatre company Teatro Pomodoro and has taught masks at University of Chester, Edge Hill University, LIPA, National Taiwan University of Arts and in several organisation around the world.
Claire Beerjeraz | Creative’Pool Workshop
6-8pm
Join writer Claire Beerjeraz for an inspiring creative writing workshop exploring the themes of home and belonging. Claire will guide participants through a series of prompts that they used in the development of their show Rooted, offering a hands-on opportunity to write, reflect, and create.
You’ll also gain insight into Claire’s creative process, with a chance to see how these writing exercises helped shape Rooted and their wider theatre practice. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, this workshop invites you to connect with your own stories and discover new ways of telling them.
Ugly Bucket Creative’pool Workshop
6pm-8pm
Join the multi award winning Ugly Bucket in a workshop exploring the endless possibilities of verbatim and devising.
Verbatim is a key feature of Ugly Bucket’s work to date; Personal testimony can be a dynamic tool to tell honest stories and devise exciting, perspective changing productions.
Together we can focus on how we can care for the communities we bring into our work, and explore different forms to show these stories on stage.
Participants will devise with verbatim from previous Ugly Bucket productions, learning more about documentary style theatre as we create.
Jennifer Vaudrey | Creative’Pool Workshop
6:00pm-8:00pm
Jennifer Vaudrey is an experienced vocal tutor and workshop facilitator known for her nurturing, technique-driven approach to voice training. With a background as a professional vocalist and songwriter, Jennifer combines years of live performance with a deep understanding of vocal health, range development, and expressive technique.
She works with students of all abilities—from complete beginners to emerging artists—helping them unlock their vocal potential through carefully tailored one-to-one lessons and group workshops. Jennifer specializes in:
Expanding vocal range through practical, safe exercises
Breath control and support techniques for better tone and stamina
Confidence building for both singing and public speaking
Lyric interpretation and emotional delivery
Harmony work and ensemble performance skills
Her sessions are known for being both technically grounded and creatively inspiring, often incorporating songwriting, improvisation, and mindfulness to help students connect more fully with their voice.
Autumn Wreath Workshop
Join us for a fun and hands-on wreath-making workshop led by artist and professional upcycler, Gemma Longworth. Learn how to create a stunning autumnal wreath using seasonal foliage and decorations—a perfect way to celebrate the start of autumn.This workshop is suitable for beginners, as Gemma will guide you through the process step by step. So whether you’re a crafting newbie or have some experience, don’t miss out – reserve your spot today!
£48 (all materials included)
Making Waves Summer holiday workshops
Make a splash this summer with our free family-friendly activities
Jump feet first into our Learning Space this summer and create multi-coloured replicas of your favourite marine life, including fish, crabs and coral. Play with print stamping blocks and collage to recreate intricate marine patterns and textures. Using our easy-to-follow templates, make a 3-D model of your sea creature and deep dive into our pick ‘n’ mix recycled craft box to add finishing touches to personalise your marine animal.
There will be a free facilitated workshop, led by artist Colette Whittington, on Wednesday 23 July, 14.00-16.00.
Take inspiration from artworks in Tate’s collection, including John Skeaping’s Fish, Federico Herrero’s Crab, Salvador Dali’s Lobster Telephone, Masami Teraoka’s Catfish Envy and Eileen Agar’s Marine Object.
Children under 13 must be supervised by parents/carers.
Our Learning Space is open every day for visiting families- a space to relax and create with art games, colouring-in, books, toys and more!
Share your experience with us on social media using @tateliverpool and #TLfamilies.
Archive adventures: Creative writing workshop
Searching for inspiration for your next piece of writing? Want to explore ideas about science from the past? Take part in a creative writing workshop that will reveal how scientific archives could inspire your work. Gain the confidence and skills you need to jump right in! Writer Clodagh Chapman will talk about how scientific archives can be places of unexpected discovery, for writers and scientists alike. Clodagh will share practical advice about how to use them and explain how she researched her forthcoming play, Sink, which draws on historical weather diaries.
Writing the Journey – A Metropoetry Workshop
In this creative workshop, we’ll explore the metropoem – poetry written on the move – to capture the rhythm, stories, and spirit of the journey between these iconic cities.
Using movement, place, and observation as our guide, we’ll experiment with a poetic form that invites new ways of sensing and seeing everyday life.
No experience with poetry is needed – just bring your curiosity and a willingness to explore.
Led by Garance Marechal (University of Liverpool), this creative poetry journey draws on the micro-worlds of motion, place, and experience.
The workshop also includes an outward and return train journey from Edge Hill to Manchester.
For more information and to book your free tickets visit our Eventbrite page.
Introduction to Intaglio Printing with TetraPak
Print consciously, using recycling Tetra Pak cartons and experimenting with Intaglio and Collagraph techniques to create a series of beautiful, unique prints.
By pressing, carving, and tearing the inner surface of a TetraPak carton, you can produce a range of textures and gradients on a single layer. Ink is applied to the recessed areas of the plate, which is then passed through a press to transfer the design onto paper. This method is ideal for beginners, offering a straightforward, enjoyable, and chemical-free way to explore the intaglio process.You’ll explore the techniques and theory behind these printing methods and create your own small edition of prints using our century-old etching press. You will be guided through every step of the process from start to finish, leaving with confidence in tetrapak printing and having created a small finished edition of prints to take home with you.All materials you will use are included in the cost of the course, but you are welcome to bring along your own if you choose. Our studios are environmentally friendly where possible and use greener methods of screen printing, such as water-based acrylic inks. Completing this course will act as an Induction to book into our Intaglio Studio should you wish to.
Tickets: £30 (all materials included)