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MiniCLIP Colchester
Wednesday 07 May 2025
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MiniCLIP – a free weekly music club for young people age 11 to 14 at Firstsite Colchester, on term time Wednesdays from 4 – 5pm.
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The Art Café
Wednesday 07 May 2025
10:30 am
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The Art Café is our new unguided painting session! Come alone, with friends or that special someone for a fun and relaxing art activity.
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YAK | Young Art Kommunity
Thursday 08 May 2025
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Young Art Kommunity (YAK) is Firstsite’s young-people peer led group which organises events and activities within the gallery and in the wider community.
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Mini Movers & Makers Toddler Group
Thursday 08 May 2025
10:00 am
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This brand new artist-led toddler group provides a safe and fun environment for children under 5 and parents/carers to be curious and explore interactive, sensory storytelling and experiment with a range of art activities and materials.
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Life Drawing with Justine Moss – all levels
Thursday 08 May 2025
7:00 pm
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Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, gain confidence in drawing the figure, with these tutored life drawing sessions.
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Dance and Movement for Well-being
Friday 09 May 2025
10:30 am
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A gentle session for over 60s to ease joint mobility, improve agility, balance and self-awareness in movement. Every Friday 10:30am during term times.
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Portfolio Surgery – Morning Sessions
Saturday 10 May 2025
10:00 am
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Book a one-on-one session at our free Artist Portfolio Surgery, where an industry expert will provide professional guidance.
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The Firstsite Art Fair: Kite Making Workshop
Saturday 10 May 2025
10:00 am
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At the first Firstsite Art Fair, whether you’re an art or kite flying lover, unleash your creativity in our hands-on Kite Making Workshop!
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The Firstsite Art Fair: Watercolour Workshop
Saturday 10 May 2025
10:00 am
At the first Firstsite Art Fair, discover the calming art of watercolour painting in this immersive Watercolour Workshop for all skill levels!
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Portfolio Surgery – Afternoon Sessions
Saturday 10 May 2025
2:00 pm
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Book a one-on-one session at our free Artist Portfolio Surgery, where an industry expert will provide professional guidance.
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EcoArt Collage and Craft
Friday 16 May 2025
7:00 pm
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Join us for our EcoArt Collage and Craft workshop where creativity meets sustainability In this unique group experience!
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Origami Workshop
Friday 16 May 2025
7:00 pm
In our Origami Workshop, Lu Yu will guide you step by step through the creation of specific origami shapes in this ancient art form!
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Boozy Brushes
Friday 16 May 2025
7:30 pm
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Join Sirena Hart for Boozy Brushes at Firstsite – our New Multi-Art, Drag entertainment painting class extravaganza!
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Writing the Self – Creative Writing Workshop
Sunday 18 May 2025
10:30 am
Delve into the relationship between writing and yourself using your personal experiences to create literary works of art.
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Boozy Brushes – Paint Your Pet
Friday 23 May 2025
7:30 pm
Join Sirena Hart at Firstsite for Boozy Brushes a multi-art, Drag entertainment painting class extravaganza where you can paint your pet!
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Getting Started with Drawing
Sunday 25 May 2025
10:00 am
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Join us in Getting Started with Drawing, a relaxed drawing workshop, to explore different drawing techniques and materials.
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Watercolour and Wine
Friday 20 June 2025
7:00 pm
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Celebrate watercolour with an evening of creativity, relaxation and wine at our Watercolour and Wine Workshop!
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Drag Life Drawing with Sirena Hart
Saturday 05 July 2025
6:00 pm
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A one-of-a-kind life drawing class, where your tutor and model will offer multiple poses in fantastical settings.
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Introduction to Collage
Friday 12 September 2025
10:00 am
Sociable, creative and fun Introduction to Collage Workshop where you’ll learn new techniques, unwind and have a delicious lunch together.
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