Future Walls is delighted to host @lauraferrieswriter for a creative writing workshop responding to their current exhibition, ‘Pastry and Shame’ by @elliehosk.
You’ll get a chance to flex your literary muscles, as well as catching the exhibition before it closes on the 18th!
Accessibility info: This workshop will take place at Future Yard, 75 Argyle Street, in the Yellow Room. This space is wheelchair accessible.
Head along to the museum’s Sky Garden and have a go at willow weaving in this free event!
There are two sessions to choose from:
Session 1: 11am-12.45pm
OR
Session 2: 1.15pm-3pm
Booking essential, limited spaces are available.
Suitable for age 7 years and above (and adults!) with adult assistance as required by parents / carers.
To book, email Amanda Moore: amoore@culturewarrington.org or call 01925 361 730
Passionate about drama?
Join Arts Groupie’s FREE play reading group at Liverpool Central Library. In a session they will all read one play out aloud and discuss.
Join the conversation on social media too: #EmergingVoicesPlayReading
A great way to discover new pieces, study form, structure and theatre history.
Their club will initially run till December with the aspiration that they will continue in 2025. Part of the Emerging Voices project kindly supported by Arts Council England
All welcome but spaces are limited so please email artgroupie@outlook.com to reserve a place.
Join Bluecoat 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.
Sun 29 Sep, 1pm – 3pm
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!
Tickets: £45 (all materials included)
Loop Me In
Thurs 19 Sept, 6pm
Join Bluecoat to knit, crochet, and connect with others. Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or just starting out, this workshop is for you. Share tips, swap patterns, and be inspired by the creativity of their community. Materials are not provided, so please remember to bring your own.
Bluecoat is closed to the public from 5pm. Please ring the doorbell on the right-hand side of the main entrance, and a member of staff will welcome you in.
Free, booking essential
Ever wondered why museums have so many items in their collections and what’s it all for? Find out from the members of the team who look after their natural history collections.
Join the museum’s in-house team of curators and experts as we show you some of the work that goes on behind the scenes. They will explain how the make the museum work for the visiting public while also feeding into exciting research with acedemics from around the world.
This event is free and you can drop in at anytime during the day.
Join the Museum of Liverpool for a guided tour through the stories of some of the many inspirational Black British people connected to Liverpool.
Meet at the museum’s welcome desk on the ground floor for this free opportunity.
Sessions take place at 11am and 1.30pm on 1, 2, 8, 10, 16, 17 and 23 October.
Part of their Black History Month events.
Image © Pete Carr
Spend a relaxing afternoon at Sudley House learning a new skill and getting to know new people.
In this interactive session we will learn how to weave using a hand loom to make a fabric artwork to take home. Our friendly facilitator will guide you through the process and there is no need to have any experience, just bring yourself and some enthusiasm. Following the interactive session we will take the opportunity to head to the café for a chat. You never know, you might leave with a new friend as well as a new craft!
This session is perfect for adults over the age of 18 who are interested and inspired to continue creating. Your £20 ticket includes materials, facilitator, and a hot drink in the café.
Tickets will be on sale soon here
Liverpool in the 1960s – were you there or were you square?
Be inspired by our Beyond the Beat exhibition and join their facilitator as they share real and replica 1960s items from their museum’s handling collection.
Immerse yourself in the fashions, the toys and Liverpool life of the 1960s. A treat for all ages this summer!
Drop in at any time between 1.30 and 4pm.
Convenience Life drawing is back this summer, with a session at their pop up location at the former Marks and Spencer building in Birkenhead.
Sessions are untaught, relaxed sessions with poses that range from 5 to 20 minutes and are perfect for people of all abilities. So whether it’s your first time or whether you’ve been drawing for years this can be a great way to practice.
They provide boards, and have a mixture of materials and pens, pencils on site, however you are more than welcome (and encouraged) to bring along your own.
If you have any further questions about the session please get in touch on conveniencegallery@outlook.com
You can reach them by public transport, Birkenhead Central Station is closest, then Birkenhead Bus Station. What3words: wool.wages.placed Or park in the Conway Multi Story or outside Mecca bingo.
If riding your bike you can leave you bike at the entrance of the space or we would advice locking up securely somewhere on the shopping centre (although left at your own risk).