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.
Get ready for Easter and join the Waterstones team in this textiles workshop to create your own cute felt decoration.
Perfect for bringing spring vibes to your home.
Join the team for an afternoon of Easter crafts and fun. Kids get to be creative making Easter crafts, have some fun and treats.
Saturday 23rd March, 1pm-3pm, £5.00 admission.
Treats provided for kiddies.
Artist Dot Rodgers will show you how to paint your own version of a Ukrainian Easter egg. A pysanka (писанка) is usually decorated with traditional Ukrainian folk designs.
Display your pysanka in a window at home to show you #StandWithUkraine.
All materials provided. Children must be supervised at all times. Recommended age 6+.
Free drop in event. Call in between 11 am – 3 pm.
Find more information here.
The people of the United Kingdom are standing with Ukraine. Across the country, everyone wants to do their bit to support those who have been forced to flee their homes because of the conflict.
The government website has lots of information on how you can help.
Fill your Easter holidays with free creative activities for the whole family
Join the team for a free hands-on creative workshop for families of all ages at Tate Liverpool + RIBA North! Create your own imaginative moving characters and bring your unique creations to life in our shadow puppet theatre.
You can also experiment with zoetrope animations – a spinning cylinder that blurs different images together when it spins so the pictures look like they’re moving! Use animations created by illustrator Laura-Kate Chapman and design your own moving creations to use with their zoetropes!
Their free Art Games booklets are also available to pick up and take home.
Feeling hungry? Drop in to their café to enjoy their special kids lunch deal, available during the school holidays and weekends. This includes a sandwich, packet of crisps, piece of fruit and a drink for £6.95.
Join World of Glass for this kids workshop aimed at ages 3 – 6 years old.
Your child will be decorating a supersized image of an egg using water spray as the glue and colourful shaped acetate for the decoration! An absolute joy to learn more about colour shape and pattern and an opportunity to take a photograph of your budding artist with their first public artwork.
All tickets are for children only with 2 Adult spaces to accompany each child.
Please note: you won’t be able to take your artwork away with you.
Say farewell to the cold Winter months and lets celebrate the Spring season with a handcrafted Easter wreath for your door!
When – Saturday 30th March
Where – Duke Street Market
During this exclusive workshop at Duke Street Market, you’ll work with a stunning range of bulbs and carefully chosen bedding flowers to bring your wreath to life, starting with making the base from scratch using fresh and ethically sourced materials.
Immerse yourself in a world of flowers and learn a range of methods for preparing and arranging your wreath with guidance from Nat, an experienced florist at Somerset Blooms. The class is a great way to connect with nature and meet like-minded wreath lovers. The environment is calm, educational and fun! By the end of the workshop, you’ll go home with new wreath making skills and a beautiful Easter themed Spring wreath to take home and enjoy just in time for Easter Sunday!
Welcome to the Easter Bonnet Workshops!
Head along and join the team at the Lakeside Conference Suite for a fun-filled workshop of creativity and crafting.
Get ready to unleash your imagination and create a beautiful Easter bonnet or hairband to wear during the School Easter Parade. They will be on hand to provide guidance and inspiration, so you can let your creativity run wild!
