Enjoy mouth-watering homemade snacks, light meals, treats and drinks in our new spaces – Foyer Café and Berryfield Café during your visit!
Firstsite Fabulous Fridays
Friday 12 June 2026 - Friday 11 July 2025
Step into a world of unlimited creativity at our monthly Fabulous Fridays! Immerse yourself in artistic inspiration with different workshops, art, tasty treats and films.
Throughout the evening, we will be hosting an array of creative events and workshops. Expect pop-up performances, arts and crafts, and surprise artist collaborations.
Our art workshops will allow you to participate in creating something new, from crafting unique pieces, drawing sketches, learning new painting techniques, and exploring the world of art sustainably.
You can also explore our free exhibitions, including Godfried Donkor: It’s a Numbers Game, University Centre Colchester (UCC): To Be Continued or enjoy a film in our cinema with screenings throughout the evening.Â
You are also welcome to enjoy a selection of beverages and treats available for purchase from our cafés throughout the evening.
Entry to our Fabulous Friday evenings is free, but you may need to purchase tickets to participate in some workshops and activities. Please visit each event page for more information.Â
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See what’s on each Fabulous Friday!
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An immersive art experience on Fri 12 June!
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Art Jam with Art Harbour
Fri 12 Jun, 4:30pm
Based on different themes, Art Jam with Art Harbour is a free opportunity to explore, experiment and develop your own art ideas.
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Free Tai Chi with Lu Yu
Fri 12 Jun, 7pm
This free, one-hour beginner-friendly session will introduce you to the fundamental 24-step Yang Style Tai-Chi in a peaceful atmosphere accompanied by soothing music.
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Paint Like…
Fri 12 Jun, 7pm
Learn how to recreate iconic artworks of Godfried Donkor in a supportive and guided environment with our Paint Like… workshop.
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Boozy Brushes
Fri 12 Jun, 7:30pm
Join Sirena Hart for Boozy Brushes at Firstsite to create your very own portrait of the British comedian icon Alan Carr in our Multi-Art, Drag entertainment painting class extravaganza!
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EcoArt Collage and Craft
Fri 12 June, 7:30pm
Join us for Godfried Donkor inspired decoupage with Clare Sams where creativity meets sustainability in this unique group experience!
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Get 20% off all workshops all year with a Mosaic membership
Join one of our art workshops to create your own unique masterpieces and unleash your creativity!
With a Mosaic Membership you’ll receive 20% off all our workshops.
You’ll also receive unlimited free access to our film screenings, 20% off our event cinema and 10% off in our shop and café. Plus you won’t have to pay any transaction fees.
Join as a Member + Guest and bring along a friend for free too!
As a Mosaic member, you help support our community projects and events and keep our exhibitions free to everyone.
Length: 3 Hours
Dates and times
Friday 12 June 2026 | 7:00 pm
Friday 10 July 2026 | 7:00 pm
Friday 14 August 2026 | 7:00 pm
Friday 18 September 2026 | 7:00 pm