Ring Carving Workshop:
Learn the essentials of traditional jewellery wax carving and create a one-of-a-kind ring for yourself or a loved one. Ring carving is a slow and mindful process. In this carving workshop we will work on one piece for the duration, slowly removing small pieces of wax to reach our finished form. The hard jewellers wax can be used to carve and shape intricate designs, working with hand tools such as scalpels and files.
This workshop is led by founder of Dripped goods, Amy Flynn. Amy has a BA in Jewellery Design from London College of Fashion and has over 10 years experience in the jewellery field. She designed the medals for the World Gymnastic Championships in 2022 and has been nominated for Liverpool City Region Artist of the year. She has showcased work in the Bluecoat Display Centre and the Manchester Contemporary and has led multiple workshops at venues including TATE Liverpool.
NEW! Ring Sculpting Workshop:
Explore Dripped Goods signature technique which involves creating organic jewellery with soft wax and create a one-of-a-kind ring for yourself or a loved one. In the sculpting workshop we can create several designs as the wax is re-usable, select a favourite to be cast at the end. This material can be used to produce free-form jewellery, it behaves similarly to a hard clay and can be rolled, bent, twisted or shaped in endless ways.
This workshop is led by founder of Dripped goods, Amy Flynn. Amy has a BA in Jewellery Design from London College of Fashion and has over 10 years experience in the jewellery field. She designed the medals for the World Gymnastic Championships in 2022 and has been nominated for Liverpool City Region Artist of the year. She has showcased work in the Bluecoat Display Centre and the Manchester Contemporary and has led multiple workshops at venues including TATE Liverpool.
Join Bluecoat as they explore this photographic printing process in a family friendly workshop. Collect leaves and flowers from their beautiful spring garden to create your prints, or you can bring your own.
Wed 28 May, 12-3pm
A cyanotype is a blue print made by placing an object on paper coated with iron salts. The silhouette of the object is transferred onto the paper as it is exposed to light, and appears after washing the paper in water.
Suitable for ages 3+
Drop in.
Suggested donation, £3 per child.
This online event is perfect for anyone interested in learning the basics of writing for the stage.
The course starts on Wed Apr 02 2025 at 19:00 and over the next 6 weeks you’ll discover the key elements of crafting scripts for theatre. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to dive into the world of playwriting!
Helen Jeffery , is a writer, performer, poet & creative facilitator from Merseyside.
A graduate of the Playwright’s Programme at the Liverpool Everyman, Helen has had several plays produced including, ‘The Brink’ and ‘Gun Metal Blue’, which won the Blink. Theatre Award for New Writing in 2017. Her most recent play, ‘Buckled’, is touring in March 2024. Alongside her writing for stage , Helen works freelance for several organisations including Writing on the Wall and the Liverpool Everyman, where she facilitates writing and drama workshops with specific communities.
Some actors still think improv means being fast thinking and clever; breaking the rules and doing the unexpected. Not necessarily; in fact, not often. ‘Take the boring choice’ is a powerful mantra.
Improv is the foundation of any performer’s training – the ability to be alive in the moment, to fully listen and engage with your scene partner/s, and to start understanding story (and a character’s journey) from the inside out. Take away words, take away haste, and what are you left with?
This session is an introduction to the discipline of improv, designed to demystify and simplify in a relaxed and fun environment.
During this one day course you will learn the basics of screen printing, including learning about the materials used and processes involved in creating a UV exposed screen.
After preparing and exposing your own screen, you’ll get time to draw your own image to print, or you can bring a suitable image with you. You’ll finish the workshop by using our screen-beds to ink and print your 2 colour designs onto paper in a small edition that you can 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. After becoming a Bluecoat Artist Member you will be able to book into our Screen Printing Studio should you wish to.
(Attendees must be 18+)
We have two sessions available:
Sat 26 Apr, 11am-5pm
Sat 17 May, 11am-5pm
£70 (all materials included)
Learn about designing trendy bag key chains by creating a character with recycled fabrics to take home with you!
Sat 29 Mar, 11am – 12:30pm & 1.30-3pm
Free, booking required
For young people aged 14-18
‘Linocut printing involves cutting away from a block of linoleum, and inking and printing the uncut areas. When you place your carved, inked up block face down on a sheet of paper, the printed image will appear as a mirror image to how you have carved your block. Areas you have cut away will remain the white of the paper you print on.’
On this course for beginners you will be guided through every step of the process from start to finish, leaving with confidence in linocut printing and having created a finished edition of prints to take home with you. You will learn how to transfer an image onto your lino, carve your lino blocks and create a small edition of 2-colour prints. You will also gain insight on the materials and tools used, and how you can continue the process as home.
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.
Sat 12 Apr, 11am-5pm
Tickets: £70
MUMS IN THE MIX: DJ MASTERCLASS 🎶
👩🎤 Calling all music-loving mums! Ready to learn a new skill, meet amazing mums, and mix your favourite tunes? Whether you’ve never touched a deck before or just want to have fun, this beginner-friendly DJ masterclass is for YOU! 🎛️✨
🔥 What you’ll get:
✅ DJ basics – Mixing, beatmatching & track selection
✅ Confidence behind the decks – Own your sound!
✅ Meet like-minded mums & rediscover yourself through music
✅ A fun, supportive environment – No experience needed
🥂 PLUS: A welcome glass of fizz to kick things off!
📍 Where: Decks in the City Studio, 31 Parliament St, Liverpool L8 5RN (Baltic Area)
📅 When: Saturday 29th March, 12-2pm
🎟️ Spots are limited – Tickets on Skiddle.com £25
🎶 Turn up. Tune in. Take over. 🎶
#MumsInTheMix #DJMasterclass #MusicLovingMums #NewSkills #DJLife #MumLife #FizzAndBeats
Easter Library Tour – FREE SHADOW PUPPETRY – Children aged 7 -13
FREE ACTIVITIES this Easter Holidays 2025
Shadow Puppetry for children aged 7-13
Join ArtsGroupie for our Free Workshops in library spaces across Liverpool City Region, kindly supported by Arts Council England National Lottery Project Grants.
Shadow puppetry encourages children to engage in creativity, and unleash their imaginations.
Children will devise their own characters and stories, and create their own puppets, culminating in a celebratory puppet showcase at Liverpool Central Library – a FREE FAMILY Puppet Day on Saturday 10th May 11 -3pm
The sessions take place on the following dates:
– Tues 8th April 11am – 3pm @ Wavertree Library
– Weds 9th April 11am – 3pm @ Norris Green Library
– Thurs 10th April 11:30am – 3pm @ Spellow Library
– Fri 11th April 11am – 3pm @ Sefton Park
– Sat 12th April AM ONLY – 11am – 1pm @ Birkenhead Library
– Mon 14th April PM ONLY – 2pm – 4pm @ Huyton Library
– Tues 15th April 11am – 12:15 pm & 12:30 – 3 pm @Prescot Library
– Wed 16th April 11am – 1 pm & 2-4 pm @ Halewood Library
– Thurs 17th April 11am – 3pm @ Fazakerley Community Federation & Library
– Fri 18th April 11am – 3pm @ Garston Library
– Sat 19th April 11am – 3pm @ Allerton Library
– Sat 10th May 11am- 3pm FREE Family Puppet Day at Liverpool Central Library
The 11am-3pm sessions will include 1 hour for a break with Free Healthy Food/Snacks provided.
Email: artgroupie@outlook to reserve a place.
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