A wonderful new workshop that blends the beauty of nature with the art of macrame! We’re making Kokedama plants and plant hangers in this fun double workshop. Your experienced tutors are Sarah from Into Nature and Emer from Knotty Potty 🪴
🗓 When: Saturday, April 12th at 2 pm
📍 Where: Pocket Cafe Bar, Paradise St L1
💚 What: Learn how to make your very own Kokedama (Japanese moss ball plant) & knot a gorgeous macrame plant hanger to display it!
Double Workshop is £55 pp
The Page to Stage is specifically designed to unlock the extraordinary creative learning opportunities of War Horse by giving students an insight into the Director’s vision and choices, and the rehearsal process behind some of the key moments in the show.
This 1.5 hour session (in advance of the midweek matinee) will be facilitated by the Resident Director, Anna Marshall, joined by members of the War Horse company.
Young people will have the unique experience of interacting with members of the War Horse touring company to explore some of the background principles of puppetry and of the rehearsal room and technical processes that have brought this magical production to life, as well as a chance to ask questions to company members at the end.
Age: Suitable for Key Stage 3-5, ages 10 and above.
He’s back!
Following his previous successful workshops at Linghams, the bookshop is delighted to welcome back author Rob Keeley, who will be devising activities and offering tips to help children fulfil their full potential as writers.
This workshop is always a sell out so be sure to book early.
Ideal for ages 7-12.
All attendees will receive a copy of Rob’s book, The Fighting Spirit, and the workshop will be followed by a book signing from 11.30am-12pm.
Join Bluecoat for this enjoyable and informative workshop session where you’ll discover the art of TetraPak printing.
TetraPak printing is a more environmentally friendly version of intaglio printing that utilizes discarded TetraPak cartons as printing plates.
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 this unique and accessible printing method and create your own small edition of TetraPak 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. Their 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 their Intaglio Studio should you wish to.
They have two sessions available:
Sat 31 May, 11am-1.30pm
Sat 31 May, 2-4.30pm
£30 (all materials included)
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)