Join the group for their monthly life drawing class at Make Hamilton Square, where you can have fun doodling and sketching in a relaxed setting. Held in the cozy Nettle café, sessions include a cheeseboard and glass of wine to help you feel at ease.
Open to anyone 16 and over, regardless of experience level, this untaught session welcomes both beginners and seasoned artists.
Bring your preferred materials, from charcoal to biro, and enjoy a chilled-out environment for practice.
Arrive at 5:45pm to chat and secure a spot, with a 20-minute break halfway through.
Please observe standard life drawing etiquette to ensure a comfortable experience for their model.
Join the group for their monthly life drawing class at Make Hamilton Square, where you can have fun doodling and sketching in a relaxed setting. Held in the cosy Nettle café, sessions include a cheeseboard and glass of wine to help you feel at ease.
Open to anyone 16 and over, regardless of experience level, this untaught session welcomes both beginners and seasoned artists.
Bring your preferred materials, from charcoal to biro, and enjoy a chilled-out environment for practice.
Arrive at 5:45pm to chat and secure a spot, with a 20-minute break halfway through.
Please observe standard life drawing etiquette to ensure a comfortable experience for their model.
Looking for a unique experience for you and a friend? Or perhaps a distinctive Mother’s Day gift for an unforgettable shared experience? Look no further than this workshop!
Join Alison, their expert mosaic artist, for a beginner’s exploration of mosaic making, focusing on the fascinating technique of Pique Assiette to make a unique bird design.
Mosaic is the ‘art of imperfection’ and Pique Assiette is a style of mosaic that incorporates ceramic shards, broken china and other found objects into your design, adding character and depth to your creation.
During the workshop, Alison will lead you through:
Selecting the tools
Designing the shape and colour scheme
Different mosaic techniques
Grouting (with a demonstration)
Alison will provide a base design and the tools and tesserae you will need. You will leave with a unique and beautiful piece of art that you can treasure.
Note: There won’t be time to grout your piece at the class but guidance and a demonstration will be provided during the workshop to ensure you have the necessary skills if you wish to do this afterwards.
About the Practitioner: Alison is the creator of Make Mosaic Workshops and runs beginners classes in mosaics and other craft techniques across the North West. She has a love of using reclaimed china, beach finds and other unloved or found objects to make bespoke pieces.
Follow her on Instagram for mosaic inspo @makemosaicworkshop
This two-day workshop will introduce participants to the diversity of flies occurring in Britain. Specimens will be used to practice finding and recognising key features that help to separate the various fly families.
There are over 100 fly families in Britain, containing over 7,000 species, so this workshop will focus on recognising families that contain larger sized species.
Their Tutor: Nigel Jones is County Diptera Recorder for Shropshire. He also co-organises the Flesh flies – Sarcophagidae Recording Scheme, the Empididae element of the Dolichopodidiae, Empididae and Hybotidae Recording Scheme.
An arts and crafts workshop suitable for all the family. There’s something for all ages, with all materials supplied and all for free!
Drop-in any time between 11am – 3pm and get creative.
Children under 12 must be supervised by an adult.
First come first served. You may be expected to wait until a space at a craft table becomes available.
This workshop is dinosaur themed in celebration of DinoTown Southport! Southport BID have organised brick-built dinosaurs and free activities across Southport town centre during the Easter holiday, 29 March – 14 April 2024.
Join professional and published writers for advice in Liverpool Central Library on the first Wednesday of each month.
Take samples of your writing for one-to-one feedback, or come along for a chat and get information on all sorts of writing and publishing opportunities. It’s free and a great way to meet other writers, get professional advice, and talk about your creative journey!
For further information contact The Windows Project at 0771 064 4325 or email windowsproject@btinternet.com
Imagine writing a poem with the trees, the clouds, or the wind… Step into the world of WILDWRIGHTS at Liverpool’s Sudley Walled Garden.
Discover nature’s wonders in these free creative writing workshops for all ages, which aim to spark creative adventures for curious minds by connecting with the wild world.
Focusing our senses on the living beauty around us – the flutter of a butterfly, the texture of a leaf – encourages mindfulness, keeping us grounded and present in the moment. So join us to build bonds with nature and each another in this amazing community space.
With fun Expedition Guides and activities for all, you’ll enjoy crafting poetic treasures and tales by exploring the vibrant ecosystem around you. Ask for assistance from our friendly guides, or just take a self-guided creative trip through the garden.
Young people under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Open to all ages.
Funded by The Save Our Wild Isles Community Fund, The PH Holt Foundation, The HDH Wills 1965 Charitable Trust, and The Alpkit Foundation.
Fancy learning the ropes?
Come along to a knotting workshop at Merseymade with Knotty Potty for an introduction to the wonderful world of macrame.
Enjoy learning a variety of knotting techniques to create your very own macrame plant hanger.
The workshop includes all materials and instructions to make a plant hanger, piece of jewellery or wall hanging.
Macrame provides a real tranquility, it’s pretty addictive but in a good way.
Learn a new mindful practice for yourself or perhaps use your new skills to make a handmade gift for another.
Different types of materials will be available to choose from, including traditional rope, braided cotton rope and jersey T-shirt yarn in a range of colours.
Make in traditional cream style, boho vibes, or a contemporary range including monochrome macrame or full colour pop!
You will be provided with a visual worksheet to take home. The workshop time takes around 1.5 hrs.
If you find you’ve caught the macrame bug, additional materials, rope, beads etc will available to buy on the day for you to take away and make at home.
Drinks available from the Merseymade’s very own amazing cafe. You’re welcome to pop in a little earlier and grab a coffee or even some fizz to sip while making your macrame hanger.
You’ve heard of pottery painting? What about mirror painting?
Why not give it a go with Bekah on 22 March, where you get the opportunity to paint your own mirror to fit your own style, and to make the perfect creative piece for your home.
A perfect way to spend time after a long work week – get creative with friends, or just come along and meet new people.
This series of events explores how we express ourselves through movement, fashion and personal stories. Dive into a creative journey with our artist-in-residence, Maxine Brown.
16 & 17 MARCH: BAG-MAKING WORKSHOP
Get creative with Maxine and professional couturier Jennifer Reid as you craft a canvas bag that showcases your personal narrative.
Choose your session: March 16th from 1:30-4:30pm or March 17th from 10am-4pm.
22 MARCH: SOMATIC MOVEMENT WORKSHOP
March 22nd, 2:30-5:30PM
Join Maxine in embracing gentle, intentional movements to honor your community ties and personal tales.
6 APRIL: STREET THREADS – THE FASHION SHOW
12.30pm – 1.30pm
Granby Market presents a captivating fashion show celebrating the diverse voices of our L8 community. Witness an array of styles as individuals showcase how fashion empowers them to tell their unique stories and highlight the cultural richness that binds us together.
